Great Wall of China
Few more iconic structures exist on our fine planet than the Great Wall of China. Whatever your expectations, it’s guaranteed to leave you slack-jawed in wonder. It’s true that vast numbers of people visit each year but there are still ways to explore quiet stretches of this undulating 8,850 km, 2,200 year old colossus.
With your expert local guide, navigate traffic with ease, make a beeline for the best views, and discover historical hotspots to ensure your Great Wall encounter is a memory to cherish.
Away from the Great Wall, back in Beijing, you’re catapulted into the frenetic energy of a city where modern and ancient collide head on. A culture clash 5000 years in the making. Whether you’re traveling as two or a multi-gen family, you’re spoiled for choice between temples, gardens, art districts and museums, food vendors and market traders.
Stay in luxurious boutique hotels like Brickyard or lux brand The Aman with its secret door to The Summer Palace; hang out in the coolest bars; sample the city’s finest Peking duck; and pamper yourself in first-rate spas. The Great Wall of China is just the beginning of your Asia adventure.
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The most famous Great Wall legend is that of ‘Men Jiangnu’s Bitter Weeping’. When her husband died building the wall, her sorrow was so profound that a section of the wall collapsed to reveal her husband’s bones, which she promptly buried.
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The Great Wall of China is not one long structure but actually a network of walls
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Glutinous or ‘sticky’ rice flour was used in the mortar of the Great Wall as early as the Qin Dynasty
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Rosewood Beijing
Beijing, China
Modern and spacious, the Rosewood Beijing is truly an oasis of calm, not your ordinary city hotel. With its sleek design and homely atmosphere, feel instantly welcomed here in the midst of buzzing Beijing.
Culture Couples
Peninsula Beijing
Beijing, China
With a fabulous central Beijing location close to the Forbidden City, The Peninsula Beijing is the place to stay. It has contemporary guest rooms, fantastic facilities, luxury surrounds and exemplary Peninsula service.
Adventure Culture Short Break Spa & health
Aman Summer Palace Beijing
Beijing, China
With exclusive access to the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Aman Beijing is a unique experience due to its stunning location, traditionally influenced design and unbeatable Aman service.
Culture Adventure Spa & health
Brickyard Retreat at Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu, Great Wall, China
Sitting approximately 45 minutes from Beijing's city center, in the small village of Beigou, Brickyard is an extraordinary boutique retreat with just 34 rooms and private houses. It was once a factory producing glazed tiles and is full of character.
Couples Eco/ethical tourism
Waldorf Astoria Beijing
Beijing, China
Located in the historic center of Beijing, the Waldorf Astoria provides the perfect fusion of modern luxury and the traditional orient. With a brilliant mix of contemporary art pieces and classic architectural elements the hotel encapsulates Beijing.
Culture Adventure Short Break
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