Jiankou Great Wall Hiking Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Jiankou Great Wall

  Embark on a breathtaking hiking along the Jiankou section of the Great Wall, a path less traveled that promises an adventurous hike for the intrepid explorer. Start from Jiankou Pass, where the majestic Wall slices through dramatic mountain peaks, offering stunning vistas.

  Hike towards the General's Guard Post, a fortress of historical gravitas that was a vital sentinel point, and stand in the heart of the Wall's military might. And then, the real test arrives with the ascent of the Sky Ladder, a challenge even for experienced hikers, famous for its near-vertical angle, narrow steps, and partially weathered brick walls, with the narrowest point being only 60 centimeters wide.

  Continue your trek along the Eagle Flying Backward section, the Great Wall's fortifications are nearly vertical and cling to steep mountain slopes, with a gradient close to 80 degrees. Finally, your adventure concludes at Beijing Knot, an important node of the Jiankou Wall, where you will experience the grandeur and serpentine twists of this majestic structure.