Great Wall Shanhai Three-Day Tour Guide

Four people depart from Langfang or Yanjiao, take the high-speed train to Shanhaiguan, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, known as the "First Pass Under Heaven," and start a short trip blending Great Wall culture with coastal charm. The trip lasts 3 days and 2 nights, with a total budget strictly controlled within 8,000 RMB, about 2,000 RMB per person, featuring convenient transportation, comfortable accommodation, and rich experiences.
✅ Expense details, total: 7,960 RMB, transportation cost: 1,840 RMB, Yanjiao → Beijing South Station: bus and subway ≈ 20 RMB/person × 4 = 80 RMB - Beijing South → Qinhuangdao: high-speed train second class seat, 138 RMB/person × 4 = 552 RMB (train G2601 and others) - Qinhuangdao → Shanhaiguan: bus/taxi round trip ≈ 60 RMB/person × 4 = 240 RMB - Scenic area shuttle + local transportation: 100 RMB > Subtotal: 972 RMB → Round-trip transportation for four people total: 1,840 RMB, ticket expenses: 480 RMB, Shanhaiguan scenic area combined ticket (including Laolongtou, First Pass Under Heaven, Bell and Drum Tower, 135 RMB/person × 4 = 540 RMB - student/senior discounts can save, actual payment controlled at 480 RMB), accommodation arrangement: 2,240 RMB, Shanhaiguan ancient city or seaside characteristic homestay/hotel: standard room 320 RMB/night - stay 2 nights × 2 rooms × 2 nights = 1,280 RMB/night × 2 = 2,560 RMB → early booking discount, actual payment 2,240 RMB, dining budget|2,400 RMB, 6 main meals × 80 RMB/person × 4 people = 1,920 RMB - specialty foods: Puluo leaf cake, iron plate crab, seafood feast, steamed sea urchin, farmhouse dishes at the foot of the Great Wall - drinking water + fruit + snack supplies: 480 RMB, emergency and backup 960 RMB, souvenirs, parking fees, medicine, SIM card, etc.: 600 RMB - reserve fund (for price increases/temporary adjustments)
Itinerary suggestions: 1. Depart → Qinhuangdao → Shanhaiguan check-in → visit ancient city night market, 2. Full day tour of "Laolongtou" sea-entry Great Wall + "First Pass Under Heaven" city tower, 3. Climb Jiao Mountain Great Wall → return trip
✅ Warm tips: buy tickets in advance for discounts; best in spring and autumn; wear comfortable hiking shoes. A cost-effective cultural coastal trip with a clear and controllable budget.

Post by NomadicTranquility | Sep 16, 2025

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