Badaling & Commune By The Great Wall Tour
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- Centrally Located Hotel
- Authentic Local Restaurants
- Private Car and Driver
- Guide
- Entrance Fees
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Tour Arrangements
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A Beijing tour is not complete without going to the Great Wall. Visit a great wonder in the world – the Badaling Great Wall - and a masterpiece of modern architectural design - the Commune by the Great Wall. Lounge by the backdrop of the Great Wall, stay overnight and have lunch in the Commune to highlight this tour.
Daparture Date:
You Choose!
Duration:
2 Days
Day 1
Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: The Badaling Great Wall, Badaling Great Wall (round way cable car), The Commune by the Great Wall
Meals: Chinese Lunch at Commune by the Great Wall
- The Badaling Great Wall (1.5 hours): This very popular section, the first part of the Great Wall that was opened to the public, has been extensively restored. It climbs across superb mountain scenery 75km NW of Beijing. The battlements and watchtowers are high and steep in places, and provide wonderful views across the hills. Wear good walking shoes, and protection from the weather.
- Badaling Great Wall (round way cable car) (20 minutes): The Badaling Great Wall was built in the County of Yanqing, Beijing. This section of Great Wall is the best preserved and earliest to be open for sightseeing. The Great Wall is undoubtedly among the most imposing and amazing architectures in this planet.
- The Commune by the Great Wall (2 hours): Commune by the Great Wall is a private collection of contemporary architecture designed by 12 Asian architects, locates at the foot of the Badaling of the Great Wall. It was exhibited at the 2002 la Biennale di Venezia and bestowed a special prize. In 2005, Commune by the Great Wall was hailed by Business Week as a “New Architectural Wonder of China". The beautiful mountain surroundings are of course a splendid backdrop for the buildings. The community representative will tour visitors to 2-3 of the buildings in te collection of 12, then you could have a free walk in the Cummunity. For security reasons, registration of all visitors is mandatory.
Notes: Visiting time is from 9am to 5pm. Site tours are available from Monday to Thursday. No Site tours from Friday to Sunday. Visitors need to make a reservation in advance.
- Commune by the Great Wall : The Commune by the Great Wall is near the Badaling Great Wall and four specialties are on offer: Classical Beijing cuisine ( Peking Roast Duck, Spicy Sichuan Food, Nourishing Cantonese Food and Vegetarian Food. It's most enjoyable to taste the mixture of Chinese and Western culinary cultures in orthodox traditional Chinese food plus red and white wines from around the world in refined and modern surroundings.
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| Nov.1 - Mar. 31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $619 | - | - | - |
| 2-5 Persons | $379 | - | - | $147 / - / - |
| 6-9 Persons | $319 | - | - | $147 / - / - |
| Apr.1 - Oct.31 | Superior | Deluxe | Economy | Single Room Supplement * |
| 1 Person | $709 | - | - | - |
| 2-5 Persons | $419 | - | - | $189 / - / - / |
| 6-9 Persons | $369 | - | - | $189 / - / - / |
Destinations: Beijing
Tour Length: 2 Days
Attractions: The Badaling Great Wall, Badaling Great Wall (round way cable car), The Commune by the Great Wall
Acommodation: Economy
| City | Superior |
|---|---|
| Beijing | Commune by the Great Wall |
Price Inclusions and Exclusions
Price Inclusions:
- Entrance Fees:
To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary. - Meals:
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations. - Private Transfers:
Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Beijing by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours. - 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. - Hotels:
Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified. - Service Charge & Government Taxes:
- Insurance
The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance.
Click here to learn more about the insurance coverage and the sum insured. - Luggage Transfers:
- Arrangements:
The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
USA-CHINA/CHINA-USA: China Highlights has negotiated special discount fares (restrictions apply) for selected flights operated by Air China from major US and China gateways. We are able to offer these special deals to confirmed customers. Discount US to China Flights - China Entry Visa Fees.
- Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm. More - 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. - Meals:
Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary. - Single Room Supplement.
