Jinshanling Great Wall Trek: A Historic Journey through Watchtowers and Fortifications

Embark on a historic journey through the Jinshanling Great Wall, a well-preserved fortification system with the largest number of watchtowers. Discover the diverse architectural styles and breathtaking views along this essential section of the Great Wall.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Great Wall of Gubeikou - Your tour starts from 8:00am, and you will arrive at Panlongshan beauty spot - Gubeikou Great Wall after about 2.5 hours driving. Then you will walk for 30 minutes to General Tower and turn right to highest point,after 1.5 to 2 hours, you will reach the 24-hole Guard Tower.
    Continue go down to the valley because of…
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Tasty snacks provided
  • Enjoy a Private Tour experience
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Authentic Chinese lunch at a local farmer’s restaurant
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Jinshanling Great Wall is a complex and immaculately maintained defensive system boasting the most substantial number of lookout stations. Crafted from enormous bricks, these watchtowers, towering 5-8 miles high, each exhibit unique architectural designs. Spread 50 to 100 miles apart, they exhibit diverse structures - some feature half-timbered…

Location
The Great Wall of Gubeikou
Gubeikou Town,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maryes87
Apr 30, 2025
We would highly recommend a tour with these guys as they made our Great Wall experience unforgettable - We traveled from the U.S.A to China to visit the Great Wall for the first time. I booked this tour for my husband’s 40th Birthday. Our tour experience with Chao (Peter) and James was full of joy and wonder. Peter was very kind, professional, and knowledgeable. In addition, the amount of patience Peter has while operating the tour is truly incredible. Peter also made sure we were safe during difficult parts of the climb. We appreciated him every step of the way. To further mention, James was our driver and he was very nice and professional as well. James got us to our destinations safely. On top of that Peter and James surprised my husband with a birthday cake at one of the watch towers we climbed to on the Great Wall!! The tour company went above and beyond for us without being asked. We would highly recommend a tour with these guys as they made our Great Wall experience unforgettable. We enjoyed every moment and we were grateful for their services. Thank you.
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Tritoby
Apr 8, 2025
I will definitely recommend Great Wall trekking - We normally DIY our tours but decided to spoil ourselves with a private guided tour to the wall. It was worth every penny. From booking and communication beforehand to the end , first class. On time pick up and smooth transfer to the start. Our guide, Peter, was so knowledgeable, not just on the history and the information on the Wall but on a vast array of topics - he answered all our questions. Lunch was delicious and the cold beer was well deserved. Peter - thank you for taking such good care of us and those Snickers bars were a welcome snack
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Anna_t
Mar 31, 2025
A unique hike and view of the Great Wall - It is a demanding hike but it is totally worth it! You will walk for about three hours along the Gubeikou part of the wall that is not restored - but truly authentic, and then you will join the part of Jinshanling which is restored and majestic. There are very few visitors so you have the Wall and the panorama to yourself. Henry has been an exceptional guide! Polite, helpful, professional, welcoming, enthusiastic! I truly enjoyed the tour. The lunch was delicious and the people very welcoming! I strongly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to experience the Great Wall away from the crowds.
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Christopherha5301ps
Mar 20, 2025
Do this tour - This trip was amazing! Highly recommend and Peter (our guide) was incredible. Can’t recommend this enough. You get incredible views, a bit of fitness and everything is easily planned
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H7811pdmariel
May 10, 2024
A very nice experience - Everything went as planned. The walk from Gubeikou to Jinshanling was magnificent and the meal planned afterwards was delicious. Peter is a careful and very attentive guide, I recommend without hesitation :)
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Giorgio
May 5, 2024
Unforgettable experience - We organized this day tour to the Great Wall with James from Great Wall Trekclub Tours, an agency specializing in trekking and hiking experiences in China. Among the various possible alternatives, on James' advice, we chose this one because it combined a route on the unrestored part of the Great Wall and a visit to one of the restored sections, with the possibility of seeing a very scenic sunset. The distance from Beijing is greater than the Badaling or Mutianyu stretches, but it is rewarded by a lower presence of tourists. We leave at 9.00 from Beijing and arrive at our destination after about 3 hours. The trek on the unrestored part of Gubeikou/Panlongshan with continuous ups and downs lasts about 2/3 hours, then you have lunch in a local restaurant and reach the Jinshanling stretch in time for an excursion on the renovated part of the Great Wall and to admire the sunset in a fantastic setting. James was a perfect guide, with great knowledge of the area and the history of the Great Wall. He provided us with plenty of water and snacks and helped us understand many aspects of life in China. An unforgettable and unmissable experience for all those who visit Beijing and love history and the mountains.
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N1158obfernandas
Apr 26, 2024
Not to be missed while in Beijing! - Since it was a chinese holiday, the tour company decided to begin the day earlier to avoid the crowds and traffic jam on the way back, which was a great call. We’ve arrived at the Great Wall, when almost no one was there! I was able to walk around places where the wall was completely destroyed, partially reconstructed and fully reconstructed. The views where amaaaazing! I know this is an expensive tour, specially if you go solo, such as myself, but it’s totally worth it. This company is very professional, the driver was great, and the guide was a lovely person to be around :) He explained a lot of curiosities about the wall, as long as its history, and answered all my questions. Lunch was also great, pretty local, with veg options :) They provide enough water and snacks a long the way. The hike is pretty easy, not much physical effort required. I can’t express enough my gratitude for this tour! Not to be missed while in Beijing!
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Lifeisadream
Mar 24, 2024
Walking along the wall with James - We booked a private tour along the Great Wall of China with James, and what a day it was! The weather couldn’t have been better as James led us to the unrestored section of the wall to start. As we walked and marveled at the breathtaking scenery, James shared his extensive knowledge of the area’s history. The hike led us through stunning spots with postcard-worthy views. Eventually, we reached the restored section of the wall, continuing our hike while soaking in the beauty around us. James had thoughtfully provided snacks and water, which were much appreciated on a hot day. We concluded our adventure with a delicious local lunch, every dish was yummy. Thank you, James, for an unforgettable experience—it was a pleasure from start to finish.
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407marinaz
Nov 8, 2023
A magical experience! - We had a fantastic time on our trek with James! Not only did he show us the best scenic spots, but he helped us get through the parts of the trek that were more difficult (which we really appreciated!). And he is an AMAZING photographer! We will definitely be doing another trek with James in the future, and are so looking forward to seeing another beautiful part of the Great Wall!
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Michael_p
Oct 23, 2023
Perfect intro to the Great Wall away from the crowds - Peter was an excellent guide and lovely man. The views on this tour are stunning. We hiked for 4 hours (almost 10km) over some challenging terrain, but nothing too difficult. We only saw a couple of other people the entire time. Highly recommended.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).