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Saturday, November 7Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall
Walk from Gubeikou to Jinshanling, following stretches of restored and unrestored Great Wall and taking a detour through the pretty farmland that surrounds Hemp Village, finishing all the way over at the Jinshanling Great Wall.
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Saturday, November 7Kids Club: Rolling Hills and Farm Playground
Head out to Miyun for a walk in the rolling hills south of the big reservoir—choose a shorter or longer trail, and finish with some fun at a small countryside playground.
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Sunday, November 8Chenjiapu Great Wall
A moderately difficult hike that follows a line of wild wall up to a tall tower with 360° views of mountains, valleys, small villages, and a long line of wall heading high into the hills. Some sections extremely tricky underfoot.
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Wednesday, November 11Gubeikou Great Wall
Explore the Panlongshan section of the the Gubeikou Great Wall, starting with a climb up to the 24-Eyes Tower, finishing by the big North Gate, and hiking all the wall in between. Includes a post-hike lunch at a countryside restaurant.
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Saturday, November 14Walk Down The Incense Trail to Dajue Temple
Follow an ancient pilgrims’ trail through the hills and forests of Mentougou District, finishing up with a BJH-style picnic and a look about Dajue Temple.
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Saturday, November 14Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall
Walk from Gubeikou to Jinshanling, following stretches of restored and unrestored Great Wall and taking a detour through the pretty farmland that surrounds Hemp Village, finishing all the way over at the Jinshanling Great Wall.
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Sunday, November 15Lakeside Great Wall and Longquanyu
Hike up and over repaired Great Wall and cross the glass bridge in the Lakeside Great Wall Scenic Area, and then hike out the back of the park area to find quieter trails and unrepaired Great Wall at Longquanyu.
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Wednesday, November 18Chenjiapu Great Wall
A moderately difficult hike that follows a line of wild wall up to a tall tower with 360° views of mountains, valleys, small villages, and a long line of wall heading high into the hills. Some sections extremely tricky underfoot.
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Saturday, November 21Jinhai Lake hike
Hike paved paths and lakeside tracks for super views of Pingu District’s Jinhai Lake, visiting viewpoints in the hills above the lake as well as walking trails right beside the water.
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Sunday, November 22Gubeikou Great Wall
Explore the Panlongshan section of the the Gubeikou Great Wall, starting with a climb up to the 24-Eyes Tower, finishing by the big North Gate, and hiking all the wall in between. Includes a post-hike lunch at a countryside restaurant.
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Wednesday, November 25Jiankou Zhengbei Tower Great Wall
Hike up and explore the Great Wall around Zhengbei Tower, including the ‘Little Potala’ Tower and the steep ‘Ox-Horn’ section.
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Saturday, November 28Lupiguan ‘Deerskin Pass’ Great Wall
Hike up to Great Wall towers high above the White River for superb views of mountains, the White River canyon, and the Miyun Reservoir.
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Saturday, November 28Lianhuatan Big Loop
Hike easy trails in forested valleys, with one extended climb to Pigs Head Peak and a visit to the fabulous ‘One Ribbon of Sky’ boulder.
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Sunday, November 29Chenjiapu Great Wall
A moderately difficult hike that follows a line of wild wall up to a tall tower with 360° views of mountains, valleys, small villages, and a long line of wall heading high into the hills. Some sections extremely tricky underfoot.
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Wednesday, December 2Jiankou Zhengbei Tower Great Wall
Hike up and explore the Great Wall around Zhengbei Tower, including the ‘Little Potala’ Tower and the steep ‘Ox-Horn’ section.
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Saturday, December 5Silver Pagoda Loop
Includes a post-hike lunch at a countryside restaurant. Follow a trail through the Changping countryside, passing villages, quarries, and a local shrine on the way to the Silver Pagodas, a set of five well-preserved 600-year-old pagodas that are all that remains of a big Buddhist temple.
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Sunday, December 6Gubeikou Great Wall
Explore the Panlongshan section of the the Gubeikou Great Wall, starting with a climb up to the 24-Eyes Tower, finishing by the big North Gate, and hiking all the wall in between. Includes a post-hike lunch at a countryside restaurant.
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Wednesday, December 9Chenjiapu Great Wall
A moderately difficult hike that follows a line of wild wall up to a tall tower with 360° views of mountains, valleys, small villages, and a long line of wall heading high into the hills. Some sections extremely tricky underfoot.
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Saturday, December 12‘Big Cloud’ Valley and Shuiquan Canyon
Hike down 'Big Cloud' Valley, climb a short, steep stretch of the Longquanyu Great Wall, and then descend into Shuiquan Canyon for a fun walk up a boulder-filled river valley.
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Saturday, December 12Jiankou Zhengbei Tower Great Wall
Hike up and explore the Great Wall around Zhengbei Tower, including the ‘Little Potala’ Tower and the steep ‘Ox-Horn’ section.
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