Gubeikou includes foursections: Wohushan GW, Panlongshan GW,

Jinshanling GW, and Simatai GW. It is the essence of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. This section is built along the Yan Mountains, and the Chao River, where the town of Gubeikou is, divides it into two distinct parts. It was originallynamed "Beikou", which literally means "Northern Pass","Gu" (ancient) was only added by later generations. It protected ancient China from Mongol/Manchu invasion from the north. We will go to the classic section: Panlongshan GreatWall.

It is located in Miyun district, Beijing, about 140 kilometers to the west of downtown Beijing. Youwill be satisfied with the achievement and the scenery when you get there. This time, we hike from the terminal point towards to the staring point.

Hike Information:

l Date: Dec.7th (Saturday)

l Drive time: 2+hours each way

【The route type】Easy hill dirt road

【The route description】Most of time we walk on the dirt road. No dangerous climbing up and down. But we climb ups and downs often. This time, we will cross Heibei border first and then towards to Beijing section. Hope we are lucky and possible to escape the ticket from the other way. It is the most nicest wild GreatWall route. If you love GreatWall, you won't miss it in this season.

l Distance: 9km

l Time to complete: 5hours

l Total ascent: 397m

l Total descent: 360m

l Peak: 468m

l Lowest point: 197m

2. Take at least 2-3 bottles of water

3. Bring some lunch, and some snacks

4. Wear comfortable sport shoes (hiking boots are recommended)

Itinerary:

07.30: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

10.00: Arrive Great Wall, beginning of hike

19.00: Arrive back in Beijing

Activity Fee: 170RMB/person

(Note: If we can't escape the ticket, then split the entrance ticket.)

Includes:

Activity Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi, Nuanyang

3. One day outdoor insurance

Payment: transfer the fee to Mona by Wechat or Alipay.

Please note:

- Do not participate if you are sick or showing symptoms of ever or couching.

- Customer service: Mona (wechat id: mona_zhangli) If you have any suggestions orcomplaint, please feel free to leave messages.

- Photos will be used in the social media platform. If you don't want to show in the picture, let us know.

Cancellation:

1. You can cancel anytime till the deadline on Friday 18:00PM. As we have to fix capacties for the bus and the guides. After deadline, we will have charge you 80% activity fee. Or you find another person not yet registered to join the hike. If your cancellation is on Saturday morning, please pay 100% activity fee. We repect your choice. When you register for this activity, you accept this cancelation policy.

2. Bad weather plan:We will message you 1-2 days before the hike to let you know about theweather condition. If there is a thunderstorm, heavy rain or strongwinds it will be dangerous to do the hike in the high mountains. Sowe will cancel it or change the dates.

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