About this experience
The Great Wall of China is a grandiose defensive structure, and any of its sections is worth a visit. However, I will take you straight to the best one: the most picturesque and interesting from the perspective of ascent and descent. And to make the trip unforgettable, after the Wall we will go to try authentic Peking duck and taste the main varieties of Chinese tea.
What to Expect
Best Views of the Great Wall
Mutianyu is considered the most beautiful section of the Great Wall of China in the Beijing area. Once at the top, you will appreciate the grand scale of this famous structure and enjoy the magnificent surrounding landscapes. The Mutianyu section is unique in that you can ascend there by cable car and descend either on it or on speedy sleds through a tube, which in itself will be an exhilarating adventure.
Tea Tasting and Peking Duck
After a stroll along the Wall and an excursion into the history of its construction, we will return to Beijing and head for a tasting of various Chinese tea varieties. You will feel the subtle nuances of flavors and choose your favorite from the myriad of exquisite teas. After the tea session, we will visit a place serving traditional Peking duck. I will tell you about its preparation, presentation, and consumption nuances, and you will immediately appreciate this famous Chinese delicacy.
Organizational Details
- The trip is conducted in a comfortable Volkswagen Passat. Transfer from your hotel is included in the price.
- For an additional fee, we can pick you up directly from the airport. Please inquire for details in correspondence with the guide.
- The trip to the Wall takes about 2 hours one way. On weekends and holidays, due to traffic jams, the journey may take longer.
- Before the trip, I will need a scanned copy of the main page of your passport for ticket booking. Bring your passport with you: entry to the Wall is strictly by tickets and passports.
- The tour will be guided by me or another guide from our team.
Additional Expenses:
- Entrance to the Wall + cable car round trip (or cable car up and sled down) - 200–260 yuan per person. On weekends and holidays, there may be queues for ascent and descent.
- Peking duck - 158 yuan per serving
For Transit Travelers
Attention! If you have a layover in China of less than 24 hours + arrival and further departure from the same terminal, you will not be issued a transit visa and will not be allowed into the city (unfortunately, these are the rules at the moment). Therefore, in this situation, you will not be able to go on the excursion.
