Highlights
- Hike from wild Jiankou to restored Mutianyu Great Wall
- See striking contrasts between ruined walls and intact fortifications
- Flexible private hotel pickup & drop-off without fixed schedules
- Optional English-speaking guide or driver-only transfer service
- Uncrowded hiking with breathtaking panoramic mountain views
Description
This fully private tour offers flexible downtown Beijing hotel pickup and drop‑off with no rigid schedule. You may adjust your hiking pace and rest breaks freely. Opt for a professional English‑speaking guide to learn Great Wall history and local culture, or choose driver‑only transfer for a cost‑effective trip.
Experience a unique private hiking tour crossing from wild Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall, one of Beijing’s most rewarding outdoor routes. Skip crowded tourist areas and discover the diverse charms of the ancient Great Wall, exploring both unrestored and renovated sections in a single day.
Begin your hike at the wild, unrestored Jiankou Great Wall — a rugged section featuring ancient ruins and spectacular ridge‑top views. Enjoy an authentic wilderness‑hiking experience with fantastic photo opportunities hard to find at popular tourist sites. Trek east along the mountain ridge to arrive at Mutianyu Great Wall, home to well‑preserved fortifications, neat watchtowers and breathtaking mountain panoramas.
The route is moderately challenging with occasional steep paths, suited for guests with basic fitness and hiking experience. Please note: Jiankou wild Great Wall may be temporarily closed by official authorities due to safety concerns or bad weather. Should closure occur, we can provide safe alternative hiking routes with itinerary adjustments, or We will offer a full refund for the booking as a guaranteed option.
You will be transferred back to your downtown hotel once the tour concludes.
Includes
An English-speaking private tour guide (not included if you select the private transfer option with an English-speaking driver)
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Great Wall entance fee and Shuttle bus ride
Bottled water
Private Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
Meals
Cable car/chairlift and toboggan tickets for the Great Wall
Gratuities ( recommended)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund