Beijing tour
Hike the wild, unrestored Simatai Great Wall and soak in natural hot springs—a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation just outside Beijing.
Escape the city for a day of contrast: trek the dramatic eastern section of the Simatai Great Wall, one of the most authentic and less-crowded stretches, then unwind in the healing waters of Chunhuiyuan Hot Springs. Your private guide meets you at your Beijing hotel around 8:00am. The hike focuses on 12 of the 16 watchtowers along the east ridge, offering breathtaking views of the snaking wall over steep mountains. After the descent, a short drive brings you to the spa, where you can soak in outdoor pools, enjoy a steam bath, or book a massage. This tour combines physical challenge with pure relaxation, ideal for active travelers seeking a unique Great Wall experience without the crowds. All transfers, entrance fees, and guide are included.
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Pick up at your hotel around 8:00am. Then head to the Simatai Great Wall . This part of your treking is one of the most beautiful sections of the Great Wall. Today's hike is focused on the east section of the Simatai Great Wall - 12 towers. Actually there are totally 16 watchtowers distributed on the east Simatai Great Wall snaking the ridge of the steep mountain. The 13th-16th towers are forbidden to hike due to their steepness and treacherousness. For most Simatai Great Wall lovers, people prefer to hike up the Great Wall, then take the cable car down. If you don't have strong legs, you may take the cable car up to an open place close to the 8th tower ( White Cloud Tower ), then climb up or climb down the Great Wall, or again you may choose to take the cable car back to the ground. Have lunch at a local restaurant at the foot of the wall.

After lunch, drive to Chunhuiyuan Hot Springs Resort for about 2 hours' spa bathing at the hot spings pools. Beijing Chunhuiyuan Hot Springs Resort is situated by the beautiful Wenyu River, north of Shunyi District. It is the compound leisure & healthcare center of Beijing. It covers tourism, leisure vacation, meeting, entertainment and catering with beautiful landscapes. The hot springs at Chunhuiyuan comes underground deep in 2,300 meters. Chunhuiyuan has the same springhead to the famous Xiaotangshan hot springs, like Jiuhua Spa & Resort. As alkalescence sodium bicarbonate mineral spring, the local hot spring always keeps the water temperature at 60 degrees. After enjoying the hot spring bath at outdoor public soaking pools, you will be transferred to your midtown hotel in Beijing.

| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Private air conditioned vehicle | Gratuities to drivers and guides. |
| Chinese lunch | Cable car on the Great Wall |
| Entrance fee for the Simatai Great Wall | |
| Entrance fee for the public hot springs pool | |
| 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 | $225 |
| 2 persons | $139 |
| 3 persons | $129 |
| 4 persons | $109 |
| 5 persons | $99 |
| 6 persons | $95 |
| 7 persons | $92 |
| 8 persons | $89 |
| 9 persons | $85 |
| 10 persons and above | $82 |
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