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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.

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

“Our guide, May, was very nice and professional, and she gave us a lot of information about the Great Wall. Once at Jinshanling she also left us take our time to explore the Wall and take pictures at our own pace, without rushing. The Jinshaling…”

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3.Small Group 6km hiking tour Jinshanling Great Wall-Simatai West

Explore a peaceful, 6km section of the Great Wall at Jinshanling with a self-guided hike, round-trip transport, and stunning mountain views from Beijing.

★ 5.0

“This is a beautiful part of the wall to visit, offering a great 6km hike, and fewer crowds than parts of the wall closer to Beijing. Jackie was a great driver, and it was very convenient to hire someone if you’re short on time as…”

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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

“This was a great tour to see the wall with very few people! Dewit was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable! Highly recommend if you have the whole day available for the tour. Getting photos with no one else in them is pretty special! Lunch…”

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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

“William was a great tour guide! We had an excellent day at the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. It was extremely hot and William was kind enough to lend me his umbrella. The tour also supplied us with water for the day--they truly went…”

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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

“Most amazing tour we have been on in Beijing. Went with my dad not knowing what to expect except for the sunset at the end but we ended up enjoying a whole tour about the history of the great wall with our guide Adele. She…”

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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

“We had an amazing time at the Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall. We were there during the holiday in May and still had so much fun and did everything we wanted to do. Our driver, Chen, and guide, Andy, were excellent hosts and…”

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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

“Absolutely unforgettable experience! The Great Wall was breathtaking, and our guide Cici made it even more special. She was knowledgeable, warm, and full of great stories that brought history to life. Thanks to her, the day was seamless, fun, and inspiring. Highly recommend this tour…”

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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

“Just got back from an incredible trip to the Great Wall of China at Jinshanling. The views were breathtaking, stretching endlessly across the mountains. Our guide Bruce made the experience even better with his knowledge, stories, and great energy—an unforgettable adventure!”

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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

“The hike is brutal at times but the experience and views are worth it! We had a wonderful day at the Great Wall and our guide, Peter made it very enjoyable! Would highly recommend this!”

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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

“We had a very good time on this tour. The food on the way was really good and we were very flexible with how far we wanted to go and when to leave. Both Jimmy and the driver were very nice and we got a…”

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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

“Excellent tour! Driver and tour guide Danny were were waiting for me right at the time they said they'd come pick me up. Since this was my first trip to China, Danny gave me one massive history lesson on the country, and it was actually…”

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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