Imagine camping inside a watchtower!
Day 1: Majestic Jiankou
Day 3: Lakeside Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu
Day 1: Majestic Jiankou
We will leave Beijing at 9:30 am and drive 2 hours to Jiankou.
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. 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.
We will end today's hike with some Chinese cuisine.
After dinner, we will head for the peak called Zhengbeilou (North Peak Tower) and prepare for tonight's camping.
Distance: 10km
Hours: 4
Accommodation: Camping in a watchtower
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Water: Unlimited bottles
Day 2: Jiankou-Mutianyu
Day 3: Lakeside Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu
Day 1: Majestic Jiankou
Not many people know about this part of the Great Wall (Mutianyu) as well as the other section and more populous section, Badaling. This 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 for a night's sleep.
You can hike down to the parking lot, take a cable car, or take a toboggan ride down to meet our driver, who will drive us to our inn for the night. We will then drive to Huanghuacheng to camp on the Great Wall there.
Distance: 9km
Hours: 3.5
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Camping in a watchtower
Water: Unlimited bottles
Day 3: Lakeside Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu
Day 3: Lakeside Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu
Day 3: Lakeside Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu
In the morning, you will wake up at 6:30 am to take in an epic sunrise. Chinese breakfast will be delivered to the wall where you are camping. 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 choice of activities. 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. The highlight of today's trip is observing the wall been submerged underwater!
You will return to your hotel around 6 pm. Time to put the feet up and remember your Great Wall experience.
Distance: 10km.
Hours: 4
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Water: Unlimited