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Two-day Hiking
on the Great Wall
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PRICE TABLE
(Per Person)
| # of Head |
USD |
| 1 |
617 |
| 2-3 |
384 |
| 4-5 |
342 |
| 6-9 |
309 |
| 10+ |
275 |
There are no unscheduled or
mandatory shopping stops.
Climbing Pole Rental:
$6/each/day; $10/pair/day.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
If you currently don’t have travel insurance then
you will be required to purchase our PICC (People's Insurance
Company of China) travel and accidental insurance.
The fee will be $5 per person, and will cover the duration of
your hiking/camping/trekking in order to ensure that you are
comprehensively protected if injured.
For more information about our travel insurance policy please
see our insurance page.
QUALITY VEHICLES
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East Qing Tombs and
Huangyaguan Two-Day Hike
Route
2E : Two-day
Great Wall Hiking Tour
on Great Wall
Experience the wonder of the Qing Dynasty with the splendor of the
Great Wall!
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Highlights:
* Visit the Qing Tombs, the resting place of China’s
last ruling dynasty
* Huangyaguan is designed to be a composite of the Great Wall, therefore
its like seeing the whole Great Wall of China in a fraction of the time!
* Great activity for a weekend getaway, and fun for the whole family!
Day-by-day Hiking Itinerary
(B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
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Day 1: Beijing-East Qing Tomb-Huangyaguan (L+D, 1.5 hours)
After meeting your guide at your hotel between 7:30-8am, we will
make the drive to the East Qing Tombs. The Eastern Qing Tombs, which
is among the finest, best-preserved and largest of the extant tomb
complexes in China. Along the south side of Changrui Mountain, the
tombs of five emperors, four empresses, five imperial concubines,
and one
princess are arrayed based on the traditional concept of
placing the most senior and most distinguished in the center.
Of all the tombs, Xiaoling is the biggest and most elaborate,
standing as the focal point of the entire structure. The grandeur of
this tomb may be attributed to its having been the first sepulcher
constructed for a member of the royal family of the Qing Dynasty, so
the builders hoped to set the tone for a prosperous future. Crossing
through the Great Red Gate, you can see buildings of different
sizes, all with roofs of yellow glazed tile, connected by the brick
paths or 'sacred ways' that converge in the area of Xiaoling.
An example of the most exquisite architecture of the Eastern Qing
Tombs is Dingdongling, the tomb of Empress Dowager Cixi. Although
she handled affairs of state for more than 45 years, she never
ascended the throne. (The only female ruler in Chinese history was
Empress Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Elaborate and
highly refined decorations and carvings inside Dingdongling make it
unique among the tombs of the Qing Dynasty. The main material used
in the tomb, which took six years to build, was gold, the symbol of
royal family.
Shortly after lunch we will drive to a small village, where we will
start our afternoon hike on the Great Wall on Huangyaguan. It is
designed as a miniature of the entire Great Wall of China, thereby
allowing you get an understanding of the entire wall in a fraction
of the time. The entire section is built on an abrupt mountain
ridge. Being endowed with
both natural beauty and cultural interest,
it has become famous as a natural beauty spot and a summer resort.
After about an hour’s walk we will reach a peak overlooking the
valley below. Form the peak we can also see the Huangyaguan
Fortress, which was restored in 1984. From this vantage point, we
will be able to see its Baguan pattern, a specially designed
labyrinth designed to confuse and entrap the enemy. We will then
walk down to the fortress for a fascinating and informative visit
inside.
For that evening we will stay in a traditional courtyard hotel built
on the site of the fortress.
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Day 2: Hunagyaguan-Beijing (B+L, 10km/6 miles, 4-5 hours)
With breakfast in the hotel, we will then continue our hike on Huangyaguan, We will soon reach the major scenic point of
Huangyaguan, the “Heaven’s Ladder”. Ascend the 200 steps of the
"Heaven's Ladder" to gain a ridgetop above Huangyaguan. We will
follow the trace of the Great Wall as it undulates across the
mountains before gradually descending into a valley.
After ward, we will make our way to a local village near the wall.
There, we will enjoy a provincial-style lunch made with loving care
by one of the village’s families. We will wander around the village
a little bit, chatting up with the locals. Who knows, maybe you’ll
make a friend or a pen pal!
Then we will make the drive back to your Beijing hotel, ending the
hike.
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