The 9 Best Great Wall Hikes

1.Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 667 reviews · 9 hours · from $52Our pick

Hike Jinshanling’s restored and wild Great Wall from Beijing with a small group, local lunch, sweeping views, water, poles, and easy transport.

“It was a nice day. Our driver (Li Jimbo) met and took us to Jinshsnling. Very smooth and comfortable ride! Mr Li suggested water at every opportunity and welcomed us to wait in a car after the hiking. Also, the hiking was great. I think, that the Jinshanling is the best part of the Great Wall, I absolutely liked it. 4 hours is enough to hike all the opened area and take a short lunch in the Wall. Thank you!”

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2.Jingshanling Great Wall Trekking Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $60

Escape Beijing crowds on a Jinshanling Great Wall hike with restored towers, wild ruins, rural views, and flexible private tour options.

“Lovely day with zhao the personal driver, took great care of us and helped us with all the information we needed. Even bought us a treat to eat when we finished our hike. Would recommend zhao!”

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3.Small Group 6km hiking Jinshanling Great Wall EN speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $75Top rated

Review of the Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing, with small groups, English-speaking drivers, quiet trails, steep stairs, and practical tips.

“Fabulous day... had the wall to ourselves... very helpful guide. Good to bring some little snacks for the hike and if it's summer time maybe bring an extra shirt and lots of sunscreen.”

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4.Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $138

Review of Beijing’s Jinshanling Great Wall hike, with quiet trails, original ruins, restored towers, local lunch, and practical tips.

“Our second day in China was unforgettable thanks to Cheney, our guide for the Jinshanling Great Wall hike. From the beginning, he was very friendly, funny, and well-prepared, which made the whole experience really enjoyable and smootRead more”

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5.Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · from $159

Review of Beijing’s small-group Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall tour, with Tiananmen Square, hotel pickup, transport, costs, and tips.

“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. Going above and beyond, after the tour finished we visited her recommendation of restaurants for dinner and were so impressed. The forbidden city and Great Wall tour was amazing. We would definitely recommend to others and book again. Thank you”

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6.Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $122

Review of a private Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing, with quiet trails, private transport, watchtowers, lunch, and practical tips.

“Very Good Driver !!!!!! Friendly , Choosing to travel with this trip is not a disappointment at all.”

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7.Private Hiking Tour From Jiankou To Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $209

Hike the wild Jiankou Wall to restored Mutianyu with a private guide, Chinese lunch, hotel transfers, and stunning mountain views near Beijing.

“Book it! I booked a solo tour on my last day in Beijing. Not awkward at all - spending the day hiking with Peter is like spending the day with a dear friend. Peter knows the terrain extremely well and adjusts for your pace, level, and tolerancRead more”

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8.Private Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $228

Hike wild Jiankou to restored Mutianyu on a private Beijing tour with hotel pickup, local lunch, expert guidance, and sweeping mountain views.

“Wow... What am amazing experience!!! Firstly, the booking process was easy and we got instant confirmation which was really reassuring. Jenny, our Lovely tour guide called our room at the hotel the night before our tour to confirm all details which was also helpful as it was my first time in China. Jenny and our driver arrived on time and we were then taken to Mutianyu by a private modern and clean car. The hike was amazing!!! We hardly saw anyone else on the hike and Jenny gave plenty of time for me to take lots of photos and ask her questions about the history. We were so happy we…”

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9.All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour from Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall to Xishuiyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $209

Review of a private Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu Great Wall hike, with lunch, transfers, guides, costs, fitness advice, and practical tips.

“This was our highlight for our recent trip to Beijing. Seeing the Great Wall was spectacular! James was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable of the history on the Trek. It was strenuous in the August heat. We were glad to have hiking clothing and sturdy shoes. Would recommend this adventure!”

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