Yangbian Sampled Great Wall hike and Loess Valley Exploration
In order to better safeguard the Imperial Palace and Beijing, an impregnable defensive project known today as the Great Wall was proposed. The emperor’s father in law and trusted general Xu Da was put in charge of its construction. He started by completing a model Great Wall section for others to copy，based on experiences and lessons drawn from Great Wall projects in previous dynasties. That copy completed in the early 14th century, called the Yangbian Great Wall (or model wall on the border), still stands.
The Yangbian Great Wall set standards for construction materials, design, foundation preparation, as well as wall construction location choices. Since this section of the Wall, the last climax of Great Wall construction during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was unveiled.
Highlights
Rewarding hikes, learn about the military strategies behind the construction of the Great Wall.
Exploring the Loess valley and check out some interesting cave houses.
Follow the Buddhist sound: the “lotuses” chanting for the deceased souls.
Itinerary
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08:00 | Meet at Exit A of Agricultural Exhibition Center Station on Subway line 10
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10:00 | Arrive at Yangbian Great Wall, get prepared
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10:15 | Start the hike
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12:30 | Picnic lunch
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14:00 | Finish the hike, have a rest
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14:30 | Hike in the Loess valley
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15:00 | Head back to Beijing
Date & Price
| Date | Standard Price | Make a reservation |
| Sep.25, 2022 | ¥380 | |
| This trip is guaranteed to operate at the minimum 5 passengers. If the trip is cancelled because of the lack of participants, China Culture Plus will fully refund any deposits or fees paid within 3 days after the notice. | ||
What's Included
- China Culture Plus English-Speaking Guide(s)
- Transfers with driver and In-Transport Refreshments
- Picnic snacks
- Bottles of water
- Hiking poles
What's Not Included
- Transportation to and from the meeting spot
- Lunch
Payment Schedule
To secure your spot, full payment is due for each traveler when your reservation is confirmed. If you are interested in this trip! Click MAKE A RESERVATION to be in touch with us.
Cancellation Policy
Yangbian Great Wall trip is refundable, with a formal written cancellation prior to the departure time. Click here to see our full cancellation policy.
FULL CANCELLATION POLICY
In case of trip cancellation, please refer to our terms and conditions below:
- One day or more prior to trip departure – fully refunded or deduct the expenses that have happened
- Less than one day prior to trip departure – no refund
China Culture Plus reserves the right to cancel any trip departure before it is guaranteed to run. A trip is guaranteed to run once the minimum number of fully paid customers have been reached for each designated trip. If a trip is cancelled, any deposits and payments will be fully refunded.
What to expect
This trip is rated as moderate/hard; The participants should be prepared for 3-4 hours of hiking. The first half-an-hour of hiking is uphill on a dirt road with beautiful views of the valley. There will be 2-2.5 hours of hiking on the Wall, some sections are flat, but may be scattered with Great Wall bricks and other debris. Do note this is a “wild” section of the Great Wall that maintains its original building materials and has not been reconstructed. When Hiking down to the valley along the Great Wall, the section (about half-an-hour) can get slippery with the loose rocks. The trail off the Great Wall to the parking lot is an easy walk but is over-grown with vegetation in some areas. The hike through the villages and the exploration of Loess valley is an easy walk accompanied by some fun activities.
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Boxed lunch (Note: snacks will be provided including: bananas, snickers, nuts and plenty of bottled water)
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