Experience a unique hiking adventure on this private day tour of the Great Wall at Huangyaguan Section. Avoid the crowds and enjoy a delicious local lunch, guided tour, and private transportation.
- Great Wall at Huangya Pass (Huangyaguan Changcheng) - Your English speaking guide and private car will pick you up at your chosen time in your hotel’s lobby.
It will take around 3 hours to reach The Huangyaguan Great Wall.On the way you will enjoy beautiful countryside view and feel free to ask your tour guide any questions if you have.
The Huangyaguan Great Wall (Yellow Cliff Pass) is situated in the mountainous area of Ji County in Tianjin City, which is 130 km east of Beijing. Originally constructed in the Northen Qi Dynasty (550-557) and it was repaired by General Qi Jiguang in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Huangyaguan Great Wall connects the Malanguan Pass in the east in Hebei Province and the General Pass in the east in Beijing City with a total length of 42 kilometers, and 52 watch towers and 14 beacon towers were built along this section. The rock and cliff to the east of the pass are always yellowish at the dusk, hence its name. This section of the wall was restored again between 1984-1986, and opened to the public in 1987. There are 20 watch towers being restored with total length of 3 kilometer.
The Huangyaguan Great Wall
retains several features:
Strong: With its walls and towers built on mountain ridge with an average altitude of 738 meters, the Huangyaguan is really overwhelming. To the east there is the cliff, and the west, crags. It winds its way across mountains like a dragon. Guarding a stronghold, it has been the north entrance of Ji County.
Steep: On the mountains with peaks rising one higher than another, the wall jumps its way up and down as a linkage between the cliff and crags. Since the mountain is sloppy, the steps are very high. In some sections, it looks like that the wall is running straight up or down. When you look down, you will feel dizzy at the sight.
Ancient: With a history of over 1400 years, the ancient wall was reserved well until today. In Ming Dynasty, it was added with walls made of bricks. The International Great Wall Marathon was held here every May from 1999, and a part of the race is on the wall. More than 1500 runners attended the event in 2009.
After your Great Wall hike you will stop at a local restaurant for a delicious Chinese lunch.
Then after a full day tour,your guide and driver will bring you back to your hotel in Beijing
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road)
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entrance Fee
- Gratuities
Embark on an exclusive full-day tour of Beijing, featuring a visit to the less populated Huangyaguan section of the Great Wall. This location has been hosting the International Field Marathon since 1999. This tour provides a unique opportunity for a distinguished Great Wall hiking experience. The package includes a delightful local lunch, covers all admission charges, provides an English-speaking guide and transportation in a private vehicle. No factory or shopping detours are included in the tour, ensuring full focus on the main attractions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
