Beijing · JIANKOU GREAT WALL HIKES
16 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 15 jiankou great wall hikes worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Hike the wild Jiankou Great Wall then finish on restored Mutianyu, with a private guide, included tickets, lunch, and Beijing pickup.
“Peter is an amazing guide and took care of everything to make this a fabulous and memorable trip. High standard of car picked me up and took me to Great Wall. Peter explained the history of the wall during the journey. The hike was truly breRead more”
Private Great Wall hike from wild Jiankou to restored Mutianyu, with hotel pickup, a pro guide, included lunch, and flexible descent options.
“Great tour. Booked one day in advance and driver picked us up at our hotel right on time We did this off-season, so maybe not as easy peak season. We intentionally picked a day with expected low pollution count to get better visibility. Wind is the key to clearing things up. We could see all the way to Beijing. Picked up Jack our guide en route out of the city. Traffic always intense so plan mentally for a grind out of the city. Driver dropped us at trailhead and guide Jack led us up the 40 minute track to the first tower. Probably the toughest part, but doable for anyone…”
Private Great Wall hike from wild Jiankou to restored Mutianyu with picnic lunch, hotel transfers, and one-way cable car or toboggan descent.
“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 the wild Jiankou-to-Mutianyu Great Wall with a small group, ladders and watch towers, plus door-to-door Beijing pickup.
“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 guided hike to dramatic Jiankou Great Wall from Beijing, with pickup, bottled water, and trail help from Benny. Tickets not included.
“We had an incredible experience exploring the Jiankou portion of the Great Wall of China, all thanks to our fantastic guide Benny! His deep knowledge of this remote section of the Wall added so much to our journey—he shared fascinatiRead more”
Private Jiankou Great Wall hike with hotel pickup, guided steep trail, lunch and snacks, and a quieter wall section 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”
Private Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall hike with hotel pickup, lunch, and both wild and restored wall sections plus big panoramic views.
“The hike was amazing and certainly the highlight of my visit to Beijing! The opportunity to see the Great Wall both in its "wild" and restored states is great. Also, if you would like to be able to admire the views without the crowds of tourists tryRead more”
Private transfer Jiankou to Mutianyu hiking day in Beijing with pickup, route help, water, and a strong focus on walking not shopping.
“A unique way to experience the Great Wall if you are an avid hiker. You can see both the unrestored and restored sections. A guide was essential and I would not attempt alone. The tour logistics were professionally coordinated by Lily. Excellent communication. My tour guide Jiang was wonderful.”
Private English day tour to Jiankou Great Wall from Beijing with hotel pickup, expert guide, tough hikes, watchtower views, and local food.
“Steve is a wonderful tour guide with a lot of knowledge about china and the Great Wall. He is very polite and showed us amazing hidden spots on the wall without any other tourists. The route is for more experienced people who like to walk oRead more”
Private Jiankou-to-Mutianyu hike from Beijing with hotel pickup, a rugged ladder climb, big views near Zhengbeilou, and bottled water.
“Very goof experience, the guide was very nice and told us a lot of things about the region and took us some nice photos. The Great Wall wasn’t crowded at all, so we could enjoy it almost alone”
Private hike from rugged Jiankou to restored Mutianyu, with hotel pickup and flexible departures. Two Great Wall vibes in one day.
“The tour was amazing! The driver is incredibly nice and explained everything in the beginning. Be aware that you should be physically fit for the tour. All in all a great experience!”
A private 2-day Great Wall trek in Beijing combining steep Jiankou hiking, Jinshanling sunrise views, farmhouse dinner, and door-to-door transfers.
“My sister and I had Miko as our tour guide, he was very friendly, patient and thoughtful. He was also very knowledgeable about the great wall and other Chinese history. Had lots of good tips about what to do around the area. Enjoyed it very much!”
Private full-day Great Wall hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu with hotel pickup, a local guide, and stress-free transfers.
“L'agence n'avait pas noté la réservation : on a du appeler et partir 1 h plus tard.”
Hike the fall-colored Jiankou section to Mutianyu with an English-speaking driver, simple logistics, and panoramic Great Wall views for about $100.
“It was a great trip, Larry picked us up from the hotel, was very punctual, outside waiting right on time. When he drove us to the start of the hike his car was nice and comfortable, and he directed us in the right direction, good directions, the hikRead more”
Private Jiankou to Mutianyu hike with hotel pickup, bottled water, and flexible descent options like cable car or slide.
“We booked a driver through Viator to do Jiankou to Mutianyu section of the Great Wall on Christmas Day. Once booked, James contacted almost immediately us to confirm our pick up time and location via email. He messaged us the day before our trip to confirm aRead more”
