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This 5-day hiking adventure takes you along some of the most dramatic and lesser-visited sections of the Great Wall. With expert Great Wall hiking local guides, 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.
Our Great Wall Hike 5 Day tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.
Explore Beijing to your leisure
Hike on this lesser-visited part of the Great Wall
Explore the rugged and rural Jiankou section
Compared the rugged, unrestored sections of the Wall to Mutianyu's meticulously restored stonework
On arrival in Beijing you will be met in the arrivals hall by your local guide and transferred to your Beijing Hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
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.
Continue hiking 8km (approx. 5 hrs) 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.
Trek 10km (4–5 hrs) 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.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport where arrangements will end.
Places Visited: Beijing (2N) - Jinshanling (1N) - Xizhazi Village (1N)
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Departures for Solo travellers only are available for this tour on selected
dates.
In addition to being for solos only these departures feature smaller group sizes, free
airport lounge access and complimentary cocktails on arrival.
There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.
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