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Great Wall Hike

3 days Classic Tour Extension

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Great Wall Hike

See stunning rural scenery, stay in Gubei Watertown and walk the Jinshanling and Gubeikou sections of the Great Wall.

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 2 , Lunches: 2 , Dinners: 1
  • Physical Rating 5
    You'll need to be fit and adventurous to participate in these tours as on some days you will be active for most of the day. The terrain may be more challenging and the activities more physically demanding.
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    Long active days. Challenging terrain and activities.
Classic Tour Extension
3 DAYS
Great Wall Hike Jinshanling Gubeikou Simatai
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Day by Day Itinerary

Beijing (1N) - Gubei Watertown (1N)
  • Day 1
    ARRIVE BEIJING
    DAY 1: ARRIVE BEIJING

    Upon arrival to Beijing airport or railway station, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is at leisure.

  • Day 2
    JINSHANLING HIKE
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    DAY 2: JINSHANLING HIKE

    This morning, transfer from Beijing to Jinshanling. The Jinshanling Great Wall was built along the precipitous mountain ranges, rising and falling at various sections. You will spend around 2 - 2.5 hours hiking today, covering 5km. After finishing your hike, transfer to Gubei Watertown for an overnight stay. After dinner, explore the Simatai section of the Great Wall at night. Much of Simatai Great Wall has not been restored and offers a fantastic insight into years gone by.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 3
    GUBEIKOU TO JINSHANLING TREK
    Breakfast, Lunch
    DAY 3: GUBEIKOU TO JINSHANLING TREK

    Today hike from Gubeikou Great Wall to Jinshanling Great Wall and enjoy the breathtaking views with a relatively peaceful hike. This classic Great Wall hike allows you to experience what is now the most popular Great Wall trek. After lunch, return to your hotel in Beijing where arrangements end.

    Breakfast, Lunch
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The best times to visit China are in spring, April to May and autumn, September to October, when the days are warm and rainfall and humidity low.

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Average Temperate(°C)
Max
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  • Beijing
  • -8
    2
    -3
  • 3
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Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • -6
    5
    0
  • 5
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Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 0
    12
    6
  • 8
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Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 8
    20
    14
  • 21
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Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 14
    26
    20
  • 34
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Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 19
    30
    24
  • 78
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Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 22
    31
    26
  • 185
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Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 21
    30
    25
  • 160
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Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 15
    26
    20
  • 46
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 8
    19
    14
  • 22
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Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • 0
    10
    5
  • 7
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Beijing
  • -6
    4
    -1
  • 3

Tour Extension includes

  • Accommodation (1 night Beijing, 1 night Gubei Watertown)
  • Meals as stated
  • Transportation as stated
  • Private touring with guides and entrance fees

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