Beijing Beidaihe 3-Day Bird Watching Tour
Tour Code: BQHD-04
Departure: Daily
Pick-up point and time: Your hotel in Beijing around 6:00am
Finishing point and time: Your hotel in Beijing around 7:pm
Walking Level: Beginner
Best Time to go: April, May, October and November
Payment Types: Cash, Credit Cards, Wire
We speak: English
Tour Itinerary:
Day 01: Beijing - Qinhuangdao by Train D21 ( 07:20am - 09:19am )
Pick up from your hotel in Beijing and transferred to Beijing Train Station. Then take D Train 21 ( 07:20am - 09:19am ) for Qinhuangdao.
Over 400 species have been recorded in the varied habitats of the Beidaihe area. 90 %of them are are migrant birds.
Met by our representative in Qinhuangdao. First you are taken to one of the 4 bird watching spots on this trip - Great Wall at Jiaoshan Mountain, the famous Great Wall of China coming down from the mountains. You are arranged to take a chair lift to the top. If you are lucky, you may see some migrating birds. You are also encouraged to look for some mountains species here including Pere David's Laughingthrush, Chinese Hill Warbler, Yellow-streaked Warbler and more.
After Chinese lunch, move on to visit Old Dragon's Head ( Laolongtou ), the easternmost end of the Great Wall, which extends 23 meters into the sea,like a dragon drinking water, hence its name. This part of the Great Wall was first constructed in the 7 th year of Wanli reign in the Ming dynasty (1579) and was largely repaired in the 7 th year of Kangxi reign in the Qing dynasty (1668).
Drive south to your beachside Hotel in Beidaihe. You have a free and relaxing later afternoon on your own, playing on the beach near your hotel.
The beach is always alive with lots of holidaymakers. Some fly kites; some ride the motar-cars on the sand. Others swim in the sea if summer time. Many people just sit on the sand thinking and talking. It is a scene of carefree life.
Day 02: Bird Watching at the wetland of Daochaoping near the Dove Nest Park
After breakfast, head to Dachaoping at the Dove Nest Park for bird watching. You will bird on the salty wetland for most of the morning or the day. You will see hungry migrants coming in off the sea as well ducks, waders, gulls and terns may be seen.
After lunch, head to the Lian Feng Peaks - another good bird watching spot. The Lianfeng Hill near has two peaks covered by abundant green pines and cypresses. Spend most of the afternoon at the hill for bird watching. You may see Green Sandpiper, Oriental Pratincole, White-cheeked Starlings, Chinese Bulbul, Forest Wagtail,Japanese Quail, Black-faced Bunting and etc.
Day 03: Qinhuangdao - Beijing by Train D28(3:10pm - 5:10pm)
Check out and leave early for the wetland at the Yang River mouth ( a fresh water wetland ) for bird watching. You may find Red-crowned Crane Spot-billed Duck Falcated Duck, Oriental Turtle Dove, Common Crane, Reed Parrotbill...
After Chinese lunch, you are arranged to take Train D28(3:10pm - 5:10pm) back to Beijing. Met and returned to your hotel in Beijing.
Remark: The prices are based on double occupancy. For single stay, please pay extra single supplement.
Hotels in Use:
Class
Standard
Beidaihe
Jinshan Hotel or Same Class
Inclusion:
1.Private air conditioned vehicle
2.Three lunches and two breakfasts as listed
3.Entrance fees as listed
4.Englsih Speaking tour guide
5.2-night double occupancy stay at our designated hotel with breakfast
6.Beijing - Qinhuangdao - Beijing fast train
7.The above private transfer is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. Exclusion:
Gratuities to drivers and guides. Available:
Daily Travel Tips:
Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and pay attention to the climate in Qinhuangdao. Reservation:
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or 1007.
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