Private Tour
Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
To avoid the crowd tourists Great Wall in Beijing, suggest you visit Jinshanling Great Wall trekking day tour. Accompanied by your private guide, learn more history about the Great Wall and Beijing, you can spend a few hours on the wall, discover the picturesque Jinshanling through the eyes of a photographer and take the pictures of stunning landscape.
Delicious Lunch, private guide, round trip private transportation from your hotel are all inclusive.
-Enjoy the several hours' hiking on the Jinshanling section, the best-preserved stretch;
-Enjoy a private and none tourist wall and take great pictures;
-Have delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Delicious Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant （If All Inclusive Choose)
English-speaking guide service (if you choose All Inclusive Tour)
Entrance Tickets to the Sights
Gas, toll & parking lot fees
Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
Accommodations
Dinner
Gratuity to the guide and driver (for good service)
Return Cable car up and down the wall
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Jinshanling Great Wall
You will be picked up at the hotel lobby in the morning and drive to Jinshanling Wall which takes 2 hours. Once arrival, you will climb to the top and hike from west side to the east side of Jinshanling section. The hike is about 5-6 KM and takes about 3 hours. You have to be really physically in good conditions. During the hiking, you will come across many watch towers and barrier towers and see the difference between the renovated section and wild section. Also, you can see the Simatai Great Wall section from distance. Start the walk from East five eye tower then go up to the ruined towers. The difficulty of the hike is moderate. Along the way, you will pass through several famous towers: Black Tower, Lesser Jinshan Tower, Big Jinshan Tower.
Options
All Inclusive Private Tour
Ticket+Guide+Driver+Lunch: Including Entrance tickets, private guide, local lunch, hotel pickup and drop off all roung transfer.
Pickup included
Only Tickets+Private Transfer
Tickets+Transfer No Guide: Only Including tickets and private roundtrip transfer without guide and lunch.
Pickup included
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great hike in Jinshanling!
Yoshiko S,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00We signed up for just the transportation service due to the time constraint and it worked perfectly. The driver was on time to pick us up, the ride was comfortable and we left our luggage in his car. We finished the hike earlier than the agreed pickup time, and the driver came to pick us up quickly per our request. Then dropped us at a station that was convenient for us to head to the Daxing airport. The only issue we had to overcome was that in spite of the description of the tour that said the pickup point was the east gate, the driver told us that he would meet us back at the same place he dropped us off at a certain time. It took at least 15 min to communicate with him via a translator app that was not what the tour description said, with a few local farmers’ help who were trying to sell stuff to us who spoke English. The driver initially said we would get lost if we went on the route we wanted to go. Only in front of the big map that showed some suggested routes (in English) one of which seemed to be the route we signed up for, we were able to convince him to pick us up at the east gate parking in 4hrs. I’m glad all worked out at the end. And this section of Jinshanling route was fabulous!!! Not crowded at all and gorgeous view. Be ready though, some sections are super steep and relentless of ups and downs. “Moderate” would not be the word I would use to describe this route. We took a little detour but the total mileage was 3.55 miles. And it took us 3hrs with lots of stops. I highly recommend this tour for those who want to hike at your own pace.
Great walk shame about the driver
David R,
Apr 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00The drive to the wall was a bit dodgy with the driver nearly falling asleep at the wheel. But when we got there he dropped us off at one gate and arranged to meet him 3 hours later at the east gate and we walked the wall. It was hard work, and I think I'm physically fit (but 66 years old) with plenty of steep ups and downs that are heavy on the knees, but it was amazing and I can't recommend it enough. The reason I have only given 4 stars is because the driver wasn't setting off back until we gave him a 5 star rating that he could send to his boss, not good. But he did drive better on the way back, I think he slept whilst we walked.
A breathtaking, crowd-free Great Wall experience!
Eugene T,
Nov 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00I booked a Great Wall trip with Viator, and it was definitely the highlight of my Beijing visit! The spot they took us to was ideal—no crowds, which meant we practically had the Wall to ourselves. It made the experience even more special and the views were absolutely breathtaking. The included local lunch was delicious and a nice way to recharge. Just a heads-up: the car trip was quite long—about 2 hours getting there and 4 hours back. If you want to maximize your time on the Wall, I’d suggest taking the earliest time available. I’ll definitely be back! Next time, though, I’d plan an overnight stay nearby so I can soak up even more of the Great Wall.
Relaxing Journey to the best part of the Great Wall
German D,
Nov 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00The friendly driver Zhang Baowen was already waiting for us at the hotel lobby and started our relaxing Journey to this quiet and scenic part of the great wall. He waited for us at the end of the hikking (from the middle to the east gate) and adapted our drop-off location as we desired. In conclusion a great service.
Good good good
Prangtip N,
Oct 28, 2024
- Viator
5.00Very Good Driver !!!!!! Friendly , Choosing to travel with this trip is not a disappointment at all.
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