Great Wall Gubeikou Loop

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Distance: 5.42 mi
Elevation gain: 1,352 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 1,230 ft
Max elevation: 1,523 ft
TrailRank: 62
Min elevation: 689 ft
Trail type: One Way

Moving time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Time: 4 hours 29 minutes
Coordinates: 1524
Uploaded: February 18, 2023
Recorded: February 2023

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near Gubeikou, Beijing (China)

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Nice Great Wall hike with heavy snow !! Start from Gubeikou village . Easy profil, welcome to beginners ! Plenty of towers , most of sections are not renovated. With Hickers Family (and Sylvie). Nice views and panorama !!
Gubeikou includes foursections: Wohushan GW, Panlongshan GW,
Jinshanling GW, and Simatai GW. It is the essence of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall.This section is built along the Yan Mountains, and the Chao River, where thetown of Gubeikou is, divides it into two distinct parts. It was originallynamed "Beikou", which literally means "Northern Pass","Gu" (ancient) was only added by later generations. It protectedancient China from Mongol/Manchu invasion from the north