Bicycle Tour Description

Beijing-to-Chengde Great Wall 7-Day Bike Tour

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Great Wall

Beijing-to-Chengde Great Wall 7-Day Bike Tour

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

This 7-day bicycle tour begins and ends in Beijing, China's capital. This tour is designed as a moderately challenging ride. Average daily cycling mileage will be about 36 miles (60 km). On some days we may use vehicle transport to supplement the cycling to get us to the next destination. This will be a vehicle-supported tour so riders will carry only their day gear. 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 take transport about 2 hours out of Beijing to Liulimiao and then cycle to the Miyun Reservior and spend the night there.

The next day, we will cycle to around the Miyun Reservior for a more natural setting with the opportunity to view the Great Wall. In the afternoon, we will hike the Simaitai Great Wall site to hike for a few hours.

On the fifth day, the group will cycle to Chengde.

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

On the seventh day, we will explore Chengde in the morning and then return to Beijing via train or van from Chengde, concluding the bike tour.

Itinerary

Day	Location	Cycling Distance Miles/KM	BEIJING AND HEBEI PROVINCE
1	Beijing	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	30/18	Forbidden City, Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Mausoleum, Temple of Heaven Park and Beijing Opera
3	Xiwengzhuang	86/53	Transport to Liulimiao then cycle to Miyun Reservior
4	Simatai	88/54	Cycle around the scenic Miyun Reservior to the Simaitai Great Wall site to hike for a few hours
5	Chengde	102/62	Early morning visit to the Great Wall then cycle to Chengde
6	Chengde	30/18	Visit the Imperial Summer Resort and several temples
7	Beijing	0/0	Explore Chengde in the morning, then return to Beijing via train or van. End of trip.
	Total Distance	356/217

Details

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

Start location: Beijing, China

Finish location: Beijing, China

Tour type: Support vehicle will be provided for the tour - riders will carry only their day use 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 challenging - alternative transportation will be used when needed

Total cycling distance: Approximately 217 miles (356 km): Average distance per ride day: 36 miles (60 km) Cycling will be supplemented with vehicle transport on some days to reach the next point of interest.

Days: 7, Nights: 7

Climate: The best time of year is spring and fall.

Group size: 1 - 8

Private room supplement: US$225

Rental bike: US$0 included.

Accommodations will be basic Chinese hotels generally of the 1-3 star variety. It may be necessary to use a simple but clean guesthouse. 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 bilingual bicycle tour guide.
6. Rental bicycle and related gear including helmet and gloves.

This will be a vehicle-supported ride. This means that each rider will carry only their day-use gear. A support vehicle will follow the group and carry luggage (and cyclists if desired).

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

Cost: Prices depend on the tour level, total number of people going on the tour, and the time of year. Below are the price per person (pp) and quoted in US dollars (US$) for non-holiday periods:

Group size:
1 person: $2,890
2 people: $1,960 pp
3 people: $1,780 pp
4-8 people $1,480 pp

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.

A deposit of $500 per person is required. This is fully refundable up to 45 days prior to the start of the tour. Submission of a deposit will guarantee your place on the tour. Balance is due at least 45 days prior to the beginning of the tour and payable by credit card, wire transfer, or personal check.

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