- The Great Wall at Badaling - Your private guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby at noon and you take you straight to the famous Badaling Great Wall, one of the most magnificent sections of the Great Wall around Beijing. This section of the Wall is about 2.3-miles long (3.7 kilometers) and on average 26-feet (8 meters) high. The highest section is wide enough for five horses to ride abreast. Badaling was the earliest part open to the visitors among all the sections of the Great Wall in Beijing. You can hike the Great Wall for two to three hours, or have the option to take cable car up and down (own expense). During winter season, you will see the snow that covers the mountaintop and the Wall. You will be amazed by this beautiful scenery.
- Longqing Gorge - After your Great Wall tour, you will have a local Chinese dinner, then you will head to the Longqing Gorge at Yanqing county of Beijing to experience the Ice Lantern Festival.
- Longqing Gorge Ice and Snow Festival - During the Ice Lantern Festival of each year, ice and snow sculptures and ice slides are displayed along the gorge. In the evening, the colorful lights are turned on, which makes the ice sculptures look beautiful and interesting. You will enjoy the ice carving and various lantern for about two hours. Then, transfer back to your Beijing downtown hotel.
- Chinese dinner
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Entrance ticket
- Gasoline, Parking & Toll fees
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Cable car to the Great Wall
Beijing was successful in its bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics, announced on July 31, 2015. Therefore, Beijing has the distinction of being the first city to host both Summer (2008) and Winter Olympic Games. This unique private day trip offers the chance to experience the beautiful Longqing Gorge Ice Lantern Festival in Yanqing county, one of the three competition zones for the 2022 Winter Olympic games in Beijing. As this unique winter event only lasts from January 10th to March 8th, it’s something you don’t want to miss if you’re visiting Beijing. Alongside the Ice Lantern Festival, you will explore the renowned Badaling Great Wall, offering a unique perspective with fewer crowds compared to the summer season. The tour is set to depart at 12:00pm, and includes a traditional Chinese dinner.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in winter season, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes, and keep your foot warm
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
