Badaling

Badaling Great Wall Tour

Badaling Great Wall is known for its imposing magnitude. The wall here averages 7.8 meters in height and has a width of 5.7 meters at the top and 6.5 meters at the base. The walkway on top is 4.5 meters wide, making it possible for five horses or ten soldiers to march abreast. It is one of the most gorgeous and magnificent parts of the Great Wall in Beijing.

Details

Tour code: GW-TOP4
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Badaling Great Wall

Tour Itinerary:

Meet your English-speaking tour guide or private driver at your hotel.
Drive to Badaling Great Wall (1.5 hours).
Visit Badaling Great Wall (2-4 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time at Great Wall).
Transfer back to the airport or your hotel (1.5 hours).

If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant; please pay the meal cost on your own.

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	100	120	150	230

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is $90 USD per car or van.

Included in tour price:

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service.
English-speaking tour guide or driver.
Air-conditioned tour van or bus.
Free one bottle of water.

Not included in tour price:

The Great Wall tickets.
Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job.

Cable Car:

RMB100 (single trip); RMB140 (round trip)

Opening Hours:

06:30-19:00 (in summer); 07:00-18:00 (in winter)

Badaling Great Wall Travel Tips

Now Badaling Great Wall is divided into two sections - north and south, which both start at the Badaling Pass and Gate...

Hike from Gubeikou Great Wall to Jinshanling Great Wall Tour

Gubeikou was a strategic pass of the Great Wall in ancient times, offering an important access to Inner Mongolia and northeast of China. The main part of the Gubeikou Great Wall was first built in the Ming Dynasty 1368, and composed of two main sections - Panlongshan Great Wall (the Coiled Dragon Mountain Great Wall) and Wohushan Great Wall (the Crouching Tiger Mountain Great Wall).

Details

Tour code: GW-TOP7
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Gubeikou Great Wall & Jinshanling Great Wall

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or your private driver at your hotel
Drive to Gubeikou Great Wall (2.5 hours)
Hike from Gubeikou Great Wall to Jinshanling Great Wall (5 hours)

Start hiking Panlongshan Great Wall, nicknamed after the same name mountain on which it lies - Panlongshan Mountain. Panlongshan Great Wall is mostly unrestored, original, less touristy, and one of the most beautiful sections of the Wall around Beijing. The hike up and down (no cable car) takes you approximately 2 hours.
After 2-hour hiking on Panlongshan Great Wall at Gubeikou, we have to get off the wall to keep off a military zone nearby which cuts off the wall. Then we have to walk through the path in the field for 1.5 hours. Climb over a hill and soon we will reach Jinshanling Great Wall where we are going to spend one hour for hiking and photo taking.

Transfer back to airport or your hotel (2 hours)
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant, please pay the meal cost on your own

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	180	200	230	350

Remark: If you need extra guide service it is 90 USD/per car or van

Included in tour price:

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
English-speaking tour guide or driver
Air-conditioned tour van or bus
Free one bottle of water

Not included in tour price:

The Great Wall tickets
Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job

Huanghuacheng Great Wall Tour

Huanghuacheng (literally meaning "Yellow Flower City") Great Wall (黄花城), about 60 km north of downtown Beijing, is one of the most ruined sections of the wall in Beijing. It has become popular with hikers in recent years. This section of the great wall is about 1000 meters long and connecting Juyongguan Pass Great Wall and Badaling Great Wall in the west and Jiankou Great Wall and Mutianuyu Great Wall in the east. Now it is quite a challenge to climb the wall since it is overgrown and treacherous.

Huanghuacheng was an area littered with many villages in Yuan Dynasty. Later in Ming Dynasty it turned into a rich and prosperous area due to the construction of the Great Wall at Huanghuacheng as strategically important Benzhenguan Pass.

Details

Tour code: GW-TOP5
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Huanghuacheng Great Wall

Tour Itinerary:

Be met your English-speaking tour guide or your private driver at your hotel
Drive to Huanghuacheng Great Wall (1.5 hours)
Visit Huanghuacheng Great Wall (2-4 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time at Great Wall)
Transfer back to airport or your hotel (1.5 hours)
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant, please pay the meal cost on your own

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	100	120	150	230

Remark: If you need extra guide service it is 90 USD/per car or van

Included in tour price:

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
English-speaking tour guide or driver
Air-conditioned tour van or bus
Free one bottle of water

Not included in tour price:

The Great Wall tickets
Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job

Price Information

Entrance fee: 60 yuan per person
Opening Hours:
April to October: 8:00 - 17:00
November to March: 9:00 - 16:30

Hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour

Jiankou Great Wall is the greatest and most photogenic section of the Great Wall around Beijing. It is wild and totally unrestored. The tumbledown and crumbling brickwork snakes along a narrow mountain ridge. Mutianyu Great Wall was built in 1404. The fortifications and the Great Wall here are featured by many watchtowers on overlapping mountain ranges. The wall, built with slabs of stone, is crenellated on both sides with bricks. The wall provided better protection and ward off attacks with Jiankou in the west and Gubeikou in the east.

Currently, Jiankou Great Wall is still not officially open to mass tourism due to its risky hike as well as the government’s policy to protect the “wild wall”. If you choose to walk from Zhengbeilou at Jiankou Great Wall to Mutianyu Great Wall, the risk involved would be less. But still, you should apply for travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident.

Details

Tour code: GW-TOP8
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Jiankou Great Wall & Mutianyu Great Wall

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or your private driver at your hotel.
Drive to Jiankou Great Wall (2 hours).
Hike Jiankou Great Wall to Mutianyu Great Wall:
- For the first hour, we will clamber up the mountain and get to Zhengbeilou Tower on the wall atop the mountain ridge. The one-hour ascent to Zhengbeilou Tower from Team 2 Xizhazi Village is the most difficult part of your trip hiking from Jiankou Great Wall to Mutianyu Great Wall. This one-hour uphill walk is done along a narrow and steep bushy mountain path in a beautiful pine forest. Very often you have to have your hands on rocks, roots, and bushes for balance.
- Starting from Zhengbeilou Tower on the top, then walk eastward ups and downs on the rugged wall snaking along the mountain ridge, passing through the wild and crumbling towers at Jiankou, and reach the restored and magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall. The hike takes about 4-5 hours for an 8km trekking.
One hour scale up a steep hill to reach the wall, 2-hour hike along the unrestored section starting from Zhengbeilou Tower at Jiankou (Not advisable to scramble the section between the Upward Flying Eagle Tower and Zhengbeilou Tower) and 1-1.5-hour walk along a restored section at Mutianyu (many other tourists). You may get down from the wall at Mutianyu on foot (half-hour walking down) or take a cable car or toboggan. Cable car and toboggan are optional.
Transfer back to the airport or your hotel (1.5 hours).
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant; please pay the meal cost on your own.

