Embark on a thrilling Great Wall hiking adventure in Beijing. Explore the Simatai and Jinshanling sections with a local guide, capturing stunning photos and immersing in local culture.
Embark on a thrilling Great Wall hiking adventure in Beijing. Explore the Simatai and Jinshanling sections with a local guide, capturing stunning photos and immersing in local culture.
- Simatai Great Wall - A local guide will collect you from your central Beijing accommodation, and you’ll journey in a comfortable vehicle to embark on a day-long excursion. Following a 2-hour drive, you’ll arrive at Simatai Great Wall for an estimated 3-hour trek. This segment is often considered the pinnacle of Great Wall hiking experiences. It’s…
- Simatai Great Wall - A local guide will collect you from your central Beijing accommodation, and you’ll journey in a comfortable vehicle to embark on a day-long excursion. Following a 2-hour drive, you’ll arrive at Simatai Great Wall for an estimated 3-hour trek. This segment is often considered the pinnacle of Great Wall hiking experiences. It’s remarkably picturesque, featuring over 15 watchtowers and steep slopes that offer ever-changing vistas and expansive views. This stretch is untamed, deteriorated, conserved, and authentic. On days with clear skies, it’s nearly impossible not to capture stunning photographs.
- Jinshanling Great Wall - Accompanied by your guide, you’ll traverse the Simatai Great Wall to the Kylin Tower, taking in the splendid scenery and snapping impressive shots. You’ll then proceed west to the Jinshanling Great Wall, descending from the wall at Shalingkou. Alternatively, if you’re up for it, you can continue for an additional 30 minutes and descend at Zhuanduokou.
After approximately 3 hours of hiking, you’ll enjoy a belated lunch at a local eatery and rest briefly. Subsequently, you’ll be driven back to the city center and dropped off at your hotel, wrapping up an unforgettable journey.
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Complimentary bottled water
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Complimentary bottled water
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees included
- Gratuities
- Cable car
- Gratuities
- Cable car
The Great Wall is a symbol of Chinese civilization, and one of the wonders that the Chinese people have created. Having a wonderful Great Wall tour is a must for everyone’s China trip, and Beijing is the best destination to admire the Great Wall. This tour will take you to hike two sections of China Great Wall with a local hiking tour guide, have the…
The Great Wall is a symbol of Chinese civilization, and one of the wonders that the Chinese people have created. Having a wonderful Great Wall tour is a must for everyone’s China trip, and Beijing is the best destination to admire the Great Wall. This tour will take you to hike two sections of China Great Wall with a local hiking tour guide, have the most popular hiking trip of Great Wall around Beijing, experience both Simatai Great Wall and Jinshanling Great Wall, have chance to meet local farmers, try local home-made food and learn local community development. This is the best itinerary for keen photographers with a medium-level hiking.
Have the most popular hiking trip of Great Wall in Beijing
Hike two sections of Great Wall at Simatai and Jinshanling
Itinerary for photographers with a medium-level hiking
Enjoy the amazing scenery and take wonderful photos
Private tour is operated with just your party exclusively
- Please make sure you are able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain for approximately 3.7 miles (6 km)
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes and active clothing since the route passes through overgrown areas
- Please bring your own camera for photo-taking and some snacks for supplementary energy during the trip
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.