19 Jan 2020
Booked in advance at PEK (tourism desk in the arrival hall) for our 12+ hour stopover on the way back to the US. Did the 144 hr free visa to get out of the airport and our guide and driver were ready and waiting for us. Total tour time was about 6 hours and this location is 1.5 hours away from the airport. Had a great tour with Herbie, and then went off by ourselves to hike for ~2 hours. This section of wall is a mix of restored and ruined and is steep and strenuous with no facilities or lifts. Had the entire section of wall to ourselves! Herbie was an excellent guide with fluent English and answered all of our questions about the wall and China. Water and coats (January 2020) were provided!