Tour Overview
From Beijing you head straight out west into the untamed Chinese countryside and up on to the famous Great Wall, which snakes like a dragon through the hills of northern China from the Yellow Sea to the Gobi Desert. We've carefully selected remote areas of the wall to walk on, in different provinces. Exploring on foot and even enjoying a night in a farmer's house - this is a brilliant way to discover China's history and culture.
Villages, Caves & Watchtower
You'll walk spectacular sections between Pianguan and Fengzhen before stopping at a local village and exploring the Buddhist grottoes at the Yungang Caves, near to Datong. Displaying a mixture of styles influenced by Indian and Central Asian Buddhism, the caves are among China's finest sights. Upon arrival at Jinshanling you'll get a taste of a guard's life as you stay in a watchtower on the wall itself! Waking up to the sunrise from this unique vantage point is simply an experience you'll never forget.
Responsible Travel
Staying with local farmers and in a watchtower on the wall gives a unique insight into Chinese culture andhelps the locals make a living by keeping their national heritage alive.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1Join trip in Beijing
Day 2
Beijing sightseeing; overnight train to Shuozhou
Day 3
Continue to Yanmenguan and walk on the Great Wall; stay in a farmers villag
Day 4
Drive to Pianguan & walk the wall around Laoniguang
Day 5
Drive to Shahugou; trekking the Great Wall & continue to Fengzhen
Day 6
Minority village visit at Yanggao; afternoon walk on the wall
Day 7
Drive to Datong and visit Yungang Caves; continue by road to Yangqing
Day 8
Walk on the Great Wall at Mutianyu; transfer to Jinshanling; watchtower stay on the wall
Day 9
Four-hour Great Wall trek to Simatai
Day 10
Walking around Simatai before driving back to Beijing
Day 11
Trip ends in Beijing
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