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	130	150	180	280

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 100 USD per car or van.

Included in tour price:

1. Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
2. English-speaking tour guide or driver
3. Air-conditioned tour van or bus
4. Free one bottle of water

Not included in tour price:

1. The Great Wall tickets
2. Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job

Travel Tips

Things to take: good shoe wear, sticks, cap, sun-glasses, sunscreen, bottles of water, snacks, pocket knife, lip balm, and a first aid kit.
Use toilets at the entrance of the Wall. No toilets on the hiking route. Please always carry toilet paper.
Carry bottles of water in your travel bags.
Wear pants and long-sleeves even in summer to hike through jungles and bushes.
Be a green and responsible hiker, taking nothing but photos and leaving nothing but footprints
Avoid bad or extreme weathers: rain, storm, lightening and foggy days.
Use a local tour guide and a local villager as your guide.
Mobile phone.

Jinshanling Great Wall Tour

Jinshanling Great Wall (金山岭长城) is located about 130 km in the northeast of the downtown Beijing. To its east stands the Simatai Great Wall and the west stands Gubeikou Great Wall. Jinshangling Great Wall was named after the mountain called Jinshan Mountains. The Jinshanling Great Wall was first constructed built in the Ming Dynasty. The famous general, Xu Da, of the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) supervised and directed the construction of the Great Wall. Later, Qi Jiguang led a number of defense works while guarding the north area in 1567.

This section has a total length of 11 kilometers. The Wall is about seven to eight meters in height and five to six meters in width. The wall is made of brick and stone. The Jinshanling Great Wall is 700 meters above sea level. You can see Beijing from the highest place on the Jinshanling Great Wall.

Details

Tour code: GW-TOP2
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Jinshanling Great Wall

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or your private driver at your hotel.
Drive to Jinshanling Great Wall (2 hours).
Visit Jinshanling Great Wall (2-4 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time at Great Wall).
Transfer back to the airport or your hotel (2 hours).
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant; please pay the meal cost on your own.

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	180	200	230	350

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van.

Included in tour price:

1. Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service,
2. English-speaking tour guide or driver,
3. Air-conditioned tour van or bus,
4. Free one bottle of water.

Not included in tour price:

1. The Great Wall tickets,
2. Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job.

Price Information

Cable Car: 80 yuan (single way);
Entrance fee: 45 yuan per person;
Shuttle bus: 10 yuan per person (single trip);

Opening Hours: Daily: 8:00—18:30

Jinshanling Great Wall Travel Tips

Things to take: sports shoes or hiking boots, sticks, cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, bottles of water, snacks, pocket knife, lip balm, and a first aid kit.
Using toilets at the entrance of the Wall. No toilets on the hiking route. Please always carry toilet paper by yourself.
You will return to your hotel later afternoon or in the evening depending on the traffic and don't arrange any activity in the evening.
We have two bottles of water for each person.
If you need trekking sticks, please let us know in advance.
You are responsible for your travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident.
Be a green and responsible hiker, taking nothing but photos and leaving nothing but footprint.
Travelers with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, hypertension, chronic tracheitis, asthma, chronic nephritis, or arthritis, are not recommended to take this tour.

Juyongguan Great Wall Tour

Juyongguan, literally "Juyong Pass" (居庸关), is situated in a valley named "Guangou" as long as 20 kilometers, which is within Changping District over 50 kilometers north from downtown Beijing. It is one of the three most famous passes of the Great Wall in China. The other two passes are Shanhai Pass and Jiayuguan Pass. The Great Wall around the Pass extends over 4 km, snaking the ridge of the mountains forming the valley. The natural landscape surrounding the Pass is extremely beautiful.

Juyongguan used to be an ancient military town full of military installations, watchtowers, official residences, temples, and other structures. Juyongguan Pass was first built in the Ming Dynasty and received much repair later. It was a very important strategic area linking the inner land and the area close to the northern border of China. The Juyongguan Pass has been well known for its strategic importance for over 2,000 years.

Details

Tour code: GW-TOP6
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Juyongguan Great Wall

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or your private driver at your hotel.
Drive to Juyongguan Great Wall (1.5 hours).
Visit Juyongguan Great Wall (2-4 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time at Great Wall).
Transfer back to the airport or your hotel (1.5 hours).
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant; please pay the meal cost on your own.

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	100	120	150	230

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van.

Included in tour price:

1. Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service,
2. English-speaking tour guide or driver,
3. Air-conditioned tour van or bus,
4. Free one bottle of water.

Not included in tour price:

1. The Great Wall tickets,
2. Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job.

Price Information

Entrance fee: 40 yuan per person
Opening Hours: April to October: 8:00 - 17:00, November to March: 8:30 - 16:30

Mutianyu Great Wall Tour

The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall (慕田峪长城) is located in Huairou district, about 80 km north from downtown Beijing. The Mutianyu Great Wall is less crowded than the Badaling Great Wall.

There are 23 towers on the Mutianyu Great Wall snaking the ridge for about 3000 meters. The watchtowers at the Mutianyu Great Wall are distributed at short intervals. The 23 watchtowers are numbered from right (east) to left (west). The 23rd tower is the highest point of the Mutianyu Great Wall. In any Great Wall hike, it is good for your legs to hike up than to hike down. So we suggest you hike the Mutianyu Great Wall from the left to the right (from the east to the west).

Details

Tour code: GW-TOP1
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or your private driver at Beijing airport arrival hall or your hotel.
Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall (1.5 hours).
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall (2-4 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time at Great Wall).
Transfer back to the airport or your hotel (1.5 hours).
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant; please pay the meal cost on your own.

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	100	120	160	230

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van.

Included in tour price:

1. Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service,
2. English-speaking tour guide or driver,
3. Air-conditioned tour van or bus,
4. Free one bottle of water.

Not included in tour price:

1. The Great Wall tickets,
2. Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job.

Price Information

Cable Car: 120 yuan (single way); 120 yuan (return)
Chairlift or Slide (Toboggan): 120 yuan (single way)
Chairlift + Slide (Toboggan): 140 yuan (return)
Entrance fee: 45 yuan per person
Shuttle bus: 15 yuan per person (round trip)
Opening Hours: April to October: 8:00 - 17:00, November to March: 8:30 - 16:30

Mutianyu Great Wall Travel Tips

Three Ways to Go up to Mutianyu Great Wall

There are three ways to get onto the Wall. Apart from hiking up on foot, you can choose to take the cable car or chairlift (Optional).

To get down the wall, you can also take the Toboggan slide down (Optional).

When you get off the ferry shuttle bus going from the shuttle bus terminal near the ticketing office, you still need to walk along an accessible stone path (600 meters long ) leading up first to the starting point for chairlift ( or toboggan down ), second to the walking path up to the Wall and last to the starting point for the cable car up to the Wall respectively.

