Beijing & Wanlong Ski Tour 9 Days
Tour Introduction
Wanlong Ski Resort is located at the Honghualiang (2110.3m) in ChongLiCounty, Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province. It is 249km away from Beijing. Wanlong Ski Resort has 14 trails in total, including beginner, intermediate and advanced trails. The advanced jinlong (gold dragon) slope is 1900 meters long, yinlong (silver dragon) slope is 2050 meters long, intermediate yulong (jade dragon) slope is 2500 meters long, feilong slope is 1,300 meters long and wolong slope is 540 meters long. There are 2 double-seated lift with a unit time capacity of 1950 / hour, 2 four- seated lift with a speed of 2.25 m / s and time capacity of 3100 units / hour, and a specialized Magic Carpet for the beginner skiers which avoid skiers from frightening of to cable car in their initial skiing! The artificial snow producing system is equipped with each trail and the abundant natural snowfall make Wanlong ski Resort the first ski course to be opened to skiers near Beijing. It is a ski course with the longest snow period and the best snow quality.
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing, Meet & Greet at Airport, Transfer to Hotel
Meals Included: No meals available
Accommodation: City Inn Beijing
Our GCT representative will meet you at the airport and assists you to your hotel. Relax during the remainder of the afternoon and evening to recover from the jet lag.
Day 2: Beijing, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven
Meals Included: Breakfast & lunch
Accommodation: City Inn Beijing
Optional Tour: Acrobatic show performance with Chinese dinner
We will start to explore Beijing from the Tian’anmen Square which is the largest city square in the world, bordered by the Great Hall of the People and Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, then tour the Forbidden City, the complex of imperial palace, which was home to the Emperors for over 500 years. Grand halls and courts gradually give way to more intimate domestic quarters, giving an insight into the pampered isolation of the emperors. After lunch we will visit the Temple of Heaven where Chinese emperors pray for good harvest in the ancient times.
Day 3: Beijing, Summer Palace, Hutong Tour on Richshaw
Meals Included: Breakfast & lunch
Accommodation: City Inn Beijing
Optional Tour: Chinese Kungfu show with Chinese dinner
We will visit the Summer Palace in the morning. The Summer Palace, first built in 1750, largely destroyed in the war of 1860 and restored on its original foundations in 1886, is a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value. We will do shopping at the local fresh water pearl shop. In the afternoon we will ride the rickshaws to experience the traditional Chinese life in the old Hutong Areas of Beijing.
Day 4: Beijing, Great Wall of China, Drive to Wanglong Ski Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast & lunch
Accommodation: Shuanglong Hotel (located within the ski resort)
Today is the highlight of our China tour, the climbing of the Great Wall of China. In 220 B.C., under Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, sections of earlier fortifications were joined together to form a united defense system against invasions from the north. Construction of the great wall continued up to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), when the Great Wall became the world's largest military structure. Its historic and strategic importance is matched only by its architectural significance. After lunch we will drive for about 2 hours to Wanglong Ski Resort.
Day 5: Whole Day Ski at Wanlong Ski Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Shuanglong Hotel (located within the ski resort)
Day 6: Whole Day Ski at Wanlong Ski Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Shuanglong Hotel (located within the ski resort)
Day 7: Whole Day Ski at Wanlong Ski Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Shuanglong Hotel (located within the ski resort)
Day 8: Half Day Ski at Wanlong Ski Rosort, Drive Back to Beijing
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: City Inn Bejiing
We will enjoy the last day ski at Wanlong Ski Resort. Drive back back to Beijing in the afternoon. Free at leisure during the rest of the day.
Day 9: Departure from Bejiing
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.
Beijing & Wanlong Ski Tour 9 Days Tour Prices
From Dec 01 to Feb 28, 2014
2 pax: double occupancy rate, USD998 per person; single occupancy rate, USD1298pp
3-5pax: double occupancy rate, USD968 per person; single occupancy rate, USD1268pp
6-9pax: double occupancy rate, USD938 per person; single occupancy rate, USD1238pp
Over 10pax: double occupancy rate, USD898 per person; single occupancy rate, USD1198pp
Departure Dates: Upon request at your time of convenience
Minimum of 2 persons are required at the time of booking
Pricing Policy
The prices are based on per person, twin sharing basis
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
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
Cost for ski items (we can help to purchase ski tickets at discount prices)
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
Important Notice
Ski resorts in China have entrance fee which is around CNY20 (USD3) per person. They will charge you this amount of money no matter you ski or not at the entrance. Besides entrance fee, you also need to purchase ski tickets which is based on hours. Please purchase insurance when you buy ski tickets. GCT is not responsible for any incidents happened during your ski.
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.
Beijing & Wanlong Ski Tour 9 Days Optional Tours
Day 2: Acrobatic show performance with Chinese dinner, USD30 per person
Join an optional tour to a dazzling acrobatic performance by local acrobats at Beijing’s Chaoyang Theater with an included dinner. Chinese acrobatics ranks among the best arts in the world. The history of acrobatic show has been existent for more than two thousand years. The acrobatic shows are characterized by feats of strength and daring performed cleverly, precisely and accurately, and the ability of retaining balance in motion.
Day 3: Chinese Kungfu Show at Red Theater with Chinese Dinner, USD35 per person
The show of the Legend of Kungfu at Red Theatre Beijing is a high level performance with the wonderful story layout, perfect stage design, professional martial arts actors, and the real Kungfu actions and scenes. You will be strongly impacted both mentally and physically by this show.
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
Shuanglong Hotel at Wanlong Ski Resort
Add: Wanlong Skiing Field, Chongli, Zhangjiakou, Hebei, China.
Tel: +86-313-4618888
Shuanglong Hotel, managed by Well House International Hotel Management Company, is located in the Wanlong Ski Resort in Chongli County of Zhangjiakou city, Hebei province. It is a leisure hotel designed and built specially for mountain skiers. The hotel has modern facilities, fashionable and comfortable rooms. The facilities in Shuanglong Hotel are advanced. Totally, there are 101 guestrooms, including both luxury suites and economical standard rooms. Also, there are Western and Chinese restaurants, multifunctional meeting rooms, karaoke rooms and car parks.
Note: GCT is using above mentioned hotels for our regular tour packages. Shall you have special request for staying at hotels of your choice or hotels located at a specific area, please feel free to contact our professional tour consultant at info@GrandChinaTravel.com.