Great Wall Origins: Beijing Bullet Train to Qinghuangdao Private Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Experience China's high-speed bullet train
- Explore Shanhaiguan Pass, a Great Wall landmark
- Visit Old Dragon's Head, where the Great Wall meets the sea
- Enjoy a private tour with a knowledgeable guide
- Discover the origins of the Great Wall in Qinghuangdao
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip bullet train tickets from Beijing to Qinghuangdao
- Private guided tour of Shanhaiguan Pass and Old Dragon's Head
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
After pick up from your hotel in Beijing in the early morning, transfer to the Beijing Train Station with your private guide and catch the bullet train to Qinghuangdao City with included tickets (a 2-hour journey). Upon arrival, you will first visit Old Dragon's Head in Laolongtou, the easternmost end of the Great Wall, where the wall juts out into Bohai Sea. This section was first built in the Ming dynasty, in 1579, and was largely repaired during the Qing dynasty, in 1668.
Continue your tour to the famous Shanhaiguan Pass (Shanhai Pass), known as the 'First Pass Under Heaven.' The well-preserved first gate of Great Wall, it used to be part of an important defense against intrusions by the nomadic people from the north. You can see the Shanhaiguan Gate Tower and visit the Great Wall Museum nearby.
visit
Enjoy a typical Chinese lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Old Town in the Shanhaiguan Pass area in the afternoon. If time allows, you can also visit the Jiaoshan Great Wall. After a day spent in Qinghuangdao, your guide will accompany you on the late afternoon bullet train back to Beijing, where you will be transferred back to your hotel in the evening.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is private; only your group will participate.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; please provide accurate accommodation details.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a valid passport for train travel and entry to attractions.
- Carry a water bottle and snacks for the journey.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your bullet train ticket in advance
- Date of Birth is required at time of booking for all participants for getting your bullet train ticket in advance
Traveler reviews
I spent a wonderful day...
I spent a wonderful day with Nancy visiting the initial part of the Great Wall nad enjoyed every minute of it. The day started with a ride on a high speed train whitch is an experience by itself and then going to the fascinating Wall.
Outstanding tour
We wanted to see where the Great Wall meets the sea. This tour was a perfect day trip from Beijing. Our tour guide Maggie was friendly, fun, and very knowledgeable. Her English is very good, and she was an efficient timekeeper so we were able to see the Old Dragon’s Head, climb the Great Wall, and visit the shanhaiguan pass, and still make the high speed train back to Beijing. She took pictures for us and helped us order an excellent lunch at a local restaurant known for its dumplings which were made on the spot. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Lot of money for nothing.
It was different, but takes to long to get there and back. NO time there to do everything the add says. The guide was very good at her job and fun. Had to take the regular train back, for some reason. Felt like I was cheated out of my money, by that. If you have money to throw away, and a whole day with nothing to do. Then take this trip.
Great Wall Origins: Beijing Bullet Train to Qinghuangdao Private Day Trip
Great tour guide Miss .Li very take care of me during this tour from started beginning and to end of this tour in the late afternoon.
Great Wall meets the ocean
What a great day! Bullet train ride and the Great Wall. Excellent local lunch. Lots to see. Fantastic tour guide Sellina with help from Lisa our a driver Mr Ma. All very helpful and went out of their way to make the day great for us. Thank you all very much