Two Days Tour at JIankou and Jinshanling Great Wall

Introduce

Introduction

Day 1)

The Jiankou Great Wall is located in Badaohe Village, northwest of Huairou District in Beijing, approximately 30 kilometers from Huairou Town. It spans both Badaohe Village (northern section) and Bohai Town (southern section). To the east, it connects to the Mutianyu Great Wall, and to the west, it joins the Dazhenyu Great Wall. Due to the higher and steeper mountains in this area, this section of the wall is more winding and varied in its structure. The name “Jiankou” translates to “Arrow Nock” in English, as the shape of the mountain resembles an arrow, with the collapsed ridge forming the nock of the arrow.

Itinerary

Start at 8 o’clock,after 2 hours driving we arrive at village. The Arrow Nock to Sky Ladder  section of the Great Wall is like a time-traveling corridor that takes you back through centuries. As you step onto the path from Arrow Lock, you are greeted by the gentle caress of history. Every stone, every step, seems to whisper stories of the past. The journey uphill is a meditative one, allowing you to soak in the beauty of the natural surroundings and the ancient wisdom embedded in the wall. When you finally reach Sky Ladder, it’s as if you’ve reached a place where time stands still. The view is a symphony of colors and textures, with the verdant mountains and the ancient stone structure creating a harmonious blend. Standing here, you can’t help but feel a sense of awe and connection to the past, as if you’ve become a part of the long history that this wall represents.

Meals: Lunch .Dinner

Accommodation:Jinshanling farmer’s house

Day 2)

The **Jinshanling Great Wall** stretches approximately 10.5 kilometers, starting from **Longyukou** in the west and ending at the **Wangjinglou Tower** in the east. Located on the **Yanshan Mountains**, about 140 kilometers from downtown Beijing, it lies at the border between **Miyun County** in Beijing and **Luanping County** in Hebei Province.

The Jinshanling Great Wall is a complex and well-preserved fortification system, boasting the largest number of watchtowers along its length. These watchtowers, constructed from massive bricks, stand 5 to 8 meters tall and are spaced approximately 50 to 100 meters apart. Each watchtower features a unique architectural style—some are half-timbered, others are made of stone, some have one eave, while others have two. The roofs of the towers vary widely, ranging from flat and arched to quadrangular and octagonal designs.

This section of the Great Wall is often regarded as an exemplary model, earning the saying that **”the Jinshanling section is the most essential part of the 10,000-li Great Wall.”** Its robust military defense system includes barrier walls, crib walls, blockhouses, emplacements, watchtowers, stone-shooting windows, arrow-shooting holes, and cavalry defense walls, making it highly effective for defense.

When you stand on the Jinshanling Great Wall, you will be struck by its majestic and splendid appearance, gaining a deeper appreciation for the greatness and heroism of the nation that built it

Itinerary

After breakfast, we will walk to **Zhuanduokou** and begin our hike toward the **Simatai Great Wall**. Approximately three hours later, we will reach the **East 5-Hole Guard Tower**. For those who wish to extend the hike, you can continue for an additional 800 meters before turning back. Afterward, we will descend the mountain and enjoy lunch. Finally, we will return to downtown Beijing, marking the end of our memorable and enjoyable tour.

Meals:Breakfast ,Lunch