Why choose this Beijing tour ?
1. This tour is designed for travelers who have already seen the highlights of Beijing, and would like to delve into a deeper insight of the surroundings of this capital city.
2. Longqing gorge and the ancient cliff dwellings are located in the fresh suburban village of Beijing, which is 2-hour ride from downtown.
3. This tour is 100% customizable and private to accommodate your preference.
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What makes Beijing Private Day Tour: Longqing Gorge and Ancient Cliff Dwellings (Guyaju) a unique experience ?
Longqing Gorge which claims a reputation as the “north three gorge” is a famous water dam in a suburban village of Beijing.
A trip to the gorge is one of the most popular weekend pastime for locals in Beijing.
LongQing Gorge is well known for its scenic canyon landscape. A reservoir flooded the canyon after construction of nearby Longqing Dam. The mountain and river vistas are reminiscent of other famous landscapes in China. It is variously given the names “Little Three Gorges” for resembling a “microcosm of the Yangtze River’s fabled Three Gorges” or “mini Li River” for its “narrow peaks and dramatic rock faces” recalling the Li River in Guilin.
The prime attraction for tourists visiting the scenic area is a 15-minute open top boat cruise along the bottom of the Longqing Gorge. A cable car takes visitors up to a mountain peak. There is a 258-metre (846 ft) yellow dragon-shaped escalator to bring visitors to the top of the Longqing Dam.
Guyaju Caves are the ruins of a cave complex that may have served as dwellings for a fortified community situated in a valley near Beijing. The origins of the community are mysterious due to uncertainty about the founding people and later disappearance of the community.
The settlement may have been established by a tribe belonging to Liao Dynasty(950AD). But there are no clear answers as to the history of the caves with the historical literature stressing “its origins are a continuing archeological cipher. The dwellings and worship hall are hewn from the rock face of cliffs. The cave rooms are packed close to each other and in some places are cut at different levels of the same cliff face, giving the appearance of a multistory building.
There are 350 chambers inside of the complex’s 117 caves. A Chieftain’s Palace is located at the bottom of one of the rock faces of the complex. This more elaborate residence has 8 rooms and is supported by columns cut from the rock.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport name, number is required at time of booking for all participants
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Private Guiding and Driving
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Beijing Private Day Tour: Longqing Gorge and Ancient Cliff Dwellings (Guyaju) Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local Tax, Toll and Parking Fees
- Private English Guiding Service
- Modern Air-conditioned Tour Vehicle
- Personal Driving Service
Not Included
- Tickets
- Meals, drinks, personal costs
- Gratuities
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Encounter China Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
