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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Enjoy cycling tours of Landmark Structures and temples, including Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Temple of Earth, Lama Temple, Olympic village
- Great wall hiking: Gubeikou to Jinshanling & Yangbancheng to Dayingpan
- Gubei Water Town resort, a rare combo of Great Wall, Mountains, Lakes and Ancient Villages
Brief Itinerary
- DAY 01 ARRIVE IN BEIJING
- DAY 02 CITY EXPLORATION: TEMPLE OF HEAVEN - FORBIDDEN CITY
- DAY 03 LAMA TEMPLE - TEMPLE OF EARTH - OLYMPIC VILLAGE - 798 ART DISTRICT
- DAY 04 BEIJING - MIYUN RESERVOIR - GUBEI WATER TOWN
- DAY 05 GREAT WALL HIKING: GUBEIKOU TO JINSHANLING
- DAY 06 GUBEI WATERTOWN
- DAY 07 GUBEI WATERTOWN - HUAIROU
- DAY 08 HUAIROU TO YANQING
- DAY 09 YANGBIANCHENG GREAT WALL TO DAYINGPAN
- DAY 10 YANQING TO CHANGPING
- DAY 11 BEIJING / HOME
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Cycling in Beijing can be a fantastic
experience! Mountains on three sides of the city trap Beijing's notorious air,
but drive over the first mountain range and cycling heaven awaits—so too does
better air and blue skies. Out here, high above the city, lies thousands of
kilometres of quiet, snaking mountain roads to rival the best cycling
destinations in the world.
Don't believe us? Come and give it a go.
We promise you'll be totally blown away!
We've been riding these roads for 10
years and this 4-day, hotel-to-hotel trip explores the best Beijing has to
offer. Expect stunning scenery, big climbs, adventurous back roads and of
course, coffee stops and some great local restaurants.
Beside five days cycling tour, the other
2 days tour will show you an authentic Beijing, an authentic China. As one of
China's four ancient capitals, with its profound history of 3000 years and 20
million people, covering 16,808 square kilometers in area, Beijing is the
cultural, political, and historical center of China. It is widely considered to
be one of the most magnificent cities in the world. Let’s share a journey of
exploration which will ultimately invest in your life story!
Holiday Itinerary
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ARRIVE IN BEIJING
Meet you at the Capital Airport then take you to hotel for rest. In the late afternoon, we will verify our equipment and welcome dinner will be followed. (We could also make changes of today’s arrangements according to the group’s flight schedule, as we think you need to adjust to the Jet Lag.)
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Accommodation 4 star hotel in Beijing
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Meals D
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CITY EXPLORATION: TEMPLE OF HEAVEN - FORBIDDEN CITY
Route: Hotel- Beijing City Wall Relics- Temple of Heaven- National Centre for the Performing Arts- Tiananmen Sauare- Forbidden city- Jingshan Park- Houhai- Drum Tower – Nanluoguxiang - Hotel
Summary：It is a great chance to explore Beijing from former imperial residence to modern hutong life.
Meet your guide at the hotel to start today’s bicycle tour. Riding a bicycle with your English speaking guide along the middle axis of Beijing. We will first take a quick trip down to Beijing City Wall Relics, most parts of the wall have collapsed or been destroyed. Then cycle to the Temple of Heaven where the God of Heaven was worshipped by the Ming and Qing Emperors, park the bikes and walk in, go to see the local people doing their morning exercises Tai Chi in Temple of Heaven and visit the temple of heaven.
After visit, get on the bike and head westward along Changan Avenue to get a glance of the National Centre for the Performing Arts. Then cycle to Tian An Men Square to the Chinese "White House" (which is, of course, RED) and along the moat to the Fobidden City, cyclers can stop here and walk into the huge Palace preserved well and completely. You could also choose to walk into Jingshan Park, climb the hill in the center of the park, where you can catch a remarkable view of the Forbidden City.
Journey on to old hutongs namely lanes where we see traditional lifestyle of old Beijing, Like Houhai Lake, a part of Shichahai Lake, man-made city lake built in Yuan Dynasty in 12th century; Drum Tower and Bell Tower, both time-telling structures built in Ming Dynasty; We will also have a chance to visit a local market, located in the far-end of hutong where local residents buy their daily use stuff, fresh vegetables and other food there.
