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10-day from the Northeast Coast of China to the Capital

If you don't want to miss out on any part of the Great Wall this is the trek for you!

 This program has been designed for serious Great Wall fanatics. 


For Great Wall enthusiasts, this is the ultimate experience. This 10-day tour takes you to every popular Great Wall hike in northeast China. You’ll see every example of Great Wall architecture and structure on this trek.
 

You’ll have the option of sleeping overnight in one of the watchtowers of the Great Wall, which is sure to be an unforgettable experience! Watch the sunrise and sunset from the best seat in the house!
 

This is the ultimate Great Wall experience. It is a 10-day hike, ready to test your mental and physical strength thoroughly. This hike, you will see all the various styles of the Great Wall, the architecture, and structure.


Have you ever dreamed about sleeping on the wall and camp in a watchtower that was once guarded by soldiers?  You will experience this unique camping experience for two nights!


Visit the Qing Tombs, the resting place of China’s last rulers during the ming dynasty.
 

Our program also includes a hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu, which features restored, natural Great Wall and a toboggan ride! One trek you won’t want to miss!
 

Want to spend nine days or 12 days on the Great Wall? 

Both a 9-day trek and a 12-day trek are available. 

What we supply you

  • English-speaking guide who can tell you the story behind the wall;
  • Professional driver who can drive over the mountains;
  • Quality vehicle (Volkswagen Passat or Buick Minivan) that can travel safely and comfortably;
  • Full camping gear such as the tent, sleeping bags, and mattress;
  • Our 14-years' knowhow for a great experience.

10-day Great Wall Trekking plus Camping around Beijing

Day 1: Beijing to Old Dragon's Head

Day 3: East Qing Tombs to Huangyaguan

Day 1: Beijing to Old Dragon's Head

We begin our journey with a 4-hour drive to Old Dragon's Head and onto Shanhaiguan Pass. We will visit the Shanhaiguan Great Wall Museum, where you will hear about the history and military strategy of this section of the wall, as well as displaying military relics. After a Chinese northern-style dinner, we will tour the Old Town of Shanhaiguan, which will give you a chance to learn the culture and the local's life.
 

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation: Shanghaiguan Hotel or similar

Day 2: Jiaoshan Great Wall

Day 3: East Qing Tombs to Huangyaguan

Day 1: Beijing to Old Dragon's Head

 Jiaoshan Peak is known as “the first mountain of the Great Wall.” Jiaoshan ancient wall will bring you back in time. Jiaoshan is the highest peak of Guancheng North Mountain Barrier, with an elevation of 519 meters. Jiaoshan is the first mountain peak of the Great Wall of China to cross northward from the old dragon head. The further you hike the wall, the more it becomes deteriorated. We will drive to Dongjiakou Great Wall and sleep overnight there.  
 

Distance: 9 km Time: 4 hours
 

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation: Shanghaiguan Hotel or similar

Day 3: East Qing Tombs to Huangyaguan

Day 3: East Qing Tombs to Huangyaguan

Day 4: Peace Fort to Huangyaguan and Sky Ladder

 We start off with a trip to the East Qing Tombs. These are the best-preserved tombs in China. They hold the following:

Five emperors

Four empresses

Five imperial concubines

One princess

Placed in order of the most distinguished and senior members.
 

We will then hike the Huangyaguan Great Wall section. Here you will come across a pattern. This pattern is known as the “Bagua pattern,” a unique labyrinth designed to confuse, fool, and trap enemies. This is a unique experience.  
 

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation: Huangyaguan Hotel or similar

Day 4: Peace Fort to Huangyaguan and Sky Ladder

Day 4: Peace Fort to Huangyaguan and Sky Ladder

Day 4: Peace Fort to Huangyaguan and Sky Ladder

 Peace Fort (Taipingzhai) is where we begin today’s journey; it starts from Banlagang Mountain in the east and finishing at Guafu Tower, known as Widow Tower in the west. 

Making our way westward, we will reach the steepest part of this section, the Huangya Sky Ladder. This ladder leads to the top of the ridge  to the sky like Jack on his beanstalk! When we climb over the ladder, we will reach the area of the Great Wall built in the Northern Qi Dynasty, marking the end of the Huangyaguan section. We will then drive to Jinshanling, and there we will rest for the night.  
 

Distance: 9 km

Time: 4 hours 

  

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation: Huangyaguan Hotel or similar

Day 5: West Simatai to Jinshanling

Day 4: Peace Fort to Huangyaguan and Sky Ladder

Day 5: West Simatai to Jinshanling

 The destination Jinshanling is where you will hike to and is a place that the whole world sees as it's the most photographed area of the Great Wall. It is the essence of the Great Wall of China and is known as the "Great Wall of China, and the Golden Mountain is unique." The barrier wall, text brick, and block horse are the three musts of the Jinshanling Great Wall.


Tonight, we will camp on the Great Wall in an ancient watchtower.  
 

Distance: 8 km 

Time: 3.5 Hours
 

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation: Camping on the Wall!

Day 6: Jinshanling to Gubeikou

Day 4: Peace Fort to Huangyaguan and Sky Ladder

Day 5: West Simatai to Jinshanling

 Adventure through the most ancient battlefield of The Great Wall named Gubeikou. This section was used against the Japanese in the 1930s. In 1933, the Chinese army fought against a Japanese invasion at Gubeikou. After four long months of battling, there were over 5000 Japanese soldiers killed and 9000 Chinese soldiers. You can see that Gubeikou is not merely a relic, but it remained as a battlefield in the modern world. We will transfer to Jiankou, where we will sleep tonight.  
 

