The Great Wall at Jiankou is located in the district of Huairou, about 80 kilometres north-east of Beijing.
Unlike some sections, such as Badaling, that have undergone extensive restoration, the wall at Jiankou really looks as one would expect it to look some 500 years ago. You will also be able to compare this section to the more repaired section at Mutianyu.
In Mutianyu there are cable cars available at extra cost.
For more information on this trip, please go to http://www.cnadventure.com/GreatWallHiking/Jiankou-Mutianyu-great-wall-hiking.htm. Itinerary:
8:00—Meet at Hutong School and leave from there
10:00—Arrive at Jiankou Great Wall
10:00—15:00: Hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu
15:30: Leave from Mutianyu
Around 17:30: Get back to HS
Fee:
200RMB/person, which includes tour guide, bus fee, and insurance
If interested, please reserve by emailing stacey.lai@hutongschool.com by Wednesday at noon. Please also state your full name, passport number, birth date, and phone number so we can buy insurance.
If there are less than 12 people, this event will be canceled.
Payment must be made in advance. Cancellations of reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance of the event or no refund (partial or full) can be given.
Next Saturday, July 31st we are going to hike the Great Wall. We will be hiking from Jiankou, known as the “Wild Great Wall,” to the more restored section in Mutianyu. Jiankou Great Wall is remote, quiet, and rarely traversed— you will probably not see any other tourists for the entire morning. It is a rigorous hike, providing stunning views of the surrounding mountains.