Private Tour

Private Great Wall Day Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu Section

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Hike Great Wall up from Jiankou section, after a few hours hiking, you will take cable car or toboggan down the Wall from Mutianyu section.

-You will experience two different sections of the Great Wall in one day," wild Wall "and good condition Wall; less crowd Wall and full of tourist Wall

-You will see the unrestored and rugged “Wild Wall” along with tastefully restored wall, making it a perfect hike for comparison and understanding more about the true Great Wall.

- This tour is an amateur photographer’s dream, you can take many fantastic pictures if the weather is good.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please wear comfortable shoes

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Sunblock in Summer and your favorite snacks and water is necessary to bring

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottle water

One way toboggan or one way cable car down the Mutianyu Great Wall

English-speaking tour guide service fee (Only Option chosen)

Entrance Tickets to the Sights

Picknic lunch provided during the hiking

Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver

Gratuity to the guide and driver

Personal Costs

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

This is a Great Wall hiking day trip that is fun for the whole family or your group. Your private guide will meet you in the morning at your hotel, after around 1.5 hours drive then you will see the unrestored and rugged “Wild Wall” along with tastefully restored wall, making it a perfect hike for comparison and understanding more about the true Great Wall. Meanwhile this tour is an amateur photographer’s dream, you can take many fantastic pictures if the weather is good. The entire hiking duration for 5 hours, you need bring sunblock in Summer and some snacks and enough water for this trip. Picknic lunch during the hiking, round trip private transfer and entrance tickets are all included.

Options

Private Hiking Tour with Guide

Duration: 4 hours: you will hike from Jiankou all the way to Mutianyu section
Pickup included

Transportation + Ticket Only

Self-Guided Tour : This option only has private transfer to the Jiankou then you will hike all the way to the Mutianyu wall on your own
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

38 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unforgettable hike on the Great Wall!
PaulaP816,
Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an unforgettable experience hiking the Great Wall with our awesome guide, Justin. We took the Jiankou to Mutianyu route— often referred to as the “Wild Wall” because it’s unrestored and wonderfully rugged. It was everything we hoped for and more. The hike gave us a chance to experience the Wall in near-total solitude—no crowds, no noise, just sweeping views and the breathtaking scale of this historic wonder. It felt like we had stepped back in time. Justin was the perfect guide for this kind of adventure. He has a calm, easygoing demeanor and was a pleasure to talk with throughout the hike. He shared fascinating insights about Chinese culture and history. We were traveling with our two kids (ages 12 and 15), and although the hike was moderately strenuous, they did great and found it just as rewarding as we did. Good shoes, water, snacks, sun protection (we hiked in July) and an adventurous adventure are all you need. If you’re looking for a unique, more authentic experience of the Great Wall—away from the tourist crowds—we can’t recommend this tour enough. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our whole family.
Amazing hike along the old part of the wall
838angelikia,
Jun 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We just had a wonderful day exploring the Jiankou and Mutianyu parts of the wall with Justin. He was professional, friendly and informative and took such good care of us! Walking along the Jiankou part of the wall was such a great experience as we were completely on our own away from the crowds, a truly beautiful hike. The first hour is a steep incline and can be challenging for less fit people. We were considering to do it alone but we were very glad to have a guide to make sure we're going the right way (no signs) and to give us information about the wall. Make sure to take plenty of water with you as there's nothing on the way! Our driver Mr Li was also very lovely. The lunch was included and was very tasty!!!
Wild Great Wall
Linwang3232,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had an amazing hike with Catherine Lu tour group to the Wild Great Wall. We were pretty much the only group on this part of the wall which was nice to get away from the crowd. The tour guide Justin was amazing and treated us a great meal after the hike. The driver Mr. Lu was very professional.
Great experience!
91preetyk,
May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
May was wonderful, I wasn’t feeling well and she tailored a tour to meet my individuals needs. She was knowledgeable and kind and I had a wonderful time!
Highlight of our trip
Laurennbay,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This hike was incredible, seeing the wall in its unrestored form is a must. Justin was a great leader and so knowledgeable, he was giving us interesting facts the whole trip. He ordered multiple dishes for us for lunch afterwards and the food was delicious, some of the best we’ve had on our trip. We absolutely recommend this tour is was the highlight of our trip, thank you Justin!
Excellent tour guide
paulinelala,
Dec 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Exceptional your with Justin. I couldn’t have dreamt of a better guide. Checked all the boxes of a great guide: attentive to us, super safe, very nice and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Justin as a tour guide and I’ll come back to do another tour with him!
Ask for Justin, amazing tour guide! Great tour.
hh1234hh,
Dec 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing day hiking the Great Wall with Justin, the best tour guide we could have wished for. He was there helping us with anything we needed and took amazing photos for us! Thanks for a fantastic day.
Wonderful day on the wall
georginaw699,
Nov 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The views were amazing! We loved hiking the wall with Justin and seeing two very different sections. We also enjoyed learning about the wall and China from Justin. Would highly recommend Catherine Lu tours and Justin as a tour guide.
Amazing Great Wall Hike
Meganhasfun1,
Nov 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour with guide May! Gain elevation quickly then enjoy the wonder that is the Great Wall! A great adventure with an informative and friendly tour guide!
Absolute recommendation
287vinzenzg,
Oct 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An absolute recommendation. Our guide Justin was super nice and was able to tell us a lot about the history. The hike on the unrestored part without the crowds of tourists was a particular highlight. The food afterwards was delicious and more than enough for everyone. Would book this tour again at any time.