Imagine camping inside a watchtower!
Day 1: Gubeikou-Jinshanling
Day 3: Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu
Day 1: Gubeikou-Jinshanling
9:30 am: We will pick you up from your hotel, and drive directly to the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall, our journey to the Great Wall at Gubeikou will take a 2 hours drive. Gubeikou is unique in its way as it varies in size and design. It is a long windy wall which is very steep. This view is terrific and you will get to take it all in for about 10km. You will also have the opportunity to watch the sunset fall over the Great Wall, a unique experience you won't want to miss!
The Jinshanling Great Wall possesses an excellent opportunity to take in some fabulous views. Make sure to take your camera. You will not be disappointed! This part of the Great Wall has not been repaired since 1570. It is very remote, but it's what makes it so unique and a great chance to experience the nature and the wild parts of the Wall.
Then we'll take you to have some Chinese cuisine served by a local housewife. Before the sun sets, we will make our way back up the Wall to prepare camp where we will spend a night in a famous watchtower! Sleeping under the stars on the Great Wall itself an experience you won't forget!
Distance: 12km
Time: 4.5 hrs
Accommodation: Camping in a watchtower
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Water: Unlimited bottles
Day 2: Jiankou-Mutianyu
Day 3: Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu
Day 1: Gubeikou-Jinshanling
Wake up early for the beautiful sunrise!
This area is stunning and known for its white glow and its steepness. Known as 'Arrow Nock' in English as it features an arrow-shaped mountain. 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.
We will walk across to Mutianyu, which is always like a swarm of bees around a beehive. Mutianyu is the perfect alternative if you are looking for more of a peaceful experience. Mutianyu is known for its steep landscape and its uniqueness. After hiking down or after taking the toboggan (slide) down, which is truly fun for kids and adults,
We will transfer to Huanghucheng for a night's sleep.
Distance: 9km. Time: 4.5 Hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Great Wall resort village
Water: Unlimited
Day 3: Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu
Day 3: Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu
Day 3: Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu
A wake-up call at 7:30 is with breakfast. We will then continue our trek, this time from Huanhuacheng to Xishuiyu.
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 rather 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.
You will return to Beijing at around 6 pm.
Distance: 11 kms Time: 4.5 Hours
Accommodation: Great Wall Farmotel
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Water: Unlimited