4-day 3-Night Great Wall Backpacking Holiday
Discover the real Great Wall, discover the real China
Our four-day Great Wall routes combine restored and unrestored sections with a choice of nearby historic visits. Explore the towers of Jinshanling and Mutianyu or the rugged ridges of Jiankou, Gubeikou, and Panlongshan. Along the way, enjoy local meals and learn about village life beyond Beijing.
Our four-day hikes include an airport drop-off. Please share your flight details when booking so we can coordinate the final transfer with your departure.
Great Wall Trekking Supplies
- English-speaking guide who can tell you the story behind the wall;
- Professional driver who can drive over the mountains;
- Quality vehicle (Volkswagen Passat or Buick Minivan) that can travel safely and comfortably;
- Full camping gear such as the tent, sleeping bags, and mattress;
- Our 14-years' knowhow for a great experience.
Select 4-day Treks to the Sections around Beijing
4B: From Mountain Watchtowers to the Lakeside Wall
Begin at Gubeikou and cross into Jinshanling before continuing to the steeper Panlongshan route. Next, explore rugged Jiankou and restored Mutianyu. Finish at Huanghuacheng, where mountain fortifications descend toward the reservoir and submerged Wall sections.
4C: Walk the Great Wall from the Coast
This active four-day route begins at the coastal Great Wall and continues through lesser-visited mountain sections away from Beijing’s usual day-trip destinations. Finish at Baiyangyu, where marble construction gives the Wall a distinctive character.
4D: Four Days for Wild Wall Hiking and Jiankou
Starting at Gubeikou that held the battle against the Japanese, it will bring you back in time. Onto Jinshanling, a photographers paradise, where famous watchtowers are clustered across the mountainside. The second day is a hike of Simatai, an unrestored section that is challenging and rewarding. We will then set up camp on the Jinshanling part and camp out for the night in a Great Wall watchtower, a memory you won't forget. On the third day, we will make our way to Jiankou, a beautiful rough portion of the wall that features stunning ruins. The scenery here is out of this world. On the final day, we cross over into Mutianyu, a beautiful quiet section and a fun slide down on a toboggan sleigh!
4E: Hike the Great Wall around Beijing
Begin at Gubeikou and hike into Jinshanling, where towers follow the mountain ridges. The program includes a night in a watchtower, a visit to Wohushan or Crouching Tiger Mountain, and a final Jiankou–Mutianyu walk that moves from dramatic ruins to restored masonry.
4X: Four Days from Beijing’s Wild Wall to Huangyaguan
This route combines Jiankou–Mutianyu and Jinshanling–Simatai hiking with an overnight watchtower camp. It also visits Taipingzhai, a less-visited section with unrestored masonry. An English-speaking guide and driver coordinate the journey described below.
4UX: Four Days of Demanding Great Wall Hiking
Are you a real adventurer looking to explore the path not taken? This hike involves a distance of 80 km! On this hike, you will visit the eastern Great Wall that is over a1000 years old. Usually, these parts of the Wall are only seen on a five day or longer hike. This is a hike that is physically demanding but very rewarding when completed. You will gain a tremendous amount of knowledge of the historic Great Wall. You will also camp for three consecutive nights on the Great Wall that is sure to be exciting and exhilarating.
4S: A Supported Four-Day Great Wall Journey
This program combines day-by-day Great Wall hiking with one or two camping nights. Local guides from the Great Wall villages bring detailed knowledge of the terrain. The guiding arrangement is different from a fully English-guided tour; some guides use translation apps to communicate with guests.
This 4-day trek is generally $100 or cheaper than any other 4-day tours. If interested, please click on the button below.