Simatai Great Wall in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing, is famed for its steepness and is a well-preserved section...
Simatai Great Wall Hike
Simatai Great Wall in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing, is famed for its steepness and is a well-preserved section of the Ming wall. From the ea...
长城徒步
1 days 🟡 Moderate Apr–Jun, Sep–Octmo
Route Introduction
- Simatai Great Wall in Gubeikou Town, Miyun District, Beijing, is famed for its steepness and is a well-preserved section of the Ming wall.
- From the east section, hike past the Heaven Ladder, Fairy Tower and Wangjing Tower — about 8 km with some 600 m of gain.
- Watchtowers crowd the ridges and the wall stretches along sheer slopes; parts of the single-side wall need cautious footing.
- Linked with Gubei Water Town, it suits a day trip; those afraid of heights should stick to the restored sections.
Key data
| Suggested days | 1 days |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 🟡 Moderate |
| Best months | Apr–Jun, Sep–Octmo |
| Provinces | Beijing |
| Waypoint | 5 |
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Simatai Great Wall Hike
Simatai Scenic Area · Sky Ladder · Single-wall Ridge · Fairy Tower · Wangjing Tower
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||||
| 09:00 | Simatai Scenic Area | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 10:50 | Sky Ladder | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 12:40 | Single-wall Ridge | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 14:30 | Fairy Tower | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 16:20 | Wangjing Tower | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
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