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Top 15 Hiking & Trekking Tours in China

54 tours  ·  from $40

The good hiking & trekking tours go weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

From Beijing: Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall - The 8am meeting and the long drive north
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From Beijing: Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

1.Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 667 reviews · 9 hours · from $52Our pick

Leave Beijing at 8am for a three-hour hike across Jinshanling East and its restored middle section. Expect steep steps, ruined watchtowers, wide views, and far fewer people than at Badaling. Choose the English-speaking guide and lunch option, or go self-guided with driver support.

“John was an amazing guide, gave us a lot of gifts, very communicative (although he had to use translator - there is no guide in English) Overall was a great experience, amazing view, this spot is quite empty and the hike was not as hard as we thought (medium - easy level)”

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Beijing: Jingshanling Great Wall Trekking Tours with Options - What the three-hour hike feels like
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Beijing: Jingshanling Great Wall Trekking Tours with Options

2.Jingshanling Great Wall Trekking Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 411 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $60

Choose a guided, private, group, or transport-only Jinshanling tour from Beijing. Walk restored and wild Wall sections with guides such as Jack, Justin, May, or Edward, then add options including Gubei Water Town, Simatai at sunset, the Summer Palace, Forbidden City, or a hutong food tour.

“It was a great trip. Our guide, Justin, was so helpful and did explain many great things about China and the great wall. Can only recommend it.”

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Small Group 6km hiking Jinshanling Great Wall EN speaking driver - The early Beijing pickup needs careful planning
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Small Group 6km hiking Jinshanling Great Wall EN speaking driver

3.Small Group 6km hiking Jinshanling Great Wall EN speaking driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $75Top rated

Leave Beijing early for Jinshanling, a scenic and quieter Great Wall section about 2 to 2.5 hours away. You get roughly three hours on the wall to hike independently, with tickets, shuttle buses, water, and small-group transport included. Drivers such as Jackie and Iris have been especially praised.

“Perfect tour! Exactly what I was looking for. Easy meeting place outside a metro stop, small mini-bus so limits the size of the group to 14 (we had 12 of the day I went), no unnecessary stops or time-wasting and good 3 hours exploring a very quiet section of the Great Wall. The Wall itself was one of the greatest things I've ever seen and well worth the trip. And our tour guide was lovely and informative.”

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Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling - The opening climb is the hard part
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Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling

4.Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 347 reviews · from $138

Join a small group of up to 10 for a full-day hike from Simatai West to Jinshanling. Guides such as Dewit, Cheney, Luis, and Jason lead the walk, explain the Wall’s design and history, provide water and trekking poles, and finish with a local-farmer lunch.

“This was a great tour to see the wall with very few people! Dewit was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable! Highly recommend if you have the whole day available for the tour. Getting photos with no one else in them is pretty special! Lunch was delicious!”

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Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu - Entering the Forbidden City with reserved admission
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Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu

5.Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · from $159

Spend a full day with a small group at Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Central Beijing pickup, English-speaking guides such as Lily, Jerry, and Sunny, entry tickets, water, and transport are included. Plan extra for lunch and the optional cable car or toboggan.

“We loved this tour! It was a small group and we all had a wonderful day together. So great to see so many sights all in one day, especially if you have limited time in Beijing. Our driver was really amazing and the tour guide was fluent in English. The lunch was delicious too. 10/10. Definitely book this!”

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Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall - The two-hour ride from Beijing
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Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

6.Private Trekking Day Tour to Jinshanling Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $122

You’ll leave Beijing by private vehicle for Jinshanling, then hike 5 to 6 kilometers from the west side toward the east through restored and rugged wall sections. Expect about three hours on foot, watchtowers, Simatai views, and an optional local lunch. Catherine Lu Tours provides the transport and guide options.

“I 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 tRead more”

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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour - The 8 a.m. departure from central Beijing
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Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

7.Water-Great Wall Odyssey: Hike & Cruise One Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Spend five hours at Huanghuacheng, Beijing’s lakeside Great Wall. Walk steep ancient stone paths, take the included boat ride, and add rafting, kayaking, or scenic rides if you wish. Guides such as Cici and Shannon provide English explanations, photo help, and practical advice throughout the day.

“Our guide Cici was very organized from the time of booking up to drop off at the end of the tour. We all enjoyed our time at the Great Wall. Highly recommend this tour and the company. This part is the only one near a lake and offers a unique perspective. There were student groups visiting the same time that we did but there were enough space for everyone to enjoy the views and take good photos without bumping into each other.”

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Private Hiking Tour From Jiankou To Mutianyu - Why this route is different from a standard Great Wall visit
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Private Hiking Tour From Jiankou To Mutianyu

8.Private Hiking Tour From Jiankou To Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $209

Spend a full day hiking from the rugged Jiankou section to restored Mutianyu. A private guide such as Peter or James handles navigation, explains the wall, adjusts the pace, and arranges transport, snacks, water, and a Chinese lunch. Expect steep paths, quiet ruins, and a long day outdoors.

