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Great Wall Hiking: Jinshanling to Simatai
Two days on the wildest restored stretch of the Wall, with a night in a village at its foot.
The journey
Great Wall Hiking: Jinshanling to Simatai
A short, active escape from Beijing. We drive to Jinshanling, walk the watchtowers towards Simatai and stay overnight in a village guesthouse. The next morning, we continue on a quieter section before returning to the city.
This is a proper hike — uneven stone, steep steps and exposed sections — but the reward is the Wall without the crowds.
- Jinshanling to Simatai hike
- Village guesthouse stay
- Sunrise on the Wall
- Private guide and transfers
Day by day
The shape of the days.
Day 01Beijing to Jinshanling
Drive to Jinshanling, hike the restored watchtowers towards Simatai, transfer to a village guesthouse for dinner.
Day 02Sunrise and return
Early walk on a quieter section, village breakfast, return to Beijing by mid-afternoon.
Included
What is part of the journey.
Included
- Private English-speaking guide and driver throughout
- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
- Internal flights and high-speed rail as listed
- Entrance fees to all listed sites
- Airport, station and hotel transfers
- Visa invitation letter and current entry guidance
- Alipay / WeChat Pay setup before you arrive
- 24/7 support from our team in China
Not included
- International flights
- China visa fees where applicable
- Travel insurance (required for all guests)
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Personal spending, drinks and gratuities
Good to know
The practical details.
AccommodationSimple, comfortable village guesthouse
Group sizePrivate journey · 2–8 travellers
Activity levelModerate — steep and uneven
Best time to travelApril–June · September–November
This journey runs on your dates. We will check lodge and flight availability before confirming anything.
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