Beijing Private Tour to Badaling Great Wall & Longqing Gorge with Boat Ride

The journey, in full

Your private guide and driver will meet you at your hotel within the 4th Ring Road of Beijing in the morning, kicking off your extraordinary day trip. Hop aboard your air-conditioned private vehicle and head directly to the Badaling Great Wall. During the 1.5-hour drive, your professional English-speaking guide will regale you with detailed explanations of the Great Wall’s storied past, along with fascinating insights into Chinese history and culture. You’ll also get to enjoy the picturesque views of the countryside rolling by outside your window. The Great Wall of China stands as the ultimate symbol of ancient Chinese engineering prowess and is counted among the New Seven Wonders of the World. Badaling is one of its most significant sections, once holding immense strategic military value. An age-old Chinese saying perfectly captures its unassailable position: “If one man guards the pass, ten thousand cannot get through.” The highest point of the Badaling Great Wall is Beibalou, soaring to approximately 1,015 meters above sea level. Upon arrival, you will take a cable car straight to this peak, where you can gaze out over the sweeping panorama and snap stunning photos. You’ll then have 2 hours to hike along the wall, immersing yourself in its grandeur. After a delicious lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, you’ll set off for Longqing Gorge, a scenic 30-minute drive away. Longqing Gorge is framed by lush, green peaks on both sides. It’s often hailed as a “mini Li River of Guilin” yet even more beautiful, and a “small Three Gorges of the Yangtze River” but far more dramatic. The valley boasts postcard-perfect scenery, with water as clear as a mirror. As you explore, you’ll feast your eyes on towering cliffs, rugged peaks, steep rock faces, as well as unique rock formations like stone cones, stone swords, stone pillars, and intricate solution crevices. A leisurely cruise along the gorge’s tranquil lake will create memories to cherish. You’ll spend around 2 hours exploring the wonders of Longqing Gorge. Your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel in Beijing, wrapping up this unforgettable day of history and natural beauty.