So the mostly used Cable Car Station is at the end of the 600-meter stone slope. That said, there are three ways to go up to Mutianyu Great Wall.

Taking chairlift to the Great Wall - to the 6th Watchtower ( or where you can take a toboggan down)
Walking up the Great Wall along the stone steps (like a mountain hike - 30 minute hike) - to the 10th or 8th Watchtower
Taking cable car up to the Great Wall - to the 14th Watchtower

The Most Beautiful Part of Mutianyu Great Wall

The hike from Watchtower No. 14 east up to Watchtower 23 is the most scenic part of Mutianyu Great Wall. Many people would choose to take the cable car up to Watchtower No.14 and hike east to Watchtower No.23. You may retrace to Watch Tower No.14 and take the cable car down the wall, or continue to hike down to Watch Tower No.8 and walk down the wall; or you may continue to hike down to Watch Tower No.6, then either take chairlift down or toboggan down.

Simatai Great Wall Tour

The Simatai section of the Great Wall (司马台长城) is located in the northeast of Miyun County, about 140 kilometers from downtown Beijing. It was first built in the early Hongwu years (1368-1398) of the Ming Dynasty. The Simatai Great Wall is cut into two parts by the Simatai Reservoir, over which there is a chain bridge running through east to west.

The Simatai Great Wall is 5 km long with a total of 28 watchtowers (East 16 and West 12). Constructed by the Ming Dynasty general Qi Ji Guang, it is one of the few stretches of the Wall that still preserve the original look of that period. It not only features unique points from other Great Wall sections but also shows some features found nowhere. To the west, there are 12 watchtowers snaking on the sloping hills. To the east, there are 16 watchtowers atop peaks up to 1,000 meters high.

The views are amazing. The wall at Simatai has received very little renovation. So Simatai Great Wall still retains all its original look. It is well beyond the reach of the great crowds of visitors who come to the more popular and easily accessible parts of the Wall.

Details

Tour code: GW-TOP3
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Simatai Great Wall

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or your private driver at your hotel.
Drive to Simatai Great Wall (2 hours).
Visit Simatai Great Wall (2-4 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time at the Great Wall).
Transfer back to the airport or your hotel (2 hours).
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant; please pay the meal cost on your own.

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	180	200	230	350

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van.

Included in tour price:

1. Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service,
2. English-speaking tour guide or driver,
3. Air-conditioned tour van or bus,
4. Free one bottle of water.

Not included in tour price:

1. The Great Wall tickets,
2. Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job.

Price Information

Cable Car: 120 yuan (single way); 200 yuan (return)
Entrance fee: 60 yuan per person
Opening Hours: Daily: 9:00-16:00 / 17:30-20:30

Beijing 2 Days Tour

Day 1

We will meet you at the airport or hotel and take you to the Mutianyu Great Wall for a 2-hour hike. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is located in Huairou District, about 80 km north of downtown Beijing. It offers picturesque views and is less crowded than the Badaling Great Wall. Mutianyu Great Wall served as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. It is a green section of the Great Wall in Beijing, with vegetation and green trees covering 90 percent of the section.

After the 2-hour Great Wall hike, we will transfer you to downtown Beijing, passing by the Bird's Nest and Water Cube for an outside look. The Bird's Nest stadium hosted the main track and field events, football, and the final competitions for the 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies.

Finally, we will take you back to our pre-arranged hotel, and you will be free to leisure for the remainder of the day.

Day 2

After breakfast at your hotel, we will first head to Tiananmen Square for 40 minutes of sightseeing. Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world and is the site for massive parades and rallies. It is the location where Chairman Mao proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949 from a rostrum on Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace).

Next, we will visit the Forbidden City for 2 hours of sightseeing. The Forbidden City served as the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty, spanning almost 500 years. It was the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government.

After lunch, we will continue to the Temple of Heaven for 1.5 hours of sightseeing. The Temple of Heaven is where the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest. It is located in the southern part of Beijing and has been one of the holiest places in the country for over five centuries.

After visiting the Temple of Heaven, we will transfer you to Beijing airport or railway station for your next destination.

Price

Travelling Party	Tour Cost Per Person
2 persons	$150
3-5 persons	$130
6-9 persons	$110
10 persons up	$80

Tour Package Price Inclusions:

Airport private transfers
Entrance fees
Private car or van with English speaking guide

Tour Package Price Exclusions:

Tips to your tour guide and driver
Cableway at the Mutianyu Great Wall
Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident

Available: Daily

Beijing 3 Days Tour

Day 1

After breakfast at your hotel, start your tour with the visit to Tiananmen Square ( 40 minutes sightseeing ), the largest public square in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing City, it is the site for massive parades and rallies, which is the largest square of this kind in the world. This was the site when in 1949, from a rostrum on Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), Chairman Mao proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

Then move on to Forbidden City ( 2 hours visit ), the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. For almost 500 years, it served as the seat- bed of the Emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasties as well as the ceremonial and political centre of Chinese government.

To avoid the tourist meal, today you have a la carte lunch with an a la carte menu at a nice local Cantonese restaurant, where you could enjoy the authentic Chinese food.
After lunch, head to the Shichahai Area ( 2.5 hours sightseeing ) - the old part of Beijing and visit a century-old courtyard and learn about its history, layout, Fengshui, and its traditional Chinese culture involved.
Then take a pedicab and drive through the zigzag and narrow alleys or hutongs. Two people share one rickshaw. Drop off the pedicab at the Silver Ingot Bridge( Yinding Bridge ) and walk along the 800-year old Yandai Xiejie ( Tobacco Pipe Lean Street ), and get to theDrum Tower.

Ascending the 67-meter high and two-story Drum Tower dating from 1420 is sure to bring you back to the old Beijing by seeing the big drum tower and having bird's-eye view of the surrounding communities of hutongs and siheyuan - existing traditional courtyards in Beijing.

Tonight you are arranged to see the Kung Fu Show at Red Theatre (middle Seating Area). This is a great show. It tells a story of Chin Yu entering the monastery and making his way through life to finally becoming the Abbott. There are many demonstrations of Kungfu and strength throughout the show.

The costumes and the choreography are great. Unfortunately people are not allowed to take photos nor video it. You can however purchase a DVD of the show. The show lasts about one hour and 15 minutes. After the show, transferred back to your hotel.

Day 2

Half day morning excursion to the Mutianyu Great Wall (2 hours hiking), the most beautiful section of all 5 sections of the Great Wall in Beijing...

