Private Tour
Private Hiking Tour From Jiankou To Mutianyu
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Jiankou Great Wall is located in Badaohe village in the northwest of Huairou County in Beijing, about 30 kilometers away from Huairou County Town. It is also situated at Bohai Town (North part at Badaohe, while south part at Bohai). Jiankou Great Wall connects to Mutianyu's East side of the wall, and it's joined the Dazhenyu Great Wall in the West. Since the mountain here is higher and steeper, this section becomes more winding and varied. "Jiankou", is translated as "Arrow Knot" in English as the shape of the mountain is like an arrow, with the collapsed ridge opening as its arrow knot. This is a private group with a professional trekking guide, and you will have so much fun from this Great Wall hiking tour.
Please miss the weekend when you book it because the Mutianyu Great wall is getting busy and busy at the weekend and holiday.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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
Minimum age is 12 years
Please wear conformable shoes for hiking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A maximum of 8 people per booking
Please leave your hotel information upon booking if you don't have any local contact number.
keep your insect repellent pump spray
Travel insurance is encouraged
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Private transfer
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local
Other personal expense, such as cable car, slide rail fees
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
The Great wall of Jiankou
Your profession hiking guide will pick you up at departure point at 8:30am. After about 2 hours driving, you will arrive the Xishanzi village in Huairou county. Walk across the village and hike for about 1 hour, then you will approach the Due North Tower of Jiankou Great Wall. As climbing the tower, look towards the west, you will have a breathtaking view of Jiankou section. When look to the east side, you will see the Niujijiaobian, which is amazing. After hiking another 40 minutes, you will arrive at the Niujijiaobian. This section of Great Wall is steep and dangerous, with small stones falling all the time. You shall divert this section and go back on the Great Wall after 15 minutes walking on a path instead. On the road, you will break, and you will be offered some free snack from the tour guide.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Keep hiking for another 30 minutes, you finally reach the Mutianyu No.23 Tower where the renovated Great Wall begins. At the end there is a slide rail, and you will continue hiking for 4 to 5 hours from here. After finishing hiking, you will have lunch meal near in a local Chinese restaurant near by Mutianyu Great Wall.
Options
All Inclusive Private Tour
All Inclusive Private Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Miko + Great Wall = Bucket List ✅
tomgR3921FJ,
Nov 1, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00‘You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take’ - Michael Jordan. That quote might not be Kobe but Miko hopefully you still like it! This was one shot that myself and my university friend were delighted we did take. We met Miko doing a forbidden city tour a few days earlier and were so impressed by his knowledge, humour and fluency that we immediately asked if he did Great Wall trips. He helped us curate a perfect tour that started at midday, saw us watch sunset from the wall and also have dinner in the beautiful water town for Gubei. He was friendly, colloquially brilliant and of course helped us understand the history in a way that no book or audio tour can. 100% recommend using him and also going to the Jinshanglin part of the wall for breathtaking views with very few crowds.
James was a fantastic guide!
Trisha D,
Oct 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a lovely day hiking with James! He was thorough, friendly and relaxed and we felt very comfortable and safe throughout. It was my husband’s birthday and James even got him a delicious cake to cut on a watch tower with amazing views! The lunch was homey and delicious. I really can’t say enough good things - on the whole, a once in a lifetime experience tailored to our specific needs and wishes. Highly recommend!
An Unforgettable Way to Experience the Great Wall - Stunning Views, Amazing Guides, and Delicious Ending
Sightseer66572991549,
Aug 10, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Jiankou to Mutianyu hike today and it was absolutely incredible. Peter and James were fantastic guides – knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. This route lets you enjoy the Great Wall in a stunning, less crowded section, which made it all the more special. The scenery was breathtaking, and finishing with an amazing meal was the perfect ending. Totally worth it!
Once in a lifetime hike!
