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Walk the Great Wall + Xian Extension

12 days
From Beijing to Xi'an
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Plan your adventure:
Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Start point
    42 Beiwei Rd, Xicheng Qu, China (Xiao Xiang Hotel, Hotel reception, 17:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel), Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner
    • Explore Beijing's central district on foot
    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Temple of Heaven
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel), Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Forbidden City

    Optional Activities

    • Explore hutongs (historic alleyways)
    • Beijing Opera performance
    • Acrobatic display
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Beijing to Shanhaiguan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shanhai Jiari Hotel), Hotel (Shanhai Jiari Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head)
    • Visit First Pass under Heaven
    • Walk on Great Wall (4 kilometres)
    • Visit Great Wall Museum
    Landmarks
    Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head)
    First Pass under Heaven
    Great Wall of China
    Great Wall Museum
  4. Day 4

    Great Wall - Jiaoshan Pass to Sahe

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tangshan Beiguo Lanting Wenhua Hotel), Hotel (Tangshan Beiguo Lanting Wenhua Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Trek on the Great Wall to Jiaoshan Pass (4.5 km, approximately 2.5 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Continue up to a high point for spectacular views from Jiaoshan Pass (if energy and weather allow)
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Jiaoshan Pass
    Panjiakou Reservoir
  5. Day 5

    Panjiakou Reservoir - Luowenyou to Eastern Qing Tombs

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Qing Feng Hotel), Hotel (Qing Feng Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat excursion on Panjiakou reservoir
    • Walk at Luowenyou on the Great Wall (5 km, approximately 5-6 hours total walk time)
    Landmarks
    Panjiakou Reservoir
    Great Wall of China - Panjiakou
    Great Wall of China - Xifengkou
    Great Wall of China - Luowenyou
    Eastern Qing Tombs
  6. Day 6

    Eastern Qing Tombs to Huangyaguan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ming He Guesthouse), Hotel (Ming He Guesthouse (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Eastern Qing Tombs with entrance to several beautifully carved tombs
    • Trek on the Great Wall to Huangyaguan (3.5 km, approximately 2-3 hours)
    Landmarks
    Eastern Qing Tombs
    Great Wall of China - Huangyaguan
  7. Day 7

    Huangyaguan to Gubeikou - Beacon Towers to Jinshanling

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Rui Xiu Shan Zhuang Guesthouse), Guesthouse (Rui Xiu Shan Zhuang Guesthouse (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk from Gubeikou past 16 beacon towers to Jinshanling (10 km, approximately 5-6 hours)
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Gubeikou
    Great Wall of China - Beacon Towers
    Great Wall of China - Jinshanling
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  8. Day 8

    Jinshanling

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Rui Xiu Shan Zhuang Guesthouse), Guesthouse (Rui Xiu Shan Zhuang Guesthouse (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk Great Wall between Jinshanling and Simatai (6 kilometres)
    Landmarks
    Jinshanling
    Simatai
  9. Day 9

    Jinshanling to Beijing to Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (HNA Business Hotel Downtown), Hotel (Jinyuan Furun Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • High-speed bullet train Beijing to Xi'an

    Optional Activities

    • Summer Palace excursion
    • Temple of Heaven excursion
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Temple of Heaven
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 10

    Xi'an

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (HNA Business Hotel Downtown), Hotel (Jinyuan Furun Hotel (or similar))

    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

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (HNA Business Hotel Downtown), Hotel (Jinyuan Furun Hotel (or similar))

    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

    Xi'an

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