2 Days Beijing Great Wall Hiking Tour | Wild Great Wall Hiking Tour

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Day 1 Beijing Great Wall Hiking | Gubeikou to Jinshanling

Hiking Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours covering a 10km trek

Your private guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel in the morning. It takes about 2.5 hours to drive to the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall. Gubeikou has two main sections of the Wall: the Panlongshan Great Wall and the Wohushan Great Wall. You will hike the Panlongshan Great Wall (Coiled Dragon Mountain), which is dotted with 40 towers, each with its unique features and look. The entire hike will take approximately 4-5 hours for a 10km trek.

Gubeikou, known for its strategic importance, was a protective barrier for Beijing against northern Mongol invasions. Unlike the restored sections of Mutianyu, Juyongguan, and Badaling, Gubeikou preserves its raw and untouched allure. Here, history enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers can walk in the same footsteps as ancient soldiers. As you traverse its ancient battlements, you're greeted with panoramic vistas of undulating hills and vast countryside.

Suggested Route:

Gubeikou Village - Panlongshan Great Wall - 24-Eyes Window Tower - Jinshanling Great Wall

Your hike begins at Gubeikou Village, which serves as the gateway to the Panlongshan Section. A two-hour hike will lead you to the 24-Eyes Window Tower. Then, you will need to detour along the basins of the Spider Valley. From here it is a gentle walk through the cornfields to the hilly trail to reach the Jinshanling Great Wall, which takes about 1.5 hours. Soon, you will reach West Five Window Tower of Jinshanling Great Wall, where we are going to spend one-hour hiking and photo taking and then descend from Zhuanduokou.

After the hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall, you will be stay overnight at hotel near Jinshanling.

Dining:

None

Accommodation:

Hotel near Jinshanling

Gubeikou Great Wall, Beijing

Day 2 Beijing Great Wall Hiking | Jinshanling to Simatai West

Hiking Duration: Approximately 3 hours covering a 5km trek

Wake to the tranquillity of Jinshanling and after breakfast takes time to enjoy the dramatic landscape around Jinshanling. Today's hike includes a 3-hour trek from the Jinshanling Great Wall to the western section of the Simatai Great Wall, covering a distance of approximately 5 km.

The Jinshanling Great Wall is one of the most photogenic parts of the Great Wall. It was named after the Greater and Lesser Jinshan Ranges, also known as the "paradise of photographers."

Your hike will start at the Zhuanduokou Pass, from where we will traverse the eastern section of the Jinshanling Great Wall, passing through iconic watchtowers such as the General Tower, Lesser Jinshan Tower, and Big Jinshan Tower, each with its unique charm and historical significance and excellent photo opportunities. After enjoying the views from these towers, we will head east towards Simatai and exit the Great Wall at East Five Window Tower at Simatai West. The difficulty of the hike is moderate. Certain parts of Jinshanling can be quite slippery due to loose rock, gravel on steep slopes.

Your hike concludes at Simatai West, one of the most majestic sections of the Great Wall and also one of the less crowded ones. It’s steep slopes and remote location provide a profound sense of tranquility and adventure. Finally, you will head back to the Beijing city.

Dining:

Breakfast

Accommodation:

None

Jinshanling Great Wall, Beijing

Great Wall Between Jishanling and Simatai, Beijing

Price: What’s Included & What’s Excluded

Price: Request

The above price is based on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on travel date, group size, hotel class, program in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.

What’s Included?

Experienced drivers & air-conditioned vehicles

Professional licensed English-speaking local guide

Hotel accommodation with breakfasts

Domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed trains (second class) listed in the itinerary

Admission tickets, activities, meals listed in the itinerary

Accident insurance

Our service from tour planning, handling, operational and finishing your trip

What’s Excluded?

International airfares

Entry visa fees

Personal expenses

Single room supplement

Recommended optional activities

Arrival/departure flights or train on the first and last day

Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers

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Transportation

In a private tour, it means you will transfer to the tourist attractions in one city by private vehicle. The private car we selected is spacious, comfortable and air-conditioned. And the driver we use are very experienced. As for traveling between two destinations, we use domestic flights (economy seat) or high speed trains (second class seat, usually less than 6 hours). The local guides and drivers will pick you up at the airport/train stations, and escort you to the hotel.

Meals

“B” stands for breakfast. You will have it at your hotel in the morning.

“L” stands for lunch. The restaurants we will arrange for you are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. All are in good sanitary conditions. Your guide will assist you with ordering the dishes.

“D” means dinner. All dinners are excluded in the itinerary. You have the chance to taste some authentic Chinese food and local snacks.

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Accommodation & Hotel Condition for Your China Tour

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All the hotels in each destination we selected are at good location, close to commercial street or tourist attractions. And, all the hotels we use have a business relationship for many years and they have windows, air-conditioners, hot water, showers, wifi... (except for basic accommodation condition when travel to Mount Everest) to ensure you luxury and comfortable sleep experience. The staff can speak English and they will provide you the high quality service. If you have any requirements, you can ask them to help.

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Wayne C

Singapore

I Left My Heart In Zhangjiajie

I'm a Singaporean traveller who booked a private solo tour. I chanced upon AOT after I googled and decided to travel last min. My planner from AOT named Rita was very patient towards all my request and changes, she is knowledgeable and provided excellent advice for my 8 days trip arrangement from Shanghai, Zhangjiajie N Chongqing. Although there were very minor hiccups just like any overseas holiday, it was still a well planned trip.

I would like thank all my tour guides and drivers (师父) for looking after me so well. Special mention to Zhangjiajie Tour Guide named Ms Rita Wang, she looks after her client with her sincerest heart into the smallest details such as eating habits and my lifestyle. (Example: Turning A/C on knowing we Singaporeans can't live without A/C in car & also I don't even have to look at menu to order food becos she knows what I want to eat) Also thank you 杨师父 who tagged team with Rita, he is a very good skilled safe driver and knows how look after me during long haul journey drive inter cities.

I would strongly reccomended anyone who wants to travel to look for Rita or her colleagues from Asia Odyssey Travel.

Lastly, thank you to all whom I've crossed path during my trip. I'm grateful to all people in China for the warm hospitality. 感恩大家的招待和爱。

I left my heart in Zhangjiajie