Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu Great Wall Hike (TOUR 1D) with a bonus stop at the Olympic Park

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In the morning, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and be driven directly to Huanghuacheng(Yellow Flower Town). After a short walk around the dam on the Huanghuacheng Reservoir, we will start our hike westward to Xishuiyu (West-water Pass). Going to the Huanghuacheng Great Wall, you have four things to do, at least. 

First, you should take photos. Since the lake breaks this section of the Great Wall into three segments naturally, its uniqueness might surprise you. And the HuanghuachengReservoir lies here, shaped like a curved moon. Second, visit the chestnut garden under the Great Wall, dating back to the Ming Dynasty. The ancient chestnut trees still grow very well. Third, climb up the steepest section of the Huanghuacheng Great Wall, Shibadeng. It is like a dragon, ready to fly into the blue sky. Fourth, look at Yaoziyu Castle. It was built in the Ming Dynasty, still well preserved. In the castle, there is an ancient Chinese scholar tree. It is said that touching it could bring you a blessing. 

The Wall's highest point is a broken watchtower, and from there, you will have a broad panoramic view of the whole valley. From this summit, the Wall dives steeply downwards into the valley. From here, we will continue to trek westward, climbing towards the broken Wall to our destination, a peak overlooking Xishuiyu Lake. It is here that we will stop for a filling and refreshing lunch that will replenish your energy. From our vantage point, we will see a real treat, the broken Wall running underwater! From this point, the Wall is in too bad a condition to walk, so we will follow a delightful mountain trail to Xishuiyu village, where we will drive back to Beijing, completing your tour. 

Before we drop you off at your hotel, we will stop by the Olympic Park, where you can take the pictures of the Birds Nest and the Water Cube.