Beijing: 2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling
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This two-day hiking provides you with many original towers and challenge in remote sections of the Great Wall in an affordable way. The driver will pick you up at downtown meeting point and then drive to the Great Wall, and the local farmer guide will greet you upon arrival. The farmer guide will escort you for 2 days hiking on the Wall. Jinshanling & Gubeikou are far away from Beijing, less-visited all year round. There's also a chance to learn the daily life in rural China.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- What to take:
- comfortable shoes or boots, sunscreen, sun-glasses, first aid kit, lip balm, cap
- Notes:
- You will hike the Wall from A to B every day and your belongings will go with the car/van directly to the accommodation, and you need a day pack to carry water, snacks and other stuff.
- Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is strongly encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.
- There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Gubeikou & Jinshanling, otherwise be prepared to commune with nature. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.
- Bottled waters are stored in our car/van for hiking every day.
- We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide if you need one.
- It’s recommended to prepare some snacks before your departure from Beijing.
- As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Reviews(42)
Hiking on the wall for two days was amazing. Views were spectacular and the guides (we had a different one for the each day) were kind and helpful. The surprise of the trip was the farmhouse stay - we were anticipating a quaint house in a small village learning about the culture and food. Instead we stayed in a large building that had at least 25 rooms, they were sterile and they felt more like a hospital room than a guest house. Plus, the location was inside the park, right near the front gates - so not in a small village at all. Definitely go to the wall and hike but be ready for a less impressive stay for the night.
It was an incredible experience that was organized, safe, and we learned many things. Highly recommend!
Perfect experience to discover the Great Wall! Thanks to our guides.
Louis was an absolutely amazing guide on the Great Wall of China, making the experience one of the best of our lives. He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating stories and historical details that brought the Wall to life. His attention to detail and care for us two made the whole trip smooth and enjoyable. Camping was very cold, but thanks to his guidance, it was completely worth it and turned into a memorable adventure. The food at the farmhouse was exceptionally good, and the locals were so friendly, adding even more charm to the experience. Overall, Louis made the trip unforgettable, and we can’t recommend him and this tour highly enough!
We booked 2 days and one night to hike the great wall from Jinshanling to Gubeiko, and we do not regret it! Our guide, Cheney, shared all of his knowledge about the Great Wall and Chinese history. We even learned a few Chinese sentences. Chángchéng hěn měi! It was memorable! The night in the guesthouse was great as well! The family that welcomed us was very nice, they cooked us amazing food and we had a good night sleep. I definitely recommend this tour with Cheney and the family in Gubeiko. We will come back with our family next time 😉
First day I had a English speaking guide Cheney. He was great, so friendly and knowledgeable and we went to a much quieter part of the wall which I loved. I then was dropped off at the home stay of mr Liu. mr Liu took me on the un restored part of the wall. He was again such a good guide, very friendly and had the best walk with the wall to ourselves . He Also had a very nice family who cooked me delicious meals. I really enjoyed the whole experience with both of my guides would recommend!
What an amazing experience. We did the 4-day hiking tour, visiting different sections of the wall each day, which had unique characteristics. Very cool historical exploration with beautiful views and scenery! The highlight of our trip was our experience with our guide, Luis (best tour guide ever). He was extremely knowledgeable about everything relating to the Great Wall and everything else regarding Chinese history. While we were on and off the wall, Luis' insights into China were extremely interesting and insightful. The food and accommodation throughout the trip were also satisfactory. There wasn't a single dish we did not like! We particularly enjoyed our stay at the local. farmer's house, which was in a very scenic area. This was an amazing experience. Thank you Luis!
Our two day hike on the Great Wall was the highlight of our trip to China, Luis was a knowledgeable, thoughtful and fun guide who made the experience extra enjoyable. We loved the fact that the tour responded to our needs and expectations and was adjusted to suit our fitness and fast walking pace. It was amazing to be able to experience the Wall with very few other tourists. A highly recommended experience!
What an incredible experience! Truly one of the most amazing places I've been to. Hiking on the unrestored sections of the Wall was like something out of a movie. Highly recommend people to join this tour. The guides and hosts at the guesthouse were really great! I don't review things often but this was worth leaving one! Thanks again.
The tour was a great experience. Our guide Cheney was very helpful and an experienced expert for the different parts of the Great Wall. Jinshanling and Gubeiko are different, but both very attractive. And camping with the sunset and the sunrise was another highlight. Only a few people around us during the hike, amazing views and a great service from the beginning to the end.
