Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Beijing to Gubeikou

Stop At: The Great Wall of Gubeikou, Gubeikou Town, Beijing 101508 China
Gubeikou, along with the passes at Shanhaiguan in the east and Juyongguan in the west, was a key strategic target in military campaigns since ancient times. Protecting these three passes was considered vital for keeping Beijing safe from the Mongolian nomads. There was also a fierce battle between Chinese and Japanese in the 2nd World War. The vistas of the sinuous Wall snaking its way over the ridges of the Yanshan Mountain are breathtaking.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Great Wall Inn Gubeikou

Day 2: Jinshanling to Beijing

Stop At: Jinshanling Great Wall, Chengde Shi, Luanping County 068250 China
Jinshanling offers arguably the finest hiking anywhere on the Great Wall. It is extremely photogenic, with over 15 watch-towers, and steep gradients that give constantly changing perspectives and wide, open views. There is fascinating variety in the watchtowers here. Some have two storeys, others three. Some have flat roofs, others rounded and others again are pitched with upturned eaves. This section of the wall is wild, ruined, preserved and original. On a clear day, it is difficult to fail to take good photographs here.
Duration: 3 hours

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No accommodation included on this day.

• air-con vehicle with experienced driver
• limited English-speaking local farmer guide,mainly for leading the way instead of history commentary
• one night twin-shared accommodation at local guesthouse near the Great Wall
• unlimited bottled water; meals listed in the itinerary (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
• a certificate of completion for hiking on the Great Wall of China
• 2x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 1 night
• 1x Dinner
• 1x Breakfast
• Entry/Admission - The Great Wall of Gubeikou
• Entry/Admission - Jinshanling Great Wall

• travel insurance
• cable car, chairlift, toboggan (slideway) or any other additional local facilities
• personal expenses

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• What to take:
• comfortable shoes or boots, sunscreen, sun-glasses, first aid kit, lip balm, cap
• Notes:
• You will hike the Wall from A to B every day and your belongings will go with the car/van directly to the accommodation, and you need a day pack to carry water, snacks and other stuff.
• Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is strongly encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.
• There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Gubeikou & Jinshanling, otherwise be prepared to commune with nature. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.
• Unlimited bottled waters are stored in our car/van every day.
• We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide if you need one.
• It’s recommended to prepare some snacks before your departure from Beijing.
• As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.