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The Great Wall of China
Touring the Great Wall
The Great Wall is a must see on a trip to China. Our trips to the Great Wall have no hidden shopping stops so we maximize your time on the wall. There are several sections to visit, but we recommend the Mutianyu section if you are taking a day trip, as this will take about half your day. If you want to do a serious hiking trip, then Jinshanling to Simatai or Gubeikou is recommended.Why is there a Great Wall?
The Great Wall was key to protecting agriculture and resisting cavalry of the Huns and other warrior tribes from the north. The advantages of the enormous barrier diminished with the advancement of gunpowder and other weaponry. The wall was originally built of stone, wood, grass and earth. In the Ming Dynasty bricks were produced in kilns set up along the wall. The bricks were transported by men carrying them on their backs, donkeys, mules and even goats had a brick tied to their head before being driven up a mountain. The Great Wall of China was built over more than two thousand years. Construction on the first section began between the 7th and 6th century BC, and the last work on the wall was done between the 14th and 17th centuries.Below are tours which include the Great Wall.
Mutianyu
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Beijing 2 day tour only
2 Days • From: CNY 840 * |
Tiananmen Square
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| This Beijing two day tour takes you on the highlights of the city and out of town to one of the better sections of the Great Wall. As with all our tours we offer superior guides, no commission shopping stops, meals in local restaurants and free bottled water in the vehicle. There are no hidden or extra costs, we even include the cable car tickets up at the wall and a free option to come down on a toboggan sled! | |
| Beijing |
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Beijing 3 day tour only
3 Days • From: CNY 1,250 * |
The Forbidden City
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| This Beijing three day tour takes you on the highlights of the city and out of town to one of the better sections of the Great Wall. As with all our tours we offer superior guides, no commission shopping stops, meals in local restaurants and free bottled water in the vehicle. There are no hidden or extra costs, we even include the cable car tickets up at the wall and a free option to come down on a toboggan sled! | |
| Beijing |
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Beijing Family Fun
3 Days • From: CNY 1,150 * |
Jingshan Park
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| Ask about child discounts, it depends on their age and height. This is an example of a Beijing family tour which can be further modified to suite your needs. We can add airport transfers and family friendly hotels. Our guides are experienced at working with families and will be flexible and helpful. Other interesting attractions for families include the Railway Museum, Kungfu Show, Chaoyang Park, driving electric boats on Houhai lake, the Science and Technology Museum, the Military Museum and... | |
| Beijing |
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Beijing 4 day tour only
4 Days • From: CNY 1,670 * |
Hutong Tour
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| This Beijing four day tour takes you on the highlights of the city and out of town to one of the better sections of the Great Wall. As with all our tours we offer superior guides, no commission shopping stops, meals in local restaurants and free bottled water in the vehicle. There are no hidden or extra costs, we even include the cable car tickets up at the wall and a free option to come down on a toboggan sled! | |
| Beijing |
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Shanghai to Beijing and back in one day
1 Day • From: CNY 3,070 * |
Great Wall Mutianyu Section
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| Fly from Shanghai to Beijing and back in one day to see Beijing's major sites. If you are on a tight schedule then this is the tour for you. Flight prices will vary from day to day so please check with our agent and we will get you the best possible discount at the time you book. We don't take up any of your time with unscheduled commission shopping stops and there are no hidden costs. We include the gondola ride at the wall and you can slide down from the Great Wall on a... | |
| Shanghai - Beijing - Shanghai |
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Beijing & Great Wall 1 day
1 Day • From: CNY 520 * |
The Silk Market (Xiushui)
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| This Beijing one day tour takes you on the highlights of the city and out of town to one of the better sections of the Great Wall. As with all our tours we offer superior guides, no commission shopping stops, meals in local restaurants and free bottled water in the vehicle. There are no hidden or extra costs, we even include the cable car tickets up at the wall and a free option to come down on a toboggan sled! | |
| Beijing |
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Great Wall Mutianyu and the Ming Tombs
1 Day • From: CNY 580 * |
The Sacred Way
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| This tour takes you to three major sights outside of Beijing. The Sacred Way is walk down a central corridor featuring carved statues of animals and emperors. Mutianyu is one of the less touristy and busy sections, at least in comparison with Badaling. We include the cable car up, and you can go down by cable car or toboggan sled, it's your choice and no extra cost. We make two stops at the Ming Tombs, one is the underground tomb of the Ding emperor, the other is a walk along the... | |
| Beijing |
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Tianjin Xingang Port overnight Beijing tour
2 Days • From: CNY 1,450 * |
Olympic Venues (outside view)
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| We pick you up from the Xingang port in Tianjin and return you back there after an overnight trip to see Beijing. As you are on a tight schedule we don't waste any time in commission shopping places, we just take you to the sights, feed you great Chinese food and give you a great hotel. The price gets less expensive the more people in your group, so if you can recruit others to join your tour everyone will save money. | |