Half day morning excursion to the Mutianyu Great Wall (2 hours hiking), the most beautiful section of the all 5 sections of the Great Wall in Beijing. The hike takes about 2 hours. The Mutianyu Great Wall is less crowded than Badaling Great Wall with picturesque views. Mutianyu Great Wall once worked as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. It is a green section of the great wall in Beijing with vegetation, green trees covering 90 per cent of the section. Head back to the downtown Beijing.
After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven (2 hours sightseeing), the place where the emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties worshiped heaven and prayed for peace and harvest. It is located in the southern part of Beijing, and had been one of the most holy places for the whole country for more than five centuries.

Back to your hotel.

Day 3

Leave Beijing
After breakfast, start your morning tour with the visit to the Summer Palace (2 hours sightseeing), originally a royal garden and a temporary dwelling palace for emperors of Qing Dynasty. Its predecessor was the Garden of Clear Ripples (Qingyiyuan) started in 1750 and burned down by the British and French allied troops in 1860.

Then head to the Olympic Green (40 minutes sightseeing) to have an outside look at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube. The bird nest stadium hosted the main track and field Football, and final competitions for the 2008 Summer Olympics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. The Water Cube has a total floor space of 50,000 square meters with a seating capacity of 17,000. It is dubbed "cube" because of its semi-transparent "bubbles" spread out all over its surface with a shape very similar to the structure of "H2O".

Then, transfer to airport for departure or free activity on your own.

Price without shopping stop

Travelling Party	Tour Cost Per Person
2 persons	$200
3-5 persons	$180
6-9 persons	$160
10 persons up	$130

Tour Package Price Inclusions:

Airport private transfers.
Entrance fees.
Private car or van with English-speaking guide.

Tour Package Price Exclusions:

Hotel and breakfast.
Tips to your tour guide and driver.
Lunch (pay on your own).
Cable car at Great Wall.
Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident.

Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour

The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall (慕田峪长城) is located in Huairou district, about 80 km north from downtown Beijing. The Mutianyu Great Wall is less crowded than Badaling Great Wall.

There are 23 towers on the Mutianyu Great Wall snaking the ridge for about 3000 meters. The watch towers at the Mutianyu Great Wall are distributed at short intervals. The 23 watch towers are numbered from right (east) to left (west). The 23rd tower is the highest point of the Mutianyu Great Wall. In any Great Wall hike, it is good for your legs to hike up than to hike down. So we suggest you hike the Mutianyu Great Wall from the left to the right (from the east to the west).

Details

Tour code: LY-TOP1
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or your private driver at Beijing airport arrival hall or your hotel
Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall (1.5 hours)
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall (2-4 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time at Great Wall)
Transfer back to airport or your hotel (1.5 hours)
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant, please pay the meal cost on your own

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	100	120	160	230

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van

Included in tour price:

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
English-speaking tour guide or driver
Air-conditioned tour van or bus
Free one bottle of water

Not included in tour price:

The Great Wall tickets
Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job

Price Information

Cable Car: 120 yuan (single way); 140 yuan (return)
Chairlift or Slide (Toboggan): 120 yuan (single way)
Chairlift + Slide (Toboggan): 140 yuan (return)
Entrance fee: 45 yuan per person
Shuttle bus: 15 yuan per person (round trip)

Opening Hours:

April to October: 8:00 - 17:00

November to March: 8:30 - 16:30

Mutianyu Great Wall Travel Tips

Three Ways to Go up to Mutianyu Great Wall

There are three ways to get onto the Wall. Apart from hiking up on foot, you can choose to take the cable car or chairlift (Optional). To get down the wall, you can also take the Toboggan slide down (Optional).

When you get off the ferry shuttle bus going from the shuttle bus terminal near the ticketing office, you still need to walk along an accessible stone path (600 meters long) leading up first to the starting point for chairlift (or toboggan down), second to the walking path up to the Wall, and last to the starting point for the cable car up to the Wall respectively.

So the mostly used Cable Car Station is at the end of the 600-meter stone slope. That said, there are three ways to go up to Mutianyu Great Wall:

Taking chairlift to the Great Wall - to the 6th Watchtower (or where you can take a toboggan down)
Walking up the Great Wall along the stone steps (like a mountain hike - 30-minute hike) - to the 10th or 8th Watchtower
Taking the cable car up to the Great Wall - to the 14th Watchtower

The Most Beautiful Part of Mutianyu Great Wall

The hike from Watchtower No. 14 east up to Watchtower 23 is the most scenic part of Mutianyu Great Wall. Many people would choose to take the cable up to Watchtower No. 14 and hike east to Watchtower No. 23. You may retrace to Watch Tower No. 14 and take the cable car down the wall, or continue to hike down to Watch Tower No. 8 and walk down the wall; or you may continue to hike down to Watch Tower No. 6, then either take the chairlift down or toboggan down.

Jinshanling Great Wall Layover Tour

Jinshanling Great Wall (金山岭长城) is located about 130 km in the northeast of the downtown Beijing. To its east stands the Simatai Great Wall and to the west stands Gubeikou Great Wall. Jinshanling Great Wall was named after the mountain called Jinshan Mountains. The Jinshanling Great Wall was first constructed built in the Ming Dynasty. The famous general, Xu Da, of the early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) supervised and directed the construction of the Great Wall. Later, Qi Jiguang led a number of defense works while guarding the north area in 1567.

Details

Tour code: LY-TOP2
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Jinshanling Great Wall

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or your private driver at your hotel
Drive to Jinshanling Great Wall (2 hours)
Visit Jinshanling Great Wall (2-4 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time at Great Wall)
Transfer back to the airport or your hotel (2 hours)
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant, please pay the meal cost on your own

Price for private car service(No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	180	200	230	350

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van

Included in tour price:

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
English-speaking tour guide or driver
Air-conditioned tour van or bus
Free one bottle of water

Not included in tour price:

The Great Wall tickets
Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job

Price Information

Cable Car: 80 yuan (single way)
Entrance fee: 45 yuan per person
Shuttle bus: 10 yuan per person (single trip)

Opening Hours:

Daily: 8:00—18:30

Jinshanling Great Wall Travel Tips

Things to take: sports shoes or hiking boots, sticks, cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, bottles of water, snacks, pocket knife, lip balm, and first aid kit.
Using toilets at the entrance of the Wall. No toilets on the hiking route. Please always carry toilet paper by yourself.
You will return to your hotel later in the afternoon or in the evening depending on the traffic, so don't arrange any activity in the evening.
We have two bottles of water for each person.
If you need trekking sticks, please let us know in advance.
You are responsible for your travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident.
Travelers with chronic illnesses, such as heart disease, hypertension, chronic tracheitis, asthma, chronic nephritis, or arthritis, are not recommended to take this tour.

Beijing Private Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Layover Tour

The Mutianyu Great Wall

Start the day off by visiting the well-known Mutianyu Great Wall, located only 70 km outside of Beijing. With our VIP access, entry will be a breeze as we bypass the crowds and lines, ensuring you maximize your time and don’t miss anything this historical attraction has to offer.

