Route map
Route illustration. Your guide will confirm the final trail, access and travel times before departure.
Detailed itinerary
Morning transfer to the reservoir
Your guide collects you from your Beijing hotel for the drive to Huanghuacheng. After a short approach near the reservoir dam, begin the walk west toward Xishuiyu.
Climb above the lake
The route rises from the water to higher stretches of the Wall. From the ridge, the reservoir curves beneath the fortifications, creating views quite different from those at Jinshanling or Mutianyu. Your guide points out the relationship between the passes, nearby villages and the defensive line.
Depending on the day’s route, the surrounding area offers views toward old chestnut groves and Yaoziyu’s historic village defenses. The steepest sections are approached according to local access and your group’s ability.
Toward Xishuiyu
Continue across a mixture of stone steps and mountain paths. At suitable viewpoints, look for the sections of Wall descending toward the water. The route leaves badly deteriorated masonry and follows a connecting trail when that is the appropriate way through.
Stop for the lunch arranged in your itinerary, then descend toward Xishuiyu village to meet your driver.
Back to Beijing
Return to your hotel by private vehicle. An exterior photo stop at the Olympic Park can be included when agreed in advance and compatible with the day’s timing.
Planning your visit
The lakeside setting includes steep climbs and irregular surfaces. We confirm walking distance, the lunch location and any Olympic Park stop when preparing your itinerary.