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The Great wall of Jiankou - The Great Wall at Jiankou is 80km/50miles northeast of Beijing. The Jiankou section is known for its ruggedness and wild beauty, and you will be in awe of the marvelous views it affords.
Our hike will today take about 4 hours and will cover 10km/ 6 miles. We will see a deserted watchtower that gives you a panoramic view of the entire valley. We will start from a village called Xizaizhi at the bottom of Jiankou Great Wall, from where we will climb up a path for about 40 minutes to reach a peak watchtower. This section of the wall is not well known by tourists, although if you see a picture of the Great Wall from exotic traveling magazines, chances are from Jiankou. Here is the pinnacle of exotic Great Wall scenery. This part of the wall is often empty so that you will have some peace and serenity on your hike today. -
Mutianyu Great Wall - From Jiankou, we will cross over onto Mutianyu, a section of the wall that has been largely restored. Although it has gotten a face-lift, it avoids the army of tourists that plague Badaling. Mutianyu offers some breathtaking views of the valley and wall below, and if you look to your right, you’ll see a large sign engraved in the side of the mountain, encouraging you to “Cherish the teachings of Chairman Mao.” Mutianyu has also become famous for visiting foreign leaders and celebrities.
You can hike down to the parking lot, take a cable car, or take a toboggan ride (highly recommended, and lots of fun!)
- Private transportation provided
- Complimentary carbonated beverages
- Lunch included
- General admission tickets to Jiankou and Mutianyu
- In-park shuttle service at Mutianyu
- Mutianyu cable car or toboggan sleigh
*Embark on an exciting outdoor expedition suitable for the entire family! The journey features both untamed and rugged areas of the ‘Wild Wall’ as well as the elegantly restored sections, offering an ideal exploration for discerning and comprehending the authentic essence of the Great Wall. This trip is an amateur photographer’s paradise. You might even be able to monetize your travel snaps through National Geographic! Welcome to Jiankou!
Bear in mind that while this trek isn’t excessively challenging, there are segments where the hike becomes somewhat rigorous. These challenges largely comprise slender and petite steps, accompanied by occasional steep ascends.
Here’s an account from a hiker who accomplished the Jiankou-Mutianyu trek:
‘Witnessing the wall in both its untouched and restored state is a definite requisite. We concluded the hike with a thrill-filled toboggan ride downhill, later indulging in a delightful late lunch at a nearby restaurant. An unprecedented experience that is both highly affordable and unmissable.’
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
