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Great Wall Hike

3 days Classic Tour Extension

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Great Wall Hike

See stunning rural scenery, stay in Gubei Watertown and walk the Jinshanling and Gubeikou sections of the Great Wall.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 2 , Lunches: 2 , Dinners: 1
  • Physical Rating 5
    You'll need to be fit and adventurous to participate in these tours as on some days you will be active for most of the day. The terrain may be more challenging and the activities more physically demanding.
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    Long active days. Challenging terrain and activities.
Classic Tour Extension
3 DAYS
Great Wall Hike Jinshanling Gubeikou Simatai
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Day by Day Itinerary

  • Day 1
    Arrive Beijing
    Day 1 Arrive Beijing

    On arrival in Beijing you will be met in the arrivals hall by your local guide and transferred to your Beijing Hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

  • Day 2
    Jinshanling Hike
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 2 Jinshanling Hike

    After breakfast, transfer to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall for a hike along one of the most scenic and lesser visited stretches of the Wall. Built across towering rural hilltops, Jinshanling's dramatic views and striking watchtowers give visitors some of the best views in China. You will be hiking a distance of about 5km today taking between 2-3 hours. After the hike, continue to nearby Gubei Waterftown, set at the foot of Simatai Great Wall. Check in to your traditional-style accommodation and enjoy dinner. Before the day ends, explore the Simatai section of the Great Wall by night - a truly atmospheric experience. Much of this section remains unrestored, offering a fascination glimpse into the past.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3
    Gubeikou to Jinshanling Trek
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Day 3 Gubeikou to Jinshanling Trek

    Hike 10km along a quieter, more rugged section of the Wall from Gubeikou to Jinshanling, taking around 5-6 hours. Far from the crowds, this stretch is full of dramatic views, crumbling watchtowers, and quiet moments to take it all in. After the hike, transfer 2 hours to your hotel in Beijing where arrangements will end.

    Breakfast, Lunch
Great Wall Hike map
Beijing (1N) - Gubei Watertown (1N)

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When to go

The best times to visit China are in spring, April to May and autumn, September to October, when the days are warm and rainfall and humidity low.
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    • Accommodation (1 night Beijing, 1 night Gubei Watertown)
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    • Transportation as stated
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