Affordable Jiankou Great Wall Camping

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In the late morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the Great Wall at Jiankou. It will take about 2 hours to get to the village called Xizhazi where you will start the adventure.  
 

Jiankou section built in the Ming Dynasty is one of the most famous wild walls constructed on the ridge of the dangerous peaks and broken cliffs and is renowned for its majesty and danger. It was one of the most favorite parts of the great wall hiking for hikers around the world.  
 

To hike on Jiankou, first, we have to climb up a path for about 30-40 minutes (2km) to reach it. Our hike today will take about 2.5 hours and will cover 4km. Jiankou is translated as 'Arrow Nock' in English, for the shape of the mountain is like an arrow, with the collapsed ridge opening as its arrow nock. The Jiankou section is known for its ruggedness and wild beauty, and you will be in awe of the marvelous views it affords. As soon as we reach Jiankou, we will see a deserted watchtower that gives you a panoramic view of the entire valley. In the early morning, the view is priceless with its morning fog. This section of the wall is not well known by tourists, although if you see a picture of the Great Wall from exotic traveling magazines, chances are from Jiankou. This is the pinnacle of exotic Great Wall scenery.
 

This part of the wall is always empty so that you will have some peace and serenity on your hike today. Our walk will begin in earnest from the watchtower known as “Defending General”, and throughout our trek, we will pass through seven to eight different towers. Over the next two hours, we will be moving from west to east.  As we trek, we’ll be able to see “Ying Feng Dao Yang” so named because this watchtower was erected on the highest peak in the area, and eagles and hawks often perch on it. Although small trees and brambles are slowly conquering the majestic wall, the view from the top is still stunning!  Other landmarks will include the “Beijing Knot “ and the “Heavenly Ladder”, but we will not scale these peaks as they are not accessible due to its toughness and dangerous footing. The most formidable challenge that this hike present is a portion known as the “38 Steps”, where the Wall vastly increases in steepness, to the point that it is near 70 degrees! We advise those with heart problems or a phobia of heights not to go on this trip.  The rest of the hike is mostly smooth sailing.
 

We’ll end today’s hike with a Chinese country-style dinner well differ from what you had experience with any Chinese restaurant in your country. After dinner, we will head for the peak called Zhengbeilou (North Peak Tower) to get ready for tonight's camping. 

Meals:  Dinner in the local restaurants

Bottled Water: Unlimited 

Accommodations: Camping on Great Wall 

If camping is not your choice, you may overnight in a home inn at the foot of the Great Wall.