| Beijing |
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Beijing Family Nap Tour
6 Days • From: CNY 2,170 * |
Summer Palace
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| This is an itinerary only parents with young children will understand. If you have children who have a nap as part of their daily routine, then this itinerary might be the right fit. We pick you up in the morning according to your schedule, have a morning activity and then return you to your hotel for a nap. Then in mid-afternoon we will pick you up again for another outing on most days. This tour can be customized depending on your interests. You may choose all or part of this tour. ... | |
| Beijing |
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Beijing 4 day tour & hotel
4 Days • From: CNY 2,810 * |
| This Beijing four day tour takes you on the highlights of the city and out of town to one of the better sections of the Great Wall. As with all our tours we offer superior guides, no commission shopping stops, meals in local restaurants and free bottled water in the vehicle. There are no hidden or extra costs, we even include the cable car tickets up at the wall and a free option to come down on a toboggan sled! |
| Beijing |
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Beijing 3 day tour & hotel
3 Days • From: CNY 2,115 * |
Temple of Heaven
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| This Beijing three day tour takes you on the highlights of the city and out of town to one of the better sections of the Great Wall. As with all our tours we offer superior guides, no commission shopping stops, meals in local restaurants and free bottled water in the vehicle. There are no hidden or extra costs, we even include the cable car tickets up at the wall and a free option to come down on a toboggan sled! | |
| Beijing |
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Beijing 2 day tour & hotel
2 Days • From: CNY 1,420 * |
Summer Palace
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| This Beijing two day tour takes you on the highlights of the city and out of town to one of the better sections of the Great Wall. As with all our tours we offer superior guides, no commission shopping stops, meals in local restaurants and free bottled water in the vehicle. There are no hidden or extra costs, we even include the cable car tickets up at the wall and a free option to come down on a toboggan sled! | |
| Beijing |
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The Classic China Tour
11 Days • From: CNY 10,450 * |
Morning activities in the park surrounding the Temple of Heaven
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| This tour takes in China's most common route delivered with quality in a no commission shopping format. You will spend your time seeing the best sights with a carefully selected guide and indulging in good local cuisine. You will not being taken to "factories" every day to make up for a low tour price. You won't be asked to reach in your pocket every day and buy overpriced souvenirs so we can actually profit from you. We include flights between cities and a mixture of... | |
| Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Li River Cruise - Yangshuo |
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Kungfu Panda Family Adventure
11 Days • From: CNY 7,380 * |
Diablo Lesson
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| This family adventure tour follows the path of the Kungfu master's through ancient and modern China. Tailored to be fun for families, we can modify aspects of this tour to suit your needs. Because hotel requirements and room configurations for families vary widely, we do not include accommodation in this itinerary, our agent can add it for you and give you a quote. We have hotels which we find have the most family friendly configurations and can give you the right ones for your... | |
| Beijing - Luoyang - Xi'an - Chengdu - Shanghai |
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Golden Triangle of China
9 Days • From: CNY 8,230 * |
Terracotta Warriors
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| This classic and popular China tour can be a great experience when well done. We give you our guides who are vetted by our American staff and don't surprise you with unscheduled shopping stops taking time out of your day and expecting to make an extra buck in commissions. If you are asking why our price is not the lowest then you should consider the extra expenses you might find in our competitors trips, especially when they expect you to buy overprices souvenirs for their benefit. We... | |
| Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai |
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China Family Journey
13 Days • From: CNY 8,230 * |
Toy Market
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| This itinerary follows the classic route through China which with activities suited to families, such as biking, the toy market, shows, pandas, cycle rickshaw ride, river rafting and more. We have done this itinerary with our own children and know it works well. We price this family tour without hotel rooms since there are many options and we can help you find the best solution for your group. We include flights, discounts will vary depending on how far in advance you book. Child... | |
| Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Li River Cruise - Yangshuo - Shanghai |
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Triangle Budget Tour
7 Days • From: CNY 4,025 * |
Qin Shihuang's Tomb
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| This itinerary follows the classic route of Beijing → Xi'an → Shanghai with a minimum of frills. By traveling via train you save two nights accommodation while riding China's comfortable, modern soft sleeper overnight train. There are 4 beds in a private, non-smoking, locking cabin. For accommodation we include safe, clean 3-star quality hotels. We offer you all the benefits of our no shopping style, good meals and no hidden costs without cutting corners. | |
| Beijing - Xi'an - Shanghai |
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Yangtze River 5* Cruise & China's Golden Triangle
11 Days • From: CNY 9,170 * |
Hongqiao Pearl Market
