As the most popular hiking trip of Great Wall around Beijing, it will show you both untouched and restored sections of the Great Wall at Simatai West and Jinshanling within 3 hours. We will reach the Wall by Kylin Tower at Simatai West, and then walk westward to Jinshanling. We will get off the wall at Shalingkou at Jinshanling, or you can walk another 30 minutes if you feel energetic and then get off the wall at Zhuanduokou . The unrestored wall, the watch towers, the beacon towers snake on the mountain from east to west. You will have chance to meet local farmer friends, try local home-made food and learn local community development. It is the best place for keen photographers along the wall. Regarding fitness it is a medium-level hiking for all ages.

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Children under 5 are not allowed to take this tour

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Simatai West and Jinshanling. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.

Please don’t make any appointment after the trip as the return depending on the traffic between 5-6 pm.

Unlimited bottled waters are stored in our car/van today, and you need a day pack to carry them.

We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide if you need one.

Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.

As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.