Beijing, Dali tour
Escape Beijing for a day of horseback riding across Kangxi Grassland and exploring the iconic Badaling Great Wall. A private tour blending nature, history, and adventure.
This private day tour offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure and cultural heritage, just a 90-minute drive from downtown Beijing. Your day begins with a morning pickup from your hotel and a scenic transfer to Kangxi Grassland, a vast 20-million-square-meter expanse north of the Badaling Great Wall. Here, you'll enjoy a guided horseback riding experience across the open plains, with views of the Guanting Reservoir and surrounding hills. After working up an appetite, continue to the legendary Badaling Great Wall, where you can hike along its restored sections and take in panoramic vistas. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking an active, off-the-beaten-path perspective on Beijing's iconic landmarks, combining the thrill of equestrian exploration with the awe of one of China's most celebrated historical sites.
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Pick up at your hotel at 8:00am. Transfer to Kangxi Grassland . Kangxi Grassland,10 km to the north of Badaling Great Wall, about 90-minute drive from downtown Beijing along the Badaling Highway. The Kangxi Grassland is located to the east of Guanting reservoir. It is the land of inundation for Guanting Reservoir. Kangxi Grassland occupies an area of more than 20 million square meters. It is suitable for carrying out featured activities such as horse racing and much more. There is a standard horse riding field with many horses for tourists to ride. Our tour guide will help you talk with the horse people in arranging your horseback riding. No matter you are a beginner or an experienced horse rider, you will find the enjoyment of a ride. The horse people will help you get the skills to do it safely at the pace.


After riding 1-2 hours ( pay by yourself ), you will be transferred to Badaling Great Wall . 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. Transferred back to your hotel around 6:00pm.


| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Air-conditioned car, van or coach for your own use | Tips to the tour guide and driver |
| Entrance Fee for Kangxi Grassland and Badaling Great Wall | Fees for horseback riding |
| Englsih Speaking tour guide | RMB 180 ( choose the horse by yourself ) per hour per person |
| Chinese Lunch | RMB 80 ( choose by number ) per hour per person |
| The above private transfer is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. | RMB 20 Per Loop Per Person |
| Horseback Riding is a hard and exciting activity, which needs certain skill and technique. Riders should buy the tickets according to their own situations. | |
| Please keep your valubles and vulnerables articles in the cloakroom before purchasing the tickets. | |
| Walking in front and maintain a safe distance when leading a horse. For your safety, don't walk behind the horses. | |
| Please stand in the left front of the horse when mounting the horse under the staff instructions. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $195 |
| 2 persons | $125 |
| 3-5 persons | $109 |
| 6-9 persons | $85 |
| 10 Persons up | $69 |
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