Tour code: BJ-PO-42-A
Focus: Shixiaguan Great Wall, Ming Tombs , Shixiaguan Great Wall tour
Be picked up from your hotel by English speaking tour guide and private vehicle at 08:30 am.
Drive one and half hours to the famous Shixiaguan Great Wall to start Shixiaguan Great Wall 1 day trip.
The Great Wall was built and maintained between the 7th century BC and 17th century BC. It was originally built to protect the empire from northern invaders. The Great Wall stretches through the countryside over deserts, hills and plains for 8,851.8 kilometers.
About 5km away from southwest of the Badaling Great Wall, Shixiaguan Great Wall is wild and unrestored. Like Badaling Great Wall, it was also the important military fortress in the Ming Dynasty and a part of the defensive system of Great Wall. With its magnificent scenery and unique view, it is regarded as an ideal place for hikers and researchers on Great Wall. see Shixiaguan Great Wall tour map.
Then
visit Chang Ling of Ming Tombs. Chang Ling (the Tomb of Chang) was built by the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty in 1409 AD. Chang Ling is the largest tomb in architectural scale. The hall of Chang Ling is the largest structure of nanmu wood in China.
Be transferred back to your hotel after the whole day tour at around 18:00.
(Lunch)
(USD/person, validity:December-31,2020)