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Beijing: Great Wall Jinshanling Section Guided Group Hike

4.9  / 592 reviews
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Beijing: Great Wall Jinshanling Section Guided Group Hike
4.9  / 592 reviews

Explore and walk on the original, partially-restored, and less-visited areas of the Jinshanling section of Great Wall on this guided hiking tour that includes transfers from Beijing and a tasty lunch.

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Duration 9 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 12 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Vivian – Germany

Dewit is such a nice guide. We had enough time taking pictures. He was waiting patiently. The lunch was amazing. So many choices, pork, tofu, beans and more. Typical for China and your share with the rest of the group what makes it easy to chat. The hike is not recommended for people who aren’t fit.

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Vivian – Germany
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Andree – China

The hike was beautiful and very well organised. You have to deserve it to see the wall and walk on it, but it's worth every penny and sweat. Woody, the guide, was the sweetest. I could not wish for a better guide. He explained a lot of the history of the wall's construction, which was really interesting. I would recommend this hike to anybody and would do it again if I returned to the area.

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Andree – China

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    WCRP+934

  • Van

    (2.5 hours)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Jinshanling

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Walk, Hiking, Scenic views on the way (3 hours)

  • Jinshanling

    Lunch (1 hour)

  • Van

    (2.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    WCRP+934

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the wild Great Wall at Simatai West
  • See the restored Great Wall at Jinshanling
  • Enjoy great photo opportunites
  • Have a traditional unch at local farmer’s restaurant
  • Experience it all in a small group of travelers (maximum of 12)

Full description

Your guide will meet you at 8am and then drive to Simatai West. You will start the hiking around 10:30am, and it will take about 3 hours to complete. A lunch at a local farmer’s restaurant will be organized after the hiking before returning to the city. This section offers arguably the finest hiking anywhere on the Great Wall. It is extremely photogenic, with over 15 watch-towers, and steep gradients that give constantly changing perspectives and wide, open views. There is fascinating variety in the watch-towers here. Some have two storeys, others three. Some have flat roofs, others rounded and others again are pitched with upturned eaves. This section of the wall is wild, ruined, preserved and original. On a clear day, it is difficult to fail to take good photographs here. 

Includes

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
  • Personal English-speaking hiking guide
  • Entrance fees to Great Wall for the two sections
  • Unlimited bottled water; snacks on the Wall; lunch in a local farmer’s restaurant
  • A certificate of completion for hiking on the Great Wall of China
  • Travel insurance
  • Chairlift
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping to hiking guide/driver recommended on good service

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with heart problems

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Meeting point

Exit C, Dongzhimen Station, Subway line 2&13.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • What to take:
  • Comfortable shoes or boots, sun cream, sun-glasses, lip balm and cap
  • Notes:
  • There is no toilet on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Simatai West and Jinshanling. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper
  • You will be followed by local farmers when starting the hike. If you don’t like this, you have to say NO firmly at the beginning (MAYBE LATER does not work in Chinese culture) or just ignore them and not speak a word with them; otherwise they can be very persistent
  • Unlimited bottled waters are stored in the provider's car/van, and you need a day pack to carry them
  • Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers
  • As responsible travelers, 'take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint'

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 92 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Vivian – GermanySeptember 23, 2024  – Verified booking
Dewit is such a nice guide. We had enough time taking pictures. He was waiting patiently. The lunch was amazing. So many choices, pork, tofu, beans and more. Typical for China and your share with the rest of the group what makes it easy to chat. The hike is not recommended for people who aren’t fit.
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Andree – ChinaOctober 7, 2024  – Verified booking
The hike was beautiful and very well organised. You have to deserve it to see the wall and walk on it, but it's worth every penny and sweat. Woody, the guide, was the sweetest. I could not wish for a better guide. He explained a lot of the history of the wall's construction, which was really interesting. I would recommend this hike to anybody and would do it again if I returned to the area.
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Dale Murphy – IrelandNovember 4, 2024  – Verified booking
A truly incredible experience. Our guide Dewit was fantastic from start to finish, motivating us on the difficult hike, giving us the history of the wall, taking photos for the group on several occasions. Very well organised transportation and the lunch was really delicious! 5 stars, don't visit Beijing without doing this!
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Product ID: 52602

Activity provider:Great Wall Hiking Adventure

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