2-Day Great Wall Hiking Tour from Beijing: Jiankou, Mutianyu, Jinshanling and Simatai West
This 2-day hiking adventure takes you along the Great Wall’s untouched and restored sections of Jiankou, Mutianyu, Jinshanling and Simatai West. Escape from the crowds and follow your expert guide past original towers and structures dating back to the Ming Dynasty. Relax over home-cooked dumpling meals at a local farmer’s house.
ItineraryDay 1: Beijing -- Jiankou – Mutianyu -- Gubeikou Stop At: The Great wall of Jiankou, Beijing China
Meet your guide in central Beijing and hop in an air-conditioned vehicle for a 2.5-hour drive to Jiankou, where you'll begin your moderate 6-mile (10-km) hike along original sections of the Great Wall.
As you hike up hill for the first hour, admire sweeping vistas and notice the elaborate stonework and roofs of structures and statues. You’ll also meander through dense jungles and bushes.
Throughout your hike, you’ll be provided with water and snacks. At midday, take a rest break to enjoy a picnic lunch, which your guide will provide for you.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Reach the restored Mutianyu section, where you’ll then drive to Gubeikou for an overnight stay at a local farmer's guesthouse. Walk around the village with your guide and learn how it played an important role in defending the capital during the Ming Dynasty.
Then, discover the quaint rural lifestyle of local farmers as you relax and mingle with the farmers over an authentic, home-cooked Chinese meal including dumplings.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: The Great Wall of Gubeikou, Gubeikou Town, Beijing 101508 China
Overnight stay experience in Gubeikou
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
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• Dinner: Home-cooked Chinese meal including dumplings.
Accommodation included: Overnight accommodation at local farmer's guesthouse near the Great Wall.
Day 2: Gubeikou – Jinshanling -- Simatai West – Beijing Stop At: Jinshanling Great Wall, Chengde Shi, Luanping County 068250 China
After a typical farmer’s breakfast, drive 20 minutes to Jinshanling to begin your 3-mile (5-km) hike at 8am. At this time, few other tourists are at the wall, so you can take postcard-worthy photographs.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Simatai Great Wall, Gubeikou Town, Beijing 101508 China
Hike for three hours with your guide, making a detour at Kylin Tower to head to Simatai West, an extremely photogenic, untamed section of the wall that offers some of the best hiking around. Its numerous towers and steep gradients offer constantly changing perspectives and wide, open views.
After your hike, relax on the ride back to Beijing. When you arrive, enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch at Wangfujing shopping district.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Comfortable walking shoes are recommended"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"A moderate level of fitness if required"
"A backpack to carry your belongings is recommended; any heavy luggage will be transported by van to the accommodation"
"Minimum age is 6 years"
"Service animals allowed"
"Room accommodation is on a twin-share basis, two people per room"
"Please specify any dietary requirement at the time of booking"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
08:00 AM
Duración: 2 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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