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Walk the Great Wall + Xian Extension

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From Beijing to Xi'an
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Start point
    42 Beiwei Rd, Xicheng Qu, China (Xiao Xiang Hotel, Hotel reception, 17:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Xiao Xiang Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner after welcome meeting
    • Self-guided exploration of Beijing's central district, parks, temples and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Temple of Heaven
  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Beijing
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Xiao Xiang Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Tiananmen Square
    • Visit to the Forbidden City

    Optional Activities

    • Beijing Opera performance
    • Acrobatic display
    • Exploration of hutongs (traditional alleyways)
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
  3. Day 3

    Beijing to Shanhaiguan

    Beijing to Shanhaiguan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shanhai Jiari Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head)
    • Visit to First Pass under Heaven (Juyongguan Pass)
    • Visit to Great Wall Museum
    • 4-kilometre walk on the Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head)
    First Pass under Heaven
    Great Wall Museum
  4. Day 4

    Shanhaiguan

    Shanhaiguan
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Tangshan Beiguo Lanting Wenhua Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walk on the Great Wall to Jiaoshan Pass
    • 4.5-kilometre walk at Sahe near Panjiakou reservoir

    Optional Activities

    • Continue up to high point from Jiaoshan Pass for additional views
    Landmarks
    Jiaoshan Pass
    Jiumenkou
    Panjiakou reservoir
  5. Day 5

    Sahe to Zunhua

    Sahe to Zunhua
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Qing Feng Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Boat excursion at Panjiakou reservoir
    • Walk at Luowenyou (approximately 5 kilometres/3 miles)
    Landmarks
    Panjiakou
    Xifengkou
    Luowenyou
    Eastern Qing Tombs
  6. Day 6

    Zunhua

    Zunhua
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ming He Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Eastern Qing Tombs with entry to select tombs
    • Walk at Huangyaguan (approximately 3.5 kilometres/2.2 miles)
    Landmarks
    Eastern Qing Tombs
    Huangyaguan
  7. Day 7

    Huangyaguan to Jinshanling

    Huangyaguan to Jinshanling
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Rui Xiu Shan Zhuang Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Walk from Gubeikou along the Great Wall past 16 beacon towers to Jinshanling (approximately 10 kilometres/6.2 miles)
    Landmarks
    Gubeikou
    Jinshanling
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  8. Day 8

    Jinshanling

    Jinshanling
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Rui Xiu Shan Zhuang Guesthouse)

    Included Activities

    • Walk on the Great Wall between Jinshanling and Simatai (approximately 6 kilometres/3.7 miles)
    Landmarks
    Jinshanling
    Simatai
  9. Day 9

    Beijing to Xian

    Beijing to Xian
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jinyuan Furun Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train transfer from Beijing to Xian

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Summer Palace
    • Visit to Temple of Heaven in Tiantan Park
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Park)
  10. Day 10

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jinyuan Furun Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    • Visit Great Mosque in Muslim Hui District
    Landmarks
    Big Wild Goose Pagoda
    Great Mosque
  11. Day 11

    Xi'an

    Xi'an
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Jinyuan Furun Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Terracotta Warriors and Horses at Qin Shi Huangdi Tomb

    Optional Activities

    • National (Shaanxi) Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Terracotta Warriors and Horses
    Qin Shi Huangdi Tomb
    National (Shaanxi) Museum
  12. Day 12

    Xian

    Xian
    End point
    51 Ximutoushi South Avenue Xian Beilin 710002, China (Union Alliance Atravis Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)

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    This was our first tour experience with EXPLORE. I found it to be a wonderful organisation to travel with; I;m sorry...
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    My first explore holiday, thought it was very 4.
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  • David3.7May 2019
    I think you need to include more information about the walking element of this tour. It probably just scrapes in as a...
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  • Hayley4.7May 2019
    Wow! What an amazing experience! The trekking was worth it for the magical scenery of the Great Wall. As well as...
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