The Forbidden City

The Imperial Palace of Beijing is the imperial palace of the two dynasties in Ming and Qing Dynasties, formerly known as the Forbidden City, located in the center of Beijing's central axis. It is the cream of ancient Chinese palace architecture. It was built in 1406 in Yongle, Chengzu, Ming Dynasty. It was built on the basis of the Nanjing Palace Museum and completed in 1420 in Yongle, Ming Dynasty.

Details

Tour code: LY-TOP3
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City

Tour Itinerary:

Pick you up in time from Beijing airport or your hotel by our English-speaking tour guide or driver
Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall (1.5 hours)
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall (2-2.5 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time)
Drive to Beijing city center (1.5 hours)
Visit Tiananmen Square (0.5 hour)
Visit Forbidden City (2-2.5 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time)
Transfer you back to the airport or your hotel (1 hour)
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant, please pay the meal cost on your own

Price for private car service(No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	110	120	180	280

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van

Included in tour price:

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
English-speaking tour guide or driver
Air-conditioned tour van or bus
Free one bottle of water

Not included in tour price:

The Great Wall tickets
The Forbidden City tickets
Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job

Mutianyu Great Wall & Ming Tombs Layover Tour

The Mutianyu Great Wall

The Ming Tombs

The Ming Tombs are located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing, about fifty kilometers from the city. They are the tombs of thirteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368----1644 A.D).

Details

Tour code: LY-TOP4
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall & Ming Tombs

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or driver at Beijing airport arrival hall or your hotel
Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall (1.5 hours)
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall (2-2.5 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time at Great Wall)
Drive to Ming Tombs (1 hour)
Visit Ming Tombs (1-1.5 hours)
Transfer back to the airport or your hotel (1.5 hours)
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant, please pay the meal cost on your own

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	110	120	180	280

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van

Included in tour price:

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
English-speaking tour guide or driver
Air-conditioned tour van or bus
Free one bottle of water

Not included in tour price:

The Great Wall tickets
Ming Tomb tickets
Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job

Beijing Private Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Layover Tour

The Mutianyu Great Wall

The Summer Palace

The Summer Palace, the imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty in China, formerly known as the Qingyi Garden, is located in the western suburbs of Beijing, 15 kilometers away from the urban area, covering an area of about 290 hectares, adjacent to the Yuanmingyuan. It is a large landscape garden based on Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, based on the West Lake of Hangzhou and drawing on the design techniques of gardens in the south of the Yangtze River. It is also the most complete imperial palace and imperial court preserved. It is known as the "Royal Garden Museum" and is also a national key tourist attraction.

Details

Tour code: LY-TOP5
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall & The Summer Palace

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or driver at Beijing airport or your hotel
Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall (1.5 hours)
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall (2-2.5 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time)
Drive to Summer Palace (1.5 hours)
Visit Summer Palace (2 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time)
Transfer you back to the airport or your hotel (1 hour)
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant, please pay the meal cost on your own

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	110	120	180	280

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van

Included in tour price:

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
English-speaking tour guide or driver
Air-conditioned tour van or bus
Free one bottle of water

Not included in tour price:

The Great Wall tickets
The Summer Palace tickets
Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job

Price Information

Cable Car: 100 yuan (single way)
Entrance fee: 45 yuan per person
Shuttle bus: 15 yuan per person (round trip)
The Summer Palace: 28 yuan per person

Opening Hours:

April to October: 8:00 - 17:00
November to March: 8:30 - 16:30

Beijing Private Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City & The Temple of Heaven Layover Tour

Tiananmen Square

Tian'anmen Square is one of the largest city squares in the world. It is situated in the heart of Beijing. Tian'anmen was built in 1417 and was the entrance gate to the Forbidden City. Now the square stretches 880 meters from north to south and 500 meters from east to west. The total area is 440,000 square meters, which is about the size of 60 soccer fields, spacious enough to accommodate half a million people.

The Forbidden City

The Temple of Heaven

About 2km southeast of the Forbidden City towers Tian Tan, or the Temple of Heaven, where dynastic rulers in China used to worship the heaven. The temple plus subsidiary buildings and a surrounding garden covers an area five times the size of the Forbidden City. As Chinese emperors called themselves Tianzi, or the son of heaven, they had to cede supremacy to the heaven in terms of abiding.

Details

Beijing Private Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City & The Temple of Heaven Layover Tour
Tour code: LY-TOP6
Available: Daily
Duration: 8 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Tiananmen & Forbidden City & The Temple of Heaven

Tour Itinerary:

Be met by your tour guide or driver at Beijing airport arrival hall meeting point (You will need about 1-1.5 hours to finish the custom clearance and get out)
Drive to Forbidden City (1 hour)
Visit Tiananmen Square (0.5 hour)
Visit Forbidden City (1.5-2 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time)
Transfer to Temple of Heaven (0.5 hour)
Visit Temple of Heaven (1.5-2 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time)
Transfer back to the airport (1 hour)
If your time allows and you would like to have lunch, we can take you to a local restaurant, please pay the meal cost on your own

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	100	120	150	230

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van

Included in tour price:

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
English-speaking tour guide or driver
Air-conditioned tour van or bus
Free one bottle of water

Not included in tour price:

The attraction tickets
Tips/gratuities to the guide and driver for a well-done job

Price Information

Tiananmen: Free
The Forbidden City: 60 Yuan per person
The Temple of Heaven: 35 Yuan per person

Opening Hours

April to October: 8:00 - 17:00
November to March: 8:30 - 16:30

Discovery of White Waterfall Temple

Description

Located in the midst of mountains and built in the Liao Dynasty, it is a key unit of cultural relics protection in the city. It is named “Baipu”, meaning white waterfall in Chinese, because its back side is adjacent to two waterfalls. Inside the temple, there are ancient trees with a long history, terraced fields, fruit trees.

The temple, where Buddhism and Taoism coexist, is an ancient one with a history of more than 900 years in the Liao Dynasty. The tower is about 10 meters high, hexagonal solid, with the lower half in the dense eaves style and the upper half the overlapping mantle style, which is a rare tower of its kind in China and a masterpiece in the dense eaves style tower of the Jin Dynasty.

Program

8:00 - Departure from Beijing Agricultural Exhibition Center
8:00-10:00 - Drive to Fangshan.
10:00-15:00 - Hiking and visit the temple
15:00-17:30 - Drive back to Beijing Agricultural Exhibition Center.

Price

180 rmb / person

(Price based on 15 participants minimum. If less than 15 participants, this trip will probably be cancelled)

Inclusions

English-speaking guide
Round trip bus fee
Entrance tickets

Exclusions

Lunch
Personal expenses
Tips

Cancellation Policy

No refund will be issued 24h within the start date

No refund or changing to other Horizon Travel trips on the day of departure.

