Great Wall of China Excursion, Simatai-Gubeikou

Simatai - Jinshanling Great Wall (EXTENDED)

Enjoy a walk on the picturesque Great Wall and experience traditional lifestyle of Chinese


Overview
On this excursion in China, you will visit a section of the Great Wall, Simatai-Gubeikou Great Wall, which has earned the reputation of being the most beautiful section.

Give yourself the challenge to trek from Gubeikou Great Wall to Simatai Great Wall (approximately 10 km) and appreciate the original 500-year-old architecture. Ingeniously conceived and uniquely designed, this section of Great Wall, inimitable and diversified, has incorporated the different characteristics of each section of the Great Wall. UNESCO has designated Simatai Great Wall as one of the World Cultural Heritage sites.

This tour combines a trip to the picturesque environs of the Great Wall of China and an opportunity to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Chinese.



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