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 Day 1  

Place & Transport: Arrive in Beijing, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)

Upon arrival, met and drive to Mutianyu Great Wall. Spend the night in the fresh countryside air at the Countryside Hotels, nestled amongst the villages or experience the nostalgia of a former Maharajah Hunting Lodge (Red Capital Ranch).

Get ready for the hiking adventure ahead!

 Day 2  

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Hike from Mutianyu To Gubeikou
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, drive about 3 hours from Mutianyu to Gubeikou (2 hours).

Start our hike on the wall west of Gubeikou with a short visit to the ruined pass (3-4 hours). Head westward over a little hill before a steep hike alongside the wall by rail-lined steps to get to the perilous top. Here, the wall becomes irregular and stops at the hilltop. Return to Gubeikou on through a village path parallel to the wall.

Total hiking time: about 3 to 4 hours.

Spend the night in Longevity Travel Palace (an ancient imperial transit palace)

 Day 3   

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We begin the hike today on the east bank of the river with a short climb to reach the wall at Hidden Dragon Hill, passing through a little village. The ascent is gradual, as the wall winds through undulating terrain. Come off the wall at a military base into a valley and follow a village path on a hillside parallel to the wall. Get back on the wall at the other side of the military base and the gorgeous landscape of Jingshanling comes into view. Another short hike takes you to the possible campsite or Jinshanling Hotel.

Total hiking time: 5 to 6 hours.

Tonight, you have the option of camping on the wall at Jinshanling or stay at Jinshanling Hotel.

 Day 4   

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Hike from Jinshanling to Simatai, and transfer to Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Continue eastward along the wall from the campsite to Simatai valley, able to see the most densely populated watchtowers and the unique Barrier. You will past 30 towers and some built with different structure and appearances. Hanging precariously onto the Yanshan Mountain, Simatai Great Wall is known for its steepness, ingenuity and uniqueness.

Total hiking time: 4 to 4 ½ hours.

At the end of the trek, drive 3 hours back to Beijing and check into your hotel.

 Day 5 

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: The Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, foot massage, Duck Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner

- The Tiananmen Square: The world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.

- The Forbidden City: The Imperial Palace, home to 24 Emperors between 1420 and 1911. Great squares, halls and gates contrast with the intricate networks of side halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters for those who lived in this 'city within a city'. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are also absolutely fascinating. Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours, wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather. 

- Temple of Heaven: One of the most famous sites in Beijing, this is Ming architecture at its best: beautiful, controlled, and highly symbolic. The surrounding gardens are full of interesting activity, particularly weekend mornings. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.

-Foot massage: Relax like ancient Chinese!!

- Dinner at Dadong Duck Restaurant: which have a reputation for being among the very best in the city? The new artistic decoration and the Chinese Shanshui Scroll painting style presentation make you new eating experience!

 Day 6  

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Summer Palace, Pandas Garden, Hutong Area, 798 (option) or Bike around downtown Beijing

Meals: Breakfast: Chinese Lunch

- Summer Palace : Much-loved summer retreat of the Imperial families, the lovely landscaped gardens, halls, pavilions and corridors are set around the lake and rivers in natural harmony. You can expect to spend 2-3 hours here, including a 10 minute boat ride. Renovations (complete in 2010) mean that an individual section or building may be closed at any one time, but this is a huge site. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- Boat-transfer in the Summer Palace: It is the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China with a history of over 800 years. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake by the ferry boat instead of walk. It takes 10 minutes.

- Panda Garden: Beijing Zoo is one of very few zoos in China hosts Pandas, our national treasure. Beijing Olympics brought another 8 pandas from Si Chuan Province here.

 - Hutong : A maze of historic alleyways and old single storey traditional courtyard houses, now fast disappearing. Dotted around the hutong are the Drum and Bell Towers, Kindergarten, Tea House, and local people’s houses. Your tour includes a visit with a local family, you will be able to gossip with local.

Option:

You could bike around downtown or visit 798 (It was a German style factory and became the artists’ studios), make a relax walking, have a cup of drink or choose some studio to appreciate the contemporary arts of China. You also could go back to the hotel to make Spa and refresh yourself. Dinner will be on your own; we could recommend restaurants according your requests and provide transportation.

 Day 7  

 Place & Transport: Depart Beijing, flight not includes
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer
Meals: Breakfast: Breakfast