China Great Wall

GW06Beijing - Qian'an - Taolinkou - Liujiakou - Xuliukou - Heliukou - Lengkou - Jianchangyin - Lengkou - Dalong Wangmiao - Baiyangyu - Qian'an - Beijing

 
You are suggested to take the Train No.1467 19:55/22:19 from Beijing Railway Station to Qian'an. It will take you about two and an half hours. When you arrive in Qian'an, it may be at around 23:00. You're suggested to stay one night in the city. Qian'an is a historical city with rich culture relics as well as refined natural beauties. The Great Wall winds about 45km within Qian'an, of which a section of 1.5km is famous for its marble footstones. The Baiyangyu Great Wall and the Hongyukou Great Wall are the two theme great wall tourism resorts in Qian'an.

Qian'an - Taolinkou (60km)
Today you are scheduled to visit Taolinkou Reservoir, which is 60 kilometers from Qian'an. You can take a minibus of 'Qian'an - Shangchang' and then charter a car in Shangchang to go to Taolinkou. The rental charge is around CNY30. If you take a taxi from Qian'an to Taolinkou directly, the charge is about CNY60.00. Taolinkou is located at the foot of the Great Wall. It's said that the villagers in Taolinkou are the descendants of the soldiers, who once stationed in Taolinkou. The natural scenery in Taolinkou can be compared to the Yangtze Three Little Gorges and Guilin Li River, and it also boasts the good name of "Natural Oxygen Bar". The scenic area delicately makes use of the natural scenes including mountain, valley, reservoir, brook, spring, cliffs, Isolate Island, great wall and dam as well as the man-made entertainment establishment. It has become a comprehensive holiday resort. You are suggested to spare one whole day here to enjoy this paradise place. The entrance fee is RMB40.00 per person while raft driftage RMB20.00 per hour, cable car RMB30.00 and cruising by boat RMB30.00 per person.

Taolinkou - Liujiakou - Xuliukou (25km)
For professional hikers, it takes only one day to finish the hiking of 'Taolinkou - Liujiakou - Xujiakou'. However, if you are an amateur, you need at least two days. From Taolinkou to Liujiakou, you will have a 25 kilometers' walk. If you arrive at Liujiakou a little late, you might accommodate in Liujiakou Village and go to Xujiakou the next day. Phone of the Xuliukou village committee: 0315-7933120. Liujiakou village is about 2km from the great wall while Xuliukou Village is about 1.5km from the wall. There is direct shuttle from Xuliukou to the great wall.

Xuliukou - Heliukou - Lengkou (17.5km)
This section of the Great Wall was heavily damaged. The walking distance is about 17.5km. You may spend two days on this hiking. You could camp in Heliukou Village, Qinglong County where the great wall winds through. Or you can pay to stay at a local family.

Lengkou - Baiyangyu (20km)
This section of the Great Wall is better preserved. But the road is much bumpier. Two days is needed for this section of hiking. You could stop over in Dalongwangmiao Village (East Dragon King Temple) which is about 12.5km from Lengkou Pass. There are another 7.5km from Dalongwangmiao Village to Baiyangyu great wall. Baiyangyu great wall is the most famous section of great walls in Qian'an area, of which a section of 1.5km great wall is constructed with brown and red marble footstones. Here would be another highlight part of this hiking tour.

Baiyangyu - Qian'an - Beijing
There are shuttle buses between Baiyangyu and Qian'an, 25km and cost at CNY5.00 per person. Then, take the Train No.1468 at Qian'an Railway Station to go back to Beijing.
 
 
Tip: How to get to Qian'an Railway Station:
In Qian'an, the Bus No.12 can take you to Qian'an Railway Station. The service hours of Bus No.12 is from 06:30 to 20:00 and the ticket costs CNY1.