BEIJING
Beijing’s best, between flights.
Beijing's 15 most popular hiking & trekking, side by side. What each one includes, what it costs, and how much of a stopover it takes.
Hike Jinshanling Great Wall East to the main gate on a small-group day trip from Beijing, with water, poles, and optional lunch.
Most Popular“Had a wonderful trip. I met the driver at the station without any problems. headed to the wall and despite the cold had a brilliant day there. No other people around me. it was an amazing experience!”
Trek the quieter Jinshanling Great Wall with a guide or on your own, mixing restored sections and ruins, plus Beijing add-ons.
Small-group 6km Jinshanling hike from Beijing with English-speaking driver, tickets and shuttle bus included, self-paced and uncrowded.
“This is a beautiful part of the wall to visit, offering a great 6km hike, and fewer crowds than parts of the wall closer to Beijing. Jackie was a great driver, and it was very convenient to hire someone if you’re short on time as this part of the wall is 2-2.5 hours from Beijing.”
A small-group hike from Simatai West to Jinshanling on the Great Wall, with English guide lessons, lunch with locals, and fewer crowds.
“Our visit to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall was made truly memorable thanks to our incredible tour guide. From start to finish, their knowledge, professionalism, and passion for history were evident. The guide provided clear and engaRead more”
Skip-the-line Forbidden City and a Mutianyu Great Wall hike with small-group pickup and guide for a smooth Beijing day trip from $159.
“My trip to China has been nothing but a remarkable and memorable one. I joined this tour with my sister hoping to learn and experience Beijing in a perspective of a local. I would like to give 5 stars to the Travel Agency who arranged this tour Read more”
Private Jinshanling Great Wall day trip from Beijing: hotel pickup, 5–6 km mini-hike with towers, photos, and optional lunch for $122.
“I booked a Great Wall trip with Viator, and it was definitely the highlight of my Beijing visit! The spot they took us to was ideal—no crowds, which meant we practically had the Wall to ourselves. It made the experience even more special and tRead more”
Hike and cruise at Huanghuacheng Lakeside Great Wall from Beijing. Fewer crowds, lake views, included boat ride, optional rafting.
“We had a really good experience with the tour and our guide Cici. The climb up is steep but the views are incredible, and if you are looking for a day split into exploring with some intense physical activity followed by some relaxation by the water this is a really good option. I can see…”
Private Great Wall hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu with hotel pickup, a knowledgeable guide, included lunch, and wild-to-restored views.
“Our tour guide, Peter, was amazing! He was very nice and outgoing and spoke fluent english. He organized everything for us, including pick up, drop-off, and an incredible lunch. He was very attentive to our needs and whenever we needed Read more”
Private Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall hike with expert guide, round-trip transport, snacks, and Chinese lunch for $209 per person.
“We had a lovely day hiking with James! He was thorough, friendly and relaxed and we felt very comfortable and safe throughout. It was my husband’s birthday and James even got him a delicious cake to cut on a watch tower with amazinRead more”
Private 8-hour hike from Beijing to Huanghuacheng and Xishuiyu, with pickup, guide, lunch, tickets, snacks, water, and door-to-door transport.
“I'm glad I booked this tour. Everything was excellent.”
A small-group guided 5-km hike along Mutianyu Great Wall, with an uphill cable car, English guide, bus from Beijing, and tea and snacks.
“My family and I really enjoyed ourselves at the Great Wall last Sunday, and the tour guide, Mr. Mike was very helpful and patient. He explain very well how to navigate the different parts of the Great Wall so that we could have a great time there. Would definitely recommend anyone to consider this MuBus…”
Private Jinshanling Great Wall hike with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and photo stops on an original, unrestored section.
“I took the private solo trip for 3 days, with Rocky my guide.. he was absolutely wonderful. He told about the history about the sites we visited, what I liked the best was the information given... it was like he was narrating a story. Which made the Read more”
Hike the Great Wall from rugged Jiankou to restored Mutianyu with a private guide, hotel transfers, picnic lunch, and included descent ride.
“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.”
2-day small-group Great Wall hike from Jinshanling to Gubeikou: early views, farmer guesthouse stay, meals, guide, and tickets.
“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.”
Private trek from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall with a guide, farmhouse lunch, and watchtower-focused walking from Beijing.
“It took me a while to decide which operator to use as there were so many offering the same thing. Then I chanced upon the Greatwall Trek Club and they were offering hikes along Gubeikou and Jinshaling with lunch in between. Although theRead more”
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