Walk among Jinshanling’s Watchtowers

Jinshanling is the beginning of your journey of the Great Wall to the Simatai section. Great Wall Adventure Club has guided all type of adventures on this path. This hike is always in demand due its beautiful views and is known to be a photographer’s paradise. 

Jinshanling Great Wall is located in Luanping in Hebei Province.  Jinshanling Great Wall started its construction in 1567-1586. It is one of the best preserved sections of the Great Wall. It is an excellent hike for visitors to see the true Great wall untouched and an experience where you will learn how this section was built for military defense. When you are here in person it will feel like you have gone back in time. Jinshanling was listed as one of the world cultural heritage sites in 1987. It is one of the most popular sections for tourists who love an adventure and learn about the Great Walls history. It is said that Jinshanling Great Wall is the most beautiful and best preserved stretch of the Great Wall. 

A review of the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai by a hiker.

“Absolutely amazing experience hike from Jinshanling to simatai west! There are few people on the wall. This is the most beautiful part of the Great Wall of China. Absolutely a must do!!,” reported a recent guests of Great Wall Adventure Club. 

The hiking route includes numerous watchtowers, with a viewpoint offering views toward Beijing in suitable conditions. After the walk, enjoy a meal prepared at a local countryside restaurant selected for the program.

Jinshanling is a perfect section of The Great Wall for hiking . 

Jinshanling’s defenses follow the mountain ridges with closely spaced towers, substantial masonry, and a variety of architectural forms. The defensive system includes 158 towers, highlighting the density of this historic defensive system.

These platforms have different forms. The pier is square, flat, round, etc. The roof has shapes such as canopies, domes, octagonal and octagonal diamonds. In addition, the observation decks are not porous, and the warehouse buildings are rare along the Great Wall Wait. Inside and outside the Jinshanling Great Wall, there are beacon towers and camps such as Simatai Fort, Longyu Bunker, and the Five Army Battalions. Ascending the Wangjing Tower on the top of the Jinshan Mountain, you can see the city skyline of Beijing.