Per Person
- Days: 1 days | 0 nights
- Tour Type: Private
- Destinations: Beijing
- Tour Code: CET-GWTA17
Great Wall Challenge Hiking-One-day Simatai West, Jinshanling to Gubeikou
If you want to challenge yourself and try a tough challenging hiking in one day, this would be the perfect one! Both Jinshanling and Gubeikou are the most photogenic sections of the Great Wall near Beijing. The Wall snakes from east west to along the Yanshan Mountain range and disappears in far distance. There are many ups and downs, as well as some big and steep steps. You have to be prepared for this lifetime adventure!
Jinshanling& Gubeikou Great Wall
Jinshanling is the name given to the wall situated on the Jinshan Mountains. Its earliest section was built in the 6th Century but most of what you see now also dates from the Ming Dynasty. The walkway along the top is paved with square bricks providing a level surface wide enough to construct batteries. Poems and tablet writings can be found here, left from the time General Qi Jiguang directed building of this section of the Great Wall. Barrier walls were built leading to the enemy to protect the towers. Some of the towers were storerooms for food, hay and weapons
In 1378 (the 11th year of Emperor Hongwu’s reign in the Ming Dynasty), General Xu Da ordered this section of the Great Wall rebuilt. Gubeikou has probably seen more battles than any other parts of the Great wall, including some of the most famous in Chinese history. On the southern slope of Gubeikou stands a temple dedicated to Yang Ye, a famous Great Wall garrison general of the Song Dynasty. this is one of the oldest temples dedicated to this general in China. In WWII there’s fierce fighting between Chinese and Japanese armies for weeks, and a cemetery for some 300 Chinese soldiers is preserved close to the Wall.
Highlights
- Most popular destinations
- Close encounter with Pandas
- Delicious food opportunities
- Various Chinese culture experience
- Children friendly activities and participations
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Pricing & Accommodation
| Group Size Person(s) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Tour Cost in USD | 350 | 210 | 190 | 175 | 165 | 160 | 155 | 145 |
*Group size over 8 please send us an email for a better rate request.
*Children under age 12 receive 50% discount. Children under 5 are free. Childern’s price is based on adult travellers. Please send us children’s details in email.
*The price is only for your reference and it is subject to seasons, high or low. Please send us your inquiry if you are inserested.
*Remember when comparing price, you get what you pay for. We don't earn money by taking you to commission shopping stops, a common practice in China, wasting your time. Our guides are carefully selected, highly trained and well-paid to be friendly and patient travel companions. We are not the cheapest, but we are one of the best
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Inclusions
1. air-con vehicle with experienced driver
2. personal English-speaking hiking tour guide
3. entrance fees for the Great Wall
4. unlimited bottled water; snacks; meals as listed
Exclusions
1. travel insurance
2. Cable car, chairlift or any other additional local facilities
3. personal expenses
4. tipping to hiking guide/driver recommended on good service on a 2:1 ratio separately
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