Discovery of Cuandixia Village

Description

Cuandixia Village is located in Zhaitang Town, Mentougou District, about 90 kilometers away from downtown Beijing. It has a history of about 400 years and keeps more than 70 courtyards with approximately 500 rooms which were built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). This ancient mountain village, the best preserved in China, covers an area of about 10,000 square meters and is renowned as the 'Potala Palace' of the Beijing area.

The village, surrounded by mountains, stands on the northern gentle slope of the hills and, having been built in harmony with the terrain of the mountains, it looks like a castle or a mountain city. A winding and rugged lane built from many oddly-shaped stones, winds its way from east to west and divides the village into two groups.

There are mainly quadrangle dwellings and a few courtyards with houses on three sides. The houses, which are in good order, have delicate gate piers as well as distinctive screen walls and, along with the stone, wood and brick carvings reflect the ancient Chinese culture.

Program

08:00 - Departure from Agricultural Exhibition Center
09:30 - Arrival at the village
09:30 - 15:00 - Visit the village
15:00 - Drive back to Beijing
17:00 - Arrival at Agricultural Exhibition Center

Price

200 rmb / person

(Price based on 8 people minimum. If less than 8 participants, this trip will probably be cancelled)

Inclusions

English-speaking guide
Transfer by private bus

Exclusions

Entrance ticket
Lunch (Bringing a sandwich is suggested)
Personal expenses
Tips

Cancellation Policy

No refund will be issued 24h within the start date

No refund or changing to other Horizon Travel trips on the day of departure.

Discovery of Longqing Gorge (Dragon Boat Festival)

80 kilometers (50 miles) from downtown Beijing, you can discover Longqing Gorge, located in northeast Yanqing County. The gorge, reputed to be the 'Little Three Gorges', features clear waters, wooded mountains, curious stones and wonderful karst caves. The gorge's main attractions are the Longqing Gorge Cruise, Baihua (Hundred Flowers) Cave, and the Shenxianyuan (Immortal) and Jingang temples. Visitors can ride the world's longest chain of escalators to the top of the largest dam in northern China. Beyond sightseeing, the gorge features a range of recreational options for visitors, including kayaking, rock-climbing, horseback riding, and go-carting.

Program:

08:00 - Departure from Agriculture Exhibition Center
10:00 - Arrival at Longqing Gorge
10:00–15:30 - Visit the Gorge
15:30 - Drive back to Beijing
17:30 - Arrival at Agriculture Exhibition Center

Price:

180 rmb / person (Based on 15 people minimum. If less than 15 participants, this trip will probably be cancelled)

Including:

English-speaking guide
Transfer with private bus

Excluding:

Entrance tickets
Lunch (bringing a sandwich is suggested)
Items not mentioned
Personal costs
Tips

Entrance tickets information:

Items/Price (rmb/person)	Public price	Student price with student card
Entrance ticket	40	20
Cruise	100	100
Sliding (Option)	30	30
Cable car (round-trip including the immortal courtyard) (Option)	50	50

Outing at the Stone Forest Gorge (Shilinxia)

Description

Rocks, valleys, and ridges are the specificity of Shilinxia touristic area. Its peaks and waterfalls offer wonderful hiking in the mountains. The high and steep peaks seem to welcome visitors, and the dense forest looks like a green world. Waterfalls make it a perfect place to escape for a moment from the summer heat.

Additionally, the famous UFO glass platform that stands at the top of Shilinxia mountain will allow you to "walk in the sky" if you feel brave enough!

Program

08:30 - Departure from the Agricultural Exhibition center
10:30 - Arrival at Shilinxia
10:30 - 16:00 - Visit the Gorge of Stone Forest
16:00 - Drive back to Beijing
18:00 - Arrival at the Agricultural Exhibition center

Price

130 rmb / person

(Based on 20 people minimum. If less than 20 participants, this trip will probably be cancelled)

Inclusions

Transfer by private bus
English-speaking guide

Exclusions

Entrance tickets
Lunch (bringing a sandwich is suggested)
Personal expenses
Tips

Entrance Tickets Information

Item/Price (rmb/person)	Public Price	Group Discount Price by China Horizon Travel
Entrance ticket	45	42
Glass platform	20	20
Cable car (one way)	60	55

Cancellation Policy

No refund will be issued 24h within the start date

No refund or changing to other Horizon Travel trips on the day of departure.

Chengde 2 Days Tour

Description

Chengde, one of the premier historic and cultural cities of China, is a summer resort city of Hebei Province, situated just 230 kilometers northeast of Beijing. It is best known as the site of the Mountain Resort, a vast imperial garden city formerly used as the summer residence by the Manchu Emperors of the Qing Dynasty.

Known as Mini Potala Palace Chengde, Putuo Zongcheng Temple was built based on the Potala Palace of Tibet and represents a fusion of Han and Tibetan architecture styles.

The Temple of Universal Peace (Puning Si) is the most easterly of the northern temples and occupies an area of over 30,000 square meters.

Program

First Day: Beijing - Chengde

07:25 - 08:25 - High-speed train G921 to Chengde South railway station
09:00 - 11:00 - Visiting Puning Temple and check-in
12:00 – 13:00 - Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
13:30 – 17:00 - Visit Chengde Imperial Summer Resort
17:00 - Free time and dinner time

Second Day: Chengde - Beijing

07:00 - 08:30 - Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out
08:30 – 12:30 - Visit of Small Potala Palace and Temple of Xumi Fushou
12:30 – 14:00 - Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
14:00 – 16:00 - Visit of Shuangta Mountain
17:16 – 18:14 - High-speed train G3674 return to Beijing

Price

(Based on 8 persons minimum. If there are less than 8 participants, this trip will probably be canceled)

1350 rmb / adult
1150 rmb / child under 120cm or 6 years old
950 rmb / child under 120cm or 6 years old sharing parents' bed

Single room supplement: 350 rmb / person

*We will collect 800RMB as a deposit when you sign up.

Inclusions

High-speed train tickets Beijing - Chengde - Beijing on 2nd class
Transfer with private bus
Accommodation in double or twin room with breakfast
English-speaking guide
Entrance tickets
2 lunches (First lunch in a local restaurant, second lunch packed) (If there are less than 8 persons, the lunches will probably be canceled)

Exclusions

Dinner
Personal expenses
Tips

Trains in Reference or Similar

G921 Beijing Chaoyang Station - Chengde South Station
G3674 Chengde South Station - Beijing Chaoyang Station

* In case there are no tickets for this train, we will change to other trains.

Hotel

Chengde Imperial Mountain Resort 5* / 1 night

Additional Information

All our tours can be customized.

