Tour schedule:
Day 1:
Hotel/Apartment pick-up at 9:30am by our guide and driver. 2 hour drive to Erdaoguan village which is situated next to the Great Wall. Walk around the old watch towers and explore the old village. Meet and talk with local villagers (with help from our guide).
Later on, continue hiking along the small mountain paths to a famous Great Wall Pass called "Zhuangdaokou" where you will take a short break and enjoy a picnic lunch on the Great Wall. Continue hiking on the wild Great Wall and mountains for 2- 2.5 hours and enjoy taking pictures on the way.
By 3:00 pm, arrive at camping site inside a park called "Little West Lake". The unique feature at this park is not only the lake, but the Great Wall which dips into the water from one side and comes out from the other.
The camping site sits in the 400 year old Ming Chestnut Garden and next to the Great Wall. In this Chestnut Garden, many old chestnut trees were planted by soldiers during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), hence the name.
Later on, you have free time. There are various activities on offer which include fishing, exploring the mountain valley, or a boat ride on the lake to see where the Great Wall dips into the water.
Camp dinner will be arranged for 6:30 pm on the lake beach. If you prefer, self-service barbecue is available too.
*Please note that if the group size is more than 10, a campfire will be offered.
Enjoy your night sleeping in the 400-year old Ming Chestnut Garden with the Great Wall just seconds away.
Meals included: Picnic lunch and camp dinner
Day 2:
Light breakfast. Be ready for 10:00am.
If you are ready early you can enjoy more water activities and explore further in the mountain valleys.
At 10:00am leave for the city.
Arrive at your hotel/apartment before 12:00. End of unique trip.
Meal included: Breakfast
Price: From US $120/RMB 790
Tour includes:
Private vehicle
English-speaking tour guide
Experienced tour leader
Camping fee
Camping gear (2-person shared tent, sleeping bag, mosquito repellent)
Meals as listed above
Entrance fees listed above
Free-bottled mineral water
Tour excludes:
Personal expenses (any entertainments at Park, like boating, fishing)
Tips to the guides and driver
Other fees not mentioned above
Note:
Our Guide will accompany you on the wall the entire time.
Taking into account the difficulty of this itinerary due to the strenuous walk, elderly people are not recommended to take part. If elders do wish to take part, they have the option of being transferred straight to the Little West Park and wait for the rest of the group there.
Hiking gear and shoes are highly recommended
It might be a bit cold in the evening and early morning, warm clothes are recommended to bring some.
In the event of rain, accommodation will be arranged in a local farmer's house nearby the Great Wall instead of camping.
The camping site is well-selected by Beijing Impression Tour Company in terms of security and sanitary conditions, we have the confidence to accommdate you well.