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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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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

“We did this tour about 2 weeks ago in mid-Oct. The weather was perfect. It was not too many people maybe because it was a Monday. The bus dropped us off at Jinshanglin and picked us up at Simatai. The whole journey is about 3hrs,…”

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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

“Today we did this amazing Great wall hike with Cheney an I could not reccomend it more!! The scenery was beautiful and Cheney could tell us alot about the history of China, the wall. Our group was very small, only three people and during the…”

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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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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

“The drive to the wall was a bit dodgy with the driver nearly falling asleep at the wheel. But when we got there he dropped us off at one gate and arranged to meet him 3 hours later at the east gate and we walked…”

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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

“Lilly was a fantastic guide. Super pleasant, accomodating and very knowledgeable of the history of the wall. we couldn't be more than happier with the experience.”

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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

“The part of the wall we went to was very pretty and nearly empty of tourists save for our relatively small group. Cici gave us a lot of information about the wall's construction in both English and Chinese, and was a friendly guide throughout. Answering…”

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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

“Wonderful experience. Allen (guide) and Zhang (driver) were excellent. Professional, informative, and engaging. Highly recommend.”

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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 Michael was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Great Wall. He gave great attention to us and assistance. He was also very funny and helpful. You start with a lovely hike through the surrounRead 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

“Our Guide Tony and driver Mr Zhang, were both excellent…the ride from Beijing was smooth, and Tony was very knowledgeable with commentary of Beijing’s history and the Great Wall. Tony stayed with us the whole time, was great company too! Definitely a great private tour…”

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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

“This has been the best tour that we have experience ever. Everything was perfect, the logistics, the transportation, the location and the food. We highly recommend the experience, it is an amazing hike with beautiful landscapes. We also thiRead more”

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15.Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour

Discover the Jinshanling Great Wall on this small-group, 1-day tour from Beijing, including transportation, free shuttle, and options for cable car rides.

★ 5.0

“Selfguided hike from west to east gate of Jinshangling Great Wall. 3 h with foto stops. Shared transport with 3 other people. A guided service for this part of the Great Wall is unnecessary. Given the difficulties to go there by public transport, the tour…”

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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