In Nature, we can let go of the person we have to be at work and in society, merging in the rhythm of the land and the seasons. We can walk freely in the hills and valleys, letting our bodies move with their natural rhythm...
Great Wall Trekking
find yourself back into the nature and history, relax your body, mind and soul at GreatWallCamp™ with its holistic healing programs, hike the deserted real Great Wall in the twilight of an early north-China morning, and obtain an exhilarating experience meditating on the Great Wall. GreatWallCamp™ offers the following trekking packages apart from the normal retreats:
West Valley GreatWall Trekking Package
4-5 hours Great Wall trekking in West Valley(the valley we are in)
300RMB/person including:
* Gubeikou Train Station pick up
* guided hike on the original untouched Great Wall
* passing 8 Great Wall towers, then downhill back to our Taoyuan Village
*
overnight stay at village(in tipis)
* tea,snacks,fruits,and
2-3 meals(vegetarian)
* yoga asana, meditation, Indian ear candling, herbal stone massage healing
Wohu(Lying Tiger) Mountain
Great Wall Trekking Package
3 hours Great Wall trekking
350RMB/person including:
* Gubeikou Train Station pick up
* transportation between Taoyuan Village and the Great Wall
* tea,snacks,fruits,and
2-3 meals(vegetarian)
* yoga asana, meditation, Indian ear candling, herbal stone massage healing
*
overnight stay at village(in tipis)
* early morning hike on the original untouched Great Wall
Note: local guide and entrance fee to Wohu(Lying Tiger) Mountain Resort not included
3 hours Jinshanling Great Wall Trekking Package
* restored Great Wall 10km from Taoyuan Village, wonderful view, fewer tourists
3 hours Great Wall trekking
350RMB/person including:
* Gubeikou Train Station pick up
* transportation between Taoyuan Village and the Great Wall
*
overnight stay at village(in tipis)
* tea,snacks,fruits,and
2-3 meals(vegetarian)
* yoga asana, meditation, Indian ear candling, herbal stone massage healing
* early morning transportation to the Jinshanlin Great Wall and pick up later
Note: local guide and entrance fee to Jinshanling Great Wall not included
4-6 hours Jinshanling-Simatai Great Wall Trekking Package
* restored Great Wall 10-15km from Taoyuan Village, wonderful view, fewer tourists
4-6 hours guided Great Wall trekking starting from Jinshanlin ending Simatai
350RMB/person including:
* Gubeikou Train Station pick up
* transportation between Taoyuan Village and the Great Wall
*
overnight stay at village(in tipis)
* tea,snacks,fruits,and
2-3 meals(vegetarian)
* yoga asana, meditation, Indian ear candling, herbal stone massage healing
* early morning transportation to Jinshanlin Great Wall, and pick up at Simatai later
Note: local guide and entrance fee to Jinshanling and Simatai Great Wall not included
hiring a local guide for Jinshanlin-Simatai route is recommended, as one may get lost in directions and run into trouble with locals and some organizations on the way.Local guide reference price:RMB100/trip
| GreatWall trekking programs are customizable, and this is a typical itinerary for a 2-day 1-night package: |
Day 1 |
08:00 - 12:00 |
morning arrivals by train or bus |
12:00 - 12:30 |
Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep/a relaxing practice)
|
12:30 - 14:30 |
lunch and free time |
14:30 - 15:30 |
drumming circle(or other workshops) |
15:30 - 18:00 |
warm up Great Wall hiking/guided meditation on the Great Wall |
19:00 - 20:00 |
food circle by the main fire |
20:30 - 22:00 |
talking circle
camp fire
music/drumming
TCM herbal stone massage
Indian ear candling
|
22:00 - 22:30 |
bed time/Mouna(silence till 8:30am) |
05:00 - 06:00 |
early morning yoga(Mouna/Silence) |
15:00 |
hiking
reading
personal or guided sadhna |
18:30 |
dinner |
19:00 |
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22:00 |
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