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Great Wall Hikes from Beijing: The 15 Best Treks

44 tours  ·  from $52 a head

A proper wall hike means loose bricks, steep towers and a minibus waiting at the far end. These 15 compare distance, difficulty and group size, from Jinshanling ridge walks to the Jiankou-to-Mutianyu traverse.

From Beijing: Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall - The 8am departure and the long drive north
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From Beijing: Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

1.Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

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

Travel from Beijing to Jinshanling East, then hike for about three hours across original and restored wall, past more than 15 watchtowers. The route is steep in places and usually quieter than the most visited sections. Groups are capped at 12. Check your chosen option carefully: a hiking guide and lunch may be optional.

“zhang feng was very friendly, ride was comfortable and instructions clear. Visiting this part of the wall in December was a great experience, sunshine, snow and almost no people. excellent choice”

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Beijing: Jingshanling Great Wall Trekking Tours with Options - The long ride north from Beijing
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Beijing: Jingshanling Great Wall Trekking Tours with Options

2.Jingshanling Great Wall Trekking Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $60

Spend about three hours on the partly restored Jinshanling Great Wall, among repaired battlements, ruined towers, and mountain views. Choose a self-guided transfer, a group hike, or a private tour; some options add Gubei Water Town, a sunset at Simatai, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, or a hutong food tour. Guides such as Justin, Jack, and May lead hikes in several languages.

“It s thw second time i booked this tour... This time to show the great wall to my father... Thw guide is top”

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Small Group 6km hiking Jinshanling Great Wall EN speaking driver - The 6-kilometer walk: towers, ridges, and steep steps
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Small Group 6km hiking Jinshanling Great Wall EN speaking driver

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

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

Travel from Beijing in a small group with an English-speaking driver, then spend about three hours hiking Jinshanling’s quieter, hilltop stretch of the Great Wall. Your admission and shuttle bus tickets are included, but there’s no hiking guide or lunch. Expect steep steps, broad views, and a self-guided walk at your own pace.

“So glad we chose this excursion. The tour company reached out to us immediately to confirm our pick up time. They arrived exactly as scheduled. Jackie and Mr. Zhang picked us up along with 5 others. The drive was 2.5 hours in a comforRead more”

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Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling - The climb from Simatai West to Jinshanling
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Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling

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

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

Leave Beijing at 8 a.m. for a small-group hike from Simatai West to Jinshanling, where restored towers meet older, untouched sections of the Great Wall. Your English-speaking guide shares history and points out details along the way. Expect steep steps, broad mountain views, bottled water, and lunch at a local farmer-run restaurant before the drive back.

“Our experience on the Jingshanling section of the Great Wall was amazing! Dewit was a great tour guide who was really knowledgeable about the history of the wall and really kept our spirits up, even as we trekked the wall in the insane heat. If you are looking for an opportunity to see a quiet and scenic side of the wall, I would highly recommend booking with these guys.”

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Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu - Two Hours Inside the Forbidden City
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Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu

5.Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · from $159

Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with an English-speaking guide, then head to Mutianyu for time on the Great Wall. Hotel transfers, entry tickets, and bottled water are included. Cable car or toboggan rides cost extra. Groups are capped at 15, and pickup is available within Beijing’s 4th Ring Zone.

“Susan our guide was great. The small group made it feel like friends being on holiday and one got to know the travel companions”

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Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall - What private transport changes
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Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

6.Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

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

Spend about eight hours on a private Beijing day trip to Jinshanling, including roughly two hours of driving each way and a 5 to 6 km Great Wall hike. You’ll pass watchtowers and ruined sections, with a local Chinese lunch and English-speaking guide included only with the all-inclusive option. Private driver Zhang Baowen is named in one account.

“The drive to the wall was a bit dodgy with the driver nearly falling asleep at the wheel. But when we got there he dropped us off at one gate and arranged to meet him 3 hours later at the east gate and we walked the wall. It was hard Read more”

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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour - From central Beijing to the lake
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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

7.Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Ride a bus from central Beijing to Huanghuacheng, where the Great Wall meets a lake. Your $52 fare includes entry, an English-speaking guide and a round-trip boat ride. You get five hours to hike and explore, with optional activities such as a glass-slide rafting ride for an extra 140 RMB. Guides have included Cici, Shannon, Joy and Rachel; your guide may vary.

“Out tour guide Shannon was amazing...she came with us and guide us through and it felt like we had a private guide. She took nice photos and she made our day a pleasant experience. she was quick responding when we asked her anything on WhatsApp and very efficient. We really enjoy our day! plus, this part of the Great Wall offers breathtaking scenery. I highly recommend this tour...it makes all the money and more. Thank you for this wonderful experience!”

