Group Great Wall Hiking Tour from Jinshanling to Simatai West

• Get an insider's peek at parts of the wall few tourists get to see

• Hike the whole way, or opt for a scenic cable car ride (extra expense)

• Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from Beijing included

Depart from a central meeting point and settle back for a 3-hour bus ride through the Chinese countryside. Jinshanling, further away from Beijing than other sections of the wall, has been spared the crowds, so you’ll be guaranteed a quieter and more adventurous encounter with the ancient stone barricade. Jinshanling also offers the wall’s finest hiking trail, stretching 3.7 miles (6 kilometers). Your guide waits at the other end, so you can walk at your own pace. Take time to linger over the impressive restoration, with 15 watchtowers and picturesque views over the ruins. Or, you can opt to take a cable car part of the way (own expense). The tour also takes a peek at the steep and scenic ruins of the Simatai section of the Great Wall, which is rugged and unrestored. Compare both sections of the world-famous landmark in areas that few tourists get the opportunity to visit.

• Professional guide

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

• Entrance fee of Jinshanling Great Wall

• One bottle of water

• Pick-up from Exit C of Zhang Zi Zhong Lu metro Station on Line 5

• Entry/Admission - Jinshanling Great Wall

• Lunch

• Cable car fee at Great Wall

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Gratuities