Beijing: 2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling
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Beijing: 2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling
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Highlights
This two-day hiking provides you with many original towers and challenge in remote sections of the Great Wall in an affordable way. The driver will pick you up at downtown meeting point and then drive to the Great Wall, and the local farmer guide will greet you upon arrival. The farmer guide will escort you for 2 days hiking on the Wall. Jinshanling & Gubeikou are far away from Beijing, less-visited all year round. There's also a chance to learn the daily life in rural China.
Itinerary
Beijing to Jinshanling
Jinshanling Great Wall
3 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedA 40-minute steps walking up will lead you to East-Five-Eye watchtower at Simatai West/Jinshanling East. You may take a few breaths before reaching the Wall, and will be rewarded by the breathtaking panoramic view of this amazing human constructions. Take a short break and some photos here, we will then walk westward to Jinshanling. We will get off the wall at Shalingkou at Jinshanling, alternatively you can walk another 30 minutes if you feel energetic and then get off the wall at Zhuanduokou . The unrestored wall, the watch towers, the beacon towers snake on the mountain from east to west. You will have chance to meet local farmer friends, try local home-made food and learn local community development. It is the best place for keen photographers along the wall. The driver will take you to Gubeikou village (20 minutes driving) after the late lunch. You will learn dumplings-making instructed by the host. The dinner is served with dumplings and other local produces together.- AccommodationsLocal farmer’s guesthouse with private bathroom and shower at Gubeikou villageFood And DrinksLunchDinner
Gubeikou to Beijing
The Great Wall of Gubeikou
5 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will start the hiking after breakfast at 08:30 from Coaling Dragon Hill (Panlongshan) at Gubeikou toward Jimshanling. It’s wild, original and less-visited. At this time there are usually no other people on the wall, you have the wall to yourself. It will take about 5 hours/9km hiking on the wall. Gubeikou, along with the passes at Shanhaiguan in the east and Juyongguan in the west, was a key strategic target in military campaigns since ancient times. Protecting these three passes was considered vital for keeping Beijing safe from the Mongolian nomads. There was also a fierce battle between Chinese and Japanese in the 2nd World War. The vistas of the sinuous Wall snaking its way over the ridges of the Yanshan Mountain are breathtaking. A lunch will be organised at local restaurant. Our farmer guide will say goodbye to us after lunch. The driver will bring you back to Beijing.- Food And DrinksBreakfastLunch
What's included
INCLUDED
bottled water on hiking; meals listed in the itinerary (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
Lunch (2)
air-con vehicle with experienced driver
limited English-speaking local farmer guide,mainly for leading the way instead of history commentary
Dinner
Breakfast
a certificate of completion for hiking on the Great Wall of China
one night twin-shared accommodation at local guesthouse near the Great Wall
NOT INCLUDED
travel insurance
personal expenses
Customer reviews
Review summary
Powered by AIThe 2-day Small group Iconic Great Wall Hiking tour is highly praised for its knowledgeable guides, flexibility, and the unique experience of exploring less-visited, wild sections of the Great Wall. Reviewers appreciated the well-organized trips, local cultural insights, and the blend of challenging hikes with stunning views. Many highlighted the exceptional service from guides like Peter and Yaxin, making the adventure memorable and worth the effort.
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to take:
comfortable shoes or boots, sunscreen, sun-glasses, first aid kit, lip balm, cap
Notes:
You will hike the Wall from A to B every day and your belongings will go with the car/van directly to the accommodation, and you need a day pack to carry water, snacks and other stuff.
Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is strongly encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.
There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Gubeikou & Jinshanling, otherwise be prepared to commune with nature. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.
Bottled waters are stored in our car/van for hiking every day.
We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide if you need one.
It’s recommended to prepare some snacks before your departure from Beijing.
As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Location
Address
Gubeikou Town, Beijing, China 101508
Provider
Great Wall Hiking
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