Top 14 Jiankou Great Wall Hikes from Beijing

1.Private Hiking Tour From Jiankou To Mutianyu

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Mini Group: One-Day Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $195

Set out from your Beijing hotel for a guided hike from Jiankou’s rugged Great Wall to restored Mutianyu. Expect a mountain approach, ladders, watchtowers, and about 10 kilometers on foot. Guide Mr. Yu has been praised for sharing Great Wall history on the drive. Lunch and cable cars cost extra.

“It was a great experience. Finally able to have one of my bucket list done. I enjoyed hiking and this is great that I was able to hike the Great Wall of China. I like the ruin portion of the great wall. the remodel portion of the great wall was full of tourist. there is absolutely no one around the ruin portion. If you like hiking, this is great for you.”

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5.Jiankou Great Wall (To Mutianyu) Private Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $150

Travel by private car from Beijing to Jiankou, a steep, partly ruined section of the Great Wall known for dramatic mountain views and unusual construction. The tour allows about five hours at the wall and is titled as a route to Mutianyu. Guide Benny is praised for knowing the trails, but English may be basic, so expect translation-app help. Tickets and meals are extra.

“We had an incredible experience exploring the Jiankou portion of the Great Wall of China, all thanks to our fantastic guide Benny! His deep knowledge of this remote section of the Wall added so much to our journey—he shared fascinatiRead more”

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6.All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour: Great Wall Challenge at Jiankou

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $219

Leave Beijing at 8am in a private, air-conditioned car for Jiankou, a steep and little-visited section of the Great Wall. A professional guide leads a forest approach and about four hours on the wall, including the narrow Ca Bian Guo passage. Hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, water, and entrance fees are included. This strenuous hike is for fit, experienced walkers aged 16 and up.

“This was the highlight of our time in Beijing. We wanted to find a rough, less frequently traveled section of The Wall, and Jiankou fit the bill perfectly. Be advised, that this is a rough hike, not a walk. The steepness of certain sections of the wall Read more”

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7.Private Beijing Great Wall Hiking Tour at Jiankou Section

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $200

Set out from your central Beijing hotel by private car for Xizhazi village, then walk about an hour uphill to Jiankou. Hike on to restored Mutianyu, with a guide, lunch, and hotel transfers included. Expect a full day, an hour-long climb before reaching the Wall, and a moderate fitness requirement.

“The hike was amazing and certainly the highlight of my visit to Beijing! The opportunity to see the Great Wall both in its "wild" and restored states is great. Also, if you would like to be able to admire the views without the crowds of tourists tryRead more”

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8.Jiankou Great Wall private guided day tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $190

Leave your Beijing hotel at 10 am for a private, English-guided trip to Jiankou, a rugged Great Wall section near Mutianyu. Expect about two hours each way by air-conditioned car, a challenging hike with time on the wall, and a local farmhouse meal. Steve is a named guide associated with the tour, but confirm who will lead your date if that matters.

“Steve is a wonderful tour guide with a lot of knowledge about china and the Great Wall. He is very polite and showed us amazing hidden spots on the wall without any other tourists. The route is for more experienced people who like to walk oRead more”

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9.Private Transfer Service: Jiankou Great Wall to Mutianyu Great Wall Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $96Best value

A private vehicle takes you from Beijing to Jiankou, where you can hike from Xizhazi Village toward Zhengbeilou Tower, then visit restored Mutianyu. Your driver handles transport and points you toward the route; this is self-guided unless you request an English-speaking guide. Ask about the schedule and ticket costs before you go.

“A unique way to experience the Great Wall if you are an avid hiker. You can see both the unrestored and restored sections. A guide was essential and I would not attempt alone. The tour logistics were professionally coordinated by Lily. Excellent communication. My tour guide Jiang was wonderful.”

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10.Great Wall Hiking Tour from Jiankou to Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours · from $264

Leave Beijing by private vehicle for a guided hike across the untamed Jiankou wall and scenic Mutianyu. Expect roughly six hours on foot, a local restaurant lunch, and an English-speaking guide. Roy and Michael have guided past outings, but your guide is not guaranteed by name. Cable car and toboggan rides cost extra.

“Roy was a great guide, full of lots of local knowledge and practice at photo opportunities.”

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11.Private Great Wall Hiking Tour: Jiankou to Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $130

Travel by private car from your central Beijing hotel to Jiankou, then hike four to five hours along the Great Wall toward restored Mutianyu. You set your own pace, with time for photos. An English-speaking guide is included unless you select the no-guide option. The tour runs about nine hours and includes return transport and Wall entrance tickets.

“The tour was amazing! The driver is incredibly nice and explained everything in the beginning. Be aware that you should be physically fit for the tour. All in all a great experience!”

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12.All Inclusive 2-Day Great Wall Challenge Private Trip to Jiankou and Jinshanling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $378

This private two-day trip pairs a steep hike on Jiankou’s rugged Great Wall with a sunrise hike among Jinshanling’s well-preserved watchtowers. You get a guide, private transfers from your Beijing hotel, four meals, and an overnight farmhouse stay. Guides who have led the trip include Miko, Peter Yue Chao, and James, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“We spent an amazing two days with our guide, Peter, Yue Chao. He was delightful, funny, knowledgeable, helpful and kind! We were scheduled to hike at Jiankou, but because we were jet-lagged and recovering from colds, he took us to GRead more”

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13.Private Full-Day Great Wall of China Hiking Tour from Jiankou to Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $187

Leave Beijing by private car at 8 am for a guided, roughly 10-kilometer hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu. You’ll cross ruined and restored wall sections, with a Mandarin-speaking hiking guide and phone translation, then choose a cable car or, in good weather, a toboggan ride down. Transfers, admission, and a hiking stick are included.

“L'agence n'avait pas noté la réservation : on a du appeler et partir 1 h plus tard.”

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14.Private Hike from Beijing: Go Beyond The Jiankou and Mutianyu Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $136

Start with a 7:00 am hotel pickup and ride by private vehicle to Xizhazi Village. Hike the rough Jiankou Wall past ruined towers to Mutianyu, then choose a cable car, toboggan or footpath down. Guide service, lunch and tickets depend on the option you book. James confirmed pickup details for one Christmas Day booking.

“We booked a driver through Viator to do Jiankou to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall on Christmas Day. Once booked, James contacted almost immediately us to confirm our pick up time and location via email. He messaged us the day before our trip to confirm aRead more”

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