Enjoy Hiking in the Legendary Great Wall of China

Enjoy Hiking in the Legendary Great Wall of China

The most prominent landmark of China, the authentic Great Wall is one of the major spots for hiking. With the wall passing through northern China like a serpentine for almost about twenty thousand kilometers is a hub of crowd during the tourist season. However, there are some sections of this wall that are less crowded and have largely remained untouched. These sections are popular for hiking and are ideal for adventurous travelers. Traversing through the wilder sections of the Great Wall that are known for hiking will let you soak the expanded views of the embankment of the Ming Era. If you are yearning to stretch your legs, pack a pair of good sturdy shoes and get ready to go for hiking into some of the spectacular parts of the Great Wall.

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Exploring the sections

The Gubeikou section of the Great Wall is steep and rocky but what make it attractive are the relics and the villages that are well preserved for several years. There are a few hiking paths on the way to Jinshaling and are filled with mesmerizing natural sceneries. Some of the untouched and the tranquil sections of the Great Wall can be covered during the hiking tours. A majority of the Jinshaling section in the Great Wall has run into ruins but there are areas that largely remain unexplored. During the Great wall hiking in this portion, you will come across several towers and forts.

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Simatai section

In this part of the Great Wall, you will come across some of the most diverse and uniquely constructed remains of the Ming Dynasty. There are steep ridges and zigzag paths that contribute to the excitement of Great wall hiking fully. To cover the area from Gubeikou through Jinshaling to Simatai can take about five days so you have to pack your belongings along with adequate food and water. This is a journey of about five hours and the level of hiking is from moderate to advance. 

Jiankou and Mutianyu hiking tour

Touring in this part of the Great Wall has a striking contrast to the other sections. The trip is to ascend through a watchtower through the cableway at Mutianyu and you can start descending from the Great Wall. On the way of this hiking tour, you will come across plenty of stone statues, astounding views and tablets with Chinese calligraphy. The hiking level at this part is moderate to advance and the duration is about four to five hours.

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Huanhuacheng Hike

This is quite different from the rest of the hikes and less challenging. There are fortified passes, guard towers and beacon towers you will encounter along the path. The level of hiking in this part is at the intermediate level and it can take you about a couple of hours.

Things to know For all the hiking tours, there are some preparations with which to begin such as carrying the materials and supplies. Invest in some good shoes for hiking before you start the journey. You can discuss about the hiking trips with your travel operator and decide to customize them according to the time available.

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