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Hiking Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall

  • Destination

    Beijing

  • Price

    From 1150 cny

  • Min/Max travelers

    Min. 4

Trek along the authentic, less-crowded sections of the Great Wall, experiencing both restored and wild portions while enjoying panoramic mountain vistas and learning about Ming Dynasty military architecture from your expert guide.

Challenge yourself with this full-day hiking adventure that combines physical achievement with cultural immersion, culminating at the stunning Jinshanling section known for its dramatic watchtowers and photogenic sunset views.

BEIJING, CHINA

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Day 1

Epic Great Wall Hiking Adventure - Gubeikou to Jinshanling

Begin your ultimate Great Wall adventure with early morning hotel pickup and transfer to Gubeikou, one of the most authentic and less-visited sections of the Great Wall. Your expert English-speaking guide introduces you to the area's rich military history and strategic importance during the Ming Dynasty. Start your challenging yet rewarding hike along the ancient fortifications, traversing both restored and wild sections that showcase the wall's original character. Navigate steep climbs, crumbling watchtowers, and scenic mountain ridges while learning about construction techniques, defensive strategies, and the lives of soldiers who once guarded these remote outposts. Enjoy a packed lunch with mountain views before continuing your journey toward the spectacular Jinshanling section. Experience the gradual transition from wild, overgrown portions to beautifully restored areas, culminating at Jinshanling's famous watchtowers that offer some of the most photogenic Great Wall views in China. Conclude your epic adventure with stunning sunset photography opportunities before comfortable transfer back to your hotel, having conquered one of the most challenging and rewarding Great Wall experiences available.

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Beijing, home of many Emperors, shaped by the Khans, and reshaped by China's magnificent economic boom of the past four decades, offers a perfect mixture of ancient and modern, and of tradition and progress.

Beijing, home of many Emperors, shaped by the Khans, and reshaped by China's magnificent economic boom of the past four decades, offers a perfect mixture of ancient and modern, and of tradition and progress.

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