Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Partially restored and original section of the Great Wall.

   3 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 386 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Avoid the crowds and do this part of Great Wall. Hard but well worth it.

  This was an amazing experience, made all the better by our very knowledgeable and friendly guide Dewit. The hike is along a very quiet (in terms of tourists) part of the Great Wall, but still a pleasant 2.5 hour car journey from Beijing. The scenery is incredible and for most of the photos we took there were no other people in the photos, except perhaps in the far distance. There is a lot climbing up and down a lot steps, so it’s not an easy stroll, but (as with anything) the hard work is well worth it … we are both mid 60’s and keep ourselves fit and healthy, and managed even in the 29 degC heat and high humidity.

  paulhL6947DGSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great Experience on the Great Wall

  We had such a great time hiking the Great Walk! Cheney, our guide, was amazing, lots of energy and information and also kept us laughing the whole time. He was the best guide we've had in China. Would highly recommend this tour.

  eliza311September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5★★★★★ An unforgettable Great Wall experience — thank you, Cheney!

  ★★★★★ An unforgettable Great Wall experience — thank you, Cheney! A huge thank-you to Cheney for making my visit to the Great Wall at Jinshanling such a memorable experience. The scenery is absolutely breathtaking, but having the right guide makes all the difference — and Cheney was outstanding. He was friendly, knowledgeable, attentive and genuinely enthusiastic throughout the day. He shared the history in an engaging way without ever making it feel like a lecture, and he struck the perfect balance between guiding us and giving us time to simply enjoy this extraordinary place. What impressed me most was the personal touch. Cheney genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience, and by the end of the day it felt more like exploring the Great Wall with a knowledgeable friend than being on an organised tour. Jinshanling itself is spectacular and, in my opinion, an incredible way to experience the Great Wall away from some of the busier sections. I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Beijing. And if you have the opportunity, ask for Cheney — he is excellent. Thank you, Cheney, for a fantastic day and one of my favourite memories of China!

  mothersadviceSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 4Reliable and fair price

  The Great wall experience was amazing. Highlight of China's trip and one of most incredible things I've seen in my life. Tour operator was fine. It pratically is just a transfer including ticket, There is no guide walking with you (we knew, and we didn't want that). The driver gives very basic information using translation app, it would have been nice having at least few historical or architectural information given by the driver to enrich the 2 hours driving... not saying 2 hours speaking, but at least few information: who build the Great Wall, why, when.. maybe specifically on the area we were going to visit.

  K6014IOangelomSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5A perfect day

  I absolutely recommend this tour. First of all because the Jinshanling section of the Great wall is beautiful.. a lot to hike and outstanding views. And, very important, because of his distance from Beijing is a little more than other famous sections, it's not crowded at all! Wanna say a big thank you to our guide Cheney, who walked with us all the path and provided a lot of informations about the wall and his history (and also water, fruits, stacks...) and answered all our questions. The car we had was very comfortable and the trip was smooth and fast. Last but not least, we had a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. Tried a local dish that was much appreciate! This was one of my best days of this trip to China. Thank you to Cheney, our kind driver and all the staff of Great Wall Hiking 🫶🏻

  giorgiabE1816ELAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5An Amazing 4 Days on the Great Wall

  Everything about this trip was incredibly well curated. From my initial contact with the office, where they took the time to understand what I was looking for, through to the final itinerary, the entire experience was seamless. The four-day trip was amazing. Truly amazing. One of the biggest advantages was how much they took care of behind the scenes. Tickets, hotels, meals, transportation and logistics were all arranged, which made this a completely stress-free way to experience the Great Wall. I was also blown away by how well they selected the different sections of the Wall. We repeatedly ended up in places with very few people around, and at times we were literally the only ones on the Wall. That made the experience feel incredibly special. My guide, Cheney, and our driver were friendly, knowledgeable and professional throughout. More than that, it felt less like being on a tour and more like having friends showing me around their part of China. As an international traveller, expertise and trust are incredibly important to me. I had both here, 100%. When I return to China, I will absolutely be using them again. Highly recommended.

  ianartsAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Beijing

• Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 177 day trips we list in Beijing.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 177.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Beijing

Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.

At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.

Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).

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