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Walk the Great Wall of China

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Beijing

    Start point
    42 Beiwei Rd, Xicheng Qu, China (Xiao Xiang Hotel, Hotel reception, 17:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel), Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner (optional)
    • Explore Beijing's central district on foot
    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Temple of Heaven
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Temple of Heaven
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  2. Day 2

    Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel), Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tiananmen Square
    • Visit Forbidden City

    Optional Activities

    • Explore hutong alleyways
    • Beijing Opera (optional)
    • Acrobatic display (optional)
    Landmarks
    Tiananmen Square
    Forbidden City
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  3. Day 3

    Beijing to Shanhaiguan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Shanhai Jiari Hotel), Hotel (Shanhai Jiari Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head)
    • Visit First Pass under Heaven
    • Walk on Great Wall
    • Visit Great Wall Museum
    Landmarks
    Laolongtou (Old Dragon's Head)
    First Pass under Heaven
    Great Wall of China - Shanhaiguan
  4. Day 4

    Great Wall Trek - Jiaoshan Pass to Sahe

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Tangshan Beiguo Lanting Wenhua Hotel), Hotel (Tangshan Beiguo Lanting Wenhua Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk on Great Wall to Jiaoshan Pass
    • Optional ascent to high point for views (if energy and weather permit)

    Optional Activities

    • Continue up to high point on wall for spectacular views (weather and fitness dependent)
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Jiaoshan Pass
    Panjiakou Reservoir
  5. Day 5

    Panjiakou Reservoir Boat Trip - Luowenyou Wall Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Qing Feng Hotel), Hotel (Qing Feng Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat excursion on Panjiakou reservoir
    • Walk at Luowenyou on Great Wall
    Landmarks
    Panjiakou Reservoir
    Great Wall of China - Luowenyou
    Eastern Qing Tombs
  6. Day 6

    Eastern Qing Tombs - Huangyaguan Wall Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Ming He Guesthouse), Hotel (Ming He Guesthouse (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Eastern Qing Tombs with access to carved tombs
    • Walk on Great Wall to Huangyaguan
    Landmarks
    Eastern Qing Tombs
    Great Wall of China - Huangyaguan
  7. Day 7

    Gubeikou to Jinshanling - Beacon Towers Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Rui Xiu Shan Zhuang Guesthouse), Guesthouse (Rui Xiu Shan Zhuang Guesthouse (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk on Great Wall past 16 beacon towers from Gubeikou to Jinshanling
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Gubeikou to Jinshanling
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  8. Day 8

    Jinshanling to Simatai - Great Wall Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Guesthouse (Rui Xiu Shan Zhuang Guesthouse), Guesthouse (Rui Xiu Shan Zhuang Guesthouse (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk on Great Wall between Jinshanling and Simatai
    Landmarks
    Great Wall of China - Jinshanling to Simatai
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  9. Day 9

    Jinshanling to Beijing

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel), Hotel (Xiao Xiang Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Summer Palace
    • Excursion to Temple of Heaven (Tiantan Park)
    Landmarks
    Summer Palace
    Temple of Heaven
  10. Day 10

    Beijing

    End point
    42 Beiwei Rd, Xicheng Qu, China (Xiao Xiang Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    December 23rd, 2019
    The whole trip was amazing! The only thing was that my transfer never showed or there was some complication. Lucky...
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    I'm glad you enjoyed your trip, so sorry about your transfer issues, we'll look in to what happened
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    December 23rd, 2019
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    May 17th, 2019
    Please add that there will be climbing and lots of steps involved
    Traveled in April 2018
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  • A
    May 17th, 2019
    An amazing trip, great value for money, with wonderful walks, fantastic views, lovely food and warm, hospitable...
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    Thanks for your wonderful feedback, we're so pleased you enjoyed your adventure
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      Yes the tours do indeed include accommodation.

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    Asked on October 14th, 2023

    Are there any more recent reviews of the walk on chinas Great Wall of china tour?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten October 2023

      For the past few years due to Covid we haven't been running this tour. We have just re-launched this tour recently which is really exciting and is why our last review is from 2019.

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