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Great Wall Adventure

  • Duration
    5 days
  • Tour Type
    Short Stay
  • Price From
    From £1,190pp

Make your trip of a lifetime even more memorable by extending your tour, or adding a stopover en route. Enjoy private return airport transfers with English-speaking assistant, stay in hand-picked hotels tailored to your preferred standard of accommodation, and explore both the must-see sights and hidden gems of the city on expertly guided day tours.

This 5-day hiking adventure takes you along some of the most dramatic and lesser-visited sections of the Great Wall. Operating between March and October when the weather conditions are ideal, and travelling with an expert Great Wall hiking guide, you'll trek from the rugged Gubeikou and Jinshanling stretches to the wild, photogenic peaks of Jiankou, finishing at the beautifully restored Mutianyu section. Along the way, enjoy local hospitality in mountain villages and take in sweeping views of ancient watchtowers and forested valleys. Please note: Walking boots and poles are recommended for this hike, underfoot, the pathway is rocky, steep in places and largely unmaintained.

What's Included

  • Accommodation (3 nights Beijing, 2 x nights in guesthouses)
  • Private touring with expert guides and entrance fees
  • Private airport transfers with assistant
  • Meals as stated
  • All transportation for sightseeing listed
  • Excludes flights and China visa - enquire to add on
A short stay will allow you to delve even deeper into a region, explore a whole other country, or even give you the chance to relax on a beautiful beach. A stopover on the other hand is an easy way not only to break up your journey, but also to add a few days in a buzzing, cosmopolitan metropolis to your travel itinerary.

Why Choose a Wendy Wu Tours Short Stay or Stopover?

Complete flexibility

Travel on any day that suits you between March and October. Due to snowfall, this package isn't available between November and February.

Choose your accommodation

Select from standard, superior or deluxe hotels to match your style and budget.

Expertly crafted itineraries

Every detail, expertly arranged – seamless transfers, private transport, hand-picked hotels, delicious regional cuisine, and the must-see sights.

Personalised guiding

Explore with your own expert local guide, dedicated exclusively to you and your travel companions.

Highlights of the Great Wall Adventure

Our Great Wall Adventure tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.

Gubeikou

Hike on this lesser-visited part of the Great Wall

Jiankou

Explore the rugged and rural Jiankou section

Mutianyu

Compare the rugged, unrestored sections of the Wall to Mutianyu's meticulously restored stonework

Private Tour Itinerary

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

  • Day 1
    Arrive Beijing
    Day 1 Arrive Beijing

    Make your way to Beijing Capital Airport or Beijing Railway Station where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure. Early check-in is not included. Additional transfer supplement is applicable if arriving into Beijing Daxing airport.

  • Day 2
    Gubeikou to Jinshanling hike B L D
    Day 2 Gubeikou to Jinshanling hike

    This morning, transfer to the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall, less visited than other parts of the Wall. From here, start your hike to the Jinshanling section. You will be walking for 5 to 6 hours over a distance of 10 km. Gubeikou is a rough and wild section of the Great Wall, while Jinshanling is known for its beautiful brickwork and watchtowers. The walk intersects a military base so you will divert and rejoin the Wall at Jinshanling and continue east. Overnight in a simple yet charming courtyard hotel at the foot of the Wall.

  • Day 3
    Jinshanling to Wohushan & Xizhazi Village B L D
    Day 3 Jinshanling to Wohushan & Xizhazi Village

    Continue hiking 8km (approx 5 hours) through Jinshanling to the East Five-Eye Tower, offering views of the Simatai section. After lunch, transfer to Wohushan and hike a remote, lesser-known 2-hour stretch of the Wall along dramatic ridgelines. Later, journey to Xizhazi Village at the base of Jiankou, and enjoy a home-cooked meal and warm hospitality at a family-run guesthouse.

  • Day 4
    Jiankou to Mutianyu B L
    Day 4 Jiankou to Mutianyu

    Trek 10km (4–5 hours) through the wild and photogenic Jiankou section, known for its steep inclines and stunning views. After lunch, descend onto the restored Mutianyu section, where the Wall's original grandeur is beautifully preserved. Return to Beijing in the late afternoon for a well-earned rest.

  • Day 5
    Depart Beijing B
    Day 5 Depart Beijing

    Transfer from your hotel to Beijing Capital Airport or Beijing Railway Station for your onward journey. Late check-out is not included. Additional transfer supplement applicable if departing from Beijing Daxing airport.

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Great Wall Adventure map

Places Visited: Beijing (2N) - Jinshanling (1N) - Xizhazi Village (1N)

Tour Dates & Prices

Depart UK
Duration
Price
Booking Options
Depart UK: March to October
Duration: 5 days
Price: From £1,190pp

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