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Beijing-to-Chengde Great Wall Bike Tour

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Beijing-to-Chengde Great Wall Bike Tour

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This 7-day bicycle tour begins and ends in Beijing, China's capital. This tour is designed as a moderately strenuous ride. Average daily cycling mileage will be about 40 miles (65 km). On some days we will use vehicle transport to supplement the cycling to get us to the next destination. Riders will carry their own luggage in their bike panniers. This tour will visit both well-known and little-known sights and will appeal to those who have cultural, social and geographical interests.

On the first day, the group will meet in Beijing in at the hotel and then go for an easy ride around Tian'anmen and the outside of Zhongnanhai (residence of current leaders) to get a feel for the city. If there is time we can take in a few sights such as the market areas and "hutongs" (the soon-to-be-extinct small alleyways of old Beijing).

The next day, the group visit the Forbidden City (about 2 hours), Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Mausoleum (if the group is interested), and Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park. Night - Beijing Opera. The idea is to get a feeling for Beijing from the seat of the bike.

On day third day, the group will cycle out of town to the Ming Tombs and onto Badaling Great Wall site and spend the night there.

The next day, we will cycle to Huanghua (60 miles) for a more natural setting with the opportunity to hike the wall away from the masses. There are also a few places along the way where the Great Wall crosses the road.

On the fifth day, the group will cycle 20 miles to Huairou then take a bus or truck (to skip over a busy highway) to Simaitai Great Wall site to hike for a few hours, then cycle another 20 miles to Luanping.

On the next day, cycle 30 miles to Chengde, site of the 18th century Imperial resort which we will visit. This is a small city with several temples within easy cycling distance.

On the seventh day, we will return to Beijing via train from Chengde, concluding the bike tour.

Itinerary

Day	Location	Cycling Distance Miles/KM	Total Distance Miles/KM	BEIJING AND HEBEI PROVINCE
1	Beijing	12/20	12/20	Meet group members in Beijing, cycle to Tian'anmen and the outside of Zhongnanhai (residence of current leaders), and explore 'hutongs' (Beijing small alleyways).
2	Beijing	20/33	20/33	Forbidden City, Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Mausoleum, Temple of Heaven Park and Beijing Opera
3	Badaling	60/100	60/100	Ming Tombs and Badaling Great Wall site
4	Huanghua	60/100	60/100	View more of the Great Wall near road crossings
5	Huairou	40/66	40/66	Hike the Simaitai Great Wall site
6	Chengde	30/50	30/50	Imperial Summer Resort and several temples
7	Beijing	10/16	178/293	Return to Beijing via train. End of trip.
	Total Distance	232/385	400/662

Details

Dates: Contact us with the dates that work for you.

Start location: Beijing, China
Finish location: Beijing, China
Tour type: Support vehicle will not be provided for some of the tour - riders will carry their own gear.
Geographical location: Northeast China Elevation range: 350 feet (100 meters) to 5,000 feet (1,500 meters)
Terrain: Flat and rolling hills
Cycling tour level: Moderately strenuous - alternative transportation will be used when needed
Total cycling distance: Approximately 206 miles (338 km): Average distance per ride day: 40 miles (66 km) Cycling will be supplemented with vehicle transport on some days to reach the next point of interest
Days: 8

Climate: Temperatures will be probably between 57 - 73 F (14-23 C). The cooler temperatures will be in the mountains at higher elevation. Historically there is slim chance of rain at this time of year (1.26 inches (20 mm) in 30 days.
Group size: 1 - 8
Land cost from Beijing: US$1,400 to $2,500 depending on the number of participants (see below)
Private room supplement: US$225
Rental bike: US$125

Accommodations will be basic Chinese hotels generally of the 1-3 star variety. A few times it may be necessary to use a no-star hotel and one night of camping.

The prices are for double occupancy rooms, and will vary depending on the number of people who participate. This tour is limited to no more than eight people. This will permit more flexibility in the program and allow more spontaneity for taking photos or exploring villages along the way.

Prices include the following:

1. All hotel accommodations for six nights.
2. Meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included).
3. All group transportation costs (buses, trains, and taxis).
4. All group entrance fees.
5. A biligual bicycle tour guide.

This will be a self-supported ride. This means that each rider will carry their luggage and alternative transportation (buses, trains, and trucks) will be used when necessary throughout the trip.

If you decide to do something on your own, you will be responsible for those costs.

Prices depend on the total number of people going on the tour. Below are the price per person and quoted in US dollars:

Group size: 1 person: $2,860
Group size: 2 people: $1,950pp
Group size: 3-8 people $1,780pp

An announcement of the cost of the tour will be made to the group 45-days prior to the start based on the number of registered members.

Use of your own bicycle is recommended, however if you would like to rent/purchase a bike, please contact us.

A deposit of $500 is required. Submission of a deposit will guarantee your place on the tour. Balance is at the beginning of the tour.

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