Great Wall Hike: Simatai to Jinshanling Adventure

Embark on a full-day hike along the Great Wall of China, from Simatai West to Jinshanling. Explore untouched and restored sections, meet local farmers, and capture stunning photographs.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jinshanling Great Wall - Partially restored and original section of the Great Wall.
  • Simatai Great Wall - A short part of Simatai West instead of Simatai East section.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver
  • Personal English-speaking hiking tour guide
  • Unlimited bottled water and snacks on the Wall
  • Lunch at a local farmer’s restaurant
  • Certificate of completion for hiking the Great Wall of China
What's Not Included
    1. travel insurance
    1. chairlift
    1. personal expenses
Additional Information

This is the go-to hike of the Great Wall surrounding Beijing, showcasing both undeveloped and renovated parts of the Wall at Simatai West and Jinshanling in just 3 hours. The journey to the Wall starts from the Kylin Tower in Simatai West, continuing westward towards Jinshanling. We will descend from the Wall at Shalingkou, Jinshanling, yet if you have…

Location
WCRP+934
Exit C, Dongzhimen Station, Subway line 2 & 13. Please bring passports in case of police-checking on returning.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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2013kaa
Apr 28, 2025
Great experience - The tour was great, definitely one of the highlights of our China trip. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, logistics was impeccable. Definitely recommended
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Sahilsx7565jh
Apr 18, 2025
10/10 Bucket List Moment - Book this tour. It was magical but definitely be prepared for a moderately strenuous hike. The lunch at the end was also lovely. Dewitt was a fantastic guide and we felt like we were in safe hands the entire time!
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Stevenr66
Apr 9, 2025
11/10 - Great Wall Hiking does it again! - Booked through Great Wall Hiking as they were superb on my previous 3 day trip and this trip was also top drawer service. Our guide Luis was as good natured, knowledgeable and capable on the hike as we could possibly wish and our driver safely carried our group of 4 to and from the hike in the luxury Buick 7 seater vehicle. On top of this excellent core service, Luis went well above and beyond helping me to amicably resolve significant hotel booking issues of my own making before the trip even began. The net result of the booking discussions was an almost 2 hour overrun on the expected trip duration which both Luis and the driver absorbed with good humour and great patience gaining great credit for themselves, their top class tour company and the Chinese tradition of hospitality and welcome. I would recommend Luis and Great Wall Hiking without any doubt - The owner Gary has assembled and kept a great team through the difficulties of the pandemic. Highly recommended
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Karasutton
Mar 31, 2025
Dewit is a fantastic tour... - Dewit is a fantastic tour guide, and I highly enjoyed the hike and lunch afterwards. I had the luck of being the only hiker on my tour, and the Great Wall was also sparsely attended, which was amazing. We saw other people, but we were otherwise allowed our solitude in its beauty. The many steps up and down would be tough on older folks or anyone with hip/knee problems; another section might be more easily accessible in that case. While I am not the most athletic human (I do work out at the gym few times a week, but there's a reason for that...), I did just fine. My guide Dewit was wise enough to loan me a hiking pole, which I do recommend.
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508artemm
Mar 27, 2025
Jinshanling is amazing - We had our tour with David. The tour was well organized, Pick-up and transport was timely and comfortable. We walked 6.6 km with 450m of accent. It took us 4 hours . We had frequent stops to take pictures while David tops about the history of the wall. The views are amazing. The wall with surrounding hills makes such a beautiful scenery. Jinshanling part of the wall is definitely a must visit as you can see some restored and original parts. At the end of the hike we had lunch in a local restaurant. The food was traditional Chinese and very delicious. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Tour20122361469
Mar 18, 2025
Great hike at the Great Wall - Fantastic day out with a small group. Travel to and from the walk was excellent and our guide for the hike (David) was just brilliant. Excellent English and local knowledge.
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Lauraik429rf
Mar 7, 2025
Amazing Hiking Experience with Luis at Jinshanling and Gubeikou! - Our hiking adventure at Jinshanling and Gubeikou was absolutely unforgettable, thanks to our incredible guide, Luis! From start to finish, he made the experience smooth, enjoyable, and truly special. Luis is not only extremely knowledgeable about the Great Wall and its history, but he is also kind, patient, and always ready to help. He gave us great advice on the best spots for photos and even took fantastic pictures of us, capturing beautiful memories along the way. What we appreciated the most was that we never felt rushed—Luis took his time, allowing us to fully soak in the breathtaking views and enjoy every moment at our own pace. Pick up at the hotel and nice car from Beijing city center to the Great Wall and back in the evening, was very convenient ! The lunch that was included in our tour was also delicious. We highly recommend this hike!
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Marichris_v
Dec 2, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience - Once in a lifetime experience hiking the Great Wall with a great group of people. This section is more remote and authentic with almost no other tourists. Some sections were quite challenging with lots of steps, but it was worth it. Celebrated the end of the hike with a delicious lunch. Highly recommend!
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Companion63814608267
Nov 27, 2024
Tour on the great wall - Great tour on the Great Wall with very few tourists on this part of the tour. Nice group and cool guide. Almost 10km hike up-and-down - so be a bit trained.
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Resort28971078031
Nov 14, 2024
Breathtaking views! Must do! - Definitely worth going. There were several points along the Great Wall we had the wall just our group was present. It’s gruelling hike but the views were spectacular. It’s completely breathtaking and lunch was good. You certainly need some decent fitness to ascend and descend. Steps were steep and it takes 1000 steps to get to the first tower of the Great Wall. Please take the walking poles provided!
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From $138
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).