Onward to Nanluogu Lane, one of the oldest Hutong in Beijing. There are numerous of restaurants, small shops and bars along the hutong.
After the tour, turn back to the hotel.
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Accommodation 4 star hotel in Beijing
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Distance 35km
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Meals BLD
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LAMA TEMPLE - TEMPLE OF EARTH - OLYMPIC VILLAGE - 798 ART DISTRICT
Route: Hotel- Lama Temple- Temple of Earth- Bird’s Nest- the Water Cube – 798- Hotel
Summary：Cycle on the trail of the Beijing Olympics and cycle for Fashion and Art
Cycle along the Hutongs to Olympic Park, stop here and buy a ticket to one of Beiing's best public parks, home to the Temple of Earth. Before you hit the north fourth ring road, head northward along Heping West Street several kilometers. Bike northward until you see the unmissable site of the 2008 Summer Olympics. The Bird Nest and Water Cube stadiums are still as impressive as it was originally built. Head north until you reach Olympic Forest Park. Here, you’ll find local serious bikers, who meet at nights to bike laps on the open road.
Afterwards, proceed to your last destination, 798 Art District. 798 Art Factory, also called 798 Art District or Dashanzi Art District, was once an electronic equipment factory built by German architects in the Bauhaus style in the early 1950's. Now it is a new rising, avant-garde and trendy space that hosts high-level cultural, artistic, and commercial activities, which can hold more than 1,000 guests at a time. As a modern multi-functional region, 798 has large exhibition area, places for entertainment and dining, book shops for contemporary art, cinema and theater..
At the end of the tour, cycle back to the hotel.
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Accommodation 4 star hotel in Beijing
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Distance 41km
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Meals BLD
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BEIJING - MIYUN RESERVOIR - GUBEI WATER TOWN
Cumulative Climbing: 318m
Our guide will meet you at the hotel at 08:00, drive to today’s hiking start point, check bikes and grab a coffee before heading out for some rolling hills around the Miyun Reservoir to freshen the legs up.
Today's ride is a short one but can be extended if time permits. The end point of today’s ride is Gubei Watertown at the bottom of Simatai Great Wall. Check-in the comfortable traditional style room in the Watertown. Tonight you will be treated with a great dinner.
Mandarin Duck Lake lies at the foot of the wall, with a water town by the lake. Located in North Beijing's suburban Miyun county, Gubei Watertown is a newly developed tourist destination combining mountains, lakes, ancient-style villages and luxury five-star hotels. Travelers can experience at the same time the beauty of the water town as well as the grand Great Wall. A replica of Wuzhen Watertown in East China's Zhejiang province, Gubei Watertown makes a great destination where people can tour by boat when the weather is warm. When the lakes are frozen in winter, Gubei Watertown offers a different kind of charm at the foot of Simatai Great Wall. Besides sightseeing, visitors can experience unique local customs and participate in native activities.
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Accommodation boutique guesthouse in Gubei Watertown
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Distance 80-100km
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Meals BLD
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GREAT WALL HIKING: GUBEIKOU TO JINSHANLING
Cumulative Climbing of the hike: 659m
In the morning, take a short drive to Gubeikou section of the Great Wall, have a short visit of Gubeikou village first, then we will hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall and enjoy the breathtaking views with a relatively peaceful hike. Partway along the hike, we will slowly up to the 24-Eyes Tower, the tallest in the area. It’s named as such because it was built with six windows on each sides. the panoramic view is wonderful. If the weather is clear, we will be able to see all the way down to the southwest to the Miyun reservoir and the Wangjing Tower in the Simatai Section. From here it’s theoretically possible to follow the wall all the way to Jinshanling. However, please be aware that a portion of the Gubeikou Great Wall lies in the middle of a military base and is thus forbidden to all non-military personnel. In order to get around this forbidden area, we will disembark the wall and walk around this restricted zone and then hike back onto the Jinshanling Great Wall where it is open to the public, heading to the east. At the end of the hike, take a short drive back to Gubei Water Town. Leisure in the evening.
