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Jiankou Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall
Start on the quiet, unrestored Jiankou section and follow the wall toward restored Mutianyu. This route gives experienced walkers a clear view of how the Great Wall changes across rugged mountain terrain.
► Begin on an unrestored section of the Great Wall
► Hike a quieter route with limited visitor traffic
► Photograph the wall from high mountain viewpoints
Tour Details
Effort: ★★★☆☆
Scenery: ★★★★☆
History: ★★★☆☆
Hiking Distance: about 10km
Hiking Times: 4-5 hours
Good time to visit: Apr, May, Sept. Oct
Itinerary:
The day hike to Jiankou Great Wall begins after breakfast with pickup from your Beijing hotel and a transfer to the trailhead at Xizhazi Village. Begin walking from the village toward Jiankou.
Follow a narrow mountain trail behind the village houses for about one hour to reach the wall. The climb is demanding, but the first watchtower provides a place to rest and look across Xizhazi village, the valley and the wall running along the ridge.
Jiankou Great Wall
Continue along the wall for about four hours. The ridge rises and falls gradually, but damaged areas require careful footing. Pass the observation tower called “Ying Fei Dao Yang,” built on the area's highest peak and known as a perch for eagles and hawks, while vegetation grows through parts of the unrestored wall.
At the end of the hike, meet your driver at the Mutianyu Great Wall parking area for the transfer back to Beijing.
Meals: Table or simple picnic lunch while hiking on the Wall
Service Ends
| 1 Person | 2-5 Persons | 6-9 Persons | ≥ 10 Persons |
| $383 | $215 | $116 | $90 |
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