Beijing · HIKING & TREKKING
Almost all of it is wall: unrestored ridges, watchtower to watchtower, with loose brick and real drops. The 12 below are compared on distance, ascent and how remote the finish point is, each priced and timed.
Hike restored and wild sections of Jinshanling Great Wall with a small group, open views, local lunch, and a long but rewarding day from Beijing.
“It was great! Very Beautiful with no problems at all!”
Trade crowded Beijing sights for a quiet Jinshanling Great Wall hike, ruined watchtowers, mountain views, and flexible tour options.
“We had a great time, the car was amazing and we skipped all the crowds. Definitely recommend!”
Hike a quiet 6km stretch of the Great Wall at Jinshanling with transport from Beijing, an English-speaking driver, tickets, and a small group.
“My husband and I joined this tour in January 2019. We were a group of about 6 travelers total, along with our driver and our guide, Jen. Jen was amazing! She was very informative and a lot of fun to talk with about both the history of the Great Wall and the culture in Beijing. She even gave us recommendations for other places to visit in the city as well as a few restaurants to eat at. We had dinner at one those restaurants that night and it was one of our best meals in Beijing. The Great Wall itself was such an incredible experience. Besides our group, we only…”
Hike the quieter Jinshanling Great Wall from Simatai West with an English-speaking guide, mountain views, local lunch, and small-group transport.
“This tour gives you the chance to see a more authentic part of the Great Wall avoiding the tourist crowds. The transportation was smooth. The Great Wall was breathtaking. Our guide Cheney was excellent. Strongly recommended.”
See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall in one small-group Beijing day tour with pickup and skip-the-line entry.
“Susan our guide was great. The small group made it feel like friends being on holiday and one got to know the travel companions”
Hike quiet Jinshanling Great Wall trails from Beijing with private transport, watchtowers, countryside views, and an optional Chinese lunch.
“The friendly driver Zhang Baowen was already waiting for us at the hotel lobby and started our relaxing Journey to this quiet and scenic part of the great wall. He waited for us at the end of the hikking (from the middle to the east gate) and adapted our drop-off location as we desired. In conclusion a great service.”
Hike Huanghuacheng Great Wall beside a mountain lake, cruise beneath ancient walls, and enjoy a quieter Beijing day trip for $52.
“Amazing Experience at the Great Wall with an Exceptional Guide! We had an unforgettable tour to the Great Wall, and our guide CiCi truly made the day special. She went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and informed. CiCi is not only incredibly knowledgeable, sharing important details and fascinating historical facts, but she’s also genuinely warm, sweet, and attentive. What really stood out was how she paid attention to everyone’s individual needs — she made sure that each person felt seen and supported throughout the tour. Communication with her was smooth and friendly the entire time. The section of the Wall we visited was stunning — less…”
Hike Beijing’s wild Jiankou Wall to restored Mutianyu with a private guide, transport, local lunch, and quiet mountain views.
“We had a lovely day hiking with James! He was thorough, friendly and relaxed and we felt very comfortable and safe throughout. It was my husband’s birthday and James even got him a delicious cake to cut on a watch tower with amazinRead more”
Hike Beijing’s wild Jiankou Wall to restored Mutianyu with a private guide, mountain views, lunch, hotel pickup, and few crowds.
“The wall was great and the hike itself was wonderful! However, the guide did not explain the history of the wall or the importance. He was on his phone for most of the hike instead of talking with us; He did answer questions when we asked though.”
Review of a private Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu Great Wall hike with lunch, hotel transfers, water scenery, and a flexible guide.
“I'm glad I booked this tour. Everything was excellent. The travel company contacted me a few days prior to the tour to verify the hotel location and with some last minute hiking advice. On the day of the tour, the tour guide and the driver arriRead more”
Hike the quieter Jinshanling Great Wall from Beijing with a private guide, hotel pickup, five hours on site, and original watchtowers.
“The trip was very well organised from start to finish. It was a very beautiful part of the wall and it was a perfect length and level of difficulty for us. Our tour guide Linda (Travel China Guide) was very helpful and gave us options along the waRead more”
Hike wild Jiankou to restored Mutianyu with a private guide, picnic lunch, hotel transfers, cable car or toboggan, and big wall views.
“We had a great day trip. The Jiankou section was absolutely amazing to see. Our guide Justin was kind and knowledgeable about the area and history. We also had some extra time in the afternoon because we walked fast and could join a tea ceremony which was a real cultural experience. Highly recommend this tour.”
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