If you are planning a tour to China, needless to say, the Great Wall of China is on your must visit list. When travelling with family and especially with children in a foreign land challenges can be expected at any time. Here are some tips which can be followed when going on Great Wall Tours in Beijing to get the maximum enjoyment while overcoming any challenges that might come your way.
Tip 1: Though the Great Wall tours in Beijing by Greatwall Trekclub can be visited at any time of the year and on all the 365 days, However, the months for getting a better view would be late March, April, May, June, September, October and early November. During the summer months it is good to wear covered cloths to prevent from getting tanned, use good sunscreen and wear hat and sunglasses. One must carry rain gear too as the summer season is also the rainy season in China. From October to March there is chill in the air and one needs to wear warm cloths. During the months from late November to February snowfall also takes place making it difficult to hike. Hence, you might think of avoiding those months when planning a tour.
Tip 2 It is best to avoid public holidays especially on May 1-3 and October 1-7 or during weekends when on a tour to Great wall. This is the time when you would probably face maximum traffic and large local crowds visiting the great wall making the experience not very pleasing and a lot of time would be wasted as there are long queues in the ticket counters, lot of traffic and lot many people visiting the Great Wall and other tourist spots.
Tip 3: Plan beforehand the right section of the wall that you want to visit after considering the family members who are accompanying you for the trip. Some parts are difficult to climb as the stairs are quite steep which might make it difficult for the children and elderly people on the tour while there are other places where there may be steep climb downs and absence of safety rails. However, it is worth noting that some sections of the wall are wheelchair friendly for those with walking disability yet wanting to enjoy the beauty of the Great Wall.
Tip 4: Travelers while travelling with family must take care of safety measures and carry the right things with them when touring. Among the essentials one must wear hiking boots, carry sticks to help climbing upward, apply sunscreen, wear sunglasses and cap, carry bottles of water and snacks, lip balm, pocket knife, rain gear and first aid kit. As there are no provisions of availing toilet facility on the hiking route, one must use the toilet facility at the entrance of the wall. Also one must take care of one’s own insurance and must carry all the important papers at all times.
Trip to Great Wall of China would be a great and fun experience for all in the family if the above basic tips are kept in mind to avoid any last minute surprises and to have an enjoyable experience. Trusted site “trekclub.org” can be approached for organizing a trip with family members to China.
