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GWH15-Longquanyu Great Wall to Fragrant Village Hiking
 
 
Meeting Time   8:00am
Trip Length   One Day
Meeting Point   Exit C of Dongsishitiao subway station of line 2
Hiking Distance   Approx. 9km
Hiking Duration   4 hours
Level of Difficulty   Level 3+
Number of People   4-15
Price   400RMB
Hiking Date  
Detailed information about this hike
Highlights of this hike:
1. You will see mountains, canyons, lakes, rivers, ancient villages and Great Wall on this hike;
2. Walk on both restored and unrestored authentic wild Great Wall: an excellent chance for you to compare and contrast what the wall may have looked like when they were originally finished, and how it looks after about 600 years of exposure to the elements;
3. Awesome views for photographers;
4. Fit for family with kids;
5. Home-made Chinese lunch at a local farmer’s guest house;
6. No commission shopping stops.

Price and discount:
The cost is 400RMB per person. It includes transportation, entrance fees, water, lunch and guides. We give 10% discount for members and kids under 12’s.

Detailed itinerary:
We will meet in the early morning at 8:00am, and will arrive at the Longquanyu area at about 10:00am. We will start our hike by following a trail in the local farmers’ orchard down to the village. From the village we will walk along a trail in the mountains up to the Longquanyu Great Wall.

This section of Wall still remains its original appearance since its construction in Ming Dynasty. But the climb isn’t steep. And in some parts the walk is very pleasant. The whole section of wall contains almost 10 watch towers. The last watch tower is rebuilt and it is in a good condition. We will take a short break there and then head down torwards the mouth of the valley. Following a trail along a shallow stream in the valley we will get to the Fragrant Village. The stream offers a lot of fun. You can walk on ice in winter and walk in water in summer. We will visit the Fragrant Village and have a lunch in a local guest house.

This hike includes mountains, canyons, lakes, rivers, ancient villages and Great Wall on this hike. It provides many spectacular photo opportunities. You will cherish this unique experience that will overjoy your senses.

Bad weather plan:
We will email you 2-3 days before the hike to let you know about the weather condition. If there is thunder storm, heavy rain or strong wind it will be dangerous to do the hike on the wild unrestored Great Wall in the mountains. So we will cancel it, change the dates or arrange a hike to the restored section of the Great Wall.

What to bring on this hike?
1. Snacks;
2. Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, long-sleeved shirt;
3. A bottle of sports drink with salt content;
4. Comfortable sport shoes (hiking boots are strongly suggested).

Level of difficulty for this hike: Level 3 (Moderate hikes)
The level of these hikes are moderate and suitable for most people. The hiking time is usually 3-4 hours and the hikes usually include some more steep trails. They tend to 6-12 kilometers in length and approximately 500-1000 meters in elevation. However Level 3 hikes aren’t tough and most people can make it without trouble as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness and are in good health.

For whom are Level 3 hikes suitable?
Level 3 hikes are suitable for people who are fit and healthy. It is better to have a bit of prior hiking experiences.

What is included on this hike?
1. Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver;
2. English-speaking hiking tour guide;
3. Entrance fees;
4. Unlimited bottled water;
5. Chinese home-made lunch.

What is excluded on this hike?
1. Travel insurance;
2. Cable car, chairlift, toboggan (slide way) or any other additional local facilities;
3. Personal expenses.

Customize this hike and make a private reservation:
In addition to our regular weekly hikes, we also offer private tours. You can customize a private hike for you, your family or your friends exclusively. Just tell us what you want and we will organize a hike for you, with places, guides, transport, food, and accommodation all taken care of. You can make a private reservation
on the private tour page.

1. A private tour is more flexible. Both extra distance and less distance are available.
2. Discounts are available for larger groups.
3. Prices are quoted in Chinese dollars.

Notes:
1. There are risks involved in outdoor activities. Please read our Risk Acknowledgment and Waiver and inform yourself before participating.

Other information about this hike:
Reviews of This Hike
Information about Longquanyu Great Wall
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