Great Wall Marathon 6-day itinerary
The Great Wall Marathon 6-day package offers an incredible tour of Beijing and a stay in rural Jixian. Combine one of the most challenging marathons of a lifetime with an unforgettable holiday.
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This 6-day package offers entry to the Great Wall Marathon, a delightful stay in rural Jixian near the venue of the marathon and an exciting tour of Beijing, one of the most fascninating cities in the world.
This marathon and holiday package combines a Beijing tour with a stay in rural Jixian located near the Great Wall Marathon venue. This package is a good option if you want to combine the classic Beijing experience with a touch of rural China. With two nights in the village of Jixian, you'll get a taste of village life before heading back to bustling Beijing after the marathon.
If you want to spend all nights in Beijing, have a look at the 7-day itinerary.
Itinerary
| Day 1: 15 May 2013 - Welcome to Beijing | Meals: |
Arrival in Beijing. Great Wall Marathon staff will greet you at the airport and an arrival transfer is included in this package. After checking into your hotel, check the hotel notice board for your tour guide's name and phone number. Information packs will be handed out by the guide. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Beijing.
| Day 2: 16 May 2013 - Great Wall Marathon route inspection and Jixian/Pinggu | Meals: B L D |
Today we make an early start and head to the Great Wall for route inspection. All runners are expected to walk the 3.5km of the Huangyaguan section of the wall that is part of the marathon course. Non runners are also welcome although good physical condition is required.
A sandwich lunch will be served and after lunch we will check into our hotel in the small town of Jixian, about a 45min drive away from Huangyaguan.
The afternoon is free for you to explore the town and we will meet later in the evening to enjoy local dishes for dinner. Please remember to check out of your hotel before leaving Beijing. Breakfast will be served as a breakfast box if the hotel is unable to serve a buffet breakfast before our early departure.
| Day 3: 17 May 2013 - Relaxation in rural China with tour option and pasta dinner | Meals: B D |
Today is a good day for relaxing before the big day tomorrow. Take in the local atmosphere of JIxian. Or go on the optional Rural China tour which takes visitors on an excursion to a local outdoor market and a visit to the Qing dynasty tombs. The tour includes lunch. Load up on your carbs at tonight's pasta party.
| Day 4: 18 May 2013 - Race Day | Meals: B L |
Today is the big day! After an early breakfast, we'll leave Jixian at around 5am to head for the Huangyaguan section of the Great Wall where the race will start at 7:30am.
Sandwich lunches will be provided for everyone. Busses will be ready to take runners back to Beijing between 12 and 4:30pm.
A 20min massage on site is included after the race. Please remember to check out of the hotel in the morning as we will leave for Beijing at the end of the day.
| Day 5: 19 May 2013 - Explore Beijing - tour options and gala dinner | Meals: B D |
Today is a day of recovery. Sleep in, relax or do a bit of shopping in the Silk Alley, or fill your senses with the sights and sounds of Beijing. Two optional tours are available for purchase today. Take in classic Beijing highlights with the City of Emperor tour or visit the giant panda and Summer Palace outside of Beijing with the City of People tour. All participants will be picked up at their hotels and taken to the gala dinner tonight.
| Day 6: 20 May 2013 - Farewell Beijing | Meals: B |
Depending on your departure time, you might be able to do some last-minute shopping or take in more of Beijing's sights. Hotel check-out is before noon. Please note that the departure transfer is not included in the package but can be pre-booked at an extra cost. See prices for details.
6-day Itinerary - 15 May to 20 May | ||
| Hotel Rating | Package price per person | |
| Shared Double/Twin | Single supplement | |
| 3 star | USD 1250 | USD 200 |
| 3.5 star | USD 1280 | USD 230 |
| 4 star | USD 1385 | USD 305 |
| Optional tours for 6-day itinerary | Date | Price per person |
| Rural China | 17 May | USD 75 |
| City of Emperors | 19 May | USD 62 |
| City of People | 19 May | USD 56 |
Included in the price
- One-way transfer between airport and hotel upon arrival on 15 May 2013. Transfers are shared with other runners arriving around the same time so you may need to wait for around half an hour depending on arrival times.
- 5 nights accommodation
- Meals as stated in the itinerary. Breakfast is American-style buffet when possible. Meals in Jixian are offered according to the itinerary.
- Sightseeing and excursions as stated in the itinerary. Optional tours can be purchased separately.
- The Great Wall Marathon race package on race day which includes: start number, bib chip timing, running T-shirt, supplies on route, Danish medical team and finisher certificate from Marathon Photo. For more information, see Race Info.
- Comprehensive information packet and guide book for the Great Wall Marathon event which includes detailed maps and day-by-day descriptions.
Excluded from the price
- Flights
- Visa for China
- Return transfer to the airport
- Optional tours which must be booked in advance
- Travel insurance
- Meals not stated in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
TELEPHONE:
The international dialling code for China is +86.
ELECTRICITY:
The voltage in China is 220 volts. Most wall outlets support Types A and I. We recommend that you bring a travel plug adaptor along.
CURRENCY:
China’s currency is the renminbi (RMB).
TIME ZONE:
The time zone is UTC/GMT + 8.
INTERNET:
The hotels provide Internet access with varying connectivity and speed.
Health and vaccinations:
All Great Wall Marathon participants must have appropriate travel insurance. Please make sure you have taken out appropriate coverage before travelling to China. Please consult with your physician regarding immunisation recommendations for China.
Visa requirements:
All travellers are required to have a valid visa for entering the People's Republic of China. Every participant must also have a passport valid past 1 December 2013. Please note that it is your responsibility to be in possession of the necessary travel documents before travelling to China.
Optional Tours
Rural China
Spend the morning shopping for souvenirs at the Jixian outdoor market followed by a visit to the magnificent Qing Tombs. We'll end the morning's excursions with a delicious Chinese lunch.
Price: $75
Date: 17 May 2013
City of Emperors
Visit the classic Beijing highlights on this tour. Starting at Tiananmen Square, we'll continue to the Forbidden City, visit the Temple of Heaven and a silk exhibition hall. Lunch is included.
Price: $62
Date: 19 May 2013
City of People
Pay the giant panda a visit at the Beijing Zoo, followed by an incredible tour of the imperial summer residence at the Summer Palace. This tour includes lunch.
Price: $56
Date: 19 May 2013
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