Day 1: Beijing
Arrive at any time.
Day 2: Beijing
Enjoy a guided tour of the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Opt to experience a traditional tea ceremony.
If you’d like to fill your evening up, opt to pre-book the Beijing Acrobatics Performance Tour on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour.
Day 3: Beijing/Jiankou
Transfer to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Enjoy a hike along the Great Wall followed by a drive to Jiankou Village in the afternoon. Spend the night in Jiankou Village.
Includes: Dinner
Day 4: Jiankou/Gubeikou
Hike Jiankou village and visit the Great Wall in the morning. In the afternoon, transfer to Gubeikou and explore the village before getting settled at the guesthouse. Once settled, find some inner peace with a Tai Chi lesson before dinner.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Gubeikou/Jinshanling
Transfer to the starting point of the "Coiling Dragon" of the Great Wall and embark on a hike enjoying scenes of vast landscapes and wild greenery. This portion of the Wall is known for containing unrestored aspects of the original wall. Afterward, travel to Jinshanling for a trek on this quintessential portion of the Wall crowned with a two-story watch tower. Jump back in time and get a glimpse of ancient China.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Jinshanling
Continue hiking along the Jinshanling portion of the Great Wall, now in the other direction. Maintenance of the Wall starts improving here and walking becomes easier along the way. Trek through this rolling landscape and see the watchtowers that disappear over the horizon.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Jinshanling/Huangyaguan
Travel to Huangyaguan in the morning and enjoy the last day trekking along the Great Wall. This portion is named for the bright yellow flowers that appear in the region.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Huangyaguan/Beijing
Explore Qing Tombs on the way back to Beijing. Arrive in Beijing around noon and enjoy half day free time.
Includes: Breakfast
Day 9: Beijing
Enjoy a free day to relax in Beijing or to explore more of the sights of the city.
Today is free to explore Beijing. Take a tour of the ancient hutongs (alleyways) in Beijing's Old City. Other options include the Summer Palace or a visit to a Tibetan monastery.
Day 10: Beijing
Depart at any time.
