[June 13-14] Northern Hills Family Weekend - All Ages
Who can believe we’ve been in virtual lockdown for almost 3 months! With Summer finally here, and quarantine restrictions finally starting to ease up, there’s no better time to get out to the hills!
With inter-provincial travel still somewhat restricted, and it harder than ever to book that weekend escape yourself, let us take on the logistics, leaving you to only worry about having fun! Join us in Beijing’s Northern Hills, and feel safe in the knowledge 14 days of quarantine won’t await you on your return to the city!
This Family Escape is a fun 2 days in Beijing’s Hills. Staying in camp-cabins (or tents!) at our favourite outdoor base, bigger kids and adults can face their fears on the spectacular Via Ferrata ‘cliff walk’, everyone can have a splash on the water obstacle course, and we will have plenty of fun and games for kids and adults alike.
We will organise your bus transfers, food, entry tickets, book the accommodation, and provide a heap of fun!
Lawn Games
We will kick things off with a Lawn Games tournament! Three-legged race and Egg-on-aspoon sound familiar? What about Cookie Face or Mother of Dragons? We’ll play these and more with family teams participating in a number of purely silly games that will have everyone moving, laughing, and making new friends to get the weekend started!
Via Ferrata
This safe, fun, one-of-a-kind activity will push campers to brave the high courses that run across the canyon’s steep faces. Developed in the high Alps of Europe, Via Ferrata consists of steel cables anchored to the rock to which students are attached while they safely climb and traverse the course. This accessible course allows total beginners to take in spectacular vistas as they edge their way along the cliff face!
Via Ferrata Difficulty:
None! Anyone with basic fitness will have a great time! (absolutely terrified of heights? and not ready to face your fears: Watch on with a coffee in hand, read a book, go for a riverside stroll).
*Height/Size restrictions apply so may not be suitable for children 12 and under.
Family Quiz
Our experienced Hutong quiz-masters will be setup with all of the gear for a family quiz that will provide an opportunity to work together, laugh together, show off your collective family knowledge, and create some fun memories!
Saturday, June 13
Morning
• Meet at central pick-up location in Beijing
• Morning bus to Shimenshan Outdoor Base
• Introduction and brief orientation
• Check in or Tent set-up
Afternoon
• Picnic Lunch
• Whole Group Lawn Games
• Time to relax/freshen up
• Water Obstacle Course play-time and challenges
• Break and showers
Evening
• BBQ Dinner
• Kids activities and adult chill time
• Family friendly quiz and drinks for adults
Sunday, June 14
Morning
• Breakfast
• Via Ferrata optional course
• Art activities and free time: playground frisbees, basketball, other games
Afternoon
• Family Spaghetti Cook-off
• Pack up and free time
• Transfer back to Beijing city, drop-off in central location.
Shimenshan Outdoor Base
Located North of Beijing city and nestled between in a quiet valley, Shimenshan outdoor base will be our home for the weekend. With beautiful fields, fun adventure park equipment and first class facilities you’re sure to be relaxed and comfortable here.
The basic but comfortable camp-cabin style rooms come with twin beds and private bathrooms. Located just a short stroll from where we will be holding our activities they couldn’t be more convenient.
Alternatively, BYO tent (or rent one from us) and camp-out under the stars!
The Hutong is a truly global team, but we all share something in common: we are obsessed with Chinese culture and passionate about sharing it with our clients.
Meet some members of our team!
Cissy
From North-Westerner China, Cissy’s love for sharing her culture led her to guide groups of foreigners for years before joining The Hutong. Cissy now manages our operations team and our vendor relations.
Marissa
Daisy
When she’s not running half-marathons or organizing adventure races across Asia, Daisy manages The Hutong’s day-to-day operations, including finance and compliance.
Femi
Femi is originally from Nigeria and has lived in China since 2009. He is passionate about improv, photography, and music. He enjoys creating and running interactive experiences for groups.
