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 unforgettable Great Wall hike offers a taste of China's most iconic landmark, taking in three remarkable sections: Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and Simatai. Trek for six hours along a stunning stretch from Gubeikou to Jinshanling, guided by expert local hiking guides who bring the history and stories of the Wall to life. Please note: Walking boots and poles are recommended for this hike, underfoot, the pathway is rocky, steep in places and largely unmaintained.
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.
Travel on any day that suits you.
Select from standard, superior or deluxe hotels to match your style and budget.
Every detail, expertly arranged – seamless transfers, private transport, hand-picked hotels, delicious regional cuisine, and the must-see sights.
Explore with your own expert local guide, dedicated exclusively to you and your travel companions.
Our Great Wall Hike tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.
Hike on this lesser-visited part of the Great Wall
Experience this popular section of the Great Wall
Experience sunrise on the Great Wall
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
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.
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 and will take a detour off the wall around the base, stopping at a farmhouse for lunch. After your hike, transfer to Gubei Watertown, where after dinner you can explore the Simatai Great Wall at night.
Spend the morning discovering the delights of Gubei Watertown which is built in the style of a Chinese ancient town. It surrounds the beautiful Mandarin Duck Lake Reservoir and leans against the Simatai Great Wall. After lunch you will return to central Beijing where your arrangements end. No hotel is included in Beijing this evening, please enquire with our Reservations team.
Places Visited: Beijing (1N) - Gubei Watertown (1N)
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