GWI25 - Small Group Iconic Great Wall Hiking:
Two-day at Gubeikou & Jinshanling led by local farmer guide
Trip name: Small Group Iconic Great Wall Hiking
Trip code: GWI25
Trip length: 2 Days
Hiking route: Gubeikou and Jinshanling
Meeting time: 08:00am; the traffic in Beijing is very busy in morning rush hours, please make your own way at least 15 minutes earlier; it’s difficult to wait for your late arrival as a group tour
Meeting point: Exit C, Dongzhimen Station, Subway Line 2
Meeting directions: Our driver will hold a blue Great Wall Hiking logo at Exit C.
Finishing time: 17:00-18:00 depending on the traffic on Day 2
Finishing point: Exit C, Dongzhimen Station, Subway Line 2
Hiking duration: 3.5 hours on Day 1, 4.5 hours on Day 2
Hiking distance: 6 km on Day 1, 9 km on Day 2
Physical rating: Moderate ★★★☆☆
Meeting point
Meeting point: Exit C, Dongzhimen Station, Subway Line 2.地铁2号线东直门站C出口
Meeting directions: Our driver will hold a blue Great Wall Hiking logo at Exit C.
Finishing point: Exit C, Dongzhimen Station, Subway Line 2.地铁2号线东直门站C出口
Finishing time: 17:00-18:00 depending on the traffic on Day 2
Price
USD 268 per adult (13+)
Group size over 8, please contact us for a better rate. Private groups can be customised upon request.
Guaranteed departures: Mon/Fri from15 March to 15 November
You can select your own dates if you're a group of minimum 2 people.
Highlights
- Wild Great Wall at Coiling Dragon Hill at Gubeikou
- Partially restored Great Wall at Jinshanling
- Stunning photo opportunity of the Great Wall
- No hidden cost; no unscheduled or mandatory shopping stops
- Comfortable sleeping at local guesthouse
- Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 2 people
Detailed itinerary
Gubeikou, along with the passes at Shanhaiguan in the east and Juyongguan in the west, was a key strategic target in military campaigns since ancient times. Protecting these three passes was considered vital for keeping Beijing safe from the Mongolian nomads. There was also a fierce battle between Chinese and Japanese in the 2nd World War. The vistas of the sinuous Wall snaking its way over the ridges of the Yanshan Mountain are breathtaking.
The main Wall here has decayed (we will walk through 8 intact watchtowers ) and only the foundation is left. It is relatively flat trail instead of many stairs on the Wall. The unrestored wall, the watch towers, the beacon towers snake on the mountain from east to west.
Additional Information
Included
- return air-con & comfortable vehicle from Beijing
- entrance tickets of the Great Wall at Gubekou & Jinshanling
- twin-shared comfortable accommodation at local farmer’s guesthouse at Gubeikou village
- group local farmer guide on site, limited English-speaking
- 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- tipping of local farmer guide/driver recommended on good service on a 2:1 ratio separately (CNY100: 50 per day per group can be a guideline)
What to take
- Comfortable shoes or boots,
- Sunscreen,
- Sun-glasses,
- Lip balm, cap
- Day pack
Notes
- You will hike the Wall from A to B every day and your belongings will go with the can/van directly to the accommodation, and you need a day pack to carry water, snacks and other stuff.
- Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is strongly encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.
- There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Gubeikou and Jinshanling East, otherwise be prepared to commune with nature. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.
- Unlimited bottled waters are stored in our car/van every day.
- We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide/driver if you need one.
- It’s recommended to prepare some snacks before your departure from Beijing if you don’t like snickers.
- As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”
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Cancellation Policy
Not less than 14 days: Loss of deposit
Between 7 and 13 days: Loss of 50% of the total booking cost or loss of deposit; whichever is the greater
6 days or less: Loss of total booking cost