All our group tours are available for clients from other cities.

Cancellation Policy

No refund will be issued 24h within the start date

No refund or changing to other Horizon Travel trips on the day of departure.

Datong 2 Days Tour

Program

First Day: Beijing - Datong

6:30 - Meet at Agricultural Exhibition Center
6:30-7:10 - Transfer to the Beijing North railway station
8:20-10:06 - High-speed train G2531 to Datong South railway station
10:30-11:00 - Transfer to Datong city center
11:00-13:00 - Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant, then check-in
13:00-16:00 - Transfer to the Hanging Temple.
The halls and pavilions were constructed along the contours of the cliff face between 26 to 50 meters from bottom up by using the natural hollows and outcrops. The most attractive feature lies that it is an integration of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
16:00 - Drive back to the hotel. Free time, you can have a walk in Datong ancient city in the evening.

Second Day: Datong - Beijing

7:00-8:30 - Breakfast in the hotel and check-out
9:00-12:30 - Transfer to visit the Yungang Grottoes, one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Yungang Grottoes is said to be the best-preserved Buddhist cave art in China with 53 caves containing over 51,000 stone carvings of Buddha and Buddhist dating from the 5th and 6th centuries. It is one of the four most famous ancient grottoes artistic treasures of China.
12:30-13:30 - Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
13:30-15:30 - Visit the Huayan Monastery
Built during the Liao Dynasty (907-1125), it is the largest and best-preserved monastery of the Liao Dynasty in existence in China. The statues, frescos, and some of the buildings betray the typical artistic and architectural style of the Liao Dynasty.
15:30-16:15 - Transfer to Datong South railway station
17:51-20:13 - High-speed train D1120 back to Beijing Qinghe railway station
20:20-21:00 - Transfer to Agricultural Exhibition Center

Price

(Based on 8 people minimum. If less than 8 participants, this trip will probably be canceled)

1630 rmb / adult
1500 rmb / child between 120cm - 150cm
950 rmb / child below 120cm or under 6 years old sharing parents’ bed
850 rmb / child below 120cm sharing parents’ bed without seat on train

Single room supplement: 300 rmb / person

*We will collect 800RMB as a deposit when you sign up.

Inclusions

High-speed train tickets Beijing - Datong - Beijing on 2nd class
Double or twin room with breakfast in mentioned hotel
Two lunches in local Chinese restaurants(If there are less than 8 persons, the meals will probably be canceled)
All entrance tickets mentioned
All transfers with a private bus
Local English-speaking guide

Exclusions

Dinner
Personal expenses
Tips

Hotel

Datong Grand Hotel 5*

Trains in Reference

First day G2531 08:20-10:06
Second day D1120 17:51-20:13
(In case there are no tickets for this train, we will change to other trains.)

Cancellation Policy

No refund will be issued 24h within the start date

No refund or changing to other Horizon Travel trips on the day of departure.

Tianjin 2 Days Tour

Unlike the ancient cities of the north and the watery towns of the south, Tianjin is a city where modern foreign civilization and classical Chinese culture meet. The city has not only a Western imprint but also a deep-rooted traditional Chinese culture, which sets the unique tone of Tianjin's blend of East and West, ancient and modern.

Trip Overview

Day 1: Beijing - Tianjin

Tianjin Italian Style Street
Tianjin Ancient Culture Street
Xikai Church
Jingyuan Garden
Tianjin Eye
Haihe River Cruise

Day 2: Tianjin - Beijing

China House
The Binhai New District Library
Dagukou Fort Ruins Museum

Program:

Day 1: Beijing – Tianjin

Tianjin Italian Style Street

Tianjin Italian Style Street is to reflect the strong Italian style for the purpose of building the customs area into a set of tourism, leisure, entertainment and cultural as one of the comprehensive multi-functional area.

Tianjin Ancient Culture Street

There are nearly 100 shops in ancient Culture Street. It is the concentration place of folk handicraft shop of Tianjin time-honored shop, have authentic food: Goubuyi steamed stuffed bun, Chinese hamburger, Tianjin mahua, and so on.

Xikai Church

The plan of the Xikai church is in the shape of a Latin 'cross', with three huge domes of 45 metres in height staggered in the shape of a 'pin', all three domes elongated slightly upwards and covered with green bronze panels. Each dome has a bronze cross.

The Xikai Church is the largest Romanesque building in Tianjin and is also the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Tianjin.

Jingyuan Garden

The Jingyuan Garden is a specially protected historical building in Tianjin and a protected cultural heritage unit of Tianjin. Originally named Qianyuan Garden, it was the residence of Lu Zongjiu, a minister of the Beiyang government in Japan. The last emperor Pu Yi lived here with his empress and concubine and changed its name to Jing Yuan Garden. The garden is a typical example of a private house in the courtyard style of the Tianjin Concession period, with a mix of Spanish and Japanese styles.

Tianjin Eye

The Tianjin Eye, full name of The Yongle Bridge Tientsin Eye in Tianjin, is a ferris wheel that crosses the river and connects Hexbei District and Hongqiao District. It is a ferris wheel that is integrated with The Bridge wheel and is used for sightseeing and transportation.

Haihe River Cruise

Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Haihe River while taking in the picturesque views of Tianjin's skyline and historic landmarks. It's a great way to experience the city from a different perspective.

Day 2: Tianjin - Beijing

China House (Ceramic House)

The predecessor of China House is the old French house after a hundred years, and this life is the most luxurious "porcelain mansion". The building is called: a priceless "Museum of Ancient Chinese porcelain".

The Binhai New District Library

The Binhai New District Library in Tianjin is known as the "Eye of Binhai". With its creative shape, it has become one of the most popular places to visit in Tianjin. From the floor to the walls to the ceiling, the atrium is completely wrapped in terraced floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, which seem to hold an endless number of books and form three functions: the narrowest for walking, the slightly wider for standing or staying, and the widest for sitting and reading.

Dagukou Fort Ruins Museum

The Dagukou Fort Ruins Museum is located on both sides of the estuary of the Hai River to the southeast of Tanggu in Tianjin's Binhai New Area, 45 kilometres east of Tianjin, and is a national education and youth education base that shows how the Chinese nation defied the powers and resisted foreign invasion during the imperialist invasion in China's modern history.

