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20121009 - Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
- Name: Katibug
- Country: Ireland
- Travel Time: October, 2012
- Itinerary: 1 Day Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Tour
“Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace”
We stayed in Beijing for National Week and knew things were going to be a bit over crowded. We wanted to ensure that we got to see the Great Wall for a reasonable prices and booked with Beijing Holiday Tours ahead of time. We visited Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with a scheduled photo op at the Birds Nest/Water Cube and then a free foot massage. Our Tour Guide was great, a little fearful of somethings and oped out of climbing the wall with us but we didnt mind. He was informative and friendly but gave us space to do what we wanted to do. He also helped in negotiating prices with some of the venders near the Great Wall.
After the Great Wall he asked if we wanted to see a Textile factory. I have been in China for several months and already knew that he would make a commision by brining us there, but my friends were intersted in seeing so we agreed. I did appricate that he gave us the choice to say no if we wanted to. The factory was actually pretty cool to see and all three of us ended up buying something there! The second unplanned stop was to a tea shop for a tea ceremony which we also really enjoyed and was given the option to stop and see or skip. Because we were traveling during the festival, the foot massage had to be cancled because they had already gone home to celebrate with their families. They picked us up at 8:30 and we arrived back to the hotel around 6:30pm. It was a very fun day and one of the highlights of our trip. If we needed another tour in Beijing to be planned for us, we would go through Beijing Holiday again.
Katibug 2012-10-09
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Frequently asked questions and Answers
Nov.14,2015 18:49
Zahra (Bahrain) asked:
Hi, I'm visiting beijing for almost 12 days.... and I would like a full tour guide and hotel pick up... and the locations where we will be visiting and the hotel's there too... we are looking for sight seeing, adventure and shopping... would like to stay in hotel apartments too for two ppl.... would like to know how long it takes to have the visa ready.
Nov.15,2015 09:21
Carrie replied:
Dear Zahra, Good day to you~ We can arrange an in-depth Beijing trip package totally based on your interests and requirements. We can assist with your Chinese visa application, and provide all the necessary reservation documents for you to submit for your visa application. We will work on the detailed itinerary with estimated cost and send it to you within 24 hours. Thank you very much~
Oct.19,2015 15:34
Mrs.Amrita (India) asked:
My husband and myself are travelling by Air China from Mumbai to Honolulu via Beijing on Dec 28. We have a 14 hour transit (arrive at 10:50am on Dec 28 and depart at 01.50am on Dec 29). On our way back on Jan 9 from Honolulu, we again have a 14 hour transit in Beijing where we arrive at 05.20am on Jan 9 and our connecting flight is at 19:40pm on Jan 9. Due to our long transit time, we were interested to do some sightseeing in Beijing. A few questions pertaining to the above: 1. Is the free visa applicable during our journey both ways and what is the procedure? 2. Can you give us tentative one day sight seeing options with prices that include pick up and drop to Airport. We would like to cover as much as possible from: Badaling Great Wall, Tiananmen square, Forbidden square, Summer palace, Temple of Heaven, Hutong tour, see a kung fu show, have local lunches and cover some shopping places!! 3. What is the mode of payment?
Oct.19,2015 16:18
Carrie replied:
Dear Mrs.Amrita,
Thank you very much for letting me your travel plan.
Yes, it is applicable for a visa free trip during your layover. I've sent you an email with the detailed procedure and estimated itinerary with tour price. Please check the details at your convenience.
Best Regards, Carrie,
Oct.17,2015 17:39
Emma (UK) asked:
Hi, I will transit at the Beijing airport and stay there from 3pm to 1am. I am interested a tour of the Badaling Great Wall and Forbidden City. Can I have a half day tour to visit these two places? How much would this cost? Is it ok to do this as a solo traveller? Thank you.
Oct.17,2015 19:06
Carrie replied:
Dear Emma,
I'm afraid that you could be able to visit only one place, either Badaling Great Wall or the Forbidden City, as the tourist sites usually are closed at 18:00 during the peak season and at 17:00 during the off season. There is no problem to travel as a solo traveler. I will email you the details later today. Thank you very much.
Best Regards, Carrie,
Oct.11,2015 22:13
Stephen g** (Singapore) asked:
Hi do I need a visa to visit China, I stay for 7 nights in Nov 2015 thank-you Stephen
Oct.12,2015 11:45
Carrie replied:
Dear Stephen,
Yes, you do need to apply for a visa to visit China, and we can provide you the documents to help you apply for the Chinese visa. I've sent you an email with a suggested 7 days itinerary and estimated cost when touring in Nov.2015.
