Day 01: Downtown Beijing to Juyongguan Great Wall Wall Pick you up at your hotel in downtown Beijing at 7:00am. Arriving at Juyongguan section of the Great Wall. Most of the day hiking the Juyongguan Great Wall. After finishing the climbing of the wall at Juyongguan, drive to the Tongshun Resort nestled in a small valley at the foot of the Jiankou Great Wall. Dinner at the local inn. The Jiankou Great Wall hike is not legal, so we only stay at the foot of the Jiankou Great Wall only. We don't climb, just have a look. ( L D )
Day 02: Jiankou Great Wall - Mutianyu Great Wall - Jinshanling Great Wall After breatkfast, move on to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall just 5 km to the east of Jiankou Great Wall. Hiking the Mutianyu Great Wall for 3-4 hours. Come down and have lunch. After lunch, drive to Jinshanling Great Wall. Stay at Jinshanling Inn. Dinner at the local inn. ( B L D )
Day 03: Jinshanling - Simatai Great Wall ( Real hiking for 12 km ) At 8:00 starting the hike from Jinshanling Great Wall to the west section of Simatai Great wall. The hike is about 12 KM and takes about 4-5 hours. Get down the hill at the foot of Simatai at about 2:00PM and Check-in at a local inn--Simatai Great Wall Hotel ( well located with a reservoir nearby ). Take a bath and have some relaxation. Enjoy a local dinner. ( B L D )
Day 04: Simatai Great Wall - Downtown Beijing Today hiking the east section of Simatai Great Wall for 2--3 hours in the morning. There are in total sixteen watchtowers built at intervals along this space and it will take about two hours to reach the twelfth watchtower. Beyond this stage the condition of the stairs and walkways is poor and the passage becomes both steep and narrow which means that it is often safer to use the adjacent footpath rather than try to walk on the Wall itself. Have lunch at local restaurant and get back to your hotel downtown Beijing later afternoon. ( B L )
Price Inclusion: vehicle, tour Guide, all meals, accommodations, entrance fees.
Travel Tips on Great Wall Hiking:
1.What is the level of hiking?
It is an Intermediate level. Daily hiking for about 4 hours. The 4-day hiking tour covers 4 sections of the Great Wall in Beijing. Hiking section by section. But we have arranged the hiking from Jinshanling Great Wall to Simatai Great Wall for 20 km.
2. How about the inn or hotel in each section of the Great Wall?
We have arranged comfortable inns or hotels at the foot of each section of the Great Wall in Beijing. Most of the inns or hotels offer standard rooms with shower facilities.
3. Can we take a cable car up to the Great Wall? Which section of the Great Wall has a cable car?
Yes, the cable car is optional. You can take a cable car on the sections of Mutianyu, Jinshanling and Simatai.
4. Can we visit some local village while driving from the section to the next section?
Yes. We can arrange the visits to some local villages on the spot when you are interested in mixing with the locals.
5. Does your tour guides speak English? Are they knowledgeable on the history of the Wall to be visited?
Yes. We will arrange English speaking tour guides to escort from the beginning to the end. They have received special training in learning the history and construction of the Great Wall.
6. Any tips on what dress to take for each of the seasons?
April, October, and Earlier November: daytime hiking clothing: shorts; evening time: warm clothe, sweater.
May, June, July and August: Summer dress : many T-shirts shorts; evening time: jacket
7. Do we have a van or car for our own use?
Yes. You have a van or car exclusively for your own use from the beginning to the end.
