As the most popular hiking trip of Great Wall around Beijing, it will show you both untouched and restored sections of the Great Wall at Simatai West and Jinshanling within 3 hours. We will reach the Wall by Kylin Tower at Simatai West, and then walk westward to Jinshanling. We will get off the wall at Shalingkou at Jinshanling, or you can walk another 30 minutes if you feel energetic and then get off the wall at Zhuanduokou . The unrestored wall, the watch towers, the beacon towers snake on the mountain from east to west. You will have chance to meet local farmer friends, try local home-made food and learn local community development. It is the best place for keen photographers along the wall. Regarding fitness it is a medium-level hiking for all ages.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Public transportation options are available nearby. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 5 are not allowed to take this tour. Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Simatai West and Jinshanling. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.. Please don’t make any appointment after the trip as the return depending on the traffic between 5-6 pm.. You will be followed by local farmers when starting the hike. The farmers will give you help along the way, as a reward they will sell some souvenirs. If you don’t like this, you have to say NO firmly at the beginning (MAYBE LATER does not work in Chinese culture) or just ignore them and not speak a word with them; otherwise they can be persistent and follow you all the way on the Wall.. Unlimited bottled waters are stored in our car/van today, and you need a day pack to carry them.. We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide if you need one.. Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.. As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.
Exit C, Dongzhimen Station, Subway line 2 & 13. Please bring passports in case of police-checking on returning.