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All Inclusive Private Trekking Tour at Shixiaguan Great Wall
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All Inclusive Private Trekking Tour at Shixiaguan Great Wall

By Greatwall Trekclub Tours
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For hiking lovers, especially Great Wall hiking lovers, here will be one of your best options. You will have the chance of hiking different sections of Great Walls within one day which are originally built during the different dynasties including Beiqi about Dynasty 1400 years ago, Ming Dynasty about 500 years ago and Mingguo in 18 centuries. You are able to enjoy your trekking along the marvelous walls with less touristic atmosphere.
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Ages 10-65
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • A certificate of completion for hiking on the Great wall of China
  • Professional hiking guide
What's not included
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will pick up from your hotel inside of 5th ring road in Beijing.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12311P35

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • A Maximum of 10 people per booking
        • Minimum age is 10 years
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Vegetarian option is available,please advise at time of booking if required
        • Please wear comfortable walking shoes/clothing(better with hiking boots)
        • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12311P35

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        $188.00
        per adult (price varies by group size)
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        • 1
          We will depart from Beijing at 8am in the morning, and the journey will take about one and a half hours. After walking through villages and woods for about 20 minutes, you will at first reach the Beiqi Great Wall. This stretch of Great Wall was mainly built from mud, stones and wood, created an elevated military route through the harsh and rugged terrain. You will see stones and marbles opening a road among greens and stretching along ridges. You can’t help throwing all the noises and concerns away and enjoy the nature ahead. After hiking for 40 minutes, you will reach The Ming Great Wall, which was built by the Ming dynasty as a deterrent against northern settlements of Mongol tribes. Here, the Great Wall was built from bricks and stone. The Ming Great Wall stretches like a Loong (legend godlike dragon in China). You will feel like riding the giant flying dragon as you are on the Wall. And if you are familiar with Chinese history, the fierce battles between the armed Mongol tribes and the Ming armies will come into your mind as you are standing right on where these have been happening. After hiking uphills and downhills, eventually you will reach the stretch of Great Wall which was restored in the 18 centuries. The hiking tour will end here. Descending from the Great Wall within 50 minutes, you will be enjoying your lunch specially prepared for you by local villagers. Your happy journey ends here and you will leave for Beijing with all the marvels and wonders of Great Wall.
        About the operator
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        • Greatwall Trekclub Tours
          492
          Beijing, China
          Joined in May 2013
        • Thibault F
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Recommend 100%
          Amazing walk on a non touristy section of the wall with a friendly and interesting guide! Very good quality of services (car, driving, food…)
          Written October 21, 2024
        • vicl371
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect guided hike for couple
          It was an excellent experience. Service was as described. This hike would not be possible without a guide and personal driver. We are very happy with peter, the driver and the company. Would recommend to all.
          Written October 11, 2024
        • brucegU2474TA
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic Tour w/Truly Excellent Guides
          James & Peter are amazing tour guides with excellent English and the perfect level of bringing to life the beautiful and amazing history of the Forbidden City and Tienanmen Square. I recommend both of these highly qualified guides to help bring the jewel of Beijing to life! Pro tip: Ask Peter to do a back flip!
          Written September 10, 2024
        • brucegU2474TA
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Jiankou Wall Technical Hike - James!!!
          James is simply a masterful guide. His knowledge of the wild parts of the Great Wall is unmatched. He both takes the time to explain the environment, it's history with local flavor in addition to the technical aspects of hiking this often treacherous, rarely used part of the wall. In our 4 hour hike, we climbed 70 deg stairs, highly difficult and technical passages all with Jame's expertise guiding the way. We really can't thank him enough for a spectacular day, in and out of light rain that led to a truly memorable experience. The Jiankou part of the Wall is a must do for any serious technical hiker and James is only guy who we'd venture out there.
          Written September 10, 2024
        • L5451LNseank
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great way to see the Wild Wall
          This was a terrific hike that exposed us to a wild section of the Great Wall with stunning views and steep climbs. A great option for those looking to avoid the crowds and test their hiking prowess! James is an excellent guide who looks after his customers' every need, including transportation and food, and provides helpful context. Will definitely be doing another hike with him!
          Written September 3, 2024
        • deborahmX2307TK
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A unique hiking experience along the Great Wall
          This was a wonderful and unique opportunity to see a part of the Great Wall that has remained basically untouched for centuries. The views are spectacular. When we approached one of the highest points - the so-called Flying Eagle - two real eagles appeared, flying over us! The hiking is not easy, as there are many steep and rough patches to overcome and the path can be quite slippery at times. But our guide Peter was amazing: so knowledgeable and helpful, he provided interesting information about history and nature, as well as invaluable tips on how to overcome the hiking challenges along the way. And he patiently waited for us when we slowed down - the trip took a bit longer than we anticipated, but it was definitely worthy! Highly recommended to those who are not afraid of taking some risk and making some effort to climb a truly authentic section of the Great Wall!
