Route map
Schematic route · not to scale
Detailed itinerary
Reach Gubeikou using shared transport
Begin with the early Beijing departure specified in your booking instructions. The planned itinerary uses a city meeting point and a bus journey toward Gubei Water Town, followed by a local transfer to the Gubeikou trailhead.
Cross the unrestored ridges
Start the walk at Gubeikou, where rough masonry and mountain paths form the first part of the route. The surviving towers show the importance of this corridor to the defense of Beijing. A steady pace is essential because this is a long day rather than a brief sightseeing visit.
Continue through Jinshanling
The scenery changes as the route reaches Jinshanling’s larger towers and partly repaired walkways. Keep moving through successive climbs and descents, with short breaks to rest and photograph the view. The planned route continues toward the eastern Jinshanling area commonly called West Simatai.
Finish the 16 km challenge
Allow approximately seven to eight hours of walking for the complete program, subject to the agreed trail and your pace. Local staff arrange the connection from the hiking exit to the return transport.
Travel back to Beijing
The standard return uses a public bus connection from the Gubei Water Town area to Beijing. From the designated terminal, make your own onward journey to your hotel.
Planning your visit
This itinerary prioritizes transport savings and a substantial hike. Confirm guiding support, meals, the accessible route and the last return connection; it is unsuitable for a tight evening departure.