“This was an excellent hike on the unrestored part of the Great Wall. Our guide, James, arranded promptly at our hotel and provided both of us with a walking stick, water and snack. We only met a couple of other people on the trail in this section. The hike was quite manageable. James stopped many times for photo ops which included lots of information too. He spoke fluent English. James surprised us by presenting us with a certificate for completing the hike. Our names were written in English and Chinese on the certificate. James signed and dated it. After the hike, James took us to a restaurant and ordered us…”

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Private Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu - The 7:30 am pickup and long ride north
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Private Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu

9.Private Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $228

Leave Beijing at 7:30 am for a private hike from rugged Jiankou to restored Mutianyu. Expect steep climbs, quiet wall sections, sweeping Ming-era views, a local lunch, and a guide such as Peter, Lucy, Jack, or Miko. Cable car and toboggan rides cost extra.

“Excellent, excellent experience. The Great Wall hike with Miko was the highlight from my 4 days in Beijing. Its about a 1.5 hour drive to the starting point, followed by a 45min to hour long hike to the wall. You'll start at a section not open to the broader public, and then wind your way down to the touristy area. The first 2/3rds of the hike are exceptional well worth it alone. Miko did an excellent job providing me with background history and guiding the overall experience. In the future, I would very much enjoy hiking with him again.”

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All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour from Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall to Xishuiyu - The first 15 minutes to the wall
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All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour from Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall to Xishuiyu

10.All Inclusive Private Hiking Tour from Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall to Xishuiyu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · from $209

You’ll hike the steep, less-visited Huanghuacheng section with a private guide, then see the Great Wall partly submerged beneath Xishuiyu Reservoir. Guides such as James, Danny, and Miko are praised for adjusting the pace, explaining the wall’s past, and helping on difficult steps. Lunch, snacks, water, and transfers are included.

“James gave a great tour. This was a lovely section, mostly wild and very few people. James adjusted his pace to suit us easily and was always courteous. He nearly got in a fight with one peddler trying to sell us trinkets, but he told us to go oRead more”

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The Dragon's Back Hiking Tour, Hong Kong - Meeting in Shau Kei Wan at 10 a.m.
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The Dragon’s Back Hiking Tour, Hong Kong

11.The Dragon’s Back Hiking Tour, Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $120

Walk Hong Kong’s Dragon’s Back trail with guides such as Rory, Tristan, or Henry, passing forest, rocky ridges, and coastal viewpoints before finishing at Big Wave Bay. The 5-hour outing suits active beginners, but heat, stairs, and uneven ground call for water and solid shoes.

“For a beginner hike，the distance is perfect-not to long and no to short. And the scenery is breathtaking.There are many streams and jungles. We can walk in the hill and also sit on the beach.”

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Private Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour - The 2.5-hour drive from Beijing
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Private Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

12.Private Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $99

Hike from Simatai West toward Jinshanling with a private English-speaking guide, covering at least three hours on an original, less-restored section of the Great Wall. Hotel pickup, private transport, bottled water, and entrance admission when selected are included. Guides may include Rocky, Linda, Barry, or Kevin.

“The trip was very well organised from start to finish. It was a very beautiful part of the wall and it was a perfect length and level of difficulty for us. Our tour guide Linda (Travel China Guide) was very helpful and gave us options along the waRead more”

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Private Great Wall Day Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu Section - The 1.5-hour drive from Beijing
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Private Great Wall Day Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu Section

13.Private Great Wall Day Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu Section

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $160

Meet your private guide in Beijing, drive about 1.5 hours to Jiankou, then hike for roughly five hours from rugged unrestored wall to restored Mutianyu. Guide Justin has led this route, and your day includes lunch, tickets, water, transfers, and a cable-car or toboggan descent.

“We had a great day trip. The Jiankou section was absolutely amazing to see. Our guide Justin was kind and knowledgeable about the area and history. We also had some extra time in the afternoon because we walked fast and could join a tea ceremony which was a real cultural experience. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Beijing: 2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling - The village overnight: simple, local, and practical
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Beijing: 2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling

14.2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $268

Spend two days hiking the Great Wall around Jinshanling and Gubeikou, with early starts, restored and untouched masonry, a farmer’s guesthouse, meals, transport, and a small group of up to 10. Local guides such as Cheney and Yaxin may lead the way, though commentary is limited.

“Amazing. Our highlight of China so far. The two days are different and well worth doing both. We were well looked after and enjoyed home cooked dinner and breakfast. Thank you. 100% recommended.”

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Private Trekking Tour from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Greatwall - Gubeikou begins with rough walls and open walking
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Private Trekking Tour from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Greatwall

15.Private Trekking Tour from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Greatwall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $209

Start with an early Beijing hotel pickup and drive about 2.5 hours to Gubeikou. Walk rugged, unrestored wall sections before reaching Jinshanling’s restored towers. Your private guide sets the pace, with lunch at a local farmer’s restaurant and guides such as Peter or Barry sometimes leading the hike.

“It took me a while to decide which operator to use as there were so many offering the same thing. Then I chanced upon the Greatwall Trek Club and they were offering hikes along Gubeikou and Jinshaling with lunch in between. Although theRead more”

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