Price:

(Based on 12 people minimum. If less than 12 participants, the price will probably be higher)

1350 rmb / adult
1290 rmb / child between 1.2m and 1.5m with a bed
860 rmb / child between 1.2m and 1.5m sharing his parents’ bed
1050 rmb / child under 1.2m with a bed and a seat on the train
550 rmb / child under 1.2m without a bed, with a seat on the train
960 rmb / child under 1.2m with a bed, without a seat on the train
460 rmb / child under 1.2m without a bed, without a seat on the train

Single room supplement: 450 rmb / person

Including:

High-speed train tickets Beijing - Tianjin - Beijing on 2nd class
Transfers with a private bus
Accommodation in a double or twin room with breakfast
Local English-speaking guide
All entrance tickets mentioned

Excluding:

Personal expenses
Tips

Hotels 5* or similar:

Pan Pacific Tianjin 5*

Trains in reference:

G2571 09:05-09:39 Beijing South Station - Tianjin South Station
G1070 16:27-17:03 Tianjin South Station - Beijing South Station

✔️ All our tours can be customized.

✔️ All our group tours areavailable for the clients from other cities.

Cancellation Policy:

No refund will be issued 24h within the start date.
No refund or changing to other Horizon Travel trips on the day of departure.

About Xi'an

Xi'an, located in central China, was the capital of 13 different dynasties. It is an important historical city with a rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore its historical sites, taste culinary specialties, and experience the unique blend of cultures in this great historic city.

The Terracotta Army

The Terracotta Army, also known as Emperor Qin's Mausoleum Site Museum, is a remarkable archaeological site. It is home to a vast collection of terracotta statues of warriors and horses. Recognized by UNESCO as one of the world's greatest archaeological discoveries, it's often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. The site boasts over 8,000 terracotta warriors, 130 chariots, 520 horses, and 150 cavalry horses.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda is one of Xi'an's most remarkable highlights. It is the largest and earliest example of a Tang-style pagoda. This ancient structure has witnessed the fusion of Chinese and Buddhist cultures while preserving the wisdom of ancient Chinese people. A visit to the pagoda provides a glimpse into the historical and cultural heritage of Xi'an.

Xi'an 2 Days Tour

Program

Beijing-Xi'an

17:00 - Appointment at Agricultural Exhibition Center
17:00-18:00 - Transfer to the train station
19:00-23:11 - Take the train to Xi’An (G59 19h00 - 23h11)
23:11 - Arrival at Xi’An and transfer to the hotel

First Day: Xi'an

09:00-10:00 - Drive to Lintong District
10:30-12:30 - Visit of Terracotta Army
13:00-14:00 - Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
14:00-15:00 - Terracotta Army’ fabrication lesson
15:00-16:30 - Drive back to Xi’an city
16:30-18:30 - Visit of Grand Mosque and Muslim Street
19:00 - Transfer to hotel, check-in

Second Day: Xi'an - Beijing

07:00-08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel
09:00-10:30 - Walk on the Xi'an City Wall
11:00-12:00 - Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
12:30-14:00 - Visit of the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
14:30-15:30 - Visit of the North Square of Big Wild Goose Pagoda
15:30-16:30 - Transfer to the train station, train express to Beijing (G674 16h58-22h51)
22:51 - Arrival at Beijing. Transfer to the Agricultural Exhibition Center

Price

(Based on 12 people minimum. If less than 12 participants, this trip will probably be canceled)

2950 rmb / adult
2590 rmb / child between 120 and 150cm with a bed
2010 rmb / child between 120 and 150cm sharing parents’ bed
2100 rmb / child under 120cm with a bed and a seat on the train
1600 rmb / child under 120cm without bed, with a seat on the train
1600 rmb / child under 120cm with a bed, without seat on the train
965 yuan / child under 120cm without bed, without seat on the train

Single room supplement: 500 rmb / person

*We will collect 800RMB as a deposit when you sign up.

Inclusions

High-speed train Beijing - Xi’An - Beijing on 2nd class
Transfer with a private bus
Accommodation in double or twin room with breakfast
Local English-speaking guide
All entrance tickets mentioned
2 lunches in local Chinese restaurants

Exclusions

Dinners
Personal expenses
Tips

Hotel

Ramada Zhaorui Hotel 4* / 2 nights

Cancellation Policy

No refund will be issued 24h within the start date

No refund or changing to other Horizon Travel trips on the day of departure.

Beijing Night Tour

Spend three hours enjoying the main illuminated landmarks in Beijing. Travel with a private guide in a comfortable van to see the Tiananmen Square, Corner Tower of Forbidden City, the egg-shaped National Theatre, Houhai Hutong, CCTV Tower, National Stadium (Bird's Nest), and National Aquatics Center (Water Cube). Discover the ancient hutongs and some great local bars around Houhai Lake. Door-to-door hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Price for private car service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	80	100	150	300

Remark: If you need extra guide service it is 90 USD/per car or van

Included in tour price:

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
English-speaking tour guide or driver
Air-conditioned tour van or bus
Free one bottle of water

Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Night Tour

Description

Gubei Watertown is located in Miyun County with a massive backdrop of the world-famous Simatai Great Wall, the romantic Yuanyang Lake (Mandarin Duck), and the ancient Simatai Village. It is a replica of Wuzhen Water Town in Southern China. The sightseeing and leisure travel area of Gubei Water Town opened on a trial basis, consisting of 6 areas, including the Old Barracks Area, Minguo Street Area (Republic of China Street), Water Street Area, and Wonglong.

The Simatai section of the Great Wall is located in the northeast of Miyun County, about 140 kilometers from downtown Beijing. It was first built in the early Hongwu years (1368-1398) of the Ming Dynasty. The Simatai Great Wall is cut into two parts by the Simatai Reservoir, over which there is a chain bridge running through east to west.

The Simatai Great Wall is 5 km long with a total of 28 watchtowers (East 16 and West 12). Constructed by the Ming Dynasty general Qi Ji Guang, it is one of the few stretches of the Wall that still preserves the original look of that period. It not only features unique points from other Great Wall sections but also shows some features found nowhere. To the west, there are 12 watchtowers snaking on the sloping hills. To the east, there are 16 watchtowers atop peaks up to 1,000 meters high.

The views are amazing, and the wall at Simatai has received very little renovation, retaining its original look. It is well beyond the reach of the great crowds of visitors who come to the more popular and easily accessible parts of the Wall.

Details

Tour code: NT-TOP2
Available: Daily
Duration: 10 hours
Starts/ends: Any reasonable time
Attractions: Simatai Great Wall & Water Town

Tour Itinerary

Be met by your English-speaking tour guide or private driver at your hotel
Drive to Gubei Watertown (2 hours)
Visit Gubei Watertown + Simatai Great Wall (5 hours, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time at the Great Wall or Water Town)
Transfer back to the airport or your hotel (2 hours)

Price for Private Car Service (No guide)

Car Model	5 seats	7 seats	15-18 seats	35 seats
Price In USD/Per car	200	250	300	380

Remark: If you need extra guide service, it is 90 USD per car or van. To the hotel, it is USD per night (Villa).

Included in Tour Price

Airport or Hotel pick-up & drop-off service
English-speaking tour guide or driver
Air-conditioned tour van or bus
Free one bottle of water