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Escape Beijing for a day of autumn serenity at Jinhai Lake. Hike golden hillsides, savor a private home-style lunch, and enjoy lakeside leisure on this exclusive private tour.
This private day tour offers a refreshing escape from Beijing's urban pace, immersing you in the vibrant autumn colors of Jinhai Lake. Named for its location south of the historic Grand Gold Mount, the 'Golden Lake' is a serene recreational area perfect for mountain hiking and lakeside relaxation. After a comfortable 1.5-hour drive from your hotel, you'll explore scenic trails with panoramic views of the lake and surrounding hills. A highlight of the experience is a traditional Chinese home lunch, providing an authentic taste of local cuisine in a warm, private setting. Whether you choose to hike, stroll along the shore, or simply soak in the crisp autumn air, this tour offers a peaceful retreat into nature. Ideal for travelers seeking a personalized, unhurried day trip, it combines gentle outdoor activity with cultural immersion, all without the crowds. Your private guide ensures a seamless, flexible itinerary tailored to your pace.
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Pick up from your hotel in Beijing around 8:00am and drive to Jinhai Lake (1.5 hours). Lake is situated to the south of the Grand Gold Mount ( well known for producing gold), hence the name of "Jinhai lake" which literally means "Golden Lake". Now Jinhai Lake has been turned into a recreational and sightseeing area suitable for mountain hiking and and lakeside vacationing. Plentiful activities on the lake including yacht, speed boat, self-driving boat, flying umbrella above water, pedalo, rowing boat and many more ( not included in our day trip). Drive along the road around Jinhai Lake, viewing the colorful leaves of persimmon trees, smoke trees,chestnuts and more.
After visiting the Jinhai Lake, continue to drive to Lady Lee's courtyard home in Diaowo Village (1.5 hour). Driving alongside Huangsongyu Reservoir, you soon enter the picturesque Diaowo Village in Pinggu District of Beijing. The village has 54 households with over 100 villagers. Today you will meet Mrs Li and her husband Mr. Hao in their courtyard home. A few years ago Mrs. Li retired and left the busy downtown Beijing and relocated to her husband birth place for spending the retirement life. Now she eats the vegetables she plants in her front yard and the Geese & Chickens in her back yard, enjoying an organic living and healthy life. You will have a home lunch made by Lady Li. Lady Li speaks some English, so this will be helpful to your mutual communication.
Saying good-bye to Lady Li, move on to the Mutainyu Great Wall (2 hour hiking). The Mutianyu Great Wall is quite famous for its autumn foliage. It has an extremely beautiful natural landscape once you are up on the wall, covered all over by colorful leaves, yellow and red, densely wooded. The some bits of the Mutianyu Great Wall are also overshadowed by green cypresses and red maples, smoke trees,chestnuts and more. Back to your hotel after the autumn excursion.
Lunch: Chinese home lunch
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Private air conditioned vehicle | Gratuities to drivers and guides. |
| Entrance fees as listed | Cable at Mutianyu Great Wall |
| Home made lunch | Activities on the Jinhai Lake |
| English Speaking tour guide | |
| The above private transfer is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $259 |
| 2 persons | $159 |
| 3 - 5 persons | $135 |
| 6 - 9 Persons | $109 |
| 10 persons and above | $89 |
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