The FAQs of One-Day Great Wall Hiking Tour with Great Wall Adventure Club.

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Hi,

Thanks for your response. We went to JuYongGuan today and had a great time.  Lisa did a great job last night arranging our transport and excursion. Please pass on my sincere thanks to you all at the Great Wall Adventure Club team.  Your driver Mr. Cheng was EXCELLENT!

Regards,

Cisco, Australia

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What to bring with for one-day Great Wall hiking tour?

Bring some more cash, but not credit card or passport, or any important items. You may bring a photocopy of your passport or other identification just in case you and for emergency identification. Bring some snacks, or sandwich for your lunch. Also bring a couple of bottled water and a clean t-shirt (You'll get wet!). Bring an umbrella if it gets very cloudy. Check the weather before hand.  Here are more remarks to prepare for your hiking.

• You are likely to be chased on the Wall by book, map, postcard and water peddlers.  You should say NO at the beginning otherwise you will be followed throughout the whole walk.
• To keep the cost low to promote the outdoor activities in Beijing, we only include the tour bus fee. The tourist insurance is not included, we suggest participant purchase their own insurance before going.
• In summer, thunder storms and rain are common while hiking on the Wall. Be sure have your cell phone (Mobile phone) powered-off in the bad weather. Using cell phone while thundering could be fatal!!!
• There are local people selling bottled water and even Coco Cola all along the wall. They generally charge four or five yuan (RMB5) for each. So you are recommended to carry some water at hand. Our recommended drink is Gatorade which can be bought at CareFour and other supermarket.
• It's really a long drive for about six hours to and back. We may be delayed by the traffic or something unforeseen, so don't come if you have something planned in the evening.
• It is likely to be very hot at noon under the sun from May to October., but there is always gentle breeze or even gale.
• Some parts of the way are really rough, and the wall is broken and loose. So you must take care, and bring some medical bits.
• For the trekker from Jinshanling: This is an A-B trek, the bus will be waiting at the parking lot of Simatai. You will NOT be able to go in your own car (unless you also bring a driver), you won't be returning to the starting place.
• Mobile phones have limited coverage in the area, so if you see someone trekking alone, stay with them. This trip is to "smell the fresh air", rather than a competition.
• Leave nothing except your footprints. Take nothing except photograph and garbage.

1.     How long does it take to go from downtown of Beijing to Jinshanling?
Normally, it takes about two hours from Beijing to Jinshanling by high way each way. The round trip is usually four hours if we do not experience any major traffic jam.

2.     How many hours are for the hiking from Jinshanling to Simatai?
The distance from Jinshanling to Simatai is about 10 km. Most people take about four hours to hike from Jinshanling to Simatai.

3.     What are included of your quotations?
The quote includes the transfer service from Beijing to the Great Wall and back, English-speaking tour leader, entrance tickets for two sections of the Wall, and high way tolls.

4.     What kind of the car we would take, are there safety belts in the car?
For small groups, we use sedans or jeep. These vehicles are registered with tour license and there are safety belts on the seats. For large groups, we use coach buses and there is no need to use safety belt on bus seats.   

5.     What should we take to the Wall?
Please take your picnic lunch, two bottles of water, some snacks, sunscreen, sun-glasses, stick, pocket knife, first aid kit, lip balm and cap etc.   

6.     What is the weather like on the Wall?
Please check the weather report three days before your departure date and you will know. 

7.     Is it hard to hike on the Wall?
The hiking is designed for the hiking lovers. The part of the wall we would trek along is the most magic part of Great Wall. The 10km's distance on the wall will take us about 4 hours to hike up and down (many steps) on the range of the mountain. It is not easy！ Every participant must make sure your own health condition is good enough for the activities (especially those who have blood pressure or knee illness). 

Note:

1.     There is not any toilet along the path on the Wall. There are the toilets at the bottom of Jinshanling and Simatai. Please prepare before hiking.
2.     Both Jinshanling and Simatai Great Wall have the cable car (tram). There is a slider at Simatai Great Wall. The guests are supposed to pay these tickets by themselves.

When and Where to meet for the tour?

8: 20 AM
We Meet You at Your Residence

• A day before your hiking date, you may call our Great Wall hiking tour manager if you have emergency or have to change your tour date for other arrangement. he will also try your number (residence or hotel room) to double confirm your participation a day before. Therefore, if you change your hotel information, please do email us back at greatwall@greatwalladventure.com to keep us posted. We appreciate your cooperation!
  
  At the time of boarding, please introduce yourself as Great Wall Adventure Club member.

When to Come Back

• We'll be back around 5:30 pm or later depending on the traffic. Therefore, it's not wise to arrange any evening event except a good rest.

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