DATES:
June 13 - 14 (Saturday to Sunday)
AGE GROUP:
Suitable for families
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
ACCOMMODATION:
Option of Camping or Private Cabin
REGISTRATION LINK
https://yoopay.cn/event/49883025
REGISTRATION DUE DATE:
June 8, 2020
PRICE* :
3,950 RMB; Family of 3; 2 x twin share camp cabin accommodation.
3,600 RMB; Camping (BYO tent and gear), tent rental available, email luke@thehutong.com for more info.
630 RMB; additional children staying with paying adults.
Confirm Via Ferrata before you depart and pay the special discount rate of 200RMB on the day
*Price includes 3% Yoopay processing fee.
Scan the QR code to register.
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Price Coverage
• Bus transportation to/from a central pick-up and drop-off location in the city
• First-aid trained Hutong guides and facilitators (1 guide for every 5-6 participants)
• All meals (as indicated in itinerary), snacks, and drinks
• Private cabin accommodation (twin share, or single supplement available) or Tent (single or twin available on request)
• All activity and entrance fees
• Basic travel liability insurance
Please note there is an additional charge for Via Ferrata.
Registration & Payment
It’s easy - simply scan the QR code above to sign up and submit payment over the YooPay system. YooPay accepts UnionPay, WeChat, and Alipay. If you require a different form of payment let us know by email at education@thehutong.com. Please note there is a 3% non-refundable booking fee that YooPay charges for its services. Following registration and payment, you will receive a confirmation email from us – and you’ll be ready to go!
Cancellation Policy
We request full payment to secure the booking, with free cancellation up to 7 days prior to the trip start date. For cancellation within 7 days we request a 50% cancellation fee to help defer our booking costs. Unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund for cancellations within 72 hours. Any Refund will exclude YooPay transaction fees.
What if local policies or government regulations change prior to the trip and it needs to be canceled?
We are keeping a close eye on how the evolving situation with COVID-19 is impacting local government regulations with travel and accommodation. Should our trip need to be cancelled due to changing restrictions, we will offer a full refund to all participants (less a 3% refund fee incurred by YooPay). We will keep parents and participants updated on the situation in the lead-up to the trip.
Health & Safety
How are you managing the potential risk with COVID-19?
We are taking a two-pronged approach to mitigating the risk posed by COVID-19. First, and most importantly, we are implementing a thorough pre-camp screening policy, to verify that all attending participants, staff and local partners are not considered at risk of having contracted COVID-19. As a part of this, all participants will be required to fill out a health waiver, which will be sent in advance of the trip, along with additional supporting documentation. Second, while on program, we are instituting a number of hygiene, activity facilitation and training measures aimed at limiting any chance of contagion. To request a more detailed policy, please get in touch with us at education@thehutong.com and we would be happy to provide more information.
What is your health and safety policy?
We are continuously communicating, updating and assessing our risk management procedures in order to provide an exceptional and adventurous experience in a safe environment. We also take a dynamic approach to safety and are continuously analyzing and evaluating our protocols to keep pace with the industry’s highest standards. All of our guides have First Aid training, in many cases Wilderness Advanced First Aid certification, and will have undergone numerous internal trainings.
Do you provide travel medical insurance?
As a licensed travel operator, we provide standard liability insurance as required by Chinese law. As this insurance is quite basic, we require all trip participants to have their own medical insurance should an emergency situation arise.
The Hutong creates unforgettable travel experiences throughout China for students (and adults!) from international schools around the world. Since 2009, we have been running educational programs to off-the-beaten-track destinations across China: from the rainforests of southern Yunnan to the grasslands of the Mongolian steppe, all of our programs are meticulously researched and planned to optimize student learning and to offer fun, innovative, and immersive experiences.
As well as being a licensed travel operator across Greater China, The Hutong is at heart a transformative education company. We partner with leading schools to build programs that incorporate learning objectives and life skills, all the while maintaining absolute professionalism, and an impeccable safety record. From our team of international educators to our travel specialists, each and every Hutonger shares a passion for providing exceptional learning experiences.
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