The route at a glance
Share a Jinshanling-to-West-Simatai walk, then continue to Gubeikou for a separate overnight arrangement.
Operated by Great Wall Adventure Club. This route is presented as part of China Travel Collection’s specialist Great Wall selection.
Walking level & suitability
The reference walk is about 6 km and 3–3½ hours. Group guiding and overnight support may differ; review the confirmed inclusions.
Detailed itinerary
Group departure: Meet at the stated Beijing point and travel with the hiking group. Jinshanling to West Simatai: Walk the approximately 6 km route with the leader, pausing at towers. Gubeikou transfer: Travel from the group hike to the booked overnight location. Camp evening: Settle at the approved camp with the arranged local support.
Early view: Enjoy the morning light over the old Gubeikou ridge. Breakfast and pack-up: Eat and return the camp equipment. Local transfer: Meet the driver or local team for the onward connection. Beijing return: Arrive back by the booked service.
Your route, illustrated
Plan the practical details
Confirm the permitted overnight location, tents, sleeping bags, pads, meals, toilet arrangements and weather alternative in your written proposal. The actual sleeping location may be a designated area near the Wall; do not infer permission to camp anywhere from a route photograph.
Arrange storage for your main luggage with the route team. Carry a small daypack with water, suitable layers and personal essentials. Confirm whether bags travel by vehicle between overnight stops.
Before confirming your departure
- Review the terrain and walking level for every member of your party.
- Confirm dates, current route access and a weather alternative.
- Request an itemized quote covering guide, transport, admissions, meals and any overnight equipment or accommodation.
- Check the final meeting instructions and emergency contact details.
Route timing, availability and inclusions are confirmed for your booking. No unverified package price is implied by this page.
