Private Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple Tour
Huangyaguan Great Wall, Dule Temple
1 Day
From $65USD
Tour Code: Duration: Available:
Tour Code:TJCT-04
Duration:Approx. 9-10 hours
Available:Daily
Overview
Embark on a private day trip from Tianjin or Beijing to uncover two iconic historical wonders: Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple. Fulfill your China Great Wall Dream at the serene and less-crowded Huangyaguan section. Step back a millennium at Dule Temple and witness Asia's oldest surviving timber structure.
Highlights
Hiking a lesser-known section of the Great Wall at your own pace.
Visit one of the only three building survived from Liao Dynasty in China.
Enjoy a seamless, personalized, and stress-free travel experience from your friendly private guide and driver.
Itinerary
Day 1Private Tour to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Dule Temple
7:30 Your friendly guide will meet you up at your hotel lobby. It takes about 2.5 hours drive to Huangyaguan Great Wall from the Hotel in Beijing, or 2 hours drive from the hotel in Tianjin.
10:00- 12:00 Enjoying your Great Wall hiking. Huangyaguan Great Wall, means the “The Yellow Cliff Pass”, as it's aptly named, derives its title from the distinctive yellowish rocks that grace its surroundings. Originating built 1400 years ago during the Northern Qi Dynasty, then underwent significant enhancements during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), under the guidance of the strategic genius, General Qi Jiguang.
This 3km section of Huangyaguan Great Wall integrates with Huangya Fortress, a water pass, watchtowers, frontier cities, Bagua Castle, and military facilities, maintaining its fully intact defense system. The historic Phoenix Fortress, a beacon tower in the north, communicated emergency messages in ancient times. Inspired by the ancient philosophy of the Book of Changes, Bagua Castle's layout could confound potential invaders, ensuring they'd get lost and face attacks. The restoration in the 1980s led to the establishment of the Great Wall Museum and Forest of Steles (about 2 hours). Afterwards you will have lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expenses) before head to the Dule Temple (about 40mins’ drive).
14:30-15:30 Visit the Dule Temple. Dule Temple, situated in Hebei Province, China, stands as a testament to over a millennium of cultural and architectural heritage. Originally constructed in the Tang Dynasty (AD 766), it is the representative work of ancient Chinese wooden architecture, and its superb architectural techniques made it endure many intense earthquakes but still stand there intact. The highlight of Dule Temple is its towering pagoda, the "Sakyamuni Pagoda," which stands at an impressive 22 meters and is recognized as Asia's oldest surviving timber structure.
18:00 Back to the hotel and ended a wonderful day.
10:00- 12:00 Enjoying your Great Wall hiking. Huangyaguan Great Wall, means the “The Yellow Cliff Pass”, as it's aptly named, derives its title from the distinctive yellowish rocks that grace its surroundings. Originating built 1400 years ago during the Northern Qi Dynasty, then underwent significant enhancements during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), under the guidance of the strategic genius, General Qi Jiguang.
This 3km section of Huangyaguan Great Wall integrates with Huangya Fortress, a water pass, watchtowers, frontier cities, Bagua Castle, and military facilities, maintaining its fully intact defense system. The historic Phoenix Fortress, a beacon tower in the north, communicated emergency messages in ancient times. Inspired by the ancient philosophy of the Book of Changes, Bagua Castle's layout could confound potential invaders, ensuring they'd get lost and face attacks. The restoration in the 1980s led to the establishment of the Great Wall Museum and Forest of Steles (about 2 hours). Afterwards you will have lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expenses) before head to the Dule Temple (about 40mins’ drive).
14:30-15:30 Visit the Dule Temple. Dule Temple, situated in Hebei Province, China, stands as a testament to over a millennium of cultural and architectural heritage. Originally constructed in the Tang Dynasty (AD 766), it is the representative work of ancient Chinese wooden architecture, and its superb architectural techniques made it endure many intense earthquakes but still stand there intact. The highlight of Dule Temple is its towering pagoda, the "Sakyamuni Pagoda," which stands at an impressive 22 meters and is recognized as Asia's oldest surviving timber structure.
18:00 Back to the hotel and ended a wonderful day.
Book Price
Group Size | Adult (Age>8) | Child(Age: 4-7) | Infant (Age:0-3) |
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1 | $ 359 | Half Price | Free |
2 |
$ 189 |
Half Price |
Free |
3 | $ 145 |
Half Price |
Free |
4 | $ 119 |
Half Price |
Free |
5 | $ 99 | Half Price | Free |
6 | $ 99 | Half Price | Free |
7 | $ 85 | Half Price | Free |
8 | $ 79 | Half Price | Free |
9 | $ 75 | Half Price | Free |
10 | $ 65 | Half Price | Free |
Options
If you like, you can continue to join our Night Tour (click it for more imformation) OR Enjoy room service for a nice Chinese Whole-body Massage (click it for more imformation) by our therapist at your preferred time. Includes
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Excludes
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Warmly Suggestions
1 Your guide will contact you or leave a message in your hotel room the evening before your next day's tour.
2 Many places have already started using E-tickets now. Please bring your valid passport on the day of travel if the sites need to confirm your name with the tickets.
3 Please note that the itinerary is flexible, and we can adjust it according to your interests, the weather, or any unexpected conditions.
4 For the lunch-inclusive tour, we will take you to a local Chinese restaurant and curate all the dishes. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or taboos. If you want to change any dishes, your guide will assist you. You can cover the cost difference for any costs above our budget. Let the guide know whether you want the guide and driver to eat at the same table as you. We respect your custom and choice!
5 The quoted price is an 8-9 tour price. More than 10 hours may incur an extra charge.
6 This tour is private, and no other tourist will join in.
7 Tips are not compulsory, but it is encouraged to tip the guide and driver if they provide good service.
8 Our tours are not shopping tours, so we will not take you to any factories or stores for shopping without your request.