DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 15 beijing hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Small-group 6km hike at Jinshanling Great Wall from Beijing with an English-speaking driver, tickets included, and room to walk at your pace.
Most Popular“Driver was excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and safely got us to and from our destination.”
Hike Jinshanling’s Great Wall in a small group for quiet views, mix of original and restored sections, guide-led history, and farmer lunch.
“Excellent way to see & experience the wall both more natural (minimally restored) and restored sections. Amazing views of the wall snaking over the mountain ridges in both directions. Our guide, Cheney, was great with both historical and local information. Excellent lunch & friendly driver rounded off a great day out!”
Skip the line at Beijing’s Forbidden City, then head to Mutianyu Great Wall for a small-group day with early starts and easy hotel pickup.
“This was one of the best organized trips I have taken! I was travelling solo after a school trip and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Sunny, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and it was a delight to have her show us around the Great Wall and Forbidden City. On the…”
Small-group Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing. Walk wild East ruins, restored sections, skip ticket lines, and eat lunch.
“David (Dewit) is a great guide. Wonderful place. Great value for money.”
Ride to Huanghuacheng’s lakeside Great Wall for a rare, calmer walk plus an included boat view. Optional rafting for thrill-seekers.
“Absolutely unforgettable experience! The Great Wall was breathtaking, and our guide Cici made it even more special. She was knowledgeable, warm, and full of great stories that brought history to life. Thanks to her, the day was seamless, fun, and inspiring. Highly recommend this tour – and Cici in particular – to anyone visiting China!”
Private hike Jiankou to Mutianyu on the Great Wall from Beijing: private guide, hotel pickup, snacks, lunch, and wild-to-restored views.
“I really do not do very many tours and I thought a personal tour might be a little uncomfortable, but I was pleasantly suprised. Peter was our tour guide, he made this experience more than just a tourist accomplishment. Peter is very knowledgeable about the great wall and Chinese history, I felt like I gained…”
Private Great Wall hike from wild Jiankou to Mutianyu with hotel pickup, a professional guide, lunch, and a less-crowded ridge route.
“We had a brilliant experience visiting the Great wall of China. The company was very accommodating to our needs, took us to a fantastic location and provided an excellent lunch. Lucy our guide was lovely, spoke great English and was very knowledgeable!”
A private, all-inclusive hike from Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu with hotel pickup, guide, tickets, lunch, and snacks from Beijing.
“This was our highlight for our recent trip to Beijing. Seeing the Great Wall was spectacular! James was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable of the history on the Trek. It was strenuous in the August heat. We were glad to have hiking clothing and sturdy shoes. Would recommend this adventure!”
Private Jinshanling Great Wall hiking from Beijing with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a long ram-parts hike on an original section.
“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”
Hike from rugged Jiankou to restored Mutianyu on a private day tour with a guide, picnic lunch, hotel transfers, and cable car or toboggan.
“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.”
A 2-day small-group Great Wall hike from Beijing, combining less-crowded stretches, tower views, and a village overnight at a farmer guesthouse.
“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 Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing with hotel pickup, flexible chairlift/cable car options, and time-saving stops.
“Bob chen was a brilliant tour guide and our great wall hike was a highlight of our trip to China.He gave us loads of great photo opportunities and we went at a pace which suited us.”
Hike the wild Jiankou Great Wall to restored Mutianyu in a small group with pickup, an English guide, and a history-focused day.
“Absolutely fantastic experience. Prompt communication. Nice car and on time pick up. The guide Mr. Yu spoke to me about the entire history of the Great Wall on the drive there. He knew the place well and we did an epic 7 hour hike. Experience of a lifetime!”
Private hike on Jiankou Great Wall with pickup, guide-led route, and lunch included, avoiding crowds on a steep, real workout.
“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”
Private hike on the less-crowded Great Wall of Gubeikou from Beijing, with hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, and a guide.
“Thanks to our guide James for bringing us to a wonderful part of the Great Wall. The view from the hike was amazing! He told us interesting facts about the Great Wall and the area around, and made sure that we had a really nice day from the moment he picked us up, and until…”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
