Huangyaguan Great Wall and East Qing Tomb Self-guide Tour with Private Driver





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Duration
7 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese, Zh Cn
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Private Self- guide day trip to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Qing east tombs with English speaking driver . The Huangyaguan first time was built in 566, and Great Wall winds on high mountains and lofty hills. The Eastern Royal Tombs of the Qing Dynasty(1644-1911) are the largest and best preserved extant tomb complexes for royal families in China, and also the most important tombs for emperors and their women in the last dynasty.
What's Included
Included
Tolls, gas, parking fee
Hotel pick up and drop off ( Hotel located within 4th ring)
No limited bottled water
Private English speaking Driver with air-condition vehicle
Not included
Attractions entrance tickets
Gratuities ( Recommended )
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
10 minutes
Stop 1
Your private English speaking driver will pick you up from hotel . We advise early start , because early start can avoid of all crowds and traffic , so you can choose the starting time based on your situation .
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 2
Driving by private vehicle for approximately 3 hours to Huangyaguan Great Wall. On the way you will enjoy beautiful countryside scenery, and your guide will give you a history class while driving about the Great Wall as well as the Eastern Qing Tombs.Once arrived at Huangyaguan Great Wall, you will enjoy a less hurried and less crowded hike at the Wall. You will spend about 1.5 hours at Huangyaguan The Huangyaguan section of the Great Wall including 3 km (1.8 miles) of the wall, 20 watchtowers, one pass fort, and one gatehouse.
Stop 3
2 hoursAdmission not included
Stop 3
Then you will heading to the Qing Tombs, on the way you will stop at a local village for a delicious Chinese lunch( Your own side) The Eastern Qing tombs are an imperial mausoleum complex of the Qing dynasty.They are the largest, most complete, and best preserved extant mausoleum complex in China. Visit the Yuling tomb for Qianlong emperor was the longest reigning Qing emperor. His tomb, which took over 50 years to build, is particularly splendid. It is composed of three chambers with four doors, in the shape of the Chinese character "Zhu", meaning "ruler". The marble carvings on the walls and ceilings are of high artistic value. The tomb of Empress Dowager Cixi, Dingdongling, is the most advanced of all the Qing Tombs for its technical and artistic skill. the carving on the central ramp leading to the main hall shows a dragon and a phoenix playing with a pearl in the clouds, but in a reversal of the usual pattern, the phoenix being above dragon. The inner walls of the main and side halls are covered with gold leaf in a design of bats which symbolizes good luck and the Chinese character "happiness".
Stop 4
2 hours 30 minutes
Stop 4
At the end , it will take about 2.5 hours riding back to your hotel.
Additional Info
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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