Stefanie P,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic experience to hike along a wild portion of the Great Wall. Comfortable ride out to the wall. Peter was an amazing and attentive guide. My husband speaks Chinese so he taught us in both English and Mandarin- so my husband could work on his speaking and listening skills. Hike starts with a one mile switchback hike through a wooded (relatively steep) trail to the first guard tower. Here the views are incredible! We then hiked 1-1.5 miles along a rustic wild portion of the wall- active archeological site, trees & greenery growing up through the wall. Then we transitioned to the more tourist/improved section- this was still plenty of climbing up and down stairs. This section was still amazingly beautiful and a good chance to get a feel of what the wall would have been like when used. Then it was a long downhill walk on a stepped path to the entrance parking lot. In total, (according to my garmin) we completed about 5 miles. Peter walked at our pace- so this is definitely doable but would recommend you be in good physical shape. We learned so much about the Wall and had plenty of time to stop for photos. Water and hiking poles were provided as well as a delicious lunch. A once in a life time experience. The Great Wall is truly one of the wonders of the world. Must do! In my two weeks in China, this was my favorite activity.
Best Great Wall Hiking experience!
weilis2018,
Jun 24, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This is the second time I hike the original Great Wall. This is the best Great Wall hiking experience! It exceeded my expectations and Ai highly recommend James and Peter if you want to climb the original wall. James was very responsive, answered every question swiftly. Peter, our tour guide, is the best! We hiked about 1hr to get to the original wall. We had the Great Wall all to ourselves! The view was breathtaking. It was an amazing experience walking on the walls that was built 600 years ago. Peter told us the history of the wall, showed us different structures that were used by the soldiers hundreds of years ago. A must have experience!
Bucket list tour! Must do.
Scott A,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience. This is best way to see the Great Wall if you are staying in Beijing. Jiankou is not crowded at all and the views are stunning. It’s not until a few hours in that you start to see other tourists as you get closer to Mutianyu. Peter was a very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly guide. It was really nice spending the day with him and he took me to a great local restaurant for lunch on the way back to Beijing. The driver was safe and reliable and the luxury, electric SUV was very comfortable. My only caution is to point out that the first 90 minutes of the hike are somewhat strenuous, and the footing is a little slippery. But as long as you are at a decent fitness level it should be fine. Don’t miss this tour!
Beautiful hike, highly recommended
Thomas V,
May 21, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this hike. Peter is a very friendly and informative guide who speaks good English and will make you feel at ease during the hike. Jiankou is breathtaking and well worth the climb. Ending in Mutianyu is nice because of the well restored towers and wallsection, but pick a day it isnt too busy otherwise the crowds might be quite overwhelming at the end of an amazing serene hike through the wild section. We worried for a second about Jiankou being too challenging after seeing some pretty steep sections on Youtube and Google but the dangerous parts of Jiankou arent a part of this tour (although they are part of the 10/10 view) and id say anyone who doesnt mind breaking a sweat in exchange for stellar views should give it a go! Pick up and drop off was done with a very nice car and calm driver and after the hike we ate amazing food at a local restaurants and enjoyed some beers. Thanks again Peter!
Unique experience off the beaten path
matteogV344DJ,
Apr 22, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00This trekking has been the best experience in our china trip so far and our guide Peter made it truly special! The trekking is quite challenging but the stunning views, exploring the unrestored towers and the fact of being alone most of the time makes you feel like you are really doing something unique and special! Peter has been the best guide, he gave us a lot of information on Chinese culture and customs, he suggested nice spots in Beijing and he thought us a lot about Chinese culinary culture. At the end of the trek we had lunch in a very local restaurant where Peter ordered delicious dishes for us. Overall this is highly recommended! Special thanks to Peter, hope to be able to come back and explore other unrestored sections of the wall!
Crapahute on the wall of China
LAURENT G,
Apr 21, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Peter (guide) and Wang (driver) did great! The day went well, no delays, no addicts and beautiful photos! Thank you.
Excellent, clear, and friendly guides.
Ye Yi L,
Feb 25, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00James and Peter were excellent guides—both professional and friendly. Their explanation of the history of Great Wall was clear, and the pace of the hike was just right for us.
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