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Private Great Wall Day Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu
Embark on a thrilling Great Wall hike from the unexplored Jiankou section to the restored Mutianyu section. Experience the rugged ‘Wild Wall’ and the tastefully restored wall, perfect for photography enthusiasts.
Embark on a thrilling Great Wall hike from the unexplored Jiankou section to the restored Mutianyu section. Experience the rugged ‘Wild Wall’ and the tastefully restored wall, perfect for photography enthusiasts.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area Ticket Office - This is a Great Wall hiking day trip that is fun for the whole family or your group. Your private guide will meet you in the morning at your hotel, after around 1.5 hours drive then you will see the unrestored and rugged “Wild Wall” along with tastefully restored wall, making it a perfect hike for…
- Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area Ticket Office - This is a Great Wall hiking day trip that is fun for the whole family or your group. Your private guide will meet you in the morning at your hotel, after around 1.5 hours drive then you will see the unrestored and rugged “Wild Wall” along with tastefully restored wall, making it a perfect hike for comparison and understanding more about the true Great Wall. Meanwhile this tour is an amateur photographer’s dream, you can take many fantastic pictures if the weather is good. The entire hiking duration for 5 hours, you need bring sunblock in Summer and some snacks and enough water for this trip. Picknic lunch during the hiking, round trip private transfer and entrance tickets are all included.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- One-way toboggan or cable car down the Mutianyu Great Wall
- Entrance tickets to the sights
- Picnic lunch during the hike
- English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with private driver
- Bottled water
- One-way toboggan or cable car down the Mutianyu Great Wall
- Entrance tickets to the sights
- Picnic lunch during the hike
- English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with private driver
What's Not Included
- Gratuity to the guide and driver
- Personal Costs
- Gratuity to the guide and driver
- Personal Costs
Additional Information
Hike the Great Wall starting from the Jiankou section. After a few hours of trekking, you’ll descend via cable car or toboggan from the Mutianyu section.
- Experience two distinct sections of the Great Wall in one day: the untamed ‘Wild Wall’ and the well-preserved Wall; a less crowded Wall and a tourist-heavy Wall.
- Witness the unrestored and rugged…
Hike the Great Wall starting from the Jiankou section. After a few hours of trekking, you’ll descend via cable car or toboggan from the Mutianyu section.
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Experience two distinct sections of the Great Wall in one day: the untamed ‘Wild Wall’ and the well-preserved Wall; a less crowded Wall and a tourist-heavy Wall.
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Witness the unrestored and rugged ‘Wild Wall’ alongside the beautifully restored sections, offering a perfect hike for comparison and a deeper understanding of the true Great Wall.
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This tour is a dream for amateur photographers, providing numerous opportunities for fantastic photos if the weather cooperates.
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Please wear comfortable shoes
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Sunblock in Summer and your favorite snacks and water is necessary to bring
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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Hh1234hh
Dec 5, 2024
Ask for Justin, amazing tour guide! Great tour. - Absolutely amazing day hiking the Great Wall with Justin, the best tour guide we could have wished for. He was there helping us with anything we needed and took amazing photos for us! Thanks for a fantastic day.
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Georginaw699
Nov 30, 2024
Wonderful day on the wall - The views were amazing! We loved hiking the wall with Justin and seeing two very different sections. We also enjoyed learning about the wall and China from Justin. Would highly recommend Catherine Lu tours and Justin as a tour guide.
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Meganhasfun1
Nov 17, 2024
Amazing Great Wall Hike - Amazing tour with guide May! Gain elevation quickly then enjoy the wonder that is the Great Wall! A great adventure with an informative and friendly tour guide!
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287vinzenzg
Oct 26, 2024
Absolute recommendation - An absolute recommendation. Our guide Justin was super nice and was able to tell us a lot about the history. The hike on the unrestored part without the crowds of tourists was a particular highlight. The food afterwards was delicious and more than enough for everyone. Would book this tour again at any time.
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Emilyty4554cz
May 13, 2024
Unforgettable Tour - This was truly off-the-beaten path and an unforgettable adventure. My mom and I did this tour together with Justin and it was incredibly fun. While there were times when we encountered some obstacles, he confidently led us through and helped us go at our own pace. When we got to the top, the views were unbelievable and Justin even pointed out some popular photo spots. After our hike, we went to a great local restaurant (I recommend you get beer as a beverage). Overall, we had a great time with Justin and would come back again!
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C8050zbkimberlya
Apr 16, 2024
Awesome Timely Walk - We had an awesome and amazing time understanding the history of the Great Wall of China from our tour guide , Mr Peter. The view that he shown us is indeed spectacular! Not forgetting Mr Xiao Long, our assigned driver had also done a wonderful job in making sure that we covered all that was in the customised itinerary. Great local farmhouse restaurant lunch recommendation!
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Noah
Oct 6, 2023
Highlight of our trip to China - We are so glad we booked this tour, and it has been the highlight of our trip to China. Catherine was super helpful organizing the tour on short notice, and our guide Peter was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. All in all it was well worth it!
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Gioiaf631
Sep 20, 2023
Spectacular views, a great team experience! - We booked this tour with Catherine Lu Tours as a team-building event after participating in an international congress in Beijing.
After a comfortable 1.5-hr minibus drive from our hotel in Beijing, we started the hike with a steep climb up to the old wall at Jiankou, from where the views are simply breathtaking.
We then continued walking along different sections of the wall, with up-/down-hill bits and several stairs, leading to the renovated part at Mutianyu, with its UNESCO World Heritage landmark.
At the end of the hike, we took the toboggan down, which was good fun for the team!
Our guide, Peter, shared many historical facts with us and took time to chat with each team member.
Professional and tailored customer assistance by Catherine, all the way from answering questions before booking to following up with us after the trip.
A great experience with plenty of lasting memories!
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Stolzar
Aug 8, 2023
An amazing experience - If you want to hike on the “wild” unrestored portions of the Great Wall, this is a great guided hike. It was completely different from the crowded sections of the Great Wall that most tourists visit.
It takes about 1.5 hours to drive to the wall and another 1.5 hours driving back. The hike itself is about 5 miles (8 km) and takes 3-4 hours, depending on how often you stop to rest and take pictures. The first mile getting to the wall is a bit strenuous, but nothing that an experienced hiker can’t handle. Once you reach the wall it is not that challenging.
Justin was an excellent guide and companion for the trip — I learned a lot about the history and construction of the wall from him.
We didn’t have great weather the day I did this hike so my photos are very different from what you would normally see on a clear day.
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Jennyf934
Dec 20, 2019
Amazing tour! - My husband and I had a wonderful time visiting Beijing and this hike was the highlight. Our tour guide, Stephen, did a fantastic job leading us and was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Our driver, Mr. Xu, was fabulous as well. The hike itself was beautiful and it was great to get to see the unrestored part as well as the restored.
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