BEIJING · CHINA
Beijing’s best days out.
The 15 most popular Great Wall Hiking & Trekking in Beijing. A short list of the ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Hike Jinshanling Great Wall East and Middle: wild watchtowers, restored stretches, small-group calm, poles and water, plus local lunch.
Most Popular“Our driver Zhang Feng was incredibly nice and organized, very safe driving, even gave us fruits and made very clear instructions, can highly recommend !”
Quiet Jinshanling Great Wall trek from Beijing: repaired walls, real ruins, expert photo stops, plus optional Summer Palace or Forbidden City.
“We had a great time, the car was amazing and we skipped all the crowds. Definitely recommend!”
Full-day small-group Great Wall hike at Jinshanling from Simatai West, with English guide, original and restored sections, and local lunch.
“Fantastic experience! We loved our tour guide, Jason. He was very knowledgeable, answered our many questions, and was a great leader for our hike. We loved the history lessons in addition to the hiking experience. 10/10 and would highly recommend!”
Small-group Jinshanling Great Wall hike with round-trip transit, admission, and a self-paced 6km walk to beat crowds from Beijing.
“I would give them more than 5 stars! Jackie was really kind and we had a great time. I totally recommend this activity and this section of the Great wall, not crowded at all and the views are incredible.”
A small-group Beijing day hitting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City skip-the-line, and Mutianyu Great Wall with easy hotel pickup.
“Very nice tour with a very nice tourguide. Great wall in the early morning was impressive. I recommend.”
Private Jinshanling Great Wall day trip with hotel pickup, a moderate mini-hike past towers, and a hearty local Chinese lunch.
“We signed up for just the transportation service due to the time constraint and it worked perfectly. The driver was on time to pick us up, the ride was comfortable and we left our luggage in his car. We finished the hike earlier than the agreRead more”
A day trip from Beijing to Huanghuacheng Great Wall for lake views, a boat ride, and a quieter wall walk, with optional rafting thrills.
“Cici was incredible at the Great Wall—knowledgeable, kind, and full of energy. She made the experience unforgettable with fun stories and perfect photo spots. Highly recommend her to anyone visiting!”
Hike the wild-to-restored Great Wall from Jiankou to Mutianyu with a private guide, transport, water, and Chinese lunch.
“We had a lovely day hiking with James! He was thorough, friendly and relaxed and we felt very comfortable and safe throughout. It was my husband’s birthday and James even got him a delicious cake to cut on a watch tower with amazinRead more”
Private Great Wall hike from wild Jiankou to restored Mutianyu with hotel pickup, an expert guide, and a real off-the-beaten-path day on the Ridge.
“Our tour guide Michael was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Great Wall. He gave great attention to us and assistance. He was also very funny and helpful. You start with a lovely hike through the surrounRead more”
Private hiking tour from Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu with hotel pickup, guide, lunch, snacks, water, and ticketed Great Wall sections.
“James tour did not let us down! This section of the wall is really photogenic and when we went we were literally the only people there which would not have been the case at Badaling. James trekking experience and knowledge was faultless and I'd highly reccomend him to others!”
Mutianyu Great Wall 5-kilometer guided hike with uphill cable car. Small group, English guide, 20 watchtowers, bus from Beijing.
“My family and I really enjoyed ourselves at the Great Wall last Sunday, and the tour guide, Mr. Mike was very helpful and patient. He explain very well how to navigate the different parts of the Great Wall so that we could have a great time there. Would definitely recommend anyone to consider this MuBus…”
Private hike on the Jinshanling Great Wall from Beijing with hotel pickup, an English guide, and a less-crowded unrestored section for great photos.
“The walk along the wall was a once in life time experience, China Travel Guide supplied an excellent service and our guide Linda was amazing. I would totally recommend this tour to my friends traveling to China”
Private hike from wild Jiankou to Mutianyu with an English guide, hotel pickup, picnic lunch, and toboggan or cable-car descent.
“We had a great day trip. The Jiankou section was absolutely amazing to see. Our guide Justin was kind and knowledgeable about the area and history. We also had some extra time in the afternoon because we walked fast and could join a tea ceremony which was a real cultural experience. Highly recommend this tour.”
Hike the Great Wall on quiet sections from Jinshanling to Simatai West and Gubeikou to Jinshanling, with a farmer guesthouse night.
“The Two-Day Great Wall Hike was fabulous and one of the best things I have ever done! Yaxin, my guide, was outstanding, always so informative about the area and structure.The hardest part of Day 1 was hiking through the woods Read more”
Private hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling on the Great Wall, with watchtower focus, farmer lunch, and hotel pickup in Beijing.
“It took me a while to decide which operator to use as there were so many offering the same thing. Then I chanced upon the Greatwall Trek Club and they were offering hikes along Gubeikou and Jinshaling with lunch in between. Although theRead more”
The Wall, the palaces, the hutongs and the table. Every way into the city, in one place.
