Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling
Description
As the most popular hiking trip of Great Wall around Beijing, it will show you both untouched and restored sections of the Great Wall at Simatai West and Jinshanling within 3 hours. We will reach the Wall by Kylin Tower at Simatai West, and then walk westward to Jinshanling. We will get off the wall at Shalingkou at Jinshanling, or you can walk another 30 minutes if you feel energetic and then get off the wall at Zhuanduokou . The unrestored wall, the watch towers, the beacon towers snake on the mountain from east to west. You will have chance to meet local farmer friends, try local home-made food and learn local community development. It is the best place for keen photographers along the wall. Regarding fitness it is a medium-level hiking for all ages.
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Partially restored and original section of the Great Wall.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 5 are not allowed to take this tour
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Simatai West and Jinshanling. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.
- Please don’t make any appointment after the trip as the return depending on the traffic between 5-6 pm.
- Unlimited bottled waters are stored in our car/van today, and you need a day pack to carry them.
- We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide if you need one.
- Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.
- As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.
Reviews(376)
The route we took with Jason was a perfect blend of gorgeous nature, bugs, and well preserved sections of the Wall. It was a proper hike that had us sweating, but nothing we didn’t ask for. He was the most knowledgeable and kindest guide we could’ve imagined, making this tour a true highlight of our trip. Lest we forget, the lunch afterwards was absolutely incredibly delicious as well. Everything is perfect!!
This hiking trip was truly incredible. We were 2 adults and a teenager, in a small group of 5 people. Far from mass tourism. The pickup and communication were very simple and Jing is a very, very friendly guide. He spoke English very well, the pace of the day is very pleasant. 5km on the Great Wall with very few tourists, breathtaking photos and an incredibly delicious lunch!
We spent a terrific day with our guide Cheney who is knowledgeable, patient, extremely well prepared, full of energy and has a great sense of humour. The scenery on the route between the village near Jiankou and the watchtower where we actually started our hike on the wall was exhilarating. This stretch of the Great Wall from Jiankou to Mutianyu has not been restored. We didn’t come across any other hikers until we reached the Mutianyu section. If you want a completely different experience on the Great Wall and are prepared to hike, this day trip is for you!
The way this tour runs is fabulous, going to the end with no people then walking to the more popular part. Dewit was a great guide. He gave us time to enjoy the view, take photos and was a strong leader on the walk. Great experience and would recommend to anyone ready for a unique Great Wall adventure.
Great experience with very, very few other tourists around. Great view, great tour.
This section of the wall is amazing. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a good hike and beautiful views without the crowds. Out guide, Dewit, was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to make the trip enjoyable.
Frist things frist I just wanted to say that chenny was absolutely fantastic. We was on the wall for 5 days. Not only did he pick the best route but also up lifted are spirits and made us all laugh. But he also went the extra mile by providing us entertainment every night. Thank you so much chenny
We had a great time visiting the Jinshanling section of the wall. It was absolutely stunning, and the best part was how EMPTY it was! There were a few small groups that we bumped into later in the morning but we basically had the place to ourselves most of the time. Our guide David was great, he gave us just enough information throughout the hike, and the lunch was also wonderful. The vehicle was comfortable and air conditioned, and everything was well organized. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking to visit the wall!
100% exceptional experience. Best hiking across different sections of the Great Wall offering the right amount of challenge and the best views. Would thoroughly recommend this trip and our guide, Cheney. Very knowledgeable and took great care selecting our itinerary to best match our needs and thee type of experience we were after. Would thoroughly recommend this guide and adventure.
The tour was amazing and David was really helpful telling us information about the site. Also the meal after the walking tour was really good
