China · Hiking

8-Hour Huanghuacheng Great Wall Tour with Lakeside Hiking

8 Hours Round trip from China Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Huanghuacheng Great Wall, the only lakeside Great Wall in Beijing
02 Marvel at the lake that naturally divides the wall into three sections
03 Stroll through the Chesnut Garden dating back to the Ming Dynasty
04 Climb the steep Shibadeng section of Huanghuacheng
05 Visit the well-preserved Yaoziyu Castle from the Ming Dynasty

Explore Huanghuacheng Great Wall, the only lakeside section of the Great Wall in Beijing and one of the top destinations for hiking enthusiasts. Marvel at the wall as the lake naturally breaks it into three sections, and enjoy the beautiful setting of mountains, water, and ancient architecture. Stroll through the Chesnut Garden, climb the steep Shibadeng section, and visit the well-preserved Yaoziyu Castle.

Explore Huanghuacheng Great Wall, the only lakeside section of the Great Wall in Beijing and one of the top destinations for hiking enthusiasts.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Beijing

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Huanghuacheng Great Wall Hike and Sightseeing

Get picked up by your Beijing guide from your hotel at about 8:30 am, or at any time you prefer.
Drive to Huanghuacheng Great Wall.
Visit Huanghuacheng Great Wall, built during the Ming Dynasty and located in Jiuduehe Town. This section of the Wall is a resort area with mountains, lakes, and the ancient Great Wall.
Take photos and marvel at its natural beauty.
Stroll through the Chesnut Garden beneath the Great Wall, dating back to the Ming Dynasty.
Climb the steepest section of Huanghuacheng, Shibadeng. It is like a dragon, ready to fly into the blue sky.
Marvel at Yaoziyu Castle, built during the Ming Dynasty and still well preserved.
Touch the ancient Chinese scholar tree, which is said to bring blessings and good luck.