Best Season: All year round
Difficulty: middle (10 Km/6.2 miles)
Tour Schedule:
Hotel/apartment pick-up at 8:00 am by our guide and driver. Drive to Liuliqu Village where you will meet our experienced tour leader. Start 8 km/5 mile-long hike. You will be hiking along the Ancient Trading Path from Liuliqu to Seshufen village. During the hike, you will have the privilege of listening to stories given by tour leader. There will also be opportunities to take photos of the remaining ancient buildings, and chances to see the unbelievable foot prints left on the stone paths centuries ago by horses and mules. Local lunch will be arranged in a small village on the way.
Meet driver at end of hike. Drive back to your hotel/apartment in the city at approximately 5:00 pm. End of unique hiking trip.
Meal included: Lunch
Ancient Trading Paths: the old trading paths from the ancient dynasties (including soldier, post and coal paths and many more) entering Beijing from the west.
Price: From US $83/RMB 550
Inclusion: Private Vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, Experienced tour leader, entrance fees, free-bottled mineral water, meal as listed, travel insurance.
Exclusion: Personal expenses, Tips to the guide & driver (optional), other fees not mentioned above
Note:
Hiking on the mountains will be for an extended amount of time, please be sure to drink plenty of water and wear appropriate shoes. Hiking shoes are highly recommended.