Great Wall Hike in Hebei and Beijing

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Duration

9 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

About this tour

The Great Wall for Ming dynasty starts from Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province to Jiayuguan in Gansu Province, this tour will let you start from Shanhaiguan, then continue hiking to Jiaoshan, Luowenyu, Huangyaguan, Gubeikou and Jinshanling.

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation in 4-star hotel in the city and guesthouse in remote area
  • Transportation with chartered vehicle
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • English-speaking guides
  • Entrance fees for sites listed
  • China visa
  • International flights
  • Gifts and souvenirs
  • Driver and guide tips

Itinerary

Welcome to Beijing, the capital of P.R.China. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Beijing hotel.

Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Beijing

Day 2 - Beijing: The Forbidden City & Summer Palace

Today you will walk on the biggest City Square in the world, the Tian'anmen Square with a local guide, then visit the biggest palace in the world, the Forbidden City. Explore the main buildings and listen to the stories about the palace.
Head to Summer Palace this afternoon to view the amazing Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, where it used to be a summer resort for the royal families during Qing Dynasty.
Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today you will drive 3 hours from Beijing to Shanhaiguan which is the start of the Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty. Upon arrival, you will visit the First Beacon Tower of the Great Wall and the Shanhaiguan Fortress.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Shanhaiguan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning you will climb up Jiaoshan Great Wall that is an original section of the Wall on the high mountains. Then you will take 2-hour car ride to Qianxi where you will check in the hotel.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Qianxi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Move to Panjiakou where you will visit the Great Wall in the water. Then you will continue driving to Luowenyu Great Wall, this section is intact and well-preserved its original style. You can hike about 2 hours here before moving to hotel in Zunhua.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Zunhua
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6 - Zunhuan to Huangyaguan Great Wall by car

This morning you will visit Eastern Mausoleum of Qing Dynasty which is a UNESCO site. Then take one-hour ride to Huangyaguan section of the Great Wall, you will hike 2 hours on the Wall to view the imposing scenery.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight at guesthouse in Huangyaguan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7 - Huangyaguan to Gubeikou by car

Drive 2 hours to Gubeikou where you will start hiking to Jinshanling, the distance is about 10 km, and it takes about 5 hours to hike up and down along the original Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty 600 years ago.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight at the guesthouse in Jinshanling
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8 - Hike Jinshanling to Simatai West, then move back to Beijing

Hiking in the morning from Jinshanling to Simatai West on the Great Wall to enjoy the view on the high mountains. Afterwards you will take 3-hour car ride back to Beijing.

Transport: Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Overnight in Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Today is departing day, you will be transferred to Beijing airport to catch your flight, where the wonderful tour concludes.

Transport: Private vehicle
Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast

Durations

Multi day

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

Yes, a visa is required to visit China

Tour's Location

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Owner

Jessica

Member Since 2021

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