1AA: Walk from Gubeikou to Jinshanling

The Gubeikou sections are unique and possess many characteristics and beautiful landscapes. You will then make your way into Jinshanling, which was listed as one of the world's cultural heritage sites in 1987. It is one of the most popular sections for tourists who love adventure and learn about the Great Walls history. It is said that the Jinshanling Great Wall is the most beautiful and best-preserved stretch of the Great Wall.

At about 8:30 a.m., our driver will meet you at the hotel. After 2.5 hours on the road, we will reach the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall and begin our hike. Unlike the Badaling and Juyongguan sections that  have to survive the onslaught of tourists every year, Gubeikou and Jinshanling offer you the enormous freedom to walk and see without crowds. 

Gubeikou’s weathered defenses retain traces of their military history, including damaged masonry and bullet marks. Follow about 10 km of winding ridges, where varied towers and the evening light give the original Wall a powerful sense of place.

Jinshanling combines restored stretches with substantial areas of original masonry. Follow the gray-brick ridges through mountain scenery and notice how the weathered and restored sections reveal different aspects of the Great Wall.

Enjoy a locally prepared Chinese dinner at a countryside restaurant, then return to your hotel in Beijing.

•  English-speaking guide with well-experienced tour guide; 
• Professional driver and nice vehicle; 
• General admissions; 
• Gourmet lunch included and free bottled water;
• Free membership card; 
• Hotel pickup & drop-off;
• Airport pickup & drop-off at a low fee;

PLATINUM PACKAGE

Private or Semi-private English Tour including private transfers, tickets and meal. Your guide will walk with you for every step from hotel pickup to drop-off and on the Great Wall! 

GOLD PACKAGE

Use our top-rated professional private transfer service and tour by yourself. You can pick Volkswagen Passat, Buick Minivan, or luxury Mercedes and BMW. Everything is the same as the Platinum Package except that you pay less.

Budget Version of This Hike (A6)

If you travel alone and are seeking a group tour for social and economic reasons, please sign up our A6 for the same hike but with less cost. Click below bullton for A6 details.  

There are many Great Walls to the north of Beijing, all of which were defensive fortresses that guarded the border at that time. They were built according to the terrain, and each segment has its own characteristics.  Check our full list of day hikes, and sunset, sunrise hikes. 

Gubeikou’s unrestored masonry reveals the passage of time through weathered towers and incomplete walls. Look for the General’s Tower and the 24-Eye Tower as you explore the rolling ridges and learn about this historic defensive landscape.