GWH33-Zhuangdaokou–Xishuiyu–Walled Village Great Wall Hiking

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Meeting Time

8:30am

Trip Length

One Day

Meeting Point

Exit C of Dongsishitiao subway station of line 2

Hiking Distance

Approx. 7km

Hiking Duration

3 hours

Level of Difficulty

Level 3+

Number of People

6-20

Price

400RMB

Hiking Date

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Detailed information about this hike
Highlights of this hike: 1. Explore the unique lakeside Great Wall which is off the beaten path; 2. This section of wall is completely untouched and almost devoid of tourists, allowing for a serene walk; 3. Awesome views for photographers; 4. Fit for family with kids; 5. Home-made Chinese lunch at a local farmer’s guest house; 6. No commission shopping stops. Price and discount: The cost is 400RMB per person. It includes transportation, entrance fees, water, lunch and guides. We give 10% discount for members and kids under 12’s. Detailed itinerary: We will meet at 8:30am and will get to the wall area at about 10:30am. We will start this hike from an ancient village Zhuangdaokou, where there are two old pines trees which are more than 300 years old. It takes us about twenty minutes to reach the wall. Then we will trek westward on the wall. This section of wall is completely untouched and almost devoid of tourists, allowing for a serene walk. We will get a peak overlooking Xishuiyu Lake one hour and a half later: the broken wall running underwater! From this point, the wall is in too bad a condition to walk, so we will follow a mountain trail to the walled village, where our driver will be waiting for us. After the hike we will have a home-made Chinese lunch in a local farmer’s local guest house. Bad weather plan: We will email you 2-3 days before the hike to let you know about the weather condition. If there is thunder storm, heavy rain or strong wind it will be dangerous to do the hike on the wild unrestored Great Wall in the mountains. So we will cancel it, change the dates or arrange a hike to the restored section of the Great Wall. What to bring on this hike? 1. Snacks; 2. Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, long-sleeved shirt; 3. A bottle of sports drink with salt content; 4. Comfortable sport shoes (hiking boots are strongly suggested). Level of difficulty for this hike: Level 3 (Moderate hikes) The level of these hikes are moderate and suitable for most people. The hiking time is usually 3-4 hours and the hikes usually include some more steep trails. They tend to 6-12 kilometers in length and approximately 500-1000 meters in elevation. However Level 3 hikes aren’t tough and most people can make it without trouble as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness and are in good health. For whom are Level 3 hikes suitable? Level 3 hikes are suitable for people who are fit and healthy. It is better to have a bit of prior hiking experiences. What is included on this hike? 1. Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver; 2. English-speaking hiking tour guide; 3. Entrance fees; 4. Unlimited bottled water; 5. Chinese home-made lunch. What is excluded on this hike? 1. Travel insurance; 2. Cable car, chairlift, toboggan (slide way) or any other additional local facilities; 3. Personal expenses. Customize this hike and make a private reservation: In addition to our regular weekly hikes, we also offer private tours. You can customize a private hike for you, your family or your friends exclusively. Just tell us what you want and we will organize a hike for you, with places, guides, transport, food, and accommodation all taken care of. You can make a private reservation on the private tour page. 1. A private tour is more flexible. Both extra distance and less distance are available. 2. Discounts are available for larger groups. 3. Prices are quoted in Chinese dollars. Notes: 1. There are risks involved in outdoor activities. Please read our Risk Acknowledgment and Waiver and inform yourself before participating. Other information about this hike: Reviews of this Hike Information about Huanghuacheng Yellow Flower Great Wall Information about Zhuagdaokou Great Wall Great Wall Facts