- Great Wall at Huangya Pass (Huangyaguan Changcheng) - Depart from your Beijing hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, relax during the scenic drive to the Huangyaguan section. It takes about 2.5 hours driving. The professional tour guide will give you an explication of the Great Wall and the related Chinese history and culture on the way. Sit back and enjoy the sceneries along the way.
Once arrive at the Huangyaguan Great Wall, your tour guide will lead the way and accompany you during the tour to explain histories and stories. You will spend 2 hours here to absorbing the spectacular views over the mountains.
- Huangyaguan Great Wall Tourist Area - The Huangyaguan Great Wall originally constructed in the Northen Qi Dynasty (550-557) and it was repaired by General Qi Jiguang in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Huangyaguan Great Wall with a total length of 42 kilometers, 52 watch towers and 14 beacon towers were built along this section. This section of the wall was restored between 1984-1986, and opened to the public in 1987. There are 20 watch towers being restored with total length of 3 kilometer.
- Temple of Solitary Joy (Dule si) - Continue to visit the Dule Temple. Dule temple is one of great historical and architectural importance and has been recognized as a World Heritage Site.It is over 1000 thousand years old and is the oldest surviving timber structure in Asia. Follow your tour guide to explore this exquisite temple. Admire the 23-meter-high Guanyin Pavilion which is the highest of the existing double-story buildings in China. The Guanyin sculpture is, 16 meters in height, is one of the country’s biggest colorful clay sculptures. All the walls of the temple are intricately detailed with murals depicting important Buddhist icons, entering this temple really is an overwhelming sensation with a kaleidoscope of color and art as well as a window of learning about Buddhism.
Finally, return to Beijing, where your tour finishes with a hotel drop-off.
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entrance Fee
- Gratuities
Experience a private day journey to two of history’s gems, the Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple, departing from Beijing. Venture to the less congested section of Huangyaguan, a realization of your China Dream! Travel back in time to the Dule Temple, home to Asia’s oldest surviving wooden structure, a thousand years old. Also, marvel at China’s largest vibrant clay Guanyin sculptures situated within the Dule Temple. The package includes a Chinese lunch, entrance tickets, a tour guide who speaks English, a private vehicle, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
