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Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hike: Simatai West to Jinshanling
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540 minutes (Approx.)
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As the most popular hiking trip of Great Wall around Beijing, it will show you both untouched and restored sections of the Great Wall at Simatai West and Jinshanling within 3 hours. We will reach the Wall by Kylin Tower at Simatai West, and then walk westward to Jinshanling. We will get off the wall at Shalingkou at Jinshanling, or you can walk another 30 minutes if you feel energetic and then get off the wall at Zhuanduokou . The unrestored wall, the watch towers, the beacon towers snake on the mountain from east to west. You will have chance to meet local farmer friends, try local home-made food and learn local community development. It is the best place for keen photographers along the wall. Regarding fitness it is a medium-level hiking for all ages.
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Things To Know
- 2. personal English-speaking hiking tour guide
- 1. air-con vehicle with experienced driver
- 5. a certificate of completion for hiking on the Great Wall of China
- 4. unlimited bottled water; snacks on the Wall; lunch in a local farmer’s restaurant
- 1. travel insurance
- 2. chairlift
- 3. personal expenses
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 5 are not allowed to take this tour
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Simatai West and Jinshanling. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.
- Please don’t make any appointment after the trip as the return depending on the traffic between 5-6 pm.
- You will be followed by local farmers when starting the hike. The farmers will give you help along the way, as a reward they will sell some souvenirs. If you don’t like this, you have to say NO firmly at the beginning (MAYBE LATER does not work in Chinese culture) or just ignore them and not speak a word with them; otherwise they can be persistent and follow you all the way on the Wall.
- Unlimited bottled waters are stored in our car/van today, and you need a day pack to carry them.
- We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide if you need one.
- Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.
- As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.
What's included in the package
Itinerary
Jinshanling Great Wall
Partially restored and original section of the Great Wall.
Admission Ticket IncludedSimatai Great Wall
A short part of Simatai West instead of Simatai East section.
Admission Ticket IncludedWhere to meet and pickup
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Exit C, Dongzhimen Station, Subway line 2 & 13. Please bring passports in case of police-checking on returning.
Ticket Redemption
Direct access, no redemption is required
Reviews By Other Travelers
5Based on 103 reviews
What do other 103 guests say about Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hike: Simatai West to Jinshanling
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Lochin B
5
Jul 2023
We took the tour with Great Wall Hiking in early July. The entire process was smooth and professional.
I contacted Gary about the hike in May. He was prompt to reply. In our interactions, he was always clear, friendly, and flexible. His English is impeccable. The information in the PDF provided...
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TheophaniaSeattle
5
Jun 2023
Since tourism hasn't quite bounded back after China's years of zero-Covid policy, this tour was only available as a private tour rather than a small group tour. Which meant, as a solo traveler, I was paying a not insignificant amount. But it was worth it.
I know there are other ways of seeing t...
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carloslH5645PG
5
May 2023
I found this agency watching "Alan por el mundo" YouTube channel and the recommendation was simply great. The company communication is fluent and fast, also the way of payment and follow-up.
The companion of Woddy our guide was amazing, the tour began on the way from the hotel picked up to the ...
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Things to know
Included
- 2. personal English-speaking hiking tour guide
- 1. air-con vehicle with experienced driver
- 5. a certificate of completion for hiking on the Great Wall of China
- 4. unlimited bottled water; snacks on the Wall; lunch in a local farmer’s restaurant
Not Included
- 1. travel insurance
- 2. chairlift
- 3. personal expenses
Additional Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 5 are not allowed to take this tour
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- There is no toilet along the path on the Wall. There are toilets at the entrance of Simatai West and Jinshanling. Please prepare before hiking and always carry toilet paper by yourself.
- Please don’t make any appointment after the trip as the return depending on the traffic between 5-6 pm.
- You will be followed by local farmers when starting the hike. The farmers will give you help along the way, as a reward they will sell some souvenirs. If you don’t like this, you have to say NO firmly at the beginning (MAYBE LATER does not work in Chinese culture) or just ignore them and not speak a word with them; otherwise they can be persistent and follow you all the way on the Wall.
- Unlimited bottled waters are stored in our car/van today, and you need a day pack to carry them.
- We will bring trekking poles in our car/van and please tell your guide if you need one.
- Travel insurance is optional and is the sole responsibility of travellers. It is encouraged to have coverage of injury or accident.
- As responsible travelers, we “take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprint”.