Route map
Route illustration. Your guide will confirm the final trail, access and travel times before departure.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 · Jiankou to Mutianyu
Begin at Jiankou and follow the selected route toward Mutianyu. The approach climbs into a steep mountain landscape before reaching towers above the valley. As the walk continues, repaired ramparts provide a contrast with the older structures. Descend to meet the vehicle and stay at the village inn identified in your overnight plan.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Laohe's Inn.
Day 2 · Jinshanling to West Simatai
Explore Jinshanling and the western Simatai ridge, where changing tower forms and masonry conditions give the day its interest. The entrances and walking direction are confirmed around current access. Take time at the viewpoints between climbs, then spend the night at the permitted camp arranged as part of the program.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Planned Great Wall camp, subject to permission.
Day 3 · Gubeikou to Jinshanling
Walk the Gubeikou–Jinshanling corridor, looking at the fortifications in relation to the mountain pass below. The landscape carries evidence of a long defensive history, including the fighting of 1933. The day balances the walking with time to examine the towers and older surfaces. Continue to the countryside lodging listed for the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Laohe's Inn.
Day 4 · Peace Fort to Huangyaguan and Sky Ladder
Finish from Taipingzhai, or Peace Fort, toward Huangyaguan and the Sky Ladder. The route rises through a sequence of towers before approaching the steep steps to the upper ridge. Your guide confirms the turning point according to conditions. After the descent and lunch, drive back to Beijing to conclude the four-day trek.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch.
Planning your visit
The itinerary concludes with a return to Beijing. Any Tianjin cruise-port or station connection can be quoted separately. Confirm campsite access and the overnight bases when preparing your departure.