Route map
Route illustration. Your guide will confirm the final trail, access and travel times before departure.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 · Beijing - Old Dragon’s Head - Shanhaiguan
Take the approximately 4.5-hour drive from Beijing to Shanhaiguan. Begin at Old Dragon’s Head beside the Bohai Sea, then visit the Great Wall Museum and the fortified pass. Climbing the main tower gives perspective on the meeting of sea, plain and mountain defenses. Settle into the Shanhaiguan hotel for the night.
Meals: lunch, dinner. Overnight: Shanhai Hotel or similar.
Day 2 · Jiaoshan – Sandaoguan - Dongjiakou
Climb at Jiaoshan and continue through the mountain landscape toward Sandaoguan. The route uses both surviving Wall and connecting trails, with forest, large stones and village views along the way. This is a long walking day rather than a short park visit. Transfer onward to Dongjiakou and stay in the village hostel.
Walking distance: 11 miles. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Dongjiakou Village Hostel.
Day 3 · Dongjiakou-Chengzhiyu-Xiaohekou
Explore Dongjiakou’s fortress remains and carved stone details before continuing toward Xiaohekou through the Chengziyu area. The day links village history with extended mountain walking, so allow ample time for the full distance rather than relying on individual segment estimates. The planned overnight is at Xiaohekou or a nearby hostel, confirmed for your departure.
Walking distance: 10 miles. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Xiaohekou Hostel or similar.
Day 4 · Baiyangyu Marble Wall
Complete the trek at Baiyangyu, whose lighter-colored stonework gives this part of the Wall a different appearance. The defenses stand on either side of the valley and river corridor, with viewpoints over both the masonry and surrounding hills. Walk the agreed section, enjoy lunch and follow the final return transfer arranged in your itinerary.
Walking distance: 6 miles. Meals: Breakfast, lunch.
Planning your visit
The second and third days have substantial published mileages. Confirm fitness requirements, trail connections and luggage transfers; village hostels are simple, and names or locations may change with availability.