Great Wall Hiking Adventure: Mutianyu & Huanghuacheng
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the ancient Mutianyu Great Wall
- Hike the scenic Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Chinese countryside
- Learn about the history of the Great Wall
- Experience a traditional Chinese lunch
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Beijing
- Guided hiking tours of Mutianyu and Huanghuacheng sections
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
In the morning, you private tour guide and driver will pick you up in your centrally located hotel. Following a 1.5-hour drive, firstly you’ll have hike the Huanghuacheng Great Wall. Huanghuacheng is popular among hikers who want to experience the wilder side of the wall without investing the time required by some of the longer and more strenuous Great Wall walks. It is also the only waterside portion of the wall open to visitors. Its half restored section in Beijing. After the hiking of the Huanghuacheng Great Wall. You will have authentic local food for lunch.
In the afternoon, You will visit the Mutianyu section. Which is farther away from Beijing and more popular sections, but it's also significantly less busy and features some fun, modern amusements, such as a cable car, chairlift, and toboggan. You could choose to take the cable car up and toboggan down. Its considered one of most famous Great Wall by the beautiful view in Beijing. You will transferred back to your centrally located hotel lobby at the end.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate physical activity; a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.
- The itinerary may vary due to weather conditions; flexibility is appreciated.
- Please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions or preferences in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and attire suitable for outdoor activities.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated.
- Ensure your camera or smartphone is fully charged to capture the stunning views.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traveler reviews
Private Mutianyu and Huanghuacheng Great Wall tour
Engaging and athletic guide Lisa picked us up early (7 am) at our hotel so that we arrived at Mutianyu before the crowds. We had no wait time to take the chairlift up to point 6 on the Wall. We hiked to point 10 and then back to point 1. It was a drizzly day but the sun came out for our hike to give us magnificent views. The hike can be strenuous with lots of steps up and down and steep in places. We were looking forward to the toboggan ride down but it started to sprinkle again so we had to take the chairlift back down. Lisa took us to a local restaurant for fresh fish and typical Chinese fare—she fished the trout out of the water that was cooked up for us. After lunch we headed to the unrestored section of the Wall, Huanghuacheng. This section was beautiful and isolated from tourists but more challenging than most of our group was prepared for. It was very HOT and HUMID. After a full day, Lisa accompanied us to the Pearl market in Beijing. She was a delightful guide—always smiling, ready to laugh, but also respectful of individual limitations. Her English is excellent. This is a great tour for physically fit travelers who enjoy hiking. Be prepared for extreme heat and humidity.