TOUR 4B: Great Wall Hiking with Camping
Day 1: Jinshanling to West Simatai
We will start our excursion from Jinshanling.
Jinshanling’s closely spaced towers and broad mountain views make it a rewarding place to walk and photograph. Look for the defensive barriers, inscribed bricks, and other construction details that distinguish its architecture.
Tonight, we will camp on the Great Wall in an ancient watchtower.
INCLUDED
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Camping on the Wall
Day 2: Gubeikou to Jinshanling
We will get up at 5:30 from our tents to catch the moment of sunrise.
Adventure through the most ancient battlefield of The Great Wall named Gubeikou. This section was used against the Japanese in the 1930s. In 1933, the Chinese army fought against a Japanese invasion at Gubeikou. After four long months of battling, there were over 5000 Japanese soldiers killed and 9000 Chinese soldiers. You can see that Gubeikou is not merely a relic, but it remained as a battlefield in the modern world.
We will transfer to Jiankou, where we will sleep tonight.
INCLUDED
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation : Jiankou Hostel
Day 3: Jiankou to Mutianyu
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. We will cross over onto Mutianyu, a section of the wall that has been largely restored. Mutianyu offers some breathtaking views of the valley and wall below.
You can hike down or take a toboggan ride (slide) down to meet our driver.
INCLUDED
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Good Fortune Inn or camp at Huanghuacheng
Day 4: Lakeside Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu
Huanghuacheng sits near a lake and a reservoir. The crescent-shaped reservoir is called Huanghuacheng Reservoir, while the name of the lake is Jintang.
Explore restored Great Wall masonry at Huanghuacheng and consider a boat trip on Haoming Lake. Sightseeing cruises and rowing boats offer another perspective on the fortifications and surrounding mountain scenery.
INCLUDED
Meals: B,L