1D1: Cycle the Countryside and Walk the Lakeside Wall

 Take a comfortable and exhilarating bike ride through the Chinese countryside, with the Great Wall serving as the perfect backdrop.
 

The wall on this hike is made up of both restored and unrestored "Wild Wall", which allows you to compare and contrast the wall in a way that most people can't.
 

The "Wild Wall" section is almost devoid of tourists, allowing for a serene and intimate hike

This program is excellent for a family day out!

At 8:30 a.m., drive to Xishuiyu and explore its weathered Great Wall before continuing west toward the place where the Wall meets the water. Your bicycle ride begins on a quiet, tree-lined country road nearby; the Wall itself is explored on foot.

After that, we will pick you up and drive for about 20 minutes to have a gourmet Chinese country-style lunch at our approved Ancient Pass Restaurant. 

The fantastic countryside of Huanghuacheng Great Wall is covered in a yellow mass of wildflowers in the summer, Also known as the 'Yellow Flower Town' of the Great Wall. This section of the Great Wall has no stone steps or a single smooth walkway, and it provides quite a challenge for its visitors. Another significant feature is the Lake that gives it that extra unique feel to your visit when hiking this beautiful section. In the distance, the Great Wall is winding, with peaks and greens, climbing between the long gray brick walls, exploring the quiet time, and enjoying the ancient charm.

You will arrive at your Beijing hotel at approximately 5 p.m. 

•  English-speaking guide with well-experienced tour guide; 
• Professional driver and nice vehicle; 
• General admissions; 
• Gourmet lunch included and free bottled water;
• Bikes and helmets;
• Free membership card; 
• Hotel pickup & drop-off;
• Airport pickup & drop-off at a low fee;

PLATINUM PACKAGE

Private or Semi-private English Tour including private transfers, tickets and meal. Your guide will walk with you for every step from hotel pickup to drop-off and on the Great Wall! 

GOLD PACKAGE

Use our top-rated professional private transfer service and tour by yourself. You can pick Volkswagen Passat, Buick Minivan, or luxury Mercedes and BMW. Everything is the same as the Platinum Package except that you pay less.

Budget Version of This Hike (A6)

If you travel alone and are seeking a group tour for social and economic reasons, please sign up our A6 for the same hike but with less cost. Click below bullton for A6 details.  

There are many Great Walls to the north of Beijing, all of which were defensive fortresses that guarded the border at that time. They were built according to the terrain, and each segment has its own characteristics.  Check our full list of day hikes, and sunset, sunrise hikes.