Hiking · CHINA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 private hiking tours in China justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.
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.”
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”
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…”
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!”
Review of a private Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing, with honest details on views, walking difficulty, transport, guides, price, and practical tips.
“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”
Review of a private Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall hike, with hotel transfers, picnic lunch, guide, tickets, and practical fitness tips.
“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.”
Review of a private Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall hike with local lunch, private transport, watchtower history, and practical trail advice.
“Peter was an excellent guide and lovely man. The views on this tour are stunning. We hiked for 4 hours (almost 10km) over some challenging terrain, but nothing too difficult. We only saw a couple of other people the entire time. Highly recommended.”
Review of Jiankou Great Wall’s private hiking tour from Beijing, with hotel pickup, guide, lunch, snacks, and a demanding four-hour trek.
“This was the highlight of our time in Beijing. We wanted to find a rough, less frequently traveled section of The Wall, and Jiankou fit the bill perfectly. Be advised, that this is a rough hike, not a walk. The steepness of certain sections of the wall Read more”
Review of the private Gubeikou Great Wall hike from Beijing, with wild wall scenery, guide James, transport, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Thanks to our guide James for bringing us to a wonderful part of the Great Wall. The view from the hike was amazing! He told us interesting facts about the Great Wall and the area around, and made sure that we had a really nice day from the moment he picked us up, and until we were back in the city again.”
A practical review of Beijing’s challenging Simatai and Jinshanling Great Wall hike, with transport, lunch, fitness advice, costs, and key drawbacks.
“I was on a business trip to China and left a couple days early to explore Beijing. I really wanted to see the wild wall, away from the tourists, and am so glad I found this tour. My guide Gerry was outstanding. He met me at my hotel at 7:30am anRead more”
Review of a private Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing, with mountain views, local lunch, guide, and hotel transfers.
“Amazing!!!!! I tested my physical condition but it was worth it every step up and down. There is a lift for those in no such great shape however, at this time of the year it is closed. Beautiful blue sky, perfect weather, incredible views!!!! Nancy, oRead more”
Hike restored and wild Great Wall sections from Gubeikou to Jinshanling with a private guide, local lunch, hotel pickup, and mountain views.
“Breathtaking views but a difficult hike. Be adventurous and in shape to complete it! Our guide was great and lunch after was delicious.”
Review of the private Jinshanling to Simatai West hike, with quiet wall views, early pickup, lunch, guide service, costs, and practical tips.
“purtroppo non abbiamo potuto fare la grande muraglia di jingshanling chiusa a causa della pioggia. siamo andati perciò a Mutyaniu. ugualmente tanta pioggia! però ci siamo divertiti la guida Jenny è stata attenta e preparata. Attenta riguardo alla celiachia di una delle partecipanti. il cibo buono.”
Review of Beijing’s private Jiankou to Mutianyu hike, with wild wall views, hotel transfers, lunch, practical tips, price, and FAQs.
“The hike was amazing and certainly the highlight of my visit to Beijing! The opportunity to see the Great Wall both in its "wild" and restored states is great. Also, if you would like to be able to admire the views without the crowds of tourists tryRead more”
Review of a quiet Huanghuacheng Great Wall hike from Beijing, with mountain views, lake scenery, local lunch, guide support, and practical tips.
“We had a fabulous day with Joe - a private tour of the Forbidden City, Lunch and then the Great Wall. Joe was so informative and interesting, with so many unique stories across the day and different sites. Getting around Beijing is quite challenging as a foreigner and Joe and his driver made it seamless.”
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