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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.

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

“It was a great experience with Jackie and Mr.Soon as driver. We were 5 people, they did a bigger group with another different-sizes groups, in total we were 10 kindly person. The trip was almost 3 hours, but the great wall was almost only for…”

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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

“We spent great time hiking on the Wall. Dewit was an amazing guide responding to all inquisitive questions by adults and kids. It was fun to hike with him. Definitely a highlight, there were very few other tourists and thus it felt quite exclusive. The…”

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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

“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 friendly driver Zhang Baowen was already waiting for us at the hotel lobby and started our relaxing Journey to this quiet and scenic part of the great wall. He waited for us at the end of the hikking (from the middle to the east…”

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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

“Sun is a great driver and an even better person, he made the whole trip very easy and convinient. I would recommend him and the company any time.”

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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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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

“Our tour guide Andy was excellent, with his knowledge and looking after us. We did see two different sections of the wall, one at the daytime and the other for sunset and night view. Night view was great and illuminated by lanterns. After tRead 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

“I'm glad I booked this tour. Everything was excellent. The travel company contacted me a few days prior to the tour to verify the hotel location and with some last minute hiking advice. On the day of the tour, the tour guide and the driver…”

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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

“Amazing and very professional service, the agency let us know straight away after booking we would have had to leave earlier than planned due to holiday weekend to avoid roadblocks and traffic, which we appreciated as it really enabled us Read 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