Great Wall Hiking and Night Views

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-2535

Destination: Beijing

Duration3 Days
Tour TypePrivate Tour
Tour Style Hiking

About This Trip

Hike the Great Wall like ancient generals did! In this adventure, opt for an off-the-beaten way to explore these massive fortifications. Conquer one of the most strenuous sections that dumbfound most travelers with your limbs and soar your dopamine, explore the untouched relics to have a time-travel conversation with ancient armies, treat yourself with a picnic on the top of the Great Wall, and unveil the colossal's dreamy night views. This tour offers a unique experience about all the facts of the Great Wall while avoiding crowds.

Itinerary Summary

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HIGHLIGHTS
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Beijing

Jiankou to Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall
2

Beijing

Gubeikou to Jinshanling Section of the Great Wall, Gubei Water Town, Simatai Section of the Great Wall
3

Beijing

Jinshanling to West Simatai Section of the Great Wall

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Itinerary

Day 1: Great Wall Hiking: From Jiankou to Mutianyu
Your guide will pick you up at your downtown hotel to begin the adventure. After a 2-hour drive, start hiking at the Jiankou Section of the Great Wall, renowned for its steep and challenging terrain. This section demands good fitness and bravery, while the breathtaking views and the satisfaction of conquering rugged paths will reward you. Don't miss the Zhengbeilou watchtower, a beacon known for its intact architecture and as a vantage point to marvel at the Wall's winding structure, resembling a dragon's spine stretched across a vast sea of greenery.
After a 4-hour trek, reach the Mutianyu Section, a well-restored and scenic part of the Great Wall. Capture the memorable moments with photos before heading back to your hotel.
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Day 2: Gubeikou - Jinshanling Great Wall & Gubei Water Town
In the morning, a private transfer will take you to the Gubeikou Section of the Great Wall (approximately 2.5 hours). Trekking on this "wild" and lesser-visited section, featuring primitive fortifications. You'll experience the Great Wall in its most original form and might even spot inscriptions left by generals from centuries ago. After approximately 4.5 hours of moderate hiking, transfer to Gubei Water Town, which recreates the charm of traditional Chinese towns with its natural landscapes and black-tile, white-wall architecture - an ideal destination to unwind.
As night falls, enjoy a picnic after having a leisurely walk or cable car ride at the Simatai Great Wall, which offers a unique combination of lush water, romantic lighting, and majestic architecture.
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- Gubei Water Town
Day 3: Jinshanling to West Simatai Great Wall. Drive to Beijing
Spend the morning strolling around the picturesque Gubei Water Town. Next, hike the Jinshanling Section of the Great Wall. You'll take a light trek on this most photogenic section, which blends untouched and restored sections of the Great Wall. Learn about the Wall's comprehensive defensive system, including walls, watchtowers, and branch cities, as shared by your guide.
In the afternoon, drive back to Beijing.
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