Jinshanling Great Wall Small-group SUNSET tour from Beijing
Overview
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a flexible small group transfer to the Great Wall (Jinshanling Great Wall). Not need to get up early! Afternoon departure and late afternoon hiking escape the hot summer time on the Great Wall. No shopping stop.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Moderate-level hiking, good fitness level required for all ages
Hiking or other comfortable walking shoes recommended
Bring hat, sunscreen, snacks and bottle water
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Experienced English speaking driver
round trip transfer from meeting point at Beijing to Jinshanling Great Wall
Entrance ticket of Jinshanling Great Wall
bottled water
cable car at Jinshanling Great Wall
transfer from your hotel to the meeting point
Hiking tour guide service
Dinner
What To Expect
Jinshanling Great Wall
ATTENTION: Pick-up point is out of exit C of subway station Dong Zhi Men of Line 2 &13 & PEK Airport Express. After the pick-up, you'll head for Jinshanling Great Wall directly. Driving for about 2 hours. You'll enter from east gate of Jinshanling Great Wall. After you get on the Great Wall, you need to walk along the Great Wall to the west, enjoying the sunset on the Great Wall and get down from the middle gate. The driver will see you enter from and east gate return to drive the car to the middle gate, waiting for you at a certain tower on the Great Wall. You’re supposed to hike by yourself. It's easy because there is only one way going along the Great Wall. Each tower name is printed in English inside the tower. The total hiking is about 6-7 kilometers, in 3-4 hours. After the sunset, get down from the Great Wall and get picked up again at mid-gate. After the sunset, get down from the Great Wall from middle gate, and return to the city (back in the city at around 21:30-22:00).
Options
Afternoon pick-up
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Annie H,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fabulous best time ever guide was fantastic. Fully recommend this tour definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Beijing.
Great experience - highly recommend!
U8020UHeliasl,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience an uncrowded part of the Great Wall. We practically had it to ourselves! We were a group of 5, which was perfect! The driver was also very friendly. Thank you!
10/10 recommend
aafkev568,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had one of the best trips ever! We went with driver/guide Jackie and a group of 5 people. Jackie was a nice and patient guy who Let us wonder around after the trip on the wall. The group was small and cosy. There was almost no one at the wall. We could even drink a beer which we bought at the First souvenirshop (with a very sweet old lady) in silence on the wall. Crazy! We were very lucky with the weather because the sunsetview was amazing. It was a tough climb with a lot of stairs (different heights also) but absolutely worth it. After the walk Jackie asked if we wanted to eat at the local restaurant. If You have time for it, go check it out! It was a small place where locals were also eating, the food was nice and a good way to end the day with the group. 10/10 recommend!!!
Probably the best way to experience the Wall
234adrianv,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a really awesome Day! The driver was fun, helpfull und friendly. He showed us some really wild and lonely parts of the famous Wall. Because of the rain we had a nice and authentic Chinese Dinner together afterwards. Couldn't imagen a better experience to visit the wall. Highly recommend!
The absolute best!
Lynn D,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00He got us up on the wall when it was almost impossible. We had the BEST time ever. He did an extra an gave us a core memory. Thank you so much! We were only with 4 people up on the wall. It was perfect.
Great hiking spot. Not crowded. 6 people was perfect size for a group. Jackie the driver/guide was amazing - super cool
AndrewdNYC1,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great hiking spot. Not crowded. 6 was a perfect size for the group. Jackie the guide was amazing - cool dude - he knew the area and history well - spoke great English.
It's worth a visit!
soniajb suquet,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional moment, the sunset is definitely worth it, it would be a shame to miss it. I loved walking on the Great Wall. The value for money is very good, and it is nice to walk independently on the section. Sunshine was waiting for us on arrival and was very friendly, made us lots of pictures. A great time!
D1695XImariav,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience. It is well worth the slightly longer drive, as the scenery is majestic. There was hardly anyone there so we were free to take in all the beauty and tranquility. The steps up to the wall and the walk are a bit testing, so a minimum level of fitness is required. Having said that there are very frequent stops for a rest so as long as you take your time it’s fine. Definitely not for people with mobility issues. One of the nicest days in my life!
A beautiful sunset
Alexandra L,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fairly demanding walk, recommended to be a minimum sportsman, not to have ankle knee problems etc because the steps are high, the ramparts can be very steep. Otherwise very good itinerary of 5h taking its time and making breaks and photos. It is possible to buy water, beer and drink on the towers. The sunset is over the mountain, not over the wall but it is beautiful. We were the only group on the wall
Strenuous but worth it
J6649OEbiancak,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I chose the long road walking up the East Gate to start at East Five Window Tower. The plan was to take about 40 minutes for East Gate (I was already behind schedule) and 3 hours to the meeting point. Half way I thought I would never make it as the ancient part of the Wall is quite hard to walk on. In the second half it got easier. I reached on time but with another 30-60 minutes more it would have been comfortable. We then went for dinner at a farmhouse. It’s definitely worth pulling through despite leg pain for the next 3 days. The view and especially the sunset were so worth it. If you are worried, you can buy a cable car ticket and take the shortcut up. Especially the old part has its very own charm with an incredible insect world and tropical nature feeling. There were almost no people that day so I was very happy. Our guide was very patient and knowledgeable.
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