Beijing: self-guided group hiking at Jinshanling Great Wall
Description
Wild Great Wall at Jinshanling East； Partially restored Great Wall at Jinshanling middle part； Stunning photo opportunity of the Great Wall
Tour Options
Itinerary
08:00: Meet up with our driver at the meeting point in downtown Beijing and board the bus for a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Jinshanling Great Wall. 10:30: Arrive at Jinshanling and select your own hiking options: Option 1: Loop hiking from Mid Gate to East Gate 3.5-4 hours/7km Good body shape, hiking experience, active adventurers, many big step, elevation gain up to 450m Option 2: Return hiking through Mid Gate 2.5-3.5hours, many options, referred to our maps Seniors, people with knee problem 14:30: Back to the parking lot and drive back to Beijing. 17:00-17:30: Back to the same meeting point in downtown, timing depends on traffic. This section offers arguably the finest hiking anywhere on the Great Wall. It is extremely photogenic, with over 15 watch-towers, and steep gradients that give constantly changing perspectives and wide, open views. This section of the wall is wild, ruined, preserved and original. On a clear day, it is difficult to fail to take good photographs here.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(67)
A stunning tour to a remote corner of the Great Wall of China. We started on time from the very centre of Beijing, our driver Li Jinbo was very polite, gave bottles of water and instructions. Beautiful day and hiking!
If you want to go to a less touristy and crowded area this is a great tour. Our driver was super friendly and we were well taken care of. The hike is more challenging and views are amazing.
Very positive experience ! This part of the wall is worth doing (very few tourists). The guide is always on time. He is very nice and give water and small snacks. I recommend !!!
Zhang Feng our driver was thoughtful, helpful and entertaining which enhanced our experience. It was all about The Wall which didn't disappoint, the self guide was an excellent way to get some space from the crowds and take in great views. We would highlight the red section was tough for an oldie in there sixties so not for people who are not fit and mobile. We did 8km over the 4 hours with a few rests.
An incredible experience on the Great Wall. We decided to go to Jinshanling for sunrise, and it was the best decision we could have made, especially since it was the May Day holiday. Seeing the sunrise in that unique place is something unforgettable, and we enjoyed every minute of it, without anyone else or the crowds. Our driver was very helpful and kind and helped us with everything, including the entrance tickets.
We did the Jinshanling Hike with Oliver, our guide. The experience surpassed all our expectations. There were moments when we had the wall for ourselves. Very different from the crowed photos you see in the internet. Oliver allowed us to do the walk at our own pace, take all the photos we wanted, and provided great explanations of the history of the wall and China. Great companion in this experience. It's one of those places everything should visit in their lives. And if you want to do it Great Wall Hiking is a great company to do it with.
Great Wall Hiking service was excellent. We felt very well served and advised by Liang Bing, with fantastic driving and attention. We recommend this service to people who want to visit an incredible part of the Great Wall from Beijing in a little crowded area of tourists.
booked one way bus ticket, stayed overnight in gubei and returned with one way ticket the next day. driver took a photo when dropped off to ensure the following day driver knew who to look for. perfectly on time both days.
Amazing section of the wall to visit. I am an unfit 44 year old and I was able to complete this hike due to the slow place and frequent need to stop and marvel at the magnificence of the wall. Very few tourist meant there were plenty of opportunities to stop and take uninterrupted photos.
Today I visited the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall with our guide, Jason. He explained everything very clearly and shared a lot of interesting information about Beijing and the history of the Great Wall. It was truly an amazing experience. I highly recommend booking this tour if you want to visit the Great Wall in a more peaceful and authentic way. Although it is a bit farther from Beijing than other sections, it is absolutely worth it. One of the best parts is that there are very few people, so you can enjoy the Wall almost to yourself. This makes it perfect for taking photos without crowds — just you and the Great Wall. After the hike, we had a delicious lunch with plenty of food and great flavors, which made the experience even better. A fantastic experience overall!
