day 6...

great wall at jinshanling: 6 - 7 hours trekking



we start with a 20 minute hike back to the great wall continuing on from yesterday's finish point to trek up and down past 14 watchtowers. this section of the wall is less preserved and the steps are steep and large. we reach 700 metres above sea level for a great view - if we are fortunate enough to escape english weather, we can see how far we are trekking in three days from from gubeikou to simati. after lunch, there are a few more watchtowers to hike past before crossing a suspension bridge at simatai.