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Private Great Wall Day Hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu
Embark on a thrilling Great Wall hike from the unexplored Jiankou section to the restored Mutianyu section. Experience the rugged ‘Wild Wall’ and the tastefully restored wall, perfect for photography enthusiasts.
Embark on a thrilling Great Wall hike from the unexplored Jiankou section to the restored Mutianyu section. Experience the rugged ‘Wild Wall’ and the tastefully restored wall, perfect for photography enthusiasts.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area Ticket Office - This is a Great Wall hiking day trip that is fun for the whole family or your group. Your private guide will meet you in the morning at your hotel, after around 1.5 hours drive then you will see the unrestored and rugged “Wild Wall” along with tastefully restored wall, making it a perfect hike for…
- Mutianyu Great Wall Scenic Area Ticket Office - This is a Great Wall hiking day trip that is fun for the whole family or your group. Your private guide will meet you in the morning at your hotel, after around 1.5 hours drive then you will see the unrestored and rugged “Wild Wall” along with tastefully restored wall, making it a perfect hike for comparison and understanding more about the true Great Wall. Meanwhile this tour is an amateur photographer’s dream, you can take many fantastic pictures if the weather is good. The entire hiking duration for 5 hours, you need bring sunblock in Summer and some snacks and enough water for this trip. Picknic lunch during the hiking, round trip private transfer and entrance tickets are all included.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- One-way toboggan or cable car down the Mutianyu Great Wall
- Entrance tickets to the sights
- Picnic lunch during the hike
- English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with private driver
- Bottled water
- One-way toboggan or cable car down the Mutianyu Great Wall
- Entrance tickets to the sights
- Picnic lunch during the hike
- English-speaking tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle with private driver
What's Not Included
- Gratuity to the guide and driver
- Personal Costs
- Gratuity to the guide and driver
- Personal Costs
Additional Information
Hike the Great Wall starting from the Jiankou section. After a few hours of trekking, you’ll descend via cable car or toboggan from the Mutianyu section.
- Experience two distinct sections of the Great Wall in one day: the untamed ‘Wild Wall’ and the well-preserved Wall; a less crowded Wall and a tourist-heavy Wall.
- Witness the unrestored and rugged…
Hike the Great Wall starting from the Jiankou section. After a few hours of trekking, you’ll descend via cable car or toboggan from the Mutianyu section.
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Experience two distinct sections of the Great Wall in one day: the untamed ‘Wild Wall’ and the well-preserved Wall; a less crowded Wall and a tourist-heavy Wall.
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Witness the unrestored and rugged ‘Wild Wall’ alongside the beautifully restored sections, offering a perfect hike for comparison and a deeper understanding of the true Great Wall.
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This tour is a dream for amateur photographers, providing numerous opportunities for fantastic photos if the weather cooperates.
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Please wear comfortable shoes
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Sunblock in Summer and your favorite snacks and water is necessary to bring
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Paulap816
Jul 19, 2025
Unforgettable hike on the Great Wall! - We had an unforgettable experience hiking the Great Wall with our awesome guide, Justin. We took the Jiankou to Mutianyu route— often referred to as the “Wild Wall” because it’s unrestored and wonderfully rugged. It was everything we hoped for and more.
The hike gave us a chance to experience the Wall in near-total solitude—no crowds, no noise, just sweeping views and the breathtaking scale of this historic wonder. It felt like we had stepped back in time.
Justin was the perfect guide for this kind of adventure. He has a calm, easygoing demeanor and was a pleasure to talk with throughout the hike. He shared fascinating insights about Chinese culture and history.
We were traveling with our two kids (ages 12 and 15), and although the hike was moderately strenuous, they did great and found it just as rewarding as we did. Good shoes, water, snacks, sun protection (we hiked in July) and an adventurous adventure are all you need.
If you’re looking for a unique, more authentic experience of the Great Wall—away from the tourist crowds—we can’t recommend this tour enough. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our whole family.
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838angelikia
Jun 25, 2025
Amazing hike along the old part of the wall - We just had a wonderful day exploring the Jiankou and Mutianyu parts of the wall with Justin. He was professional, friendly and informative and took such good care of us!
Walking along the Jiankou part of the wall was such a great experience as we were completely on our own away from the crowds, a truly beautiful hike.
The first hour is a steep incline and can be challenging for less fit people. We were considering to do it alone but we were very glad to have a guide to make sure we're going the right way (no signs) and to give us information about the wall.
Make sure to take plenty of water with you as there's nothing on the way!
Our driver Mr Li was also very lovely. The lunch was included and was very tasty!!!
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Linwang3232
Jun 16, 2025
Wild Great Wall - Had an amazing hike with Catherine Lu tour group to the Wild Great Wall. We were pretty much the only group on this part of the wall which was nice to get away from the crowd. The tour guide Justin was amazing and treated us a great meal after the hike. The driver Mr. Lu was very professional.
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91preetyk
May 6, 2025
Great experience! - May was wonderful, I wasn’t feeling well and she tailored a tour to meet my individuals needs. She was knowledgeable and kind and I had a wonderful time!
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Laurennbay
Apr 19, 2025
Highlight of our trip - This hike was incredible, seeing the wall in its unrestored form is a must. Justin was a great leader and so knowledgeable, he was giving us interesting facts the whole trip. He ordered multiple dishes for us for lunch afterwards and the food was delicious, some of the best we’ve had on our trip. We absolutely recommend this tour is was the highlight of our trip, thank you Justin!
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Paulinelala
Dec 20, 2024
Excellent tour guide - Exceptional your with Justin. I couldn’t have dreamt of a better guide. Checked all the boxes of a great guide: attentive to us, super safe, very nice and knowledgeable.
I highly recommend Justin as a tour guide and I’ll come back to do another tour with him!
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Hh1234hh
Dec 5, 2024
Ask for Justin, amazing tour guide! Great tour. - Absolutely amazing day hiking the Great Wall with Justin, the best tour guide we could have wished for. He was there helping us with anything we needed and took amazing photos for us! Thanks for a fantastic day.
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Georginaw699
Nov 30, 2024
Wonderful day on the wall - The views were amazing! We loved hiking the wall with Justin and seeing two very different sections. We also enjoyed learning about the wall and China from Justin. Would highly recommend Catherine Lu tours and Justin as a tour guide.
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Meganhasfun1
Nov 17, 2024
Amazing Great Wall Hike - Amazing tour with guide May! Gain elevation quickly then enjoy the wonder that is the Great Wall! A great adventure with an informative and friendly tour guide!
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287vinzenzg
Oct 26, 2024
Absolute recommendation - An absolute recommendation. Our guide Justin was super nice and was able to tell us a lot about the history. The hike on the unrestored part without the crowds of tourists was a particular highlight. The food afterwards was delicious and more than enough for everyone. Would book this tour again at any time.
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