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Accommodation boutique guesthouse in Gubei Watertown
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Distance 10km
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Meals BLD
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GUBEI WATERTOWN
Today is left free for us either to climb to the top of Simatai Great Wall for the panoramic view of the whole area, or to explore the Watertown and take part in some culture activities(e.g. learining tie-dye, kite painting, need to be booked ahead of time).
The Gubeikou Great Wall was built along the precipitous mountain ranges, rising and falling at various sections. Simatai, built on a cliff, is extremely steep. A famous Great Wall specialist said: "The Great Wall is the best of Chinese architecture, and Simatai is the best of the Great Wall."
The Simatai Great Wall is not only recognised as the World Culture Heritage Sites by UNESCO, but also the No. 1 site on the list of the "must-see-in-your-life-time" by The Times. This section was constructed under the supervision of Qi Jiguang, a famous general in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It stretches 3.4 miles (5.4 kilometers), and is separated into eastern part and western part by Mandarin Duck Lake. This section has 34 beacon towers, with 18 of them in the western part and 16 in the east. They are relatively close to each other, with the average distance apart about 460 feet (140 meters). Presently, only the eastern part from No. 1 Tower to No. 10 Tower has been restored and officially opened.
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Accommodation boutique guesthouse in Gubei Watertown
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Meals BLD
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GUBEI WATERTOWN - HUAIROU
Cumulative Climbing: 2580m
Today's route takes in some of the most beautiful geography Beijing has to offer. We'll ride up through the spectacular Baihe Valley, known among local Beijing riders as the "100km natural art gallery" for its incredible views. We'll follow a perfect, smooth and virtually carless road that snakes its way up the white cliffs lining the valley, before finishing off in Huairou for a well-earned feast at one of Beijing's best loved eateries, specialising in Sichuan food.
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Accommodation local guesthouse
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Distance 124km
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Meals BLD
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HUAIROU TO YANQING
Cumulative Climbing: 1400m
Today's roads were raced each year during the UCI Tour of Beijing. We will tackle one of Beijing's biggest climbs - the mighty Sihai mountain - and take in a few back roads where you'll be lucky to catch a glimpse of car. We'll stop mid-ride for lunch and a walk on the Great Wall. Don't forget your camera.
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Accommodation nice hotel in Yanqing
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Distance 112km
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Meals BLD
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YANGBIANCHENG GREAT WALL TO DAYINGPAN
This is a great hike combine the best preserved Great Wall with fantastic mountain views and the countryside field with tiny villages. Located in the mountain near Miaogang village, Yangbian Great Wall is also called the Miaogang Great Wall. We will start the hike from Miaogang village. Get out of the village we will climb slowly along the abandoned country road up the mountain to the Yangbian Great Wall. Compared to the Great Wall around Beijing, Yangbian is comparatively “wild.” It was built using stones and rocks in irregular shapes from the mountainside. After hundreds of years though, some parts of the Wall are broken, by both the weather and people who needed stones to build houses. We have time to take in the intriguing rock formations of the wall before trekking to view a huge dilapidated water gate. We stop for some lunch before continuing in the afternoon trekking through canyons and then up the country field until we arrive at a very small village called “Dayingpan”. Here we have a chance to meet some of the local villagers before trekking down the mountain to meet our bus. Back to the hotel.
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Accommodation nice hotel in Yanqing
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Distance 7km
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Meals BLD
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Time 4hrs hiking
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YANQING TO CHANGPING
Cumulative Climbing: 1586m
Today is adventure day. We take you through a maze of tiny back roads and long forgotten climbs. Cars don't travel here much, but plenty of riders do. See if you can match Beijing's best climbers on the short climbs we tackle today. We finish off with a celebratory dinner in Beijing.
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Accommodation 4 star hotel in Beijing
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Distance 130-160km cycling
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Meals BLD
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BEIJING / HOME
We will transfer to Beijing International Airport for your return international flights.-
Meals B
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure : 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure : 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure : 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
