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The 15 Best Jinshanling Great Wall Tours

46 tours  ·  from $26 a head

Jinshanling is further out and half-ruined, which is the point: fewer people and a ridge you actually walk. These 15 compare group hikes, private drivers and the sunset runs, with distances and prices.

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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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

2.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

3.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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Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour - A guide who shapes the day
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Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

4.Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

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

Leave Beijing at about 11 a.m. for a private, roughly nine-hour trip to two contrasting Great Wall sections: rugged Gubeikou and restored Jinshanling. Guides such as Adele, Leo and Tony share history, adapt the walk to your pace and may help with photos. Hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, water and admission are included.

“We had an amazing time with Leo at the Gubeikou and Jinshanling sections! It was a pleasure to hang out with Leo and know more about Chinese history. He is the best photographer ever!! Took some pretty cool pictures of us, even better than our own wedding photos hahaha. These sections of the great wall are so inspiring. At Gubeikou you can see the natural state of the great wall with no rebuilding. At Jinshanling you can see 40 year old rebuilding and its a awesome contrast to see. We are extremely happy with this tour and Leo. We definitely take more tours with Leo in the future!”

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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

5.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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Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall - Decide whether a guide is worth the extra cost
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Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall

6.Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall

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

Travel from your Beijing hotel by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Jinshanling, or to Simatai and Gubei Water Town. Choose transport only or add a private guide for the ride and hike. Drivers such as Yu Yongtai and Gao Dapeng have been praised for punctuality and practical help, but your driver is not guaranteed to be one of them. Entrance fees and food cost extra.

“Gao its a very good driver and guide. Thanks! I will use his services every time i come back to china”

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Beijing: Jinshanling Great Wall Private Tour with Options - The hike rewards steady legs and good shoes
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Beijing: Jinshanling Great Wall Private Tour with Options

7.Jinshanling Great Wall Private Tour with Options

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

A private English-speaking guide and driver take you from your Beijing hotel to Jinshanling, about a 2.5-hour drive, for a flexible hike among mountain ridges and watchtowers. Expect history along the way, help with photos, and a local lunch. Choose Jinshanling alone or add Mutianyu, or Gubei Water Town and Simatai.

“Mico and his driver were fantastic!! My family of four had such a fun and memorable experience.”

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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing - The meal: included, with a choice to make
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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

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

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

Leave Beijing by private car for a guided walk at Jinshanling, then visit Gubei Water Town and ride the included cable car to Simatai for sunset or its night views. A Chinese meal, entrance fees, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Expect uneven steps, a long day, and an extra charge if you want Jinshanling’s cable car.

“Such an amazing tour, much more than expected and Jonathan has been an amazing guide. Great wall, local food and ended in a fairy tail town to see the wall with lights. People working in the wall are very kind, please buy them gifts, they deserve it. Thanks a lot for today. Yesterday with Tony was also a great tour. Very recommended”

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Beijing: Jinshanling Gt Wall Trip, Depart 7:30 Bus w/ Ticket - Leaving Beijing at 7:30 a.m.
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Beijing: Jinshanling Gt Wall Trip, Depart 7:30 Bus w/ Ticket

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

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

Ride from central Beijing to Jinshanling, a quieter Great Wall section in Hebei, then spend 5.5 hours exploring on your own. The $40 join-in option includes transport, entry and park shuttle. Guides including Lucy, Maggie and Boya have helped groups get oriented, but guided hiking is not guaranteed.

“We had an amazing day trip with Dao. It was the best choice to go to Jinshaling. Even during the national holiday, we were by ourselves at some points of the wall. Dao made the experience very nice, excellent English and guidance. Definitely recommend.”

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Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour - Walking the wall at your own pace
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Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $61

Travel from central Beijing to Jinshanling in a small group of up to 15, then hike about 6 kilometers on your own, from Brick Crenel to East Five Window Tower. The 8 to 9-hour outing includes transport, entrance, shuttle bus, and bottled water. A cable car or toboggan may be available at extra cost.

“Amazing and very professional service, the agency let us know straight away after booking we would have had to leave earlier than planned due to holiday weekend to avoid roadblocks and traffic, which we appreciated as it really enabled us Read 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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Jinshanling Great Wall Small-group SUNSET tour from Beijing - The ride from Dongzhimen to the wall
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Jinshanling Great Wall Small-group SUNSET tour from Beijing

12.Jinshanling Great Wall Small-group SUNSET tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $76

Travel from Dongzhimen to Jinshanling with an English-speaking driver, then hike independently from the east gate toward the middle gate as the sun sets. The roughly three-hour walk crosses original and restored sections, with steep, uneven stairs and ramps. Entry, bottled water, and round-trip transport are included; a hiking guide, dinner, and hotel-to-meeting-point transfer are not.

“Esperienza unica da portarsi come ricordo per tutta la vita! Il percorso e’ fattibile ma bisogna avere un minimo di preparazione per camminare almeno 6km con sali e scendi.”

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Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver - Walking from Jinshanling toward Simatai West
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Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

13.Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $135

Leave your Beijing hotel by private car for a 3 to 4 hour, self-guided hike from Jinshanling toward Simatai West. The route passes more than 15 watchtowers and varied wall features. Your English-speaking driver handles transport, parking, and practical help; admission and lunch cost extra. Drivers associated with the service include Andrew, Peter, David, and Jimmy, but a particular driver is not guaranteed.

“We booked this tour through Viator and had a driver named David. He spoke english almost fluently and had a keen interest for history. He was very service minded and aided us though all practical details we needed and picked us up in Read more”

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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

14.2-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 Tour to Mutianyu or Jinshanling Great Wall with Options - At Mutianyu: a classic wall visit
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Private Tour to Mutianyu or Jinshanling Great Wall with Options

15.Private Tour to Mutianyu or Jinshanling Great Wall with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $25Best value

Choose a private trip to Mutianyu or Jinshanling, with wall admission, shuttle service and, on eligible options, hotel pickup within Beijing’s Fifth Ring Road. Mutianyu is the more popular choice; Jinshanling offers a quieter walk and a longer drive. English-speaking guides may include Sam, Chris or Jessy Xue. Summer Palace visits are available with some packages.

“Chris has been a very nice driver and explain us a lot of things about the grey wall and even gave us recommendations about what to do in Beijing”

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