Great Wall Adventure Club
Multi-day treks5A

5-Day Great Wall Hike with Jiankou and Lakeside Camping

Two stages around Jiankou give this five-day route more time on the rugged mountain Wall before the lakeside finale.

Route map

5A 5 Day Great Wall Hike route map

Route illustration. Your guide will confirm the final trail, access and travel times before departure.

Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary

Tour code5A

Day 1 Gubeikou to Jinshanling

From battlefield Wall to elegant watchtowers

Activity Hiking & explorationStay Jinshanling Hostel

Walk the Gubeikou–Jinshanling corridor, tracing the defenses through a strategic mountain landscape. The older towers at Gubeikou and more substantial structures nearer Jinshanling offer varied subjects for photographs and discussion. The day introduces the pace of the trek before an overnight at the Jinshanling-area hostel named in the program.

Meals: Lunch, dinner. Overnight: Jinshanling Hostel.

Daily itineraries may vary due to trail and road conditions, weather, and government regulations. Hiking routes, accommodation arrangements, and transfer times between sections are subject to change.

Hikers on the unrestored Great Wall between Jinshanling and Gubeikou
Flavors along the route

Your Great Wall adventure is also a food adventure

Enjoy freshly prepared, authentic Chinese dishes along the journey—from country-style meals at our camping centers and guesthouses to local restaurant favorites. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals can be arranged with advance notice, and complimentary bottled water is provided along the way. Celebrating a birthday or anniversary? Let us know in advance and we’ll help arrange a special moment during your journey. Meal arrangements and celebrations vary by itinerary and your confirmed package.

Guests enjoying authentic Chinese dishes at our camping centerHikers sharing freshly prepared Chinese food along their Great Wall journeyA Great Wall Adventure Club guest celebrating a birthday during the journey
Comfort between the trails

Your Private Vehicle

Travel between hiking sections with our professional drivers in quality Buick and Mercedes vehicles. Your private transfer arrangements from Beijing and back, along with vehicle size, are matched to your group and confirmed itinerary.

Great Wall Adventure Club private Buick and Mercedes vehicles
Rest along the route

Accommodation on the Road

Depending on your itinerary, your overnight arrangements may include camping in a historic watchtower, camping beneath the open sky on the Great Wall, or a comfortable local hotel stay. Your confirmed proposal will specify each night.

Tent set up inside a historic Great Wall watchtower
Camping in a watchtower
Guests camping in a tent on the Great Wall
Camping on the Wall
Clean twin room at a local hotel along the Great Wall route
Local hotel stay

Pricing

Choose the package level that matches the support you want. The published prices below are for the Platinum Package; Gold and Silver prices are available on request.

English-guided experience

Platinum Package

1 traveler
$1,829
2 travelers
$1,029 pp
3 travelers
$999 pp
4–5 travelers
$949 pp
6–9 travelers
$899 pp
10+ travelers
$849 pp
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Prices are in US dollars. “pp” means per person. Final availability, inclusions and price are confirmed in your written proposal for the selected date, party size and route.

Guest feedback · 5-day Great Wall trek

Travelers on our service

5-Day Trek

Guest review · 5-day adventure

“Bill took us on a 5-day route that felt completely untouched by mass tourism. We hiked for hours at a time without seeing another soul. Truly magical physical challenge.”

Harrison & Abigail Cole, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Visited March 2025

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5-Day Trek

Guest review · 5-day adventure

“Completing a 5-day section-by-section hike was challenging for two 65-year-olds, but Leo paced us perfectly every day. Never felt rushed once. The endless ridgeline views were worth every drop of sweat!”

Gillian & Keith Abernathy, Glasgow, Scotland
Visited September 2024

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Selected guest feedback from travelers on this same 5-day trek length. Individual routes, guides, access, timings and inclusions may differ from today’s itinerary.

Questions before you book

What fitness level or walking ability does this trip require?

For this multi-day trek, prepare for consecutive days of walking, steep climbs, descents and uneven stone steps. Check the walking time and terrain in each day’s itinerary; routes differ in length and difficulty. Tell us your recent hiking experience, preferred pace and any mobility concerns so we can discuss a suitable route.

What happens if weather changes or cancels the trip?

Weather or access restrictions can change the route or timing. Camping may also need an alternative overnight arrangement. The team will discuss practical alternatives when an adjustment is needed. If a departure is cancelled or rescheduled, any charges, credits or refunds depend on your confirmed proposal and booking conditions. Ask for those terms before paying.

How is my luggage handled during this trip?

Where driver-supported luggage transport is listed, leave your main bags with the driver or the arranged storage point and carry a small daypack for water, layers and essentials. Tell us about large suitcases before departure and confirm storage, bag handovers and any limits for this route. Train-based trips can have different arrangements.

Can I book this itinerary as a solo traveler?

Solo travelers can send an inquiry. Tell us your dates and whether you prefer a private trip or hope to join others. We will confirm availability, room arrangements and a quote for your party. A shared departure, room share or supplement-free price is not guaranteed.

What is the best time of year for this itinerary?

Spring and autumn are useful starting points for milder walking conditions. Summer can be hot and wet, while winter can bring snow and ice. Camping conditions also change with the season. Ask us to assess your preferred dates against the route, weather and access before booking.

Planning your visit

The quote confirms whether the second night uses an inn or a permitted camp. The remaining stays combine village lodging with a planned Huanghuacheng camping night, subject to local access.

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