BEIJING
Beijing’s best days out.
The 15 most popular 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“Had a wonderful trip. I met the driver at the station without any problems. headed to the wall and despite the cold had a brilliant day there. No other people around me. it was an amazing experience!”
Quiet Jinshanling Great Wall trek from Beijing: repaired walls, real ruins, expert photo stops, plus optional Summer Palace or Forbidden City.
“Incredible day out visiting the Great Wall. Very organized, our guide Jack was amazing, offered great pieces of Chinese history and he was super fun! The lunch was delicious! Also thanks to the driver who got us there safely! 100% recommend!”
Full-day small-group Great Wall hike at Jinshanling from Simatai West, with English guide, original and restored sections, and local lunch.
“Our second day in China was unforgettable thanks to Cheney, our guide for the Jinshanling Great Wall hike. From the beginning, he was very friendly, funny, and well-prepared, which made the whole experience really enjoyable and smootRead more”
Small-group Jinshanling Great Wall hike with round-trip transit, admission, and a self-paced 6km walk to beat crowds from Beijing.
“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.”
A small-group Beijing day hitting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City skip-the-line, and Mutianyu Great Wall with easy hotel pickup.
“I had an Amazing trip and our guide King Kong was really nice, he explained everything and took care of us at The Great Wall. I would recommend it.”
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 agreed pickup time, and the driver came to pick us…”
A day trip from Beijing to Huanghuacheng Great Wall for lake views, a boat ride, and a quieter wall walk, with optional rafting thrills.
“The Great Wall and Kayak it’s ok, the other activities are more for a family with kids.”
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, Peter, was amazing! He was very nice and outgoing and spoke fluent english. He organized everything for us, including pick up, drop-off, and an incredible lunch. He was very attentive to our needs and whenever we needed Read more”
Hike the wild-to-restored Great Wall from Jiankou to Mutianyu with a private guide, transport, water, and Chinese lunch.
“This was an excellent hike on the unrestored part of the Great Wall. Our guide, James, arranded promptly at our hotel and provided both of us with a walking stick, water and snack. We only met a couple of other people on the trail in this section. The hike was quite manageable. James stopped many…”
Private hiking tour from Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu with hotel pickup, guide, lunch, snacks, water, and ticketed Great Wall sections.
“This was a great trip done on our time at our pace. The service and lunch was great. Our personal guide was very knowledgable about the wall. I learned several new details that were fascinating about the history of the Great Wall. I havRead more”
Mutianyu Great Wall 5-kilometer guided hike with uphill cable car. Small group, English guide, 20 watchtowers, bus from Beijing.
“This off-the-tourist-path hike gives you an amazing experience. Step away from the crowds through a side passage and walk through the bush along unrepaired sections of the wall. Our guide Taka was fabulous, even producing an unexpecteRead more”
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 trip was very well organised from start to finish. It was a very beautiful part of the wall and it was a perfect length and level of difficulty for us. Our tour guide Linda (Travel China Guide) was very helpful and gave us options along the waRead more”
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.
