An 8-day hiking adventure from Beijing along iconic and ‘wild’ Great Wall sections, with local guesthouse stays and time to explore the capital’s historic highlights.
  • Hike the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.
  • Tackle the wild Jiankou Wall along steep mountain ridges.
  • Follow unrestored stones on Simatai’s Great Wall to Tower 10.
  • Walk Panlongshan to Jinshanling past watchtowers and rural pathways.
  • Watch sunrise and sunset from the Great Wall over mountains and farmlands.
  • Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City’s imperial courtyards.
  • Explore Beijing’s hutong alleyways and traditional courtyard neighborhoods.
  • Make Chinese dumplings with a local host.
Stay in a mix of hotels in Beijing and simple, family-run guesthouses in rural villages. Expect firm mattresses and, in some places, lingering smoke odours. Wi-Fi is often available in reception and sometimes in rooms. Guesthouse facilities are basic and towels may not be provided.