The EXTREME Seven Day Beijing Great Wall Challenge

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Complimentary airport pickup. We'll send a driver to meet you at the arrival hall, greet you and load your luggage to the car, and transfer you to your hotel. 

We will begin with Stone Gorge Pass. The Pass is also called Sixiaguan. It is set among the mountains in a glorious landscape. This section o the Wall is still remarkably intact and stable. Nevertheless, the Wall remains relatively untouched because of its strategic location. Shixiaguan Pass was initially built in the reign of Ming Emperor Wanli, which was about 1600AD. It is a crucial pass that was once protected by a large number of soldiers.  
 

This is for hikers who like a challenge and the off beaten path. You will visit area without the crowds and get an up close and personal adventure on the Wall.
 

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Meals: Breakfast and lunch 

Accommodation: Camping on the Wall at Huanghuacheng

Huanghuacheng (Yellow Flower Town) 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 the water here 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.

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Laohe's Jiankou Hostel 

Wake up early to welcome the sunrise.

A stunning area is 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.  
 

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Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Miss-U-Much Hostel at Jiankou

Not many people know about this part of the Great Wall (Mutianyu) as well as the other section and more populous section, Badaling. Mutianyu is the perfect alternative if you are looking for more of a peaceful experience. Mutianyu, which is closer to Beijing than Badaling may be, is another reason you would choose this part. Mutianyu is known for its steep landscape and its uniqueness.  
 

You will then experience a Chinese style cuisine dinner that lives locally. After some delicious food, we will sleep overnight in a watchtower on the Great Wall. All camping equipment will be provided and taken care of, so no need to worry or stress. You can then bring in your surroundings while having a comfortable sleep. 

 
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Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Camp on the Great Wall 

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. 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 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. 

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Meals: B, L

Accommodation:  Duan's Courtyard 

 Jinshanling's right-wing, where we will hike until we reach Simatai West called Second Valley. As we head west, the wall will start to deteriorate gradually, making the hike progressively more challenging, but also interesting to observe and compare.
 

The Jinshanling Great Wall possesses an excellent opportunity to take in some fabulous views. 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.
 

The Simatai West section called the Second Valley. It is also unrestored and is ruins. This part of the wall is known as the real Great Wall as it hasn't been touched or refurbished, this brings you back in time to when it was first built! You will also get to see how the wall was designed for practical purposes, such as the defense against enemies and how the Great Wall was supposed to keep them out. There are 'obstacle-walls' built perpendicular to the parapets - a feature unique to the Second Valley part of Jinshanling Great Wall.  
 

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Accommodation: Huangyaguan Hotel

 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. It eems to go 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 finish our tour today!  
 

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Complimentary Airport Drop-off 

When you are booking with us, please have your flight details, and it will be an honor for us to get you back safely without any worries! Thank you for choosing the Great Wall Adventure Club!