Saturday 22nd September, 2012
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Price: CNY 900 per person (CNY 810 for members);
Time: Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:00am; return approx. 6:30pm on Sunday night
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DAY 1 HIKE INFORMATION
Walking time: 3 hoursÂ
Distance: approx. 5kmÂ
Difficulty: Level 3
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DAY 2 HIKE INFORMATION
GROUP 1
Walking time: 6-7 hoursÂ
Distance: approx. 28kmÂ
Highest point: 1,700mÂ
Difficulty: Level 5
GROUP 2
Walking time: 2-3 hoursÂ
Distance: flexibleÂ
Difficulty: Level 3
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ItineraryÂ
SaturdayÂ
8:30am: Â Leave from Lido Hotel.Â
11:00am: Â Arrive at the village, check in, and eat lunch.Â
1:00pm: Â Hike up to the abandoned village (loop walk).Â
4:00pm: Â Back to the village, free time.Â
6:00pm: Â Dinner (Chinese food).
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SundayÂ
6:30am: Â Breakfast.Â
7:30am: Â Load up the bus with our luggage and drive to the starting point of the hike for Group 1.Â
7:15am: Â Group 1 start the hike.Â
10:00am: Group 2 head off to the start of the easier hike.Â
11:30am: Â Group 1 stop for a snack on the Great Wall.Â
3:00pm: Â Group 1 finish the hike, meet Group 2.Â
3:30pm: Â Late lunch (Chinese food at a restaurant).Â
6:30pm: Â Arrive back at Lido Hotel (approximate time).Â
(all times approximate)
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What to bring on this hike?Â
A change of clothes, including something warm for night time.Â
Waterproof jacket.Â
Washbag, toothbrush, toothpaste, towel.Â
Flashlight optional but handy for midnight toilet trips.Â
Bedding and pillows provided.Â
Food provided, bring extra snacks if you like! Â
See more details:Â
http://www.beijinghikers.com/v2/upcoming-hikes/ming-dynasty-village-overnight/Â
