Beijing Trip Overview
Escape the crowds during this rugged outdoor excursion to two under-the-radar sections of the Great Wall. Hike between Jiankou and Mutianyu, two stunning but remote wall sections, still undiscovered by most tourists. Get a peek at deserted watchtowers and pristine countryside views as you journey over the UNESCO-listed landmark at your own pace. You can upgrade to take a cable car or toboggan ride down the wall at your own expense. Please note the trip is self-guide challenge hiking on Great wall , you must be a real hiker.
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Duration: 8 to 9 minutes
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Escape the crowds during this rugged outdoor excursion to two under-the-radar sections of the Great Wall. Hike between Jiankou and Mutianyu, two stunning but remote wall sections, still undiscovered by most tourists. Get a peek at deserted watchtowers and pristine countryside views as you journey over the UNESCO-listed landmark at your own pace. You can upgrade to take a cable car or toboggan ride down the wall at your own expense. Please note the trip is self-guide challenge hiking on Great wall , you must be a real hiker.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
Your private English speaking driver would meet you in hotel lobby at assigned time
Pick up time: Normally, Pick up at hotel lobby at 8:00 am-10am (During China National holiday pick up at 6:30- 7:00am). We could advise reasonable starting time base on your request.
It will take 2 hours driving from hotel to Jiankou. We will stop at village (bottom of Jiankou Great Wall) The village we call it “XiZhaZi.” You have to climb 40-50 minutes mountain, then you couldreach on Jiankou Great Wall. Driver will show you where should start to climb the mountain. Will show you the path.The Jiankou section is known for its ruggedness and wild beauty, and you will be in awe of the marvelous views it affords. When you reach on Jiankou Great Wall, you will see a deserted watchtower that gives you a panoramic view of the entire valley. In the early morning the view is priceless with its morning fog. This section of the wall is not well known by tourists. So you may alone on the wall in the early morning.
Stop At: Zhangbeilou, Yucheng County, Shangqiu, Henan, China, 476331
You will start your hiking from “Zhengbeilou” where is best location for taking pictures. Another highlight of Jiankou ithe enemy observation tower known as, ‘eagle flies facing upward’(“Ying Fei Dao Yang”), so named because this watchtower was erected on the highest peak in the area, and eagles and hawks often perch on it. So don’t hike to that direction. I is too dangerous for hiking.
It will take 2.5-3 hours from “Zhengbeilou” to Mutianyu part Tower #14. You could take cable car down from here,if you don’t want to more hiking.
It will take around 1 hour from Tower #14 to Tower #6 where is toboggan down station. It lots fine. Highly recommended.
After Cable car down or toboggan down, you will walk on a path which is for Mutianyu tourists . Then you could see Subway restaurant . Driver is there. And suggest you have a rest here, enjoy the table under sunshine, you may have something to eat here.
Please note: This self-guide challenge hiking on Great wall, you must be a real hiker.
