Camping by the Lakeside Great Wall

Beijing, China Hiking & Trekking

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April to October	US $210	US $295	per person

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Beijing, China Hiking & Trekking

Beijing, China Hiking & Trekking

Active Adventure

Adventure style
Private group

Trip length: 2 days
hiking route: Huanghuacheng, Xishuiyu
Meeting point and time: Your Hotel at 11:00 am on Day 1
Finishing point and time: Your Hotel between 2-3 pm on Day 2
Hiking duration: 5 hours on Day 1
Highlights: Hiking the Great Wall from Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu, and camping by the Lakeside Great Wall, the Ming Tombs
Departure: Daily from Beijing

Typical Day

Day 1 Beijing-Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu (4 hrs, 7km hiking)

Pick you up at your hotel in Beijing at 11 am and drive to Huanghuacheng (1.5 hrs). You will start the hiking around 13:30, and it will take about 4 hours hiking on the wall. After the hike at Xishuiyu village, you will walk for 20 minutes to the campsite by the lake (reservoir). We will base us under the chestnut orchid by the Great Wall tonight.

Huanghuacheng played an important role to protect the imperial capital and mausoleums in the Ming Dynasty (1368 AD- 1644 AD). In order to defend the capital and imperial tombs, two types of the Wall were built to the north of Beijing, Outer Great Wall & Inner Great Wall. Huanghuacheng is a part of the Inner Great Wall. The first hour is challenging as you will have to walk straight up. You will meander through the jungles and bushes, along with chestnut orchid near the Wall. When you reach the last watchtower near Xishuiyu, you will have a panoramic view of this lakeside (reservoir) Great Wall which is stunning. Coming down by the path and walk through the village and then reach our campsite under the chestnut orchid.

Our dinner will be served at the restaurant by the lake. In summer time you have the option to do a boat trip on the lake.

Meals: dinner

Day 2 Sunrise-Ming Tombs & Sacred Way

Wake up in early morning, walk up to one of the watchtowers and enjoy a beautiful sunrise on the Great Wall. If you still feel energetic, you may walk two more watchtowers and have a look of the other side of the Great Wall. Our simple breakfast will be served at the campsite.

On the way back to Beijing, we will visit the Dingling Mausoleum and Sacred Way. 13 emperors and their concubines of the Ming Dynasty were buried in this area. Some of the tombs are big and magnificent, and some of them are small and shabby. We will step into the underground palace in the Dingling Mausoleum.

A lunch at a local restaurant will be organized after the visit. You will arrive at hotel at 2-3 pm.
Meals: breakfast, lunch

Age range, type of group

Private group
Family, couples, friends, kids, youth, singles
Open age

Sleeping and meals

Included:
1. personal English-speaking hiking tour guide
2. air-con vehicle with experienced driver; return transport from Beijing
3. entrance fee to the Great Wall, Ming Tomb & Sacred Way
4. camping by the lakeside Great Wall, twin-share tent with sleeping bags & roll mat, the campsite is 100 meters away from the Wall; optionally you can stay at the local guesthouse in Xishuiyu village, twin share without extra charge
5. Chinese dinner and lunch with unlimited soft drinks, local beer, bottled water and Chinese tea
6. simple western continental breakfast (cereal, fruits, milk, coffee and tea)
7. unlimited bottled water on the tour
8. guided tour to Ming Tomb (Dingling Mausoleum) & Sacred Way
9. a certificate of completion for hiking on the Great Wall of China

Not included:
1. travel insurance
2. personal expenses
3. tipping to hiking guide/driver recommended on good service on a 2:1 ratio separately

Rates

Starting from USD 200, based on group size.

Group size Rate
8 travelers USD 210 each
7 travelers USD 220 each
6 travelers USD 230 each
5 travelers USD 250 each
4 travelers USD 240 each
3 travelers USD 280 each
2 travelers USD 295 each
1 traveler USD 495 each

Children under age 12 receive 20% discount. Children under 5 are free. Childern’s price is based on adult travellers.

Other Information

What to take:

comfortable shoes or boots, snacks, sunscreen, sun-glasses, first aid kit, lip balm, cap, bug repellant, and personal items such as medications, toiletries and a change of clothes. A warm jacket or sweatshirt is needed in the spring and fall as its cooler on the wall than in the city. You may bring snacks to eat while walking on the wall however we will give you some as well.

Notes:
1. You will hike the Wall from Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu and your belongings will go with the can/van directly to the campsite, and you need a day pack to carry water, snacks and other stuff.
2. Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.
3. There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Huanghuacheng, otherwise be prepared to commune with nature. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.
4. We cannot guarantee good weather. If the weather looks bad you may call up and change the date of your tour the day before. On the day of the tour we cannot cancel. If the weather is bad we will shift you to a local guesthouse without extra charge.
5. Long pants with zip-off legs will be the best in summer time as you will meander through jungles.
6. As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.

Discounts Offered

Children under age 12 receive 20% discount. Children under 5 are free. Childern’s price is based on adult travellers.

Beijing, China Hiking & Trekking