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Great Wall Hikes - To the east of the Jinshanling stretch of the Great Wall there lies the quiet and remote Simatai section. The ruinous state of this part of the Wall gives it an air of authenticity that has earned it the reputation of being the most beautiful section of the Great Wall. Unlike the sections to be seen at Badaling or Mutianyu that have undergone extensive restoration, the wall at Simatai has received very little attention. Here, the wall really looks as one would expect it to look some 500 years after it was built during the Ming Dynasty. The local people are proud of this monument and proclaim that it was as a consequence of visiting Simatai that UNESCO was convinced the wall should be listed as a World Heritage site. It towers over the nearby villages and farmland as it winds its way like the spiny back of a dragon over the sharply clipped peaks of the mountains.
An additional attraction is that as Simatai is some 130 kilometers (80 miles) to the north-east of Beijing it is well beyond the reach of the huge crowds of tourists that throng the more popular and accessible parts of the Wall.
Enthusiasts, who like to study military architecture, find much to interest them along this 20 kilometer barrier as it appears to dance from east to west over the mountain ridges interrupted only by the presence of the Simatai reservoir that divides it in two. Here, those who are keenly interested can study and compare a wide range of watchtowers, blockhouses and platforms representative of the many styles to be found along the Great Wall.
Leave Beijing early in the morning, we will get to the site in about 3 hours; start our hiking, on one of the most beautiful sections of the Great Wall. We can view as many as 150 watchtowers, battlements, terraces and turrets of the wall. There are sections of renovated and original wall with fantastic viewpoints .Hiking for 2 to 3 hours. Have lunch at a local restaurant. After the late lunch, get back to Beijing. Note: This itinerary is designed for those of you who prefer to travel with your family, friends, or partners, and not in a group with other people. Family Friendly - this trip is also suitable for children. Please advise on age of children when booking.
 Price:
700 yuan per person based on 2 persons
650 yuan per person based on 3 persons
550 yuan per person based on 4 persons
500 yuan per person based on 5+ persons
Our pledge : No souvenier shopping, no tourist restaurant, no hidden cost
Price Include: private car transfer, English speaking guide, entrance fee and lunch
exclude:private drinks and activities, tip to tour guide and driver
Our Promise: No Tourist Restaurants, No Souvenir Shopping, No Hidden Costs
Things to Bring:
Hiking shoes, drinking water, sunscreen
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