Jinshanling Great Wall: The 10 Best Hiking Tours

1.Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 667 reviews · 9 hours · from $52Our pick

Hike Jinshanling’s quiet Great Wall from Beijing, with restored and wild sections, sweeping views, local lunch, and small-group transport.

“we were only 3 so they sent a car for us. Our driver was soooo nice, he waited for us an extra hour and had some hot water ready for the ride back. Choosing this section of the wall was a stroke of genius, it was almost empty, for about and hour we had the wall all for ourselves”

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2.Small Group 6km hiking Jinshanling Great Wall EN speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $75Top rated

Review of the $75 Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing, with small groups, quiet trails, English-speaking drivers, and practical tips.

“Great tour, they handle all of the logistics. You are required to take your own lunch, which was a slight challenge but we found a takeaway wrap at a grocery store. The trek from one section through to the next was incredible, and you have it basically alone. So worth the 3 hour drive.”

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3.Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $138

Review of the Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing, with quiet trails, restored and original wall sections, local lunch, costs, tips, and fitness advice.

“This tour gives you the chance to see a more authentic part of the Great Wall avoiding the tourist crowds. The transportation was smooth. The Great Wall was breathtaking. Our guide Cheney was excellent. Strongly recommended.”

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4.Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $160

Review of Beijing’s private Gubeikou and Jinshanling sunset tour, with quiet hikes, local lunch, hotel pickup, pricing, and practical tips.

“Once in a life time experience! It was just amazing! Leo, the guide, is by far the best guide I ever had! Outstanding English, super friendly, very well informed, super helpful, in a few words the guide everybody dreams off! The tour in itself is also just magical! You will be on part of the wall that are stunning, with nobody around you! And surrounded by a gorgeous and peaceful nature! Certainly a must do! Worth the trip and the investment!”

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5.Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $122

Review of a private Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing, with quiet trails, private transport, watchtowers, lunch, and practical tips.

“The friendly driver Zhang Baowen was already waiting for us at the hotel lobby and started our relaxing Journey to this quiet and scenic part of the great wall. He waited for us at the end of the hikking (from the middle to the east gate) and adapted our drop-off location as we desired. In conclusion a great service.”

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6.Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $86

Review of Beijing’s private transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai, with hotel pickup, flexible timing, ticket advice, guide options, and costs.

“The transfer was very smooth, with our friendly driver Li Qingshan, who was very helpful in securing tickets for us at the Gate, as well as picking us up again. My only negative remark, would be that the car was slightly on the crammed side for 6 passenger, especially for 5 hour round trip. Otherwise a very smooth and good transfer which I can only recommend.”

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7.Jinshanling Great Wall Private Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 92 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $175

Escape Beijing’s crowds at Jinshanling on a private Great Wall hike with local lunch, expert guides, and optional Mutianyu or Gubei Water Town stops.

“Thank you George and his drivers for the wonderful tours the last two days. We had a blast! We loved learning about your country and the people. The sites were spectacular and the food was delicious.”

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8.Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $261

Explore Jinshanling by day, Gubei Water Town by dusk, and Simatai by night on a private Beijing tour with meals and cable car.

“Our guide, Miko, is an Amazing guy which explains the context and hystory of the Great Wall. He organized our delicious meal and supports us for the come back tour hotel despite the closures due to the military parade (and despite our hotel Read more”

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9.Jinshanling Gt Wall Trip, Depart 7:30 Bus w/ Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 10 hours · from $40Best value

Review of the $40 Jinshanling Great Wall bus tour from Beijing, with practical hiking routes, transport details, costs, and honest advice.

“The trip was excellent. Transport was smooth and timely. Our guide Boya provided us with great information about the wall and what to expect on our journey to the wall from Beijing. Climbing the wall was breathtaking and physically challenging at times, but so worth it. Highly recommend booking with such a lovely guide and doing the Jinshanling route as it’s less busy and very serene.”

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10.Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $61

Explore Jinshanling on a small-group Beijing tour with three hours on the wall, round-trip transport, scenic views, and optional cable-car rides.

“Everything ok, perfect sunny day, less people up, guide Tony very well, but the meal not: fast Chinese food.”

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