This five-day program is the perfect way to explore the wilder
side of the Great Wall. We start at Badaling, but this isn’t the
touristy Badaling that’s always packed with tourists; this other
Badaling has been left in its natural state and is largely
avoided by visitors. The hiking here is a challenge, but it
eases a bit when we reach Shixiaguan, a largely intact portion
of the Great Wall set against a lovely backdrop of mountains and
rolling hills. The scene then shifts to Huanghuacheng-Xishuiyu,
a hike featuring both restored and unrestored Great Wall, and
which features a Great Wall bonus, a portion of the wall
underwater! We’ll then set off for Jiankou, which has become one
of the premier Great Wall hiking spots due to its breathtaking
ruins and mountain setting. We’ll soon cross into Mutianyu, one
of the Great Wall’s most photographed spots and which has played
host to countless world leaders and dignitaries. The toboggan
ride on the way down should not be missed! Our final leg brings
us to Gubeikou, a strategically vital part of the Great Wall
which even saw action in the 1930s against the Japanese
invasion. This will lead us to Jinshanling, a section famed for
its watchtowers and grand brickwork. It is here, in one of
Jinshanling’s watchtowers where we will camp overnight. We
finish at the western portion of Simatai (the rest is closed for
the time being), a steep portion where the hiking is tougher
than usual.
To learn more about this Great Wall program please go to http://www.greatwalladventure.com/5-day-Badaling-Shixiaguan-Jiankou-Simatai-Jinshanling.htm
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