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Jinshanling Great Wall: The 15 Best Hiking Tours

47 tours  ·  from $26

Jinshanling is unrestored, steep and quiet, and the walk between towers takes three hours in the sun. The 15 below cover the transfer from Beijing, group size and how much of the ridge each one actually walks.

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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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

2.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

3.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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Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour - Jinshanling: the classic Great Wall view
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Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

4.Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · from $160

This private 9-hour Beijing tour combines rugged, unrestored Gubeikou with the more carefully rebuilt Jinshanling section. Guides such as Adele and Leo explain Chinese history in excellent English, adjust the hike to your ability, arrange a local lunch, and help with sunset photos. Expect 5 to 10 kilometers of steep walking.

“Leo was great!! He knows a lot about Chinese history/economy/culture and he has interesting things to speak about the Great Wall! The two areas of the Great Wall the we went were amazing!!”

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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

5.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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Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall - Choosing between Jinshanling and Simatai
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Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall

6.Beijing Private Transfer to Jinshanling or Simatai Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · from $86

Travel privately from your Beijing hotel to Jinshanling, or to Simatai and Gubei Water Town. Choose transport only or add a guide. Drivers such as Yu Yongtai, Gao Dapeng, Tian Wei, and Mr. Sun help with tickets, directions, and return pickup, often using translator apps when needed.

“We had an amazing experience at Jinshanling Great Wall. Han Wei picked us up outside our hotel and, although he didn't speak any English, he was very adept at communicating with us via translator apps. He pointed out interesting sites on our way and we chatted quite a bit. The car was comfortable and clean and I felt like we were in good hands. I had visited Badaling many years ago, so I wanted to see something a bit different this trip. Even though it took half a day, I am so happy that we visited Jinshanling. Not only was it secluded, but there was a small section that has…”

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Beijing: Jinshanling Great Wall Private Tour with Options - The private drive from central Beijing
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Beijing: Jinshanling Great Wall Private Tour with Options

7.Jinshanling Great Wall Private Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 92 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $175

Travel by private car from central Beijing to the quiet Jinshanling section of the Great Wall. Your English-speaking guide, such as Leo, Huang, or Edward, explains the history, sets a comfortable hiking pace, takes photos, and arranges a local lunch. Add Mutianyu, Gubei Water Town, or Simatai for a longer day.

“The beautiful scenery, as well as our tour guide Huang who did everything possible to make the day best for us”

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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing - Walking Jinshanling’s watchtowers and ridges
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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

8.Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $261

Meet your English-speaking guide at your Beijing hotel and spend 10 to 12 hours exploring Jinshanling, Gubei Water Town, and Simatai. Guides such as Tony, Miko, Andy, Anson, Jay, and Huang are praised for clear history talks, photos, and personal care. A Chinese meal and Simatai cable car are included.

“Amazing tour! Our tour guide Jonathan was great. He was very punctual, polite and friendly. He catered to all our needs. The lunch we had at Jinshanling was from a local family restaurant they had chosen and it was delicious. The views from this tour were extraordinary and Jonathan knew which spots to go to, to avoid the crowds! Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Beijing: Jinshanling Gt Wall Trip, Depart 7:30 Bus w/ Ticket - The two-hour journey to Jinshanling
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Beijing: Jinshanling Gt Wall Trip, Depart 7:30 Bus w/ Ticket

9.Jinshanling Gt Wall Trip, Depart 7:30 Bus w/ Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 10 hours · from $40

You’ll ride from central Beijing to the quieter Jinshanling section, then explore independently for 5.5 hours. Choose a metro meeting point or hotel pickup. Guides such as Lucy, Maggie, Boya, Dao, Judy, and Andy have led recent departures, but guide service depends on group size.

“Dao the turguide was amazing. The trip was not crowded, highly recommended”

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Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour - What the ride to Jinshanling is really like
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Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour

10.Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $61

Travel from central Beijing to the quieter Jinshanling section of the Great Wall in a small group of up to 15 people. You get air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, shuttle service, bottled water, and three hours to hike independently. Cable car and toboggan rides cost extra.

“Everything ok, perfect sunny day, less people up, guide Tony very well, but the meal not: fast Chinese food.”

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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

11.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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Jinshanling Great Wall Small-group SUNSET tour from Beijing - Entering at the east gate
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Jinshanling Great Wall Small-group SUNSET tour from Beijing

12.Jinshanling Great Wall Small-group SUNSET tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $76

Meet at Dongzhimen and ride about two hours to Jinshanling. You’ll enter at the east gate, walk west across restored and older wall sections, and leave at the middle gate after sunset. An English-speaking driver, entrance ticket, and bottled water are included, but no guide or hotel transfer.

“He got us up on the wall when it was almost impossible. We had the BEST time ever. He did an extra an gave us a core memory. Thank you so much! We were only with 4 people up on the wall. It was perfect.”

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Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver - Your private ride from Beijing
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Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

13.Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $135

Leave Beijing by private car for a 3 to 4 hour hike from Jinshanling to Simatai West. Your English-speaking driver handles the road, parking, tolls, water, and return transfer. Drivers such as Andrew, Peter, David, and Jimmy have been praised for friendly, practical help.

“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 viRead more”

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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 Tour to Mutianyu or Jinshanling Great Wall with Options - Jinshanling rewards stronger walkers
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Private Tour to Mutianyu or Jinshanling Great Wall with Options

15.Private Tour to Mutianyu or Jinshanling Great Wall with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $25Best value

Choose Mutianyu for a polished, popular section or Jinshanling for a quieter mountain walk. Private tours include Beijing hotel pickup, a driver, an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Leo, Chris, or Jessy, entrance fees, bottled water, and Wall shuttle buses. Optional cable cars, toboggan rides, and a Summer Palace visit are available.

“Excellent private tour. We sat in the hotel bar the night before and booked. Within minutes someone contacted us to confirm arrangements. Our guide ‘Chris’ was totally lovely and gave us loads of local knowledge. We had a great day and would totally recommend to anyone else. Thank you.”

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