Distance: 11 km

Time: 4.5 Hours

  

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation: Miss-U-Much Hostel

Day 7: Crouching Tigers Mountain

Day 7: Crouching Tigers Mountain

Day 7: Crouching Tigers Mountain

 The Crouching Tigers Mountain runs along the left side of Gubeikou. "Crouching tigers" comes from the shape of the mountain, as it looks like a pair of tigers with one pushing up and one pushing down acting as protectors of Beijing. The ancient status and amazing views of the Great Wall here remains perfect, despite its age as it hasn't changed for over hundreds of years from the Ming Dynasty era.  
 

We will transfer to Jiankou to rest for the night.

Distance: 10 kms

Time: 4 Hour  
 

INCLUDED

Meals: B, L, D 

Accommodation: Laohe's Inn

Day 8: The Magic Jiankou

Day 7: Crouching Tigers Mountain

Day 7: Crouching Tigers Mountain

This area is very beautiful and known for its white glow and its steepness. Known as 'Arrow Nock' in English as it features an arrow-shaped mountain. It was built in the Ming Dynasty era (1368 - 1644). Today The Great Wall at Jiankou retains its original appearance since its construction in 1368. It is known for its 'wildness' otherwise untouched, unrestored, and has all its history on display for you to see! One of the most notable features is its zigzags for 9.3 miles.
 

Once we descend from the Great Wall, we will spend the night at a farmer's inn.  
 

Distance: 10 km

Time: 4 Hours
 

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation: Good Fortune Inn

Day 9: Jiankou to Mutianyu

Day 7: Crouching Tigers Mountain

Day 10: Huanghuacheng Lakeside

 Not many people know about this part of the Great Wall (Mutianyu) as well as the other section and more populous section, Badaling. Which is always like a swarm of bees around a beehive, it's a bustling area, and there are just too many people there to truly take in your surroundings and enjoy your visit, especially during peak time. 


Mutianyu is the perfect alternative if you are looking for more of a peaceful experience. It is closer to Beijing than Badaling is, and maybe this is another reason you would choose this part. Mutianyu is known for its steep landscape and its uniqueness. W we will transfer to Huanghucheng to camp on the Great Wall again!


Distance: 11 km

Time: 4.5 Hours 

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

Accommodation:  Camping on the Great Wall

Day 10: Huanghuacheng Lakeside

Day 10: Huanghuacheng Lakeside

Day 10: Huanghuacheng Lakeside

Huanghuacheng sits near a lake and a reservoir. The crescent-shaped reservoir is called Huanghuacheng Reservoir, while the name of the lake is Jintang.  
 

It might not be the highest, longest, or most challenging stretch of wall, but Huanghuacheng’s water features create a variety of scenery, unlike any other section. It also hosts a perhaps unrivaled choice of activities. Besides walks on the somewhat tastefully restored portion, there is also a unique range of boat trips, including sightseeing cruises, rowing boats upon the Haoming Lake that the wall encircles. One of the best things about the Huanghuacheng Great Wall, it is mostly quite. Compared to other sections, this is a fantastic area of the Great Wall that is both unique and holds an exciting past.
 

Distance: 10 km

Time: 4 Hours
 

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast: Lunch

Complimentary Airport Drop-off

Day 10: Huanghuacheng Lakeside

Complimentary Airport Drop-off

 We will transfer you to the airport from your hotel in Beijing as a way to say thank you for choosing the Great Wall Adventure Club.    

Food on the Road

Day 10: Huanghuacheng Lakeside

Complimentary Airport Drop-off

For any specific food needs or allergies please let us know. We will inform the chefs in the restaurants and hotels we will visit in advance so there are no speed bumps on your journey.

What else our service includes

We take care of all of the following

  * Personal transfers from hotel and return 

* Great Wall entry fees

* Daily meals (when hiking on the Great Wall)

* Exclusive access to camping at a watch tower

* All other accommodation along the Great Wall

* All necessary camping gears such as tents & bags

* Quality vehicle, professional driver and English-speaking tour guide

* A free membership card

* A credit of $50 when you reserve the next tour with us

Testimonials

 "It was a great idea to book this type of adventure. I had no idea what to expect. My guide was Oliver. Great guy with good knowledge of the area and history. Beside of that he was funny too. It was great time spent together with him during these three days of hiking. I can tell that specially third day was difficult in the beginning. For me, the guy working behind the desk it could be even more problematic, but it wasn't!. I am proud of myself that I was able to "survive" this trip without any issues. I have camera full of great pictures and had full of great memories from this adventure. We've seen many interesting things. I liked the farmer's house hotel we stayed over night. The room was clean, nicely prepared for us, clean bathroom and even draperies in the window.. Even there was a tv and Wi-Fi(!). By the way, I was too tired to watch the tv. The second night we spent in the great wall tower sleeping in the tents! That was amazing experience.


Thanks Oliver, thanks the Driver!


I recommend this attraction to everybody!!!"


-  romanpiekosz , Chicago on TripAdvisor.  

Date of experience: 8 May, 2018 

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