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Discover the Great Wall at Shanhaiguan Pass and Old Dragon’s Head in Qinhuangdao and relax at Beidaihe in this two-day private tour from Beijing. It is a great choice to spend your holiday with your family. If you are a birdwatcher, you have the chance to see many kinds of birds in Spring and Autumn.
Your tour includes air-conditioned private vehicle, local lunch, entrance fees and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off.
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Duration: 2 days
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Discover the Great Wall at Shanhaiguan Pass and Old Dragon’s Head in Qinhuangdao and relax at Beidaihe in this two-day private tour from Beijing. It is a great choice to spend your holiday with your family. If you are a birdwatcher, you have the chance to see many kinds of birds in Spring and Autumn.
Your tour includes air-conditioned private vehicle, local lunch, entrance fees and central Beijing hotel pickup and drop-off.
Itinerary
Day 1: Pickup from Beijing, visit Great Wall at Shanghaiguan Pass and Old Dragon’s Head
Stop At: Great Wall at Shanhaiguan Pass (Zhendong Gate), Northeast of Shanhaiguan District, Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao 066200 China
Start your day with an early morning pickup at your Beijing downtown hotel by your friendly guide and driver, then transfer to the Great Wall at Shanhaiguan Pass, which is located in Qinhuangdao Prefecture, Hebei Province, nearly 186 miles east of Beijing. It was the most important pass of the Great Wall of Ming Dynasty, protecting the widest corridor between China and its strongest rival neighbors, the Manchu, reputed as the “First Pass under Heaven”.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Wall Museum, In Shanhaiguan District, Shanhaiguan District, Qinhuangdao 066200 China
Then accompanied by your guide, visit Shanhaiguan Great Wall Museum. It is one of China’s three Great Wall museums, the others are Badaling and Jiayuguan Great Wall Museums. Opened in 1991, it focuses on displaying the history, culture, organization and the military aspects of the Great Wall.
Not opened on Monday.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Laolongtou (Old Dragon’s Head), 93 Haikou Rd, Qinhuangdao 066206 China
After enjoy a nice local lunch, continue to Laolongtou, known as the Old Dragon’s Head. It is the eastern starting point of the Great Wall built in the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), and is also the only section on the sea.The whole Wall is considered a huge dragon winding through China, while Laolongtou is just like the head of the dragon stretching into the Bohai Sea. Explore here 1-2 hours accompanied by your guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Beidaihe District, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, China
After Shanhaiguan Pass and Old Dragon’s Head visit, transfer about 1 hour to your hotel in Beidaihe(at your own arrangement).
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Beidaihe Summer Resort, Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park and Pigeon Nest Park
Stop At: Beidaihe Summer Resort, West of Beidaihe District, Beidaihe District, Qinhuangdao 066100 China
If your hotel is close to the beach, you can enjoy your half day on the beach. If not, your driver will pick you up in the morning and transfer to the beach.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park, Beidai River Scenic Resort, Beidaihe District, Qinhuangdao 066100 China
Meet your guide and driver at 12:00.p.m. After lunch, visit Qinhuangdao Wildlife Park, a large city safari park with the highest forest coverage rate and one of the most beautiful environments in China. It is home to more than 5,000 animals. Among them, there are lots of rare kinds, such as Siberian tigers, African lions, brown bears, and black swans. It has become a popular place in the Qinhuangdao Scenic Area. Upon arrival, your driver will drive you inside and you can tour around the park accompanied by your guide, even stop for photos.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Pigeon Nest Park, Gechi Road, Beidaihe District, Qinhuangdao 066100 China
After that, continue to Beidaihe National Wetland Park and Pigeon Nest Park. Beidaihe National Wetland Park, which is one of the Best Birding Spots in China. It is also known as a birding haven. Spring and Autumn are the best seasons for bird-watching.
Pigeon’s nest is a must-go scenic spot of Beidaihe River. Watching the sunrise in Pigeon park is a can’t-miss activity for all visitors! If you are interested, you can go in early morning.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to Beijing or your hotel at Beidaihe.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
