Private Great Wall Hiking from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Section with Local Lunch
Accompanied by your experienced English speaking guide, enjoy an uncrowded adventurous hike to see the Great Wall from Gubeikou then walk along to Jinshanling around 5 hours hike with earlier departure. This is a medium difficulty hike and is appropriate for children from age 8 and up or those who are keen hikers. Entrance fee, lunch and round trip transportation from your hotel are included.
Description
Itinerary
7:30 Pick up from your hotel.
9:30 – 13:30 Hiking on the Great Wall from Gubeikou to Jinshanling.
The adventure begins gently at Gubeikou village with a short climb up to a broken tower. Walk eastward and enjoy plenty of photography stops before you reach General Tower. From there you will capture the true nature of Gubeikou mountain.
After 1 hours’ gradually climbing through several towers, then you will reach 24th window tower. At here, a large part of the wall belongs to the military area. You will descend into the basins of the Spider Valley. From here it is a gentle walk through the corn fields to the hilly trail.
Along the way, you will pass through an abandoned house, complete with a well and a mid-sized water store in the middle of the Valley. Going through the hilly trail in 1.5 hours then walk back to the wall Jinshanling west. After a short climb, you will reach West five window Tower. Here you can sit in the tower and gaze down the spider valley.
14:00 You’ll get off the wall at the renowned Zhuanduokou. Enjoy a yummy farm style lunch then drive back to your hotel.
Stop At:
• The Great Wall of Gubeikou, Gubeikou Town, Beijing 101508 China
• Jinshanling Great Wall Tour, Beijing China
Inclusions
- English-speaking tour guide service fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
- Gas, toll & parking lot fees
- Lunch at the local Chinese restaurant
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Entrance Tickets to the Sights
Exclusions
- Accommodation
- Dinner
- Gratuity to the guide and driver
- Personal Costs
- Round trip cable car up & down the wall
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- For the lunch, you will be taken to the authentic Chinese local restaurant catering for the locals and the lunch has its budget
- Dress code is smart casual
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant (1-3 years old) and children who are under 8 years old are not suitable to take the hiking tour
- Extra fee is requested after 9 hours tour
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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