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15 Best Great Wall Hiking Tours

The wild-wall hikes beyond the cable cars: Jinshanling’s restored-to-ruined six-kilometer ridge, Simatai’s night-lit sections and Gubei Water Town at the foot of it. The unrestored towers are the wall the photographs promise; the hikes earn them.

1.From Beijing: Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

Discover the authentic Jinshanling Great Wall with a small group hike from Beijing, including local lunch, stunning views, and expert guides for an unforgettable experience.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Wonderful day out to the Great Wall. Such a quiet area of the wall, on many occasions it felt like you had it all to yourself. Well worth putting up with the more challenging sections. Driver Charlie was really helpful providing maps and information over…”

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2.Beijing: Jingshanling Great Wall Trekking Tours with Options

Discover China's legendary Great Wall at Jinshanling with this expert-led trekking tour. Enjoy stunning scenery, fewer crowds, and authentic experience for $60.

★ 4.9

“It is worth the longer drive to go out to Jingshangling because the scenery is stunning and there are few tourists so you really enjoy the experience. We walked for 3 hours and could still see the wall stretching in the distance behind and in…”

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4.Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling

Discover a small-group guided hike along the less-crowded Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, with stunning views, authentic experiences, and delicious local lunch.

★ 5.0

“Our experience on the Jingshanling section of the Great Wall was amazing! Dewit was a great tour guide who was really knowledgeable about the history of the wall and really kept our spirits up, even as we trekked the wall in the insane heat. If…”

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5.Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu

Explore Beijing’s top landmarks—Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and Mutianyu Great Wall—on this small-group tour with expert guides and hassle-free logistics.

★ 5.0

“Olivia was a wonderful tour guide with great English, making our tour in Beijing superb and overall trip to the city wonderful. Her knowledge about Beijing and comprehensive history kept us captivated and interested from start to finish. Olivia had a powerful, bubbly energy and…”

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6.Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

Discover the less-crowded, scenic sections of the Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling with this private sunset tour, including hotel pickup, lunch, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“The best part of the Chinese wall… stunning view, less crowded and the great point to see sunset. Adele took care of us very well. We had local food for lunch. We discovered an other part of the Chinese wall in a different pov. Thank…”

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7.Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

Experience a private day tour to Jinshanling Great Wall from Beijing, with guided hike, authentic lunch, and escape from crowds for a genuine adventure.

★ 5.0

“We signed up for just the transportation service due to the time constraint and it worked perfectly. The driver was on time to pick us up, the ride was comfortable and we left our luggage in his car. We finished the hike earlier than the…”

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8.Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall

Enjoy a private, stress-free transfer from Beijing to Jinshanling or Simatai sections of the Great Wall. Comfortable transport, flexible options, and expert drivers await.

★ 5.0

“We had Mr.Yu Yongtai as our driver and a great experience to the Jinshanling Great Wall for sunset. He was also able to get us a shortcut so we didn’t have to walk the extra 5km out of the west gate! Great driver and a…”

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9.Beijing: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town Private Tour

Discover the Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town on this private day trip from Beijing, featuring cable cars, night views, and authentic local charm.

★ 4.9

“Very good, The Driver picked us up on time and guided us on where to go and where he would pick us up. He is very friendly too and able to chat a bit even with translator., Fun trip overall. and amazing place, Will definitely…”

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10.Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

Discover the stunning Water Great Wall at Huanghuacheng with this scenic hike and cruise tour. Less crowded, beautiful views, and fun activities for all.

★ 5.0

“Really nice excursion that starts with a short cruise on the lake to go to the great wall. A one hour excursion on it then starts. It is a bit challenging but the view in the end is beautiful ! Really recommend. Plus, there’s some…”

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11.Beijing: Jinshanling Great Wall Private Tour with Options

Explore the Jinshanling Great Wall on a private guided tour from Beijing. Enjoy authentic scenery, customizable options, and expert insights for a memorable experience.

★ 4.9

“We started on time at the Hotel and our superfriendly guide Leo picked us up. In the car water bottles were provided. We drove two hours to the starting point of the tour. Leo provided a lot of facts and figures related to the Great…”

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12.Private Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu

Discover the authentic beauty of the Great Wall with a private hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu, guided by knowledgeable locals for an unforgettable experience.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide, Peter, was amazing! He was very nice and outgoing and spoke fluent english. He organized everything for us, including pick up, drop-off, and an incredible lunch. He was very attentive to our needs and whenever we needed Read more”

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13.Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

Discover Beijing's lesser-known Great Wall sections with this private tour, visiting Jinshanling, Gubei Water Town, and Simatai’s night views for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“There There is a lot of walking on uneven steps and surfaces, but the experience is well worth the trip. The engineering feat is unbelievable and the Resort town is delightful. Aston was well informed and a perfect attendant for this old body. Read more”

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14.All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour from Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall to Xishuiyu

Discover the beauty of the Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall on a private, all-inclusive hiking tour with expert guides, scenic views, and delicious meals.

★ 5.0

“If you're an adventurer and want to get away from tourism crowds, this is the trip for you! The day planned unraveled exactly as the itinerary stated. The tour guide and driver were very professional, with plenty of information, and always haRead more”

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More Great Wall Hiking Tours

5.0Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with 5KM Trek Adventure$65.00 5.0Private Sunset&Night Tour: Simatai Great Wall & Gubei Water Town$182.00 5.0Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Mini Group Tour$99.00 5.0Jinshanling Great Wall Small-group SUNSET tour from Beijing$76.98 5.0Private Great Wall Day Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu Section$160.00 5.0Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver$135.00 5.0Beijing: 2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling$268.00 5.0Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall Private Day Tour$110.00 5.0Private Tour to Mutianyu or Jinshanling Great Wall with Options$25.99 5.0Private Trekking Tour from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Greatwall$209.00 5.0Mini Group: Half-Day Great Wall at Mutianyu Hiking Tour$145.00 5.0Private Beijing Transfer: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town by Night$133.20 5.0JinShanling Great Wall Sunset/Day Private English Guided Tour$160.00 5.0JinShanling Great Wall Sunset/Day Private Day Tour$109.00 5.0Beijing: Jinshanling, Simatai Wall and Gubei Water Town Tour9 hours$185 5.0Mini Group: One-Day Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall Hiking Tour$195.00 5.0All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour: Great Wall Challenge at Jiankou$219.00 5.0Private Transfer to Gubei WaterTown and Simatai Great Wall$106.00 5.0Mini Group: Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour$222.00 5.0Private Great Wall of Gubeikou Hiking Tour from Beijing$218.00 4.8Mutianyu Great Wall 5-KM Premium Hike Covering All Landmarks8 hours$54 5.0Small Group Jinshanling Great Wall Sunset tour 6km hiking$200.05 5.0Private Great Wall Hiking Tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling$222.00 5.0Great Wall Private Hiking Day: Gubeikou to Jinshanling w/ Lunch$282.86