Biking from Great Wall to Tiananmen Square 8 Days

 

Day 1: Arrival in Beijing, Meet & Greet at Airport, Transfer to Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Accommodation: Green Lake Hotel in Huairou

 

Our GCT representative will meet you at the airport and assists you to your hotel at Huaiyou-approx 50km on the shores of Lake Yanxihu for overnight. Bike-fitting, safety talk, and map review before dinner.

Day 2: Biking from Hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall, Juyongguan Great Wall

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Biking Distance: 52 Miles

Accommodation: Juyongguan Great Wall Hotel

 

The Great Wall of China was built over 2000 years ago and at its height stretched over 4500 miles. Its main objective was to keep out the Mongolian hordes. This proved only partially successful. Today it represents one of the wonders of the world. Mutianyu is part of the wall which offers a spectacular view. After breakfast at hotel we begin our challenging adventure from the hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall. First downhill then onto a quiet country road which will take us through some beautiful typical Chinese countryside. In the main cycling along a valley between two mountains ranges. After about 12km gradual uphill for about 5km then through a tunnel where we are confronted with a most wonderful panoramic view. Continue past villages, fields filled with crops and a tremendous sense of vegetation everywhere. Then along side a narrow river uphill towards our the Ming Tomb area. We will continue riding to our hotel at the foot of Juyongguan part of Great Wall

Day 3: Biking from Juyongguan to Longqing Gorge 

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Biking Distance: 50 Miles

Accommodation: Beijing Happy Holiday Hotel

 

First a short visit to one of the Ming Tombs. There are some 13 tombs in this area built by the Emperors of China between 14th to the 16th century. We cycle past a few of the tombs through orchards on both sides of the road. Generally little traffic except when we cycle into some of the larger villages. After 10 km we cycle uphill on a deteriorating road, the ascent is fairly difficult for about 6 hours. At the top glorious scenery which we can but marvel at before descending into the valley passing smell ponds, several villages and vast areas of cultivated land. At approx 32km we climb again for 3km, some parts are quite difficult. At the top we should be able to view part of the great Wall from a distance. Downhill is breathtaking and the road is tree line covered, farming evident everywhere. We continue on flat terrain, passing trees, bushes and fields with crops of every description. We hit traffic around 45km before crossing a water dam, surrounded by willow trees and a water theme park. We will encounter fewer cars and more bikes as we continue towards Longqing Gorge.

Day 4: Biking from Longqing Gorge to Badaling Great Wall, to Mentougou

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Biking Distance: 55 Miles

Accommodation: Longquan Mountain Villa Hotel

 

We start on minor roads with little traffic and bike lanes on both sides of the road. Plenty of farming fields and beautiful trees lie alongside our route. We pass the entrance of Kangxi Grassland towards the Badaling part of the Great Wall of China where we stop for a short visit. Then continue on a minor road virtually parallel to the new express way until we reach the town of Nankou. From there, on to a straight wider road with more traffic but with well marked bicycle lane alongside the main Beijing water canal. For 15km (approx.) we cycle on this much quieter and pretty bicycle route to Mendougou where we stay at Longquan Mountain Villa Hotel.

Day 5: Biking from Mentougou to Shidu

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Biking Distance: 70 Miles

Accommodation: Bijia Village Hotel

 

This is our longest day cycling, starting on flat terrain through a number of typical Chinese development towns all of which have bike lanes. We will encounter numerous cyclists and so should not feel out of place. Once in the countryside the views change dramatically. From about 15km we ascend a fairly steep hill for approx 4km surrounded by beautiful scenery, cultivated land and thickly wooded areas. We encounter far less traffic and quite exceptional natural landscape. At 30km we cycle through a mountain tunnel with sheer cliffs on either side. After passing a number of limestone work shops, we cycle alongside a narrow stream. After a further 20km we cycle into a much prettier area with open spaces, highly cultivated and less traffic. The terrain becomes more undulation as we near the Shidu region. Here we cycle some 20km along a narrow road, inside a most wonderful gorge, cliffs on both side and water rushing along lower down. We will have an extraordinary cycling experience crossing the Juma River at least six or seven times before reaching our overnight accommodation, the Bijia Village hotel.

Day 6: Biking from Shidu to Marco Polo Bridge, to Tian'anmen Square

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Biking Distance: 50 Miles

Accommodation: City Inn Beijing

 

Today is our last day biking, first we cycle back out of Shidu, viewing the cliffs and scenery from the opposite perspective. After about 25km, we start to climb a fairly difficult terrain with astonishing views as we ascend into the mountains, parts of which are quite steep. We reach the top 8km on, then down past passed pretty villages, dense woods and glorious scenic panoramas. We might even glimpse a train making its way along the mountain side. We begin to hit traffic at around 60km, although most roads have clearly marked bicycle lanes. We hit Marco Polo Bridge at km 90 where we assemble for the last beg into Beijing. The bridge was built in 1192, is 260 meters long and made of gray marble. It was this bridge that was one of the points which ignited a full scale war between China and Japan in 1937.

 

We are now nearing our ultimate goal as cycle along a bike-only lane beside the express road for about 9km. We then slowly make our way past wide boulevards, sky scrapers, advertising boards and some beautiful old buildings. Our last stretch is onto Changan Boulevard past a number of large office buildings, hotels, China's government house, the edge of the Forbidden City and finally turns into the largest square in the world: Tiananmen square.

