6-day 5-Night Great Wall Trek
Wild Badaling-Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu-Jiankou-Mutianyu-Gubeikou-Jinshanling-West Simatai
There are a total of nine hiking routes in this program which allows you to experience the many different types of the Great Wall. From untouched “Wild Wall” to restored brickwork and watchtowers, to even an underwater view where the wall itself is submerged. A tour that covers all of your Great Wall dreams in 6 days!
Highlights
- Six of the most unforgettable routes.
- We take you on a tour like other where you will see some of the most spectacular sights and landscape the eye can see! Don't forget your camera as it is a photographers dream to visit these areas. The Great Wall Adventure Club makes it possible!
- You will also get the opportunity to camp overnight on the Great Wall any time of the year.
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.
6-day Great Wall Trekking plus Camping around Beijing
Day 1: Shixiaguan-Badaling
Day 2: Huanghuacheng Lakeside
Day 2: Huanghuacheng Lakeside
Shixiaguan is set among the mountains in a glorious landscape. This section o the wall is still very intact and stable.. Nevertheless, the wall remains relatively intact because of its strategic location. Shixiaguan Pass was originally built in the reign of Ming Emperor Wanli which was about 1600AD. It is a key pass that was once protected by a large number of soldiers.
INCLUDED
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Camping on the Wall at Huanghuacheng
Day 2: Huanghuacheng Lakeside
Day 2: Huanghuacheng Lakeside
Day 2: 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 unrivalled 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 largely quite. Compared to other sections, this is an amazing area of the Great Wall that is both unique and holds an interesting past.
INCLUDED
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Laohe's Jiankou Hostel
Day 3: Jiankou Trekking
Day 2: Huanghuacheng Lakeside
Day 4: Jiankou to Mutianyu
A very beautiful area 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 it 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 and dinner
Accommodation: Miss-U-Much Hostel at Jiankou
Day 4: Jiankou to Mutianyu
Day 5: Jinshanling to West Simatai
Day 4: Jiankou to Mutianyu
Not many people actually know about this part of the Great Wall (Mutianyu) as well as the other section and more populous section, Badaling. Badaling is always like a swarm of bees around a beehive, it's a very busy 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 a more of a peaceful experience. Mutianyu which is closer to Beijing than badaling maybe is another reason you would choose this part. Mutianyu is known for its steep landscape and for its uniqueness.
INCLUDED
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Mr Duan's Courtyard
Day 5: Jinshanling to West Simatai
Day 5: Jinshanling to West Simatai
Day 5: Jinshanling to West Simatai
Jinshanling is one of the best parts of The Great Wall as it has many original features. It was crowned “Second Valley” because it was built on the Greater and Lesser Jinshan (‘Gold Mountain’) Ranges. A tablet with the Chinese inscription for Jinshanling Great Wall was set into this section. This section of the wall has been left untouched since 1570. It is a remote and relatively isolated section of the Great Wall
Tonight, we will camp on the Great Wall in an ancient watchtower.
INCLUDED
Meals: B, L,D
Accommodation: Panlong 1st Hostel
Day 6: Gubeikou-Jinshanling
Day 5: Jinshanling to West Simatai
Day 5: Jinshanling to West Simatai
Gubeikou is unique in its own way as it varies in size and design. It is a long windy wall which is very steep. This view is wonderful and you will get to take it all in for about 10km. The Jinshanling Great Wall a UNESCO World Heritage Site has parts of its wall restored about a quarter. The rest is all unrestored which gives you a more personal experience of The Great wall bringing you back in time. We will see the sunset while hiking on the wall. In 1933, the Chinese army fought against a Japanese invasion at Gubeikou. After four long months of battling there was 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 return to Beijing in late afternoon.
INCLUDED
Meals: B, L