The Most Affordable Self-guided 4-day Great Wall Trek
Day 1: Jinshanling to West Simatai
Jinshanling is one of the best parts of The Great Wall as it has many original features. It was crowned "Second Valley" because it was built on the Greater and Lesser Jinshan ('Gold Mountain') Ranges. A tablet with the Chinese inscription for Jinshanling Great Wall was set into this section. This section of the wall has been left untouched since 1570. It is a remote and relatively isolated section of the Great Wall.
Explore the unrestored West Simatai section, called the Second Valley in this program. Its original masonry and perpendicular defensive barriers provide a close look at the Great Wall’s military design.
Tonight, we will camp on the Great Wall in an ancient watchtower.
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Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping on the Wall
Day 2: Gubeikou to Jinshanling
Gubeikou’s winding, steep ridges contain towers of different sizes and designs. Follow about 10 km toward Jinshanling, where restored and original masonry offer contrasting views. The itinerary includes sunset on the Wall. Gubeikou was also a battlefield in 1933: the program describes a four-month campaign with more than 5,000 Japanese and 9,000 Chinese soldiers killed, connecting the ancient defenses with modern military history.
Enjoy a locally prepared Chinese dinner.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Laohe's Inn
Day 3: Majestic Jiankou
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 it zigzags for 9.3 miles.
Once we descend from the Great Wall , we'll transfer to Huanghuacheng where we will enjoy a great dinner again and get ready to camp on the Great Wall for the second night.
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Meals: B, L ,D
Accommodation: JInshanling Hostel
Day 4: Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall
Wake up early in the morning to embrace the sunrise, which can only been seen by camping on the Wall.
The Huanghuacheng (Yellow Flower City) Great Wall is a beautiful tourist spot combining mountains, lakes and ancient Great Wall. It is the latest section to become popular with hikers. It provides a challenge for hikers because the paths are steep and out of repair. The Wall here is divided by lakes and some parts are even immersed in the water, which is a very unique characteristic, distinguishing it from other sections of the Great Wall.
The Great Wall is surrounded by mountains with verdant vegetation, lots of blossom and other seasonal beauty. During summer, the countryside around the Huanghuacheng Great Wall is swathed in yellow, as masses of wild flowers come into bloom. The highest point of the wall is a broken watchtower, and from there you will have a wide panoramic view of the whole valley.
Today's hike is about 2.5 hours. After we descend, we'll drive back to Beijing. You can return to your hotel by noon. You can plan to do something in the afternoon, or you may leave Beijing for your next destination. We'll drop y ou off at the airport or train station for your afternoon departure.
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Meals: B,L