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“Absolutely recommended, everything was amazing, small group good transport and the place was worth it!!!”
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.
“The hike was absolutely great. This is a beautiful and not over crowded section. The guide was great and we only stopped along the way for a toilet and convience store break. However, I'm rating 3 stars as apperantly this is a third party agent. I had friends from my hostel (peking station) that paid…”
A small-group hike from Simatai West to Jinshanling on the Great Wall, with English guide lessons, lunch with locals, and fewer crowds.
“Excellent experience. Easy to find the pickup location, the driver was great and the car was comfortable and safe, the hike was fun and the guide added interesting commentary. And the meal afterwards was excellent.”
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.
“Olivia was a wonderful tour guide with great English, making our tour in Beijing superb and overall trip to the city wonderful. Her knowledge about Beijing and comprehensive history kept us captivated and interested from start to finish. Olivia had a powerful, bubbly energy and each place we visited was made exciting with her guidance.…”
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 wonderful experience with our guide, Cici. She is such a pleasant and positive person who really took great care of us. She shared fascinating stories about the history of the Great Wall, making the trip both enjoyable and educational. We highly recommend her – the tour was truly a success!”
Private Great Wall hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu with hotel pickup, a knowledgeable guide, included lunch, and wild-to-restored views.
“Awesome! The day our family of 5 spent with our guide Peter was a real highlight of our 2 weeks in China and exceeded expectations - the remoteness of the area was such a contrast from Beijing. We could not fault the schedule, content or delivery of the tour. Peter and the driver were punctual…”
Private Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall hike with expert guide, round-trip transport, snacks, and Chinese lunch for $209 per person.
“Fantastic experience to hike along a wild portion of the Great Wall. Comfortable ride out to the wall. Peter was an amazing and attentive guide. My husband speaks Chinese so he taught us in both English and Mandarin- so my husbanRead more”
Private 8-hour hike from Beijing to Huanghuacheng and Xishuiyu, with pickup, guide, lunch, tickets, snacks, water, and door-to-door transport.
“Excellent tour! Driver and tour guide Danny were were waiting for me right at the time they said they'd come pick me up. Since this was my first trip to China, Danny gave me one massive history lesson on the country, and it was actually very iRead more”
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.
“This off-the-tourist-path hike gives you an amazing experience. Step away from the crowds through a side passage and walk through the bush along unrepaired sections of the wall. Our guide Taka was fabulous, even producing an unexpecteRead more”
Private Jinshanling Great Wall hike with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and photo stops on an original, unrestored section.
“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”
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.
“We booked 2 days and one night to hike the great wall from Jinshanling to Gubeiko, and we do not regret it! Our guide, Cheney, shared all of his knowledge about the Great Wall and Chinese history. We even learned a few Chinese sentenceRead more”
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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