Jiankou: An Advanced Trek up the Unrestored Wild Wall

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My Trip

The Jiankou Great Wall, left unrestored and crumbling along the ridge, is what photographers and veteran hikers call the 'real Great Wall.' Climb the steep mountain path to meet overwhelming wildness at the 'Beijing Knot' and the ridge watchtowers. The difficulty is high with risk of falls, so hiking experience, trekking shoes and a guide are effectively essential, and entry is forbidden in rain or ice. If unsure of your safety, Jinshanling or Mutianyu are recommended.

Day trip4 stopsEst. budget 130,000 KRW

Itinerary

Taxi 120 min
1
Xizhazi Village Trailhead西栅子村
Stroll · 30 min stay
The base village for entering the Jiankou Great Wall. The starting point where you arrange directions and water at a farmhouse and prepare for the climb.
오전 출발
Walk 60 min
2
Jiankou Wall Entry (toward Yingfeidaoyang)箭扣长城鹰飞倒仰
Landmark · Trekking · 60 min stay
A section where you push through brush and climb a steep slope to reach the wall. The unrestored brick and rugged incline show the essence of the wild wall.
Walk 30 min
3
Beijing Knot & General-Guarding-Pass Ridge北京结·将军守关
Trekking · Photo spot · 90 min stay
The 'Beijing Knot,' where walls from three directions meet, and the watchtower atop the peak. The endlessly winding wild ridge is a spectacular point photographers seek from before dawn.
한낮 광선
Walk 60 min
4
Xizhazi Farmhouse Meal & Descent西栅子农家院
Restaurant · 70 min stay
After the descent, fill up on free-range chicken and wild vegetables at a village farmhouse to finish. Managing the schedule to come down safely before sunset is key.