About this experience
This hiking tour takes you to the Jinshanling Great Wall, the remote and isolated section of the Great Wall that also happens to be one of its best preserved parts. It connects the Simatai section of the wall in the east to the Gubeikou section in the west. The hike will last approximately three hours, with the Jinshangling Great Wall located 140 kilometres northeast of Beijing. You will have lunch a a local restaurant before being dropped off at a subway station.
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What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
Hotel pickup
05:40 – 07:30Your guide picks you up from your hotel lobby — pickups run between 05:40 and 07:30 depending on your location.
Coach journey to Jinshanling
Approximately 2 hoursSettle in for the drive northeast out of Beijing while a packed breakfast is served on board.
Hike the Jinshanling Great Wall
3 hours 30 minutesWalk one of the Wall's most dramatic and intact ridgelines, passing stone-bar watchtowers and taking in sweeping views of the surrounding mountains.
Lunch at a local restaurant
1 hourRefuel with an included sit-down lunch at a restaurant near the wall before the return journey.
Return drive to Beijing
Approximately 2 hoursCoach back into the city, arriving at a Beijing subway station at approximately 16:00.
Drop-off at Beijing subway station
By 16:00The tour ends at a Beijing subway station, from where you can make your own way back to your accommodation.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup — your hotel lobby in Beijing (exact pickup window confirmed at booking)
Be in your hotel lobby at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Allow a 30-minute buffer for traffic delays. Provide a local contact number (such as your hotel's front desk) when booking so the guide can reach you.
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- Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain
- Layers — the wall is exposed and temperatures can vary
- Water and sun protection
- Your e-voucher (mobile or printed)
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts with a hotel pickup anywhere within the pickup zone in Beijing (between 05:40 and 07:30). It ends at a Beijing subway station at approximately 16:00 — hotel drop-off is not included.
How physically demanding is the hike?
The hike lasts three and a half hours along the wall's ridgeline, which involves uneven stone steps and some steep sections. A reasonable level of fitness is recommended. Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are essential.
What happens if the weather is bad on the day?
In cases of extreme weather, the tour may be cancelled or the itinerary adjusted for safety. If your tour is cancelled, you will be notified and offered an alternative date or refund.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No — a mobile e-voucher is accepted. You can show it on your phone at the time of pickup.
Can children join the tour?
Yes. Children aged one and under can join for free but must share a seat with a parent or guardian and pay any applicable admission fees. All children must be accompanied by a paying adult throughout the tour.
Is the Jinshanling section accessible for people with mobility difficulties?
The hike involves uneven stone steps and steep ridgeline terrain, which makes it unsuitable for wheelchair users or travellers with significant mobility limitations.