4D: Great Wall Trek with Jiankou Camping

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Starting out at Gubeikou that held the battle against the Japanese it will really bring you back in time.

Starting out at Jinshanling, a photographer’s paradise, where famous watchtowers are clustered across the mountainside. The second day is a hike of Simatai, an unrestored section which is challenging and rewarding. We will then set up camp on the Jinshanling section and camp out for the night in a Great Wall watchtower, a memory you won’t forget. At Gubeikou, it held the battle against the Japanese it will really bring you back in time. We will then make our way to Jiankou, a rough beautiful 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!

TOUR 4D: Great Wall Hiking plus Camping for Jiankou Purists

Day 1: Jinshanling to West Simatai

4D: Four Days for Wild Wall Hiking and Jiankou — mountain landscape and Great Wall towers

We will drive 2.5 hours to Jinshanling to start our excursion.

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 at Gubeikou.

INCLUDED

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Camping on the Wall

Day 2: Gubeikou to Jinshanling

We will wake up at 5:30 a.m. to welcome the beautiful 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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Jiankou Hostel

Day 3: Jiankou Adventure

This area is very beautiful and known for its white glow and its steepness. Known as 'Arrow Nock' in English as it features an arrow-shaped mountain. It was built in the Ming Dynasty era (1368 - 1644). Today The Great Wall at Jiankou retains its original appearance since its construction in 1368. It is known for its 'wildness' otherwise untouched, unrestored, and has all its history on display for you to see! One of the most notable features is its zigzags for 9.3 miles.

Once we descend from the Great Wall, we will spend the night at a farmer's inn.

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Jiankou Hostel

Day 4: Jiankou to Mutianyu

Our last day will also start at Jiankou.

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. That ends our 4-day adventure!

INCLUDED

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Testimonials

"Absolutely fantastic Experience!"

We recently did a 4 day hike of the great wall with Great Wall Adventure Club and it was a truly unforgettable experience. The Great Wall of China is an amazing landmark and what better way to really see it than to walk it for 4 days. The walking was challenging yet rewarding, the accommodation we stayed in was fine and the food over the few days was incredible. Our leader Aaron was fantastic, very talkative, knowledgeable, friendly and spoke good English. Our driver was also great! Highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to see the wall or hike the wall.

- Streety101, Melbourne, Australia on TripAdvisor.

Date of experience: 13 Sep 2016

4D: Four Days for Wild Wall Hiking and Jiankou

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