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Private Hiking Tour From Jiankou To Mutianyu - Walking up to Jiankou’s northern tower
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Private Hiking Tour From Jiankou To Mutianyu

8.Private Hiking Tour From Jiankou To Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $209

Hike from Jiankou’s unrestored Great Wall to the restored Mutianyu section with a private guide who sets the pace and handles the route. The day includes private transport from Beijing, bottled water, snacks, and a Chinese lunch. Guides such as Peter and James have led the trip, but your assigned guide may differ. Expect steep, rough sections and a full day on foot.

“This tour (hike) was amazing! The guide, Peter, was very kind, professional, spoke English very well, and ensured I was always safe and comfortable. The beginning of the hike is the most strenuous part (trail to get on the wall). Once on the Read more”

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Private Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu - The hike rewards steady legs, not speed
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Private Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu

9.Private Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $228

Leave Beijing at 7:30 a.m. in a private vehicle for a guided hike from the rugged, unrestored Jiankou Wall to restored Mutianyu. Expect steep climbs, quiet stretches of wall, a late lunch, and optional cable car or toboggan rides at extra cost. Guides on this route have included Peter, Jack, Lucy, Jerry, and Miko.

“My husband and I love hiking and avoiding crowds so this was a perfect fit for us. The drive to the Jiankou is about two hours and passes by a scenic water town. The hike starts with a grueling 1 hour crawl up the mountain to the top of a watch tower. You'll be rewarded with a view of endless mountain peaks and the great wall snaking over the ridges in each direction. The wild wall hasn't been touched since it was originally constructed 600 years ago. It's rugged, steep, and overgrown with trees. After about 2/3rds of your hike is underway, the wall dramatically shifts to a reconstructed wall…”

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All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour from Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall to Xishuiyu - Seeing the wall beneath Xishuiyu Reservoir
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All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour from Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall to Xishuiyu

10.All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour from Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall to Xishuiyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $209

Leave Beijing at 8:00am in a private vehicle for Huanghuacheng, where a guide leads a mountain-path hike along steep, sometimes unprotected Great Wall sections and the wall above Xishuiyu Reservoir. The eight-hour outing includes lunch, water, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Guides such as James, Danny, and Miko have led departures, though your guide may vary.

“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”

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Private Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour - Walking from the entrance toward the watchtowers
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Private Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

11.Private Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $99

Spend a full day hiking Jinshanling, a less-crowded, unrestored section of the Great Wall, with a private English-speaking guide and a private vehicle from central Beijing. Expect about 2.5 hours on the road each way, at least three hours on the wall, and a route past historic gates and watchtowers. Guides named Barry and Kevin have led similar hikes, but your assigned guide may differ.

“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”

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Private Great Wall Day Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu Section - A five-hour walk from wild wall to restored battlements
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Private Great Wall Day Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu Section

12.Private Great Wall Day Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu Section

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $160

A private guide and driver take you from your Beijing hotel to the wild Jiankou section, then lead a roughly five-hour hike toward restored Mutianyu. Expect rugged wall, changing scenery, a picnic lunch, bottled water, entrance tickets, and a one-way cable car or toboggan descent. Guide Justin has been praised for his kind manner and local knowledge.

“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.”

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Beijing: 2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling - Day one: climb to Jinshanling and walk the Wall
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Beijing: 2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling

13.2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $268

Spend two days hiking the Great Wall from Beijing, covering sections around Jinshanling, Simatai West, and Gubeikou. An English-speaking local farmer guide leads the way, while a small group of up to 10 stays overnight at a village guesthouse. Expect steep steps, long walks, and a mix of restored and rougher Wall.

“Amazing. Our highlight of China so far. The two days are different and well worth doing both. We were well looked after and enjoyed home cooked dinner and breakfast. Thank you. 100% recommended.”

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Private Trekking Tour from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Greatwall - From Beijing to Gubeikou
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Private Trekking Tour from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Greatwall

14.Private Trekking Tour from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Greatwall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $209

This private 8-to-9-hour trip pairs Gubeikou’s rough, less-restored wall with Jinshanling’s imposing watchtowers. You hike at your own pace with a guide, stop for lunch at a local farmer’s restaurant, and travel round trip from your Beijing hotel. Peter and Barry have guided this route, and driver James has handled the ride.

“Barry was our tour guide for trekking the Great Wall. We were very tired and jet lagged and Barry was very accommodating! He gave us a lot of history about the wall and area which made it a truly great experience. Also the food at the farmhouse was some of our favorite food from our trip!”

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Mini Group: Half-Day Great Wall at Mutianyu Hiking Tour - What walking the wall can feel like
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Mini Group: Half-Day Great Wall at Mutianyu Hiking Tour

15.Mini Group: Half-Day Great Wall at Mutianyu Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $145

This six-hour Beijing tour pairs hotel pickup with roughly 1.5 hours on the road each way and time at Mutianyu to hike or pay extra for a cable car, chairlift, or toboggan. Groups are capped at 12. Guides on past departures have included Bo Chen, Jin, Sunny, Susie, Alex, and King Kong.

“We finally became “true man/woman”, you’ve just got to experience this.”

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