 

Congratulations we have cycled 270 miles from the Great Wall at Mutianyu to Tiananmen Square in the center of Beijing.

Day 7: Beijing, Free at Leisure

Meals Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: City Inn Beijing Free to visit and explore wonderful sites such as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and many other places in this extraordinary city.

Optional tours of the main sights are also available.

Day 8: Departure from Beijing

Meals Included: Breakfast

 

After breakfast, we will be transferred to the airport for our homeward flight. However, should you wish to stay on rather than return home right away, we would suggest you choose our other Tour Packages as an extension to your China adventure!

Reservation

For reservation, please send an email to info@GrandChinaTravel.com. Please inform us: the tour code; the number of travelers; your name as appeared in passport; your passport number; the date of arrival in China and your international flight number. For details of payment, please read our Terms & Conditions.

Biking from Great Wall to Tian'anmen Square 8 Days Tour Prices

 

From Dec 01 to Feb 28, 2014

2 pax: double occupancy USD1208pp, single occupancy USD1428

3-5pax: double occupancy USD1178pp, single occupancy USD1398

6-9pax: double occupancy USD1148pp, single occupancy USD1368

Over 10pax: double occupancy USD1108pp, single occupancy USD1328

Departure Dates: Upon request at your time of convenience

 

From Mar 01 to Nov 30, 2014

2 pax: double occupancy USD1288pp, single occupancy USD1508

3-5pax: double occupancy USD1258pp, single occupancy USD1478

6-9pax: double occupancy USD1228pp, single occupancy USD1448

Over 10pax: double occupancy USD1188pp, single occupancy USD1388

Departure Dates: Upon request at your time of convenience

 

Minimum of two persons are required at the time of booking

Pricing Policy

The prices are based on per person, twin sharing basis

Infants (under 2 years of age) traveling with parents: free of charge

Child (2 - 12 years of age) sharing a bed: 80% of the adult price

Child (2 - 12 years of age) sharing no bed: 60% of the adult price

Tour Inclusions

Support Vehicle: Van or Bus for both rider & bikes

Hotel accommodations with daily Buffet Breakfast at hotel

Meals as specified (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner at local restaurants)

Private air-conditioned car/van/coach for land transportation

Experienced English language speaking tour guide

All admission tickets to sightseeing places

All government taxes

Tour Exclusions

Bikes (you can rent a Trek Mountain bike from GCT for USD10 per day)

Optional tour & Insurance

International flights

Gratuities to service staffs (please refer to Travel Information)

Expenditure of a personal nature, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc

Reservation

For reservation, please send an email to info@GrandChinaTravel.com. Please inform us: the tour code; the number of travelers; your name as appeared in passport; your passport number; the date of arrival in China and your international flight number. For details of payment, please read our Terms & Conditions.

Green Lake Hotel in Huairou

Add: No. 37 Huguang Zone, Beijing, 101400, China 

Tel: 

 

Green Lake Hotel is a 3 star business and tourism hotel which is located in the scenery territory of Huairou county in the north-western suburbs of Beijing. There are 130 guest rooms equipped with Modern facilities, such as TV set with international channels, internet access (charging of CNY5.00 per hour), IDD, DDD, mini bar, bathtub, shower, etc. To meet the demands, there are 10 conference rooms, which could contain 260 persons at the same time. About the restaurants, there are 8 restaurants and a hall bar supplying F&B needs. The recreation center has facilities for billiards, table tennis, bowling room, swimming pool, sauna, etc. Also it is a smart choice to go out and watch the lake and mountain.

  

Beijing Happy Holiday Hotel

 

  

Longquan Mountain Villa Hotel

Add: Mentougou District, Beijing, China. 

Tel: +86-10-60611616 

 

Longquan Mountain Villa Hotel is located among mountains and rivers. It is an ideal place for travelers to relax. The hotel offers 125 elegantly decorated rooms with cable/satellite TV, air conditioner and international direct dial phone. Other facilities include conference room and restaurants.

Bijia Village Hotel

Add: No.9 Laibao Rd, Fangshan District, Beijing, China

Tel: +86-10-61340240

 

Bijia Village Hotel is located in the Shidu scenic zone. It is a garden hotel located among mountains and rivers. The hotel provide rooms and suits for travelers to rest. The rooms are all well appointed. Guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery in the rooms through windows. Other facilities includes restaurant, conference room and so on.

 

  

      

City Inn Happy Valley Beijing

Add: Vecchio Shopping Street, North Xiaowuji Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing,

Tel: +86-10-67376688

City Inn Happy Valley Beijing is a chain of fine business hotel brand developed by the OCT IHMC, located in the center of Beijing City that gives traveler the great location for business and financial purposes. The hotel is also easily reachable the city’s major shopping area and famous attractions. The hotel has an excellent location which is 18km to Beijing Railway Station, and 30km to Beijing Capital Airport. The hotel offers 224 rooms that have contemporary interiors and diverse room types. It offers the ideal setting for conferences, meetings, special events, business trips, and the Internet access helps guests keeping in touch with their friends and family when traveling in Beijing. Free broad video and self-help laundry house are available for guests. Restaurants, Bars, Sauna, Foot Massage, Beauty Salon, Supermarket, Banks, and Hospital are all around the hotel. An attentive and professional staff is always pleased to provide you all the necessary information for your successful Beijing travel.