Kids Club Early Christmas at the Lakeside Great Wall
Walk all around the Huanghuacheng Lakeside Scenic Area, visiting lakeside trails, a small beach by the lakeside, Ming Dynasty-era chestnut orchards, and short stretches of repaired Great Wall that offer superb views over the lake.
This hike is not currently scheduled
Take an easy stroll on lakeside trails and park paths, passing a small beach by the lakeside adn Ming Dynasty-era chestnut orchards, and hiking short stretches of repaired Great Wall. We’ll finish the day with a pre-Christmas feast of food at a countryside guesthouse.
Kids club: relaxed outings for kids to enjoy family time in nature. This outing is best for ages 5 and up.
Itinerary
| 08:30 | Driving to the hike, stopping for a bathroom break |
| 10:30 | Start walking around the lakeside trail |
| 11:30 | Finish the lakeside trail and and head for the beach and chestnut orchards |
| 12:00 | Short break for snacks at the sandy beach |
| 12:30 | Hike over the Glass Bridge and up a steep stretch of repaired Great Wall, then back to the carpark to finish |
| 13:30 | Hike is finished, short drive to the restaurant |
| 13:45 | Late lunch at the restaurant |
| 15:00 | Start driving back to the city |
| 16:30 | Arrive at Lido, then on to Liangmaqiao |
Things to do
Play on the sand: the inner shore of the lake has a small beach of gritty sand to play on.
Climb the Great Wall: We’ll hike a short stretch of repaired Great Wall that offers amazing views over the water. Older kids can add on extra Great Wall.
Visit the Black Dragon Pool: Just outside the far border of the park is the Black Dragon Pool, a pool of water surrounded by tall cliffs. You’ll need to be a faster walker to explore this part of the park – it’s quite a long walk from the entrance. (Your guides can advise.)
Please contact us if you'd like more details about the plan.
Participation notes
Safety and supervision: we choose hikes that are not dangerous, and we’ll warn you about any parts of the hike that require extra attention. You’re responsible for watching your children. We’ll let you know where’s good to play.
Vehicle: all participants must wear seatbelts while in the vehicle. Ask us about bringing your car seat, as certain seats might not fit.
Weather: if the weather doesn’t look like fun, we’ll cancel or postpone the hike.
Food: bring your own picnic lunch. We’ll supply some snacks and water for you.
COVID-19 and participation precautions
The brief version:
- Please DO NOT participate if you are sick or showing symptoms of fever and/or have an elevated temperature, or have been in close contact with someone who was/is.
- You MUST agree to the mitigation and prevention measures outlined here and that Beijing Hikers will not be held responsible if any participants become sick.
Please read in full here: Operating hikes under COVID-19 precautions