BEIJING · ON FOOT
The trails worth the airfare.
The 15 most popular beijing hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Small-group hike from Beijing to Jinshanling Great Wall, mixing wild and restored towers, easy pickup, poles and water, plus a local farmer lunch.
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Small-group Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing with tickets and shuttle included. Walk a 6km section mostly uncrowded for $75.
“Driver was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and safely got us to and from our destination.”
A small-group trek from Simatai West to Jinshanling with original and restored wall sections, guide-led history, and local-farmer lunch.
“Wow wow wow! This trip blew us away. After seeing tens of thousands of photos (probably) of the GWoC, we were not expecting to be overwhelmed or underwhelmed, just... whelmed! But we were wrong; the moment you step into the first watch tower and see the incredible view, you will be blown away. Dewit was…”
Small-group Beijing day trip with skip-the-line Forbidden City entry, Tiananmen Square stop, and a guided Mutianyu Great Wall walk.
“Good way to discover Forbidden city and the great wall in one day. All the organisation is perfect (except the traffic to come back to Beijing) and the guide was really nice and efficient.”
Hike the wild Jinshanling East and restored middle Great Wall on a small-group day from Beijing, with lunch, water, and poles.
“A truly incredible experience. Our guide Dewit was fantastic from start to finish, motivating us on the difficult hike, giving us the history of the wall, taking photos for the group on several occasions. Very well organised transportation and the lunch was really delicious! 5 stars, don't visit Beijing without doing this!”
Lake-side Huanghuacheng Great Wall day trip with an included boat ride, a 5-hour wall walk, and optional raft slide, from Beijing.
Private Great Wall hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu with a guide, hotel pickup, included lunch and tickets, and small-group comfort.
“We 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 amazinRead more”
Hike wild Jiankou to restored Mutianyu with private historian guide, hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance tickets included in about 10 hours.
“Our tour guide Michael was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Great Wall. He gave great attention to us and assistance. He was also very funny and helpful. You start with a lovely hike through the surrounRead more”
Private hike from Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu on the Great Wall with pickup, lunch, snacks, and tickets. Steep trails, fewer crowds.
“If you're an adventurer and want to get away from tourism crowds, this is the trip for you! The day planned unraveled exactly as the itinerary stated. The tour guide and driver were very professional, with plenty of information, and always haRead more”
Private Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing with an English guide, photo stops, and an original unrestored rampart. Long day, great value.
“The walk along the wall was a once in life time experience, China Travel Guide supplied an excellent service and our guide Linda was amazing. I would totally recommend this tour to my friends traveling to China”
Hike the wild Jiankou Great Wall to restored Mutianyu with a private guide, picnic lunch, and smooth hotel pickup and transfers from Beijing.
“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.”
Hike two days on the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Gubeikou with a small group, farmer guesthouse stay, meals, and early-morning views.
“The Two-Day Great Wall Hike was fabulous and one of the best things I have ever done! Yaxin, my guide, was outstanding, always so informative about the area and structure.The hardest part of Day 1 was hiking through the woods Read more”
Half-day small-group tour to Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing with hotel pickup, English guide, and flexible chairlift/cable options.
“I was worried that we might not be able to do the tour due to the snow but I then ended up with a private tour as there was a low turnout due to snow and being in December.”
Hike the tough Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall with a small group, ladder steps, and guided restoration stories—door-to-door from Beijing.
“It was a great experience. Finally able to have one of my bucket list done. I enjoyed hiking and this is great that I was able to hike the Great Wall of China. I like the ruin portion of the great wall. the remodel portion of the great wall was full of tourist. there is…”
Private Jiankou Great Wall hike with hotel pickup, guide-led navigation, lunch and snacks, and a less-crowded, steep challenge near Beijing.
“This was the highlight of our time in Beijing. We wanted to find a rough, less frequently traveled section of The Wall, and Jiankou fit the bill perfectly. Be advised, that this is a rough hike, not a walk. The steepness of certain sections of the wall Read more”
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