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| This tour follows the popular triangle of Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai, then adds in the Yangtze River Cruise. The cruise we include is on Century Cruise line, the best of the five star lines. Much of the trip is about enjoying life onboard and dining, so we feel this is the best choice. We can offer other ships at various prices, please inquire. We do not include hotels in the cities, since there are many options we can work with you to choose the best ones for your group's... | |
| Beijing - Xi'an - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruises - Yichang - Shanghai |
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Yangtze River Cruise 5* & Classic China Tour
14 Days • From: CNY 12,250 * |
Victoria Tram & Peak
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| This tour goes to some of China's most iconic locations, the highlight being the Yangtze river cruise. We offer the Century cruise line in this itinerary, a five star ship we feel offers great quality at a reasonable price. Depending on your travel schedule and preferences we can adjust the ship selection, please work with our agent to finalize the best choice for you. We do not include hotels in this tour since there are many options and it will depend on your budget and preference.... | |
| Hong Kong - Guilin - Li River Cruise - Yangshuo - Chongqing - Yangtze River Cruises - Yichang - Shanghai - Beijing |
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Tianjin Port - Beijing - Xi'an in 3 days
3 Days • From: CNY 4,840 * |
Nanluoguxiang Street
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| If you have just a few days in port and want to see both Beijing and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an then this tour is right for you. We include a accommodation and flights to make a complete package. We can change the hotel if you have a preference. Flights are quoted at a discount and the final flight price will depend on the discount available from the airlines when you pay your deposit. Best to book early and have a larger number of people in your group to save money. | |
| Beijing - Xi'an - Beijing |
Jinshanling
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Gubeikou Wild Great Wall Day Hike
1 Day • From: CNY 410 * |
Great Wall Gubeikou section
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| Hike from Jinshanling to Erqu on a partially restored and partially wild section of the Great Wall. This hike takes 2 to 5 hours depending on your speed. We suggest you take your time, enjoy the views and take lots of photographs. We can optionally do a longer hike between Jinshanling and Gubeikou. This is a 5 to 8 hour hike and is more difficult. The Gubeikou section of the wall is more wild and not restored. There is an additional charge if you want to do the Gubeikou section as it includes... | |
| Beijing |
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Jinshanling to Simatai West Great Wall hike
1 Day • From: CNY 380 * |
Great Wall Jinshanling section
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| The most epic of great wall hikes, the Jinshanling to Simatai walk has both restored and unrestored sections. Because Simatai East is currently closed we must end at Simatai West. This is a medium difficulty hike and is appropriate for children from age 8 and up or those who are keen hikers. The hike takes at about 3 to 4 hours, then we will have an excellent lunch in on the way back to Beijing. Please bring snacks, sun lotion and comfortable walking shoes. | |
| Beijing |
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Jinshanling & Hot Spring Day Tour
1 Day • From: CNY 770 * |
Hike the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai West
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| This tour is for those who enjoy an aggressive hike followed by an afternoon relaxing the muscles at a hot spring spa. Jinshanling offers some of the best vistas of any Great Wall section. The hikes here are moderate to strenuous as there are portions of wild and restored wall. After a morning hiking, spend a few hours soaking in the many indoor and outdoor pools at Jiuhua Hot Spring Resort & Spa. | |
| Beijing |
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Jinshanling & Hot Spring Overnight
2 Days • From: CNY 470 * |
| For those who need a serious break from the city, this hiking and hot spring tour is just what the doctor ordered. Spend the day hiking at Jinshanling Great Wall, followed by an relaxing evening at Jiuhua Hot Spring Resort & Spa. Sample the diverse array of pools at Jiuhua late into the night before returning to the city the next morning. |
| Beijing |
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Sleep on the Great Wall of China
2 Days • From: CNY 0 * |
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The Great Wall is one of the highlights of a trip to China and is one of the "Seven Wonders of the World". Built starting in the 7th century, the Great Wall has UNESCO World Heritage status. If you are looking to do something unique, then camp on it for a night!
“When I took my friends up here to camp we could feel the history associated with this almost mystical landmark. Lying in my sleeping bag looking out at the stars in the open silence, I could not help but think about the battles fought here for love, power and land in ancient times. Both the sunset and the sunrise were spectacular and there were no obstructions to viewing either from the same spot. It was undeniably a powerful, unique and fun camping experience. I am so glad I can say ‘I have been there; done that!’” - Jane, April 2013 |
| Beijing |
Gubeikou
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Gubeikou Wild Great Wall Day Hike
1 Day • From: CNY 410 * |
Great Wall Gubeikou section
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| Hike from Jinshanling to Erqu on a partially restored and partially wild section of the Great Wall. This hike takes 2 to 5 hours depending on your speed. We suggest you take your time, enjoy the views and take lots of photographs. We can optionally do a longer hike between Jinshanling and Gubeikou. This is a 5 to 8 hour hike and is more difficult. The Gubeikou section of the wall is more wild and not restored. There is an additional charge if you want to do the Gubeikou section as it includes... | |
| Beijing |
* The prices on this page are per person and based on a group size of 8 persons.
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