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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 2
    A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you'll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats.
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    Walking, some steps and extended time on your feet.
Classic Tour Extension
3 DAYS
Great Wall Hike Jinshanling Gubeikou Simatai
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Day by Day Itinerary

Beijing (1N) - Gubei Watertown (1N)
  • Day 1
    ARRIVE BEIJING
    DAY 1: ARRIVE BEIJING

    Upon arrival you will be transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure. **Please note that airport transfers included are from/to Beijing Capital International Airport. A surcharge will apply for transfers from/to Beijing Daxing airport.

  • Day 2
    GUBEIKOU – JINSHANLING HIKE
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 2: GUBEIKOU – JINSHANLING HIKE

    This morning, transfer to the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall, a stretch much less frequented by tourists than others. From here, start your hike towards Jinshanling; you will be walking for around 5-6 hours over a distance of 10 kilometres. Gubeikou is a rough and wild section of the Great Wall, while Jinshanling is known for its beautiful brickwork and watchtowers. Both sections offer some of the best views in China. The walk intersects a military base and you will therefore take a detour off the wall around the base, stopping at a farmhouse for lunch. After finishing your hike, transfer to Gubei Watertown for an overnight stay. After dinner, explore the Simatai section of the Great Wall at night. Much of Simatai Great Wall has not been restored and offers a fantastic insight into years gone by.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3
    GUBEI WATERTOWN TO BEIJING
    Breakfast, Lunch
    DAY 3: GUBEI WATERTOWN TO BEIJING

    Spend the morning discovering the delights of Gubei Watertown. Built in the style of a Chinese ancient town, Gubei is nestled beside the Simatai section of the Great Wall and encompasses the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir. After lunch, return to your hotel in Beijing then transfer to the airport. **Please note that airport transfers included are from/to Beijing Capital International Airport. A surcharge will apply for transfers from/to Beijing Daxing airport.

    Breakfast, Lunch
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When to go

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    Tour Extension includes

    • Accommodation (1 night Beijing, 1 night Gubei Watertown)
    • Meals as stated
    • Transportation as stated
    • Private touring with guides and entrance fees

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