Bicycle Tour Description

Beijing-to-Chengde Great Wall 9-Day Bike Tour

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Beijing-to-Chengde Great Wall 9-Day Bike Tour

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

This 9-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 50 miles (80 km). On some days we may 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 guide will meet the participants at the Beijing airport, then transfer to the hotel and 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 Diao'e 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 to the Baiheshui Reservoir crossing the Great Wall in several places.

The next day, we will cycle along the White River to the small village of Luilimiao.

On the seventh day, we cycle through the Miyun Reservoir area with spectacular rock forms and spend the night at the base of Simatai Great Wall site.

The next day the group will hike between Simatai and Jinshanling and then cycle to Chengde.

On the last day, there will be a short tour of a few Chengde's sights including the Summer Palace Resort and the Tibetan Monastery, a small replica of the Potala Palace in Lhasa.

In the afternoon we will return to Beijing via train or bus from Chengde, concluding the bike tour.

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Itinerary

Day	Location	Cycling Distance Miles/KM	BEIJING AND HEBEI PROVINCE
1	Beijing	24/40	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	24/40	Forbidden City, Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Mausoleum, Temple of Heaven Park and Beijing Opera
3	Badaling	67/110	Ming Tombs and Badaling Great Wall site
4	Diao'e	40/65	View more of the Great Wall near road crossings
5	Baiheshui	63/103	View more of the Great Wall near road crossings and possible hiking opportunities
6	Liulimiao	53/87	Cycle along the White River
7	Simatai	62/102	Cycle in the Miyun Reservior Scenic Area
8	Chengde	67/110	Great Wall Hike between Simatai and Jinshanling
9	Beijing	10/16	Imperial Summer Resort and several temples. Return to Beijing via train. End of trip.
	Total Distance	410/656

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 to carry luggage (and cyclists if desired). Riders will carry only their day gear on the bikes.

Geographical location: Northeast China Elevation range: 350 feet (100 meters) to 5,000 feet (1,500 meters)

Terrain: Flat, rolling hills, and some low passes

Cycling tour level: Moderately challenging. Alternative transportation will be used when needed.

Total cycling distance: Approximately 410 miles (656 km): Average distance per ride day: 45 miles (73 km) Cycling will be supplemented with vehicle transport on some days to reach the next point of interest.

Days: 9, Nights: 8

Climate: Temperatures will be probably between 53 - 93 F (12 - 34 C). Historically there is some chance of rain at this time of year (1.97 inches (50 mm) in 30 days.

Group size: 1 - 8

Private room supplement: US$ Call/Email

Rental bike: US$ Call/Email

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.

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:

Bilingual bicycle tour guide.

All hotel room accommodations (double occupancy) for eight nights.

Meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included).

All group transportation costs (taxis, buses, and train).

A support vehicle to carry luggage (and cyclists when desired)

All group entrance fees

A Rental Bike is available and includes bike, panniers, lock, raincape, gloves and helmet.

Cost: Prices depend on the 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: US$ - Call/Email
Group size: 2 people US$ - Call/Email
Group size: 3 people US$ - Call/Email
Group size: 4-8 people US$ - Call/Email

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 the beginning of the tour.

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