Beijing: 2-day Small Group Great Wall Hiking Gubeikou&Jinshanling

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Beijing, China

2 days (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Spend two days at the Great Wall of China for an immersive experience of the world-famous monument. Hike several hours each day along restored and untouched sections of the Great Wall around the Gubeikou section and from Jinshanling to Simatai West. Enjoy the morning at the Great Wall before the crowds arrive, amazing photo ops, architectural styles and stone work. Includes an overnight stay at a local farmer's guesthouse, entrance fees upon returning to Beijing.

2-day hiking tour of the Great Wall of China, from Beijing
Enjoy an in-depth hiking tour of the Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Admire the guard towers, decorative statues and brickwork along the Great Wall
Learn about China’s history and the Great Wall’s construction
Have time at the Great Wall before other visitors arrive
Stay overnight in the village at a farmer's guesthouse
Includes experienced local farmer guide, accommodation, transportation and entrance fees

What's Included

air-con vehicle with experienced driver
Dinner
Breakfast
limited English-speaking local farmer guide,mainly for leading the way instead of history commentary
one night twin-shared accommodation at local guesthouse near the Great Wall
bottled water on hiking; meals listed in the itinerary (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner)
a certificate of completion for hiking on the Great Wall of China
Lunch (2)

Lunch

travel insurance
personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Beijing, Beijing

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Day 1

Beijing to Jinshanling

1 Stop

Jinshanling Great Wall

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Local farmer’s guesthouse with private bathroom and shower at Gubeikou village

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2

Gubeikou to Beijing

1 Stop

The Great Wall of Gubeikou

5 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
What to take:
comfortable shoes or boots, sunscreen, sun-glasses, first aid kit, lip balm, cap
Notes:

You will hike the Wall from A to B every day and your belongings will go with the car/van directly to the accommodation, and you need a day pack to carry water, snacks and other stuff.
Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is strongly encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.
There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Gubeikou & Jinshanling, otherwise be prepared to commune with nature. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.
Bottled waters are stored in our car/van for hiking every day.
We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide if you need one.
It’s recommended to prepare some snacks before your departure from Beijing.
As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Two days and one night from Jinshanling to Gubeiko

Allison_A, Oct 2025

We booked 2 days and one night to hike the great wall from Jinshanling to Gubeiko, and we do not regret it! Our guide, Cheney, shared all of his knowledge about the Great Wall and Chinese history. We even learned a few Chinese sentences. Chángchéng hěn měi! It was memorable! The night in the guesthouse was great as well! The family that welcomed us was very nice, they cooked us amazing food and we had a good night sleep. I definitely recommend this tour with Cheney and the family in Gubeiko. We will come back with our family next time 😉

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Benjamin_D, Jun 2024

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.

The Two-Day Great Wall Hike was...

Michelle W, Jul 2016

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 to get to the Wall, partly because of the heat and the extra weight of the water in my backpack, but Yaxin allowed me to go at my pace and took breaks when he thought it was needed. He knew just where to stop for the best photos.The remote unrestored sections of the Wall were rough and wild, and the first couple hours we were solo hikers. The awesome beauty of the Wall and it's surroundings are indescribable and should be experienced. During the hike Yaxin gave me several options for an extra challenge and at the end of the hike the options of taking the cable car, sliding down the chute or walking. The chute was great fun and a good way to end the journey. We took a short bus ride into the village, had a delicious lunch, then off to the little village where our accommodations were waiting. The inn keepers were very pleasant and the food delightful. Day 2 started at sunrise, yet another option Yaxin suggested the evening before. It was the right choice, absolutely beautiful! The cooler temperatures were welcomed and we were the only hikers among a handful of photographers. Yaxin took lots of photographs and even air dropped them to my phone at days end.I can't say enough about this trip and highly recommend it and with Yaxin as your guide!

Exhausting! BUT VERY EXHILARATING...

Chanindh, Aug 2015

Exhausting! BUT VERY EXHILARATING!!! The first day's hike Jiankou to Mutianyu was over eight kilometres, and the second day's hike Jinshanling to Simatai West was about six kilometres. We covered both the restored and unrestored parts of the Wall on both days and we encountered very few other tourists somewhat more on the second day than the first day which made for excellent photo ops. The overnight accommodation at a nearby guesthouse was basic but adequate clean and safe with excellent dinner and breakfast. Wu Yaxin is a very capable and interesting guide for this hiking tour -- kudos to him for making this a very memorable trip for me. My humble advices: 1 DO NOT take this tour if you are not in good health, especially if you have leg/knee/foot problems and/or cardio-vascular issues. The Great Wall was built along the ridges of the mountain ranges in order to secure the strategic highest grounds. Therefore, it meanders along these ridges where there are constant changes in elevations both upwards and downwards, and VERY STEEPLY at many stretches. 2 Prepare for all kinds of weather. My group quite literally experienced four weather conditions in the course of the two days at the end of July 2015: fog actually low clouds at mountain tops overcast sky heavy rain forced to stop and rest at one of the forts and beautiful sunshine. 3 Wear good hiking shoes. You will be glad you did, especially at the steep inclines.