We have the most Great Wall sunset and sunrise watching
The beautiful sunrise and sunset only seen by climbing the Great Wall
“There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them.”
― Jo Walton
We have all seen sunsets and sunrises …. But there’s nothing quite as special as A Great Wall sunset and sunrise!
Away from crowds you will view the sunset alone, with friends or share it with your loving family, Great Wall sunsets and sunrises are amazing!
Walk the Great Wall in the Golden Hours
Sunset Hikes and Sunrise Tours - Great Wall of China
1S1: A Wild-to-Restored Great Wall Sunset Walk
Going up to the peak at Jiankou for the truly breathtaking scenery, tackling the steep staircase, hike onto Mutianyu. And do it during the sunset! Jiankou was one of the most famous and challenging sections of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. The Great Wall on the cliff was built along the mountain, and the overall trend changed significantly.
Mutianyu Great Wall is both majestic and beautiful, especially when you enjoy the sunset. The afterglow of the setting sun reflected on the mountains in the distance.
1S2: Follow the Great Wall into the Evening Light
Walk about 10 km through Gubeikou’s steep, winding defenses toward Jinshanling. The varied towers and transition between restored and unrestored masonry make this a rewarding route, with time to appreciate the sunset over the mountains.
1S3: Sunset on the Jinshanling–West Simatai Ridges
The Jinshanling Great Wall possesses an excellent opportunity to take in some fabulous views. Make sure to take your camera. You will not be disappointed when you see the pictures at sunset! This part of the Great Wall has not been repaired since 1570. It is very remote, but it’s what makes it so unique and a great chance to experience the nature and the wild parts of the wall.
1S4: Beijing’s Imperial Palace and a Great Wall Sunset
Visit the famous Forbidden City, one of the most popular tourist attractions in China! Then onto Jinshanling, Great Wall to experience a fantastic sunset.
Discover Mutianyu on Your Own Private Tour
Arrive at Mutianyu in the afternoon and explore its restored towers before the evening light reaches the surrounding mountains.
GS1: A Jinshanling Hike with a Gubeikou Sunset
Available from March through October, this program includes about three hours at Jinshanling before continuing to Gubeikou for sunset. Its shared format offers a more economical option, especially for solo travelers.
1R1: First Light on Jinshanling’s Watchtowers
Want to see the beautiful sunrise at the Great Wall? With an early arrival at the Great Wall, you will witness the sunrise from the Great Wall and listen to your heartbeat in the peace.
1R2: Sunrise at Gubeikou and a Walk toward Jinshanling
Gubeikou is the section of the Great Wall that is most suitable for watching the sunrise. It is also a long section of the Great Wall. The mountains overlap, and the clouds are surrounding the peaks. The winding and undulating Great Wall, like the dancing silk of a girl, is vivid. Around the red sun, the glow was full. The light and soothing clouds seemed to be dancing in red girls.
Testimonials
"Amazing Sunset Tour on the Jinshanling Wall"
" We have just come back from our private tour on the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall organised by The Great Wall Adventure Club.
Oliver took us to some restored and unrestored section during our 9 km of hiking, where he took the time to share China's long history with us. This tour was an athletic one, with many steps up and down over the beautiful terrain as we hiked from tower to tower. It was also a special tour excellent for keen photographers as we finished at sunset on a more rugged section of unrestored wall.
The day was perfect in all ways: we had the luck of bright skies, not too cold, a magnificent sunset and the attention of our very helpful guide, Oliver.
I recommend this trek for those who like to enjoy the unspoilt view and photographers looking for some perfect shots of the Wall. I also really recommend Oliver as a guide for this tour and other tours he may guide on the Wall or in Beijing. "
-- xtyntravels, Edmonton, Canada on TripAdvisor. Date of experience: February 2016
"I called in the evening around 7pm the day before the October 1st National Holiday. The person on the line was very courteous, spoke very good English and answered all my questions. It had rained that day so I even asked about the weather for the sunset hike and he said it would be a gamble. I took the gamble and won!! When I heard the price I thought maybe it was a little expensive, but trust me it is not. If you rent just a car alone and no guide it is half your cost. But with no guide you can get easily lost. This company is the best bet and your tour is a private tour. Trust me, book the private tour if you can afford it. It is well worth it.
Trust me, Jinshanling to Gubeikou with the sunset at Gubeikou is well worth it. The walk was moderately fast. We reached Gubeikou just as the sun was setting and spent some time watching the night fall. It was amazing and romantic. Night fell as we walked back and it was very nice to also see the stars.
Lastly, I highly recommend The Great Wall Adventure Club to anyone wanting a great experience to see the Great Wall."
-- s j, American living in Beijing. on TripAdvisor. Date of experience: October 2015
Beautiful Sunset and Sunrise Views to Catch
