2-day Small group Iconic Great Wall Hiking at Gubeikou&Jinshanling led by farmer

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This two-day hiking provides you with many original towers and challenge in remote sections of the Great Wall in an affordable way. The driver will pick you up at downtown meeting point and then drive to the Great Wall, and the local farmer guide will greet you upon arrival. The farmer guide will escort you for 2 days hiking on the Wall. Gubeikou & Jinshanling are far away from Beijing, less-visited all year round. There's also a chance to learn the daily life in rural China.

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to take:
comfortable shoes or boots, sunscreen, sun-glasses, first aid kit, lip balm, cap
Notes:
You will hike the Wall from A to B every day and your belongings will go with the car/van directly to the accommodation, and you need a day pack to carry water, snacks and other stuff.
Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is strongly encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.
There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Gubeikou & Jinshanling, otherwise be prepared to commune with nature. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.
Unlimited bottled waters are stored in our car/van every day.
We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide if you need one.
It’s recommended to prepare some snacks before your departure from Beijing.
As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

air-con vehicle with experienced driver
limited English-speaking local farmer guide,mainly for leading the way instead of history commentary
Dinner
unlimited bottled water; meals listed in the itinerary (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
Breakfast
a certificate of completion for hiking on the Great Wall of China
one night twin-shared accommodation at local guesthouse near the Great Wall