Gubeikou, Jinshanling and camp
- Depart Beijing
Pickup is normally 8:00 AM in winter or 9:30 AM in summer, followed by about a 2.5-hour drive.
- Gubeikou → Jinshanling
Hike about 7 km over roughly 4.5 hours, from unrestored Wall to Jinshanling's distinctive watchtowers. A Jinshanling to West Simatai route may be substituted.
- Dinner and overnight
Transfer toward Jiankou, have dinner and camp in tents on the Great Wall. Smaller groups may camp at Gubeikou instead.