Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall Tour From Beijing

Highlights

• Marvel at the only section of the Great Wall that runs alongside a lake
• Enjoy a scenic hike along the ramparts with panoramic lake-and-mountain views
• Learn about the wall’s construction and design from your guide
• Choose a private transfer-only service or upgrade to an all-inclusive tour
• Savor a farm-style restaurant lunch, depending on the option selected

Description

Begin your adventure with an air-conditioned transfer from your central Beijing hotel to the Huanghuacheng Great Wall, the only section of China’s Great Wall that runs alongside, and is partially submerged in a lake. After a roughly 37-mile (60-kilometer) journey, admire the views of Huanghuacheng, whose battlements snake over forested hills around Haoming Lake and Xishuiyu Reservoir. In midsummer, the wall is surrounded by yellow flowers, lending it its name of Huanghuacheng or ‘Yellow Flower Wall.’ Largely unrestored since the Ming dynasty , this segment is one of prettiest yet least crowded near Beijing, making it great for hiking. Building began in 1575 under General Cai Kai, and took many years. Once it was finished, China’s emperor, mistakenly believing it had been sloppily built, had Kai beheaded, only to learn later that the wall had been sturdily constructed. Head through the entrance, and enjoy a scenic hike along the ramparts with your guide, or, if you’ve chosen the transfer service — independently. Absorb the stunning hill-and-lake views, inspect the watchtowers, and if you’re with a guide, learn about the wall’s construction and design. Afterward, savor a farm-style restaurant lunch (depending on option selected) before concluding at your hotel.

Includes

Local lunch Bottled water Driver and Tour guide Transport by private vehicle Local taxed Entrance ticket Gasline, Parking & Toll fees

Excludes

Gratuities

Important Information

• The tour involves hiking, so a moderate level of fitness is required. The Great Wall section visited is largely unrestored, so be prepared for uneven surfaces.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund