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Hiking at Gubeikou Wild Great Wall

  • Destination

    Beijing

  • Price

    From 1980 cny

  • Transport

    Van & Foot

  • Accommodation

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Wild Great Wall Trekking: Experience the Great Wall as few tourists ever do, hiking along unrestored sections where ancient stones tell authentic stories of China’s imperial defense system. Navigate through challenging terrain where the wall merges with natural mountain ridges, offering both physical adventure and profound historical connection. This wilderness hiking experience provides unparalleled photo opportunities and the satisfaction of exploring one of the world’s most famous landmarks in its most genuine, untouched form.

sunrise in the great wall of china

Gubeikou Wilderness Adventure: Discover the remote Gubeikou section where the Great Wall remains largely unchanged since Ming Dynasty construction, creating a perfect blend of historical exploration and outdoor adventure. Trek through diverse landscapes including dense forests, rocky outcrops, and panoramic mountain vistas while learning about the strategic importance of this frontier fortification. This challenging hike rewards adventurous spirits with authentic cultural immersion and stunning natural beauty far from commercial tourism.

BEIJING, CHINA

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Day 1

GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL

Begin your adventure with early morning departure from Beijing, traveling through scenic countryside to reach the remote Gubeikou Great Wall section. Start your challenging hike along the wild, unrestored wall where ancient watchtowers emerge from dense vegetation and original stonework reveals centuries of weathering and natural reclamation. Your experienced guide leads you through varying terrain difficulty levels, explaining the historical significance of defensive positions while navigating crumbling sections that showcase the wall's authentic condition. Enjoy a traditional countryside lunch at a local mountain village, experiencing regional cuisine and hospitality. Continue your afternoon exploration along different wall sections, discovering hidden architectural features, strategic defensive positions, and breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys before returning to Beijing in the evening.

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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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