          Written September 1, 2024
        • Bronwen M
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Family hike on Great Wall with amazing views
          We had such an amazing hike with Peter, who was an excellent guide. He tailed everything to our family’s needs as we were travelling with our 3 kids ages 10 and 14. Peter shared so much interesting facts and history and was so friendly and engaging with the children. The hike itself was breathtaking with views of the ancient Great Wall winding through forests and mountains. I cannot recommend highly enough
          Written August 26, 2024
        • Scenic00805051211
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The perfect tour
          Peter was the best guide ever. All the Tour was perfectly organised and they quickly changed the program for us. Very recommended!
          Written August 15, 2024
        • MariannePalma
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beautiful scenery and a nice hike at the Great Wall.
          Thanks to our guide James for bringing us to a wonderful part of the Great Wall. The view from the hike was amazing! He told us interesting facts about the Great Wall and the area around, and made sure that we had a really nice day from the moment he picked us up, and until we were back in the city again.
          Written July 3, 2024
        • 838simonv
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Absolute best pick for a complete 1 day Datong Grottoes and Temple visit!
          We are so glad we picked this tourguide! A greatest day in the Datong area! Perfect english speaking guide Anna, very relaxed, friendly, knowledgeable, close local connection with the area and proud of the historic heritage. She has excellent feel for the needs of her travel party and arranged a perfect car - very important since tje two sights are quite far apart. The trip however is cut in two parts with a stop at a fantastic restaurant! Could not have been better. If you read this, thanks again, Anna!
          Written June 23, 2024
        • Leeuwke
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Experience the wall in solitude
          Not to miss trip to see unrestored parts of the Wall, amazing views, very good & friendly guide who clearly knows the way and can navigate this part safely. Provided water, walking sticks and a lovely lunch in a local restaurant. Car & driver are excellent as well. Don’t attempt it alone - need to navigate the woods & avoid closed off & dangerous sections of the wall as local gvt is blocking access.
          Written May 25, 2024
        • 139AlexC
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Avoid the crowds and see the Great Wall in it's unreconstructed state
          Being relatively far out from Beijing, the Gubeiikou section of the wall is ideal if you want to avoid crowds and see the wall in a relatively unreconstructed state. We were there on a beautiful Wednesday in May for three hours and saw exactly two other people. The section is also relatively flat, although we still climbed 74 floors according to my phone, Our guide, Peter, was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The tour was entirely private, just our group, so we could go at our own pace and take all the pictures we wanted. Lunch was a delicious addition. It comes after the hike, so bring some snacks and eat breakfast. There are cheaper options, but you will not regret spending the money.
          Written May 15, 2024
        • J7952NPjulianl
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Great Wall hiking day trip
          The Great Wall hiking day trip was my personal vacation highlight! James, our tour guide, was super friendly, funny and took care of everything. He organised the pickup in Bejing, guided us on the Great Wall and introduced us to traditional chinese food after the hike. This day trip was way better than the typical way of visiting the Great Wall at Mutianyu which I have also done during my trip. You get to be active, see nicer parts of the Great Wall and experience a true adventure!
          Written May 11, 2024
        • P2243JXrenataz
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing experience!
          I had an amazing experience taking this private hiking tour. I didn't want to go only to the typical tourist spots. So this tour is the perfect combination because you start in the most pristine zone of Jiankou and end up in Mutianyu, where you can take the cable car to go down. I was a bit anxious about the intensity of the hike, but I can confirm that it is completely doable. The first section of Jiankou was my favourite part; we really had the Wall for ourselves. My guide, Peter, was funny and experienced and since I was travelling by myself, he was very kind, offering to take some pictures. Worth every single penny.
          Written May 6, 2024
        • N1158OBfernandas
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Not to be missed while in Beijing!
          Since it was a chinese holiday, the tour company decided to begin the day earlier to avoid the crowds and traffic jam on the way back, which was a great call. We’ve arrived at the Great Wall, when almost no one was there! I was able to walk around places where the wall was completely destroyed, partially reconstructed and fully reconstructed. The views where amaaaazing! I know this is an expensive tour, specially if you go solo, such as myself, but it’s totally worth it. This company is very professional, the driver was great, and the guide was a lovely person to be around :) He explained a lot of curiosities about the wall, as long as its history, and answered all my questions. Lunch was also great, pretty local, with veg options :) They provide enough water and snacks a long the way. The hike is pretty easy, not much physical effort required. I can’t express enough my gratitude for this tour! Not to be missed while in Beijing!
          Written April 26, 2024
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        Turtlegrace
        Falls Church, VA38 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2019
        Just when I thought I have seen the best of the Great Wall James still surprises me! This is an amazing hike. You can see two different parts of the wall and how they converge. This hike has you walking on some of the oldest parts straight into the more recent Ming Dynasty built sections. The path was beautiful with cool winds and breathtaking views! This is also a good place for camping and enjoying the area for more than just a day. We wrapped up this hike in the local village with probably one of the best Chinese meals I have had since living in Beijing!
        Written September 17, 2019
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