2AB: Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and West Simatai

Begin with a hike from Gubeikou’s unrestored ridges toward Jinshanling. Watch the sunset before settling into your Great Wall camp. The next morning, enjoy sunrise and continue through Jinshanling toward West Simatai, called the Second Valley in this program.

 Great Wall Adventure Club is the only authorized business that is approved by the Great Wall Administration Office to offer camping on the Great Wall to all our customers. We are not like any other Tour guide company. We are unique because 100% of our focus is on the customer. To camp on the Great Wall legally, we pay a fee to the Great Wall Administration Office that allows us access to places no other companies have the authority to do so. Great Wall Adventure Club is not only the perfect guide for your Great Wall hike and camping experience but the only one. 

The Gubeikou sections are unique and possess many characteristics and beautiful landscapes. You will then make your way into Jinshanling, which was listed as one of the world's cultural heritage sites in 1987. It is one of the most popular sections for tourists who love adventure and learn about the Great Walls history. It is said that the Jinshanling Great Wall is the most beautiful and best-preserved stretch of the Great Wall. You'll spend one night in a tent set up in a watchtower called The General's Tower. We will then make our way to Jiankou. These two sections of the Great Wall are mostly unrestored, and it is quite an experience to see untouched parts of the Great Wall. The last hike you will end in Mutianyu. 

 At about 9:30 a.m., our driver will meet you at the hotel. After 2.5 on the road, we will reach the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall and begin our two-day hike.
 

Explore Gubeikou’s winding ridges and varied watchtowers on a hike of about 10 km toward Jinshanling. The route moves between original and restored Great Wall masonry, with sunset adding a different light to the mountain setting.

Enjoy a locally prepared Chinese dinner, then spend the night in a Great Wall watchtower. Camping equipment is provided and arranged with local support, leaving you time to relax and take in the surroundings.

Watch the sunrise over breakfast, then continue along Jinshanling’s eastern ridges toward West Simatai, known here as the Second Valley. The masonry becomes more weathered, adding a more rugged character to the walk.

The Jinshanling Great Wall possesses an excellent opportunity to take in some fabulous views. Make sure to take your camera. You will not be disappointed! This part of the Great Wall has not been repaired since 1570. It is very remote, but it's what makes it so unique and a great chance to experience the nature and the wild parts of the Wall.
 

The West Simatai or Second Valley stretch contains original ruins and defensive barriers built perpendicular to the parapets. The architecture adds historical interest to this rugged part of the walk.

After your adventure we will return you to your hotel by 5 p.m. that afternoon. You can reminisce in your experience.

• English-speaking guide with well-experienced tour guide; 
• Professional driver and nice vehicle; 
• General admissions to all sections touched; 
• Free membership card; 
• Hotel pickup & drop-off;
• Airport pickup & drop-off at a low fee;

• PLATINUM PACKAGE --   Private or Semi-private English-speaking Tour that is present with you every minute of your adventure. This Tour also includes private transfers, tickets, camp setup and meals.

• GOLD PACKAGE --   Private or Semi-private tour with our local Chinese speaking guide. It includes our transfer service from and to your hotel and local support from our team. Majority of this package is the same as the Platinum Package except that you pay less.

• SILVER PACKAGE -- Use our coach bus and public bus as the transportation tool to reduce the logistic fee, so you can spend more on the walking and camping experience.

• Gubeikou-Jinshanling-West Simatai camping (TOUR 2AB)
• Gubeikou-Jinshanling-Huanghuacheng camping (TOUR 2AD)
• Beginner's experience of camping at Gubeikou (TOUR 2HB)
• Gubeikou Camping for the Sunset and Sunrise for Cheap (TOUR 2HC)
• From the Forbidden City to Gubeikou Camping (2X1)

Visit our 2-day hikes featuring camping on the Wall at three camping bases.