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Beijing Stopover 2 Nights/3 Days

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Trip Facts

Duration: 2 Nights/3 Days
Grade: Easy
Price: US$ 650 Solo Travel, US$ 360 per person (2-6 persons). US$ 145 Single Room Supplement
Season: Spring and fall
Group Size: 1-10

In this trip we visit the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall which is less crowded than the Badaling section and has beautiful surroundings and the views. We will also visit the Under Ground Palace of the Ming Tombs. You will have an English speaking Guide and a private car with driver to take you on the tour and we will also take care of all airport transfers.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing

Upon arrival in Beijing airport, we meet our local guide and transfer to the hotel. Today, we have free time to cope with travel fatigue and jet lag.
Crowne Plaza or Prime Hotel (5*)

Day 02: Ming Tombs and Great Wall ( Mutianyu Section)

Following breakfast, you are met by your Guide at the hotel lobby around 8:00 am. First we head to the underground palace of the Ming Tombs. From Yongle Emperor and onwards, 13 Ming Emperors were buried in this area. We will visit Dingling-the tomb of the Wanli Emperor-which is the only excavated tombs of Ming Dyanasty Emperors. WeTake some extra time to walk around the mound and get a good look at the site.
After lunch, we will head to Mutianyu Great Wall, which takes about one hour. Unlike Badaling Section, the Mutianyu section is less crowded and is known for its beautiful surroundings - dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of the year. The great wall winds its way over 1000 meters to the crest of a mountain before turning sharply and dipping downhill, forming a triangle known as the Ox-Horn Wall, Two unique features of this section are the double battlements and branch walls found throughout the area.

We can hike 40 minutes on the stone steps to the 10th Watch Tower (There are 20 towers in this section) or take cable car straight up to the 14th tower. Most visitors take the cable car up, walk to the left section of the wall which is the most beautiful. This section is mostly downhill and will lead you to the chairlift and the toboggan stations. The tobbogan ride is quite safe and a lot of fun. Cable car ride is optional and you need to pay if you chose to do so.
Late afternoon, we are transferred back to our hotel in the city.
Crowne Plaza or Prime Hotel (5*)

Day 03: Transfer to the airport

Take morning at leisure or go on optional sightseeing. You are transferred to the airport in time for your flight to next destination.