The Great Wall, the only man-made structure visible from the moon, has captured the
imagination of countless people throughout its long history. It is no doubt one of the
wonders of the world.
The wall was built in a piecemeal
fashion over a long period, staring in the 15th century BC, as a means of
defense against raids from northern nomadic tribes. When the empire was unified under
Qinshi Huangdi in 221BC, a continuous line of fortifications was ordered to be constructed
by joining up the old walls.
Historical texts record as many as 300,000
men working for ten years on the construction of a single section of the wall.
Built partly of earth faced with brick and partly of
masonry, the Great Wall stretches for 4,000 kilometres with ramparts punctuated by watch
towers, from which the smoke signals were sent to capital of Xi'an by sentries posted at
strategic points.
Our journey will start in Beijing, capital of China for most of
the past seven centuries, which today lies at the heart of a nation of more than a billion
people. From here we fly to Xi'an, famous for the Terracotta Army (recognized by the
World's Heritage organization), which dates back two thousand years to the Qin Dynasty.
Through the city's magnificent archaeological and historic sights which give us a clear
picture of the first Emperor: Qinshihuang. We return back to Beijing for the three days
walking on the Great Wall, providing perhaps the most unusual experience of life time -
"Not a real hero until one reaches the Great Wall" according to a famous Chinese
saying.
ITINERARY:
 Day 1 Arrive Beijing
Day 2 Beijing
Day 3 Beijing to Xi'an
Day 4-5 Xi'an
Day 6-7 Excursion to Huangling
Day 8 Xi'an to Beijing
Day 9 Beijing to Mutianyu
Day 10-13 Walking on the Great Wall
Day 14 Back to Beijing
Day 15 Leave Beijing
Price in
USD/pax |
Above
10 pax |
6 to 9
pax |
2 to 5
pax |
Single
Supplement |
Land Cost |
1621 |
2005 |
2492 |
495 |
Land
Cost in Mainland China includes: All transfers, all domestic
flights/trains/local airport taxes, land transport, 3 meals daily, service of
guide and driver, sightseeing & entrance fees, tourist class hotels on twin share
basis, a welcome
and a farewell banquet.
Landcost excludes: International
flights and related airport taxes, supplementary trips and services not mentioned,
personal expenses, visa costs, tips to tour guide and driver, supplement cost for those
who wants to accommodate on a single basis. |
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