Trek lesser-visited stretches of China’s Great Wall and explore Beijing’s highlights on a guided adventure with simple guesthouse stays.
  • Trek the picturesque lakeside Huanghuacheng section of the Great Wall.
  • Walk Mutianyu’s best-preserved ramparts, passing numerous historic watchtowers.
  • Explore Jiankou’s wild ridgelines and optional sunset viewpoints.
  • Hike the Jinshanling section, crossing Ming-dynasty watchtowers and passes.
  • Traverse the original Gubeikou wall to Panlongshan’s 24 Window Tower.
  • Wander Beijing’s hutongs, exploring traditional alleys and courtyard life.
  • Stand in Tiananmen Square, the largest square in the world.
  • Visit the Forbidden City’s grand palaces, courtyards, and imperial halls.
Stay three nights in a well-located Beijing hotel and five nights in simple mountain guesthouses while trekking. Twin-share rooms have en suite bathrooms with Western toilets; hot water can be erratic. Guesthouses lack central heating but provide blankets, with electric heaters on request and occasional power cuts.