TOUR 4B: The Challenge around Beijing

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Our hike will start from Simatai, and we will make our way west along the Wall into Jinshanling. That is the classic Great Wall that hikers are very thrilled about. Wall enthusiasts have done. The Wall runs from a deteriorated wild state to the restored in the end to allow hikers to compare the differences between the two wall status.
 

Tonight, we will camp on the Great Wall in an ancient watchtower. 

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Meals: B, L, D 

Accommodation: Camping on the Wall

Gubeikou is mostly Wild Wall. It was first built during the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-557) and rebuilt in Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Wall stretches for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) with 172 watchtowers, 14 beacon towers, 16 passes, 3 water passes, 3 barbarians, and 6 fortresses along with it.  
 

In 1933, the Chinese army fought against Japanese invasion troops at Gubeikou. In the four-month-long battles, over 5,000 Japanese soldiers and 9,000 Chinese soldiers died on the Great Wall. You can see that Gubeikou is not merely a relic, but it remained a battlefield in the modern world. 

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Meals: B, L, D 

From Jiankou, we will cross over onto Mutianyu, a section of the Wall that has been largely restored. Although it has gotten a face-lift, it avoids the army of tourists that plague Badaling. Mutianyu offers some breathtaking views of the valley and Wall. The construction of the Mutianyu Great Wall has a unique style. The Zhengguan platform, with three enemy towers standing side by side, is rare in the Great Wall. Mutianyu has also become famous for visiting foreign leaders and celebrities. 

INCLUDED

Meals: B, L, D 

Accommodation: Good Fortune Inn

Huanghuacheng is the only section that sits beside the lakes, so it is called Lakeside Great Wall. Since the lake breaks this section of the Great Wall into three segments naturally, its uniqueness might surprise you.
 

The Hanghuacheng Reservoir lies here, shaped like a curved moon. The Wall's highest point is a broken watchtower, and from there, you will have a broad panoramic view of the whole valley. From this summit, the Wall dives steeply downwards into the valley. 

New from Summer 2022 - Kayaking at the Great Wall *Get the experience of 1-hour kayaking at the foot of the Great Wall for $69. 

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Meals: B,L

We will transfer you to the airport from your hotel in Beijing for free. It's our appreciation to you for having chosen us for your lifetime Great Wall experience.  

We'll treat you with farm-to-table meals and special breakfast watchtower delivery on the camping day. We offer a dining experience that reflects the unique ingredients and creativity of every part of the Great Wall we travel. After an active day on the Wall, it's time to see what other great choices are on the menu.  
 

Have a food allergy or a restricted diet? Just let us know, and we'll make sure there are meal options available to you.