Great Wall Hiking
Great Wall Hiking
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Great Wall Hiking offers a variety of tours of hiking, trekking, walking and camping on the Great Wall around Beijing. Great Wall Hiking's commitment to a Western standard of service and responsible travel helps travelers minimize their impact and maximize their connection with people and the environment.
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aoife s
Dundrum, Ireland10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
I booked this tour online and easily paid the deposit via PayPal. Communication with Gary was excellent from start to finish. Our tour guide,Woody picked us up at our hotel exactly on time. The driver was polite and friendly and immediately offered us water. The car was lovely, clean and had AC in the back with personal controls.

During the drive, Woody provided really interesting history on The Great Wall and China in general. It took about two hours to arrive to the village where we began our hike to the Jiankou section of the wall. They weren’t lying when they said this part is strenuous. It was hard work but totally worth it when we got to the top. The view was amazing and the vastness of the wall stretching in both directions is something I’ll never forget. The Jiankou section is wild and has not been preserved but it’s spectacular. Despite it being the May public holiday there were very few other hikers on this section. Woody was wonderful company and we chatted easily along the two hour hike to the Mutianyu. This section has been preserved and is a major tourist attraction especially on a public holiday. There were thousands of people so and a struggle to pass through the narrow watch towers. We finally made it to the cable car and descended down where our driver picked us up. Exhausted and hungry we went for a delicious lunch. Woody picked some lovely dishes that we all enjoyed. Then it was back to Beijing.

I honestly couldn’t recommend this trip more highly. It’s an experience I’ll never forget. I