Mutianyu Great Wall One-day Group Hike 

TOUR 1MG: Mutianyu Great Wall: Special Hike to the Secret Beacon Tower (Group Hike)

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Overview:

View the Great Wall of China on this special sightseeing tour with our unique and exclusive route. You will be taken on a trip back in time, having the chance to explore Beigou village, a small countryside village by the foot of the Great Wall. Completely away from the crowds, this tour takes you to an area that is only known by locals. Hiking through the forest you will be taken to the far peak of the Mutianyu Great Wall section, avoiding the noisy and crowded touristic areas. You will be taken personally to the old Wall by our specialized guide, allowing you to see and learn about the most secret and exclusive areas of the Wall. From the highest tower, you will descend the Wall to the lowest towers where a pleasant staircase leads you to the bottom giving you a last chance to look back and admire the Wall (or alternatively, take the cable car down the Wall). This tour is suitable for both experienced and amateur hikers of all ages.

-Enjoy a private and reserved part of the Great Wall accessible only by our secret route.

-Explore an exclusive area of the Great Wall that is away from the crowds, giving you the Wall all to yourself.

-Take unique photos (the Wall is yours!)

-Explore the full history of the Wall by discovering the local Beigou Village.

-Enjoy amazing and exclusive sightseeing of the Wall from the most exclusive points.

Detailed Mutianyu Hiking Itinerary

-07:30: Meet your tour guide and group members at the east gate of Beijing Swissotel Hotel before departing to the Great Wall. (Hotel pickup is available if your hotel is within the 2nd Ring Circle). -09:30: Arrive at Mutianyu and proceed to take the hiking trail, climbing the mountain to special section of The Great Wall (about 1 hour and 20 minutes). Upon reaching the Wall you will be taken to walk along it and enjoy this private section. (4 hours) -13:30: Start descending the Great Wall on a gentle trail (or alternatively, you can take the cable car or toboggan to descend the Wall – our guide will help you with the process). Then, enjoy a delicious lunch at the base of the Great Wall. -14:30: Our guide will take you back to central Beijing. -16:30: Return to the meeting point at Swissotel.  The tour ends.   Mutianyu Toboggan (German technology) - former U.S. First Lady visited Mutianyu in April, 2014 Optional Toboggan Run at Mutianyu (extra for just RMB50 or $9, same as cable car/chair lift) "You'll surely be intrigued about taking the toboggan down from Great Wall to the entrance gate down the hill. You can ride as fast or as slow as you want. However, it is also a driving test. One person to a toboggan, you have a little handle with which you press down to go faster and pull up to stop. But if you are not intentionally pushing it, it will slow down anyway. "It is funny when we Westerners are on there, because we like to go a bit quicker than the Chinese (ride a lot quicker) and you hear the shrill voices of locals shouting "brake! brake! Slow down!" It is hilarious. Go on it even if it is just to hear that." --taylorstonebridge on LonelyPlanet   People at age 70 have managed the riding successfully. Can you?