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Experience a unique day in Beijing combining early morning bird watching at Yeyahu Lake, China's largest wetland, with an iconic hike along the Badaling section of the Great Wall.
Escape the city for a day of nature and history on this private tour from Beijing. Begin before dawn with a visit to Yeyahu Lake, also known as Wild Duck Lake, located in the Yanqing District near the Guanting Reservoir. As Beijing's only national-level wetland and the largest in northern China, this 1.5-million-square-meter sanctuary of lakes, ponds, swamps, and grasslands hosts a rich variety of migratory birds. After observing the avian life in its pristine habitat, continue to the Badaling Great Wall, the most renowned and well-preserved section of the Great Wall, offering breathtaking views and a rewarding hike. This tour provides a perfect blend of serene wildlife observation and an iconic cultural landmark, all in a single, well-paced day with comfortable transfers from your midtown hotel.
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Pick up from your hotel in Beijing around 6:00am. First drive to Yeyahu Lake ( Wild Duck Lake ) near the Guanting Reservoir in Yanqing County in Northwestern suburban Beijing. Yeyahu Lake is the biggest wetland in north China. It is Beijing only national level wetland. It is comprised of lakes, ponds, swamps and grassland which cover a vast 1.5 million square meters. The good environment makes it a nice choice for many migratory birds. It is recorded that more than 264 kinds of wild bird species come to the wetland as stopping place during their migration. This makes the lake an ideal site for birding.
After the bird watching in Yeyahu, then visit the Yeyahu Wetland Museum. The museum contains a great number of sample birds and animals which once lived in this area.
After lunch, visit the Badaling Great Wall ( 2 hours ). The Badaling section of Great Wall is about 3, 740 meters long and averagely 8 meters high. The highest section is 15 meters high. The wall is wide enough for five horses to ride abreast. Badaling was the earliest part open to the visitors among all the sections of the Great Wall in Beijing.
After finishing the bird watching and the Great Wall hiking tour, transferred back to your midtown hotel in Beijing.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Private air-conditioned car or van for your own use | Tips to the tour guide and driver |
| Watching birds at Yeyahu Lake and Hike Badaling Great Wall | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Entrance fee for the Yeyahu Wetland Museum | Cable Car or toboggan |
| Chinese lunch | |
| 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 | $205 |
| 2 persons | $125 |
| 3-5 persons | $115 |
| 6-9 persons | $95 |
| 10 persons up | $75 |
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