TOUR 4D: Great Wall Hiking plus Camping for Jiankou Purists
Day 1: Jinshanling to West Simatai
Day 1: Jinshanling to West Simatai
Day 1: Jinshanling to West Simatai
We will drive 2.5 hours to Jinshanling to start our excursion.
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 at Gubeikou.
INCLUDED
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camping on the Wall
Day 2: Gubeikou to Jinshanling
Day 1: Jinshanling to West Simatai
Day 1: Jinshanling to West Simatai
We will wake up at 5:30 am to welcome the beautiful sunrise.
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.
INCLUDED
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Jiankou Hostel
Day 3: Jiankou Adventure
Day 4: Jiankou to Mutianyu
Day 4: Jiankou to Mutianyu
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.
INCLUDED
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Jiankou Hostel
Day 4: Jiankou to Mutianyu
Day 4: Jiankou to Mutianyu
Day 4: Jiankou to Mutianyu
Our last day will also start at Jiankou.
The Jiankou section is known for its ruggedness and wild beauty, and you will be in awe of the marvelous views it affords. As soon as we reach Jiankou, we will see a deserted watchtower that gives you a panoramic view of the entire valley. We will cross over onto Mutianyu, a section of the wall that has been largely restored. Mutianyu offers some breathtaking views of the valley and wall below.
You can hike down or make a toboggan ride (slide) down to meet our driver. That ends our 4-day adventure!
INCLUDED
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch