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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

“absolutely recommend this tour, i was really lucky to be the only one when I went to the great wall, other companies maybe would cancel the trip in this situation, but this company came just for me which I really appreciate. If you book this…”

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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

“Good communication beforehand with Zachary the guide. Was picked up on time and the coach was comfortable. A very different walk to Mutianyu and would highly recommend as not busy. Sturdy shoes and a walking stick were a great help.”

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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

“I joined a trek on the Great Wall at Jinshanling with Dewit and it was an unforgettable experience. Dewit was an excellent guide who made the hike both enjoyable and informative. He knew the best spots for views and photos, shared history aRead more”

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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

“Amazing tour! Guide was easy to talk to, she spoke English well, and was very professional. Tour met on time and I was picked up a nice van. Bottled water was provided throughout the day. Even the driver was friendly. We saw all the sites…”

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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

“Adele is very knowledgeable and she explained a lot about the history of the Great Wall during our ride there. The driver is also very polite and nice person. The hike up to Gubeikou section of the wall is quite challenging especially for me as…”

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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

“Our tour was great!! We had Jack who was super friendly, communicated well, was super knowledgeable and taught us so much history about the Great Wall and China during our drive, so it was very entertaining. He also helped take some great photos for us…”

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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 trip was great, 2h away from the city by bus but totally worth it with the great wall walk, lake and other activities around it. That location is great if you want to visit the great wall, less tourists compared to the other places.…”

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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

“Tony was an amazing guide and Goa a great driver. They made the experience extra special tailoring it to my requests. Highly recommend. This was the experience of a life time!”

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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

“Great experience, started the hike in an area where the wall is in its unrestored state and with almost no other people around. Peter is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and speaks very good English. We would highly recommend this hike.”

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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