Private Tour

Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

Discover the Jinshanling Great Wall at your own pace with our self-guided tour. Marvel at both restored and untouched sections of the Great Wall without any rush. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle with a private English-speaking driver, including hotel pick-up, tolls, gas, parking, and bottled water—included for a hassle-free experience.（Please note :Jinshanling to simatai is Forbidden now , so hiking part only jinshanling )

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

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

Please wear Hiking shoes

If you have children who request Baby car seat or Baby Booster, we could provide it. It will cost 100 CNY / per day.

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Please provide the tour operator with your special requests at "special requirement", your tour operator will also contact you just in case

If you need baby seat , please inform us in advance

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Tolls, gas , parking fee and bottled water

Hotel pick up and drop off

Private English speaking driver

Air-conditioned and clean vehicle

Great wall entrance ticket

Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service )

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Beijing

Meet your private English-speaking driver in the hotel lobby at your preferred time. Early starts recommended to avoid crowds, but if you fancy a sunset experience, opt for late afternoon. We'll confirm the exact pick-up time in advance.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Jinshanling Great Wall

Embark on a 3-4hour hike from Jinshanling to Simatai West, capturing the essence of the Great Wall's beauty. With over 15 picturesque watchtowers and diverse architectural features, this section offers a wild, preserved, and original experience. The steep gradients provide ever-changing perspectives and wide-open views, creating ideal photo opportunities, especially on clear days. Optionally, enjoy lunch at a local farmer's restaurant (lunch fee on your side). Our driver can return you to your hotel if lunch isn't needed. Explore the Great Wall's enchanting blend of history and nature on this unforgettable journey.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

English Speaking Transfer

Private Self-guide Day Trip : The day service with private English speaking driver . Driver will show you best route based on your situation .
Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

39 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mr Andrew - a super addition to your Great Wall trip!
Sinead W,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Mr.Andrew from Leo’s Private Tour was a fantastic host for our trip to Jinshanling Great Wall. He was punctual and friendly, with a beautiful car that was clean and comfortable with reclining seats - perfect for a nap after a very early wake up call! He assisted us (in both English and via WeChat) in buying tickets and navigating the map of the wall and walked us to the cable car to ensure we found our way. While we climbed the mountain, Mr Andrew waited 4 hours for us before we returned safely to Beijing City. We really enjoyed our day at the Great Wall and Mr Andrew made it even better!
Awe inspiring walk in a less crowded and picturesque section of the Great Wall.
Jonathan C,
Jan 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Great day out. Our driver Peter, had limited English, but was incredibly helpful with tickets and making sure everything ran smoothly for us. We were in Beijing on business in the winter, but had all our cold weather gear and had the Great Wall virtually to ourselves in December -3C temperatures. The wall at Jinshanling is awe inspiring and just takes your breath away seeing it climb into the distance on the steep and picturesque Simatai section. In the distance. We did a nice loop up onto the wall and covered a couple of kms before heading down a nurture trail. The organiser, Leo gave great info and communication and was immediately on the case to help with any issues. Great service all round.
We booked this tour through Viator...
Sindre R,
May 22, 2018
- Viator
5.00
We booked this tour through Viator and had a driver named David. He spoke english almost fluently and had a keen interest for history. He was very service minded and aided us though all practical details we needed and picked us up in the lobby of the hotel. It was interesting to talk to him on the drive to and from the wall, and he was happy to share his knowledge and opinions on things we asked curiously about.
The trip was splendid. To be driven to one place and walk the wall to another and be picked up there was the best way to experience the wall. During this trip you walk on sections that are very well restored and sections that are more natural read: not restored and pretty much in ruins. However no art of the wall was in so bad shape that you needed to be concerned about it. On the contrary it was exciting to experience the wall in different kinds of conditions. You really got the feeling of walking on historic ground.
Both the starting point and the arrival point has been building up ticket offices, cafes etc and are really being upgraded to handle more visitors in the future.
We could not have had a better day on the wall. You need to have some minimum of physical condition to walk the distance. It is not very far, but it takes longer than you think because of all the steep climbs, but it is definitely worth the effort. We didn't find it too hard. In fact we loved it! We had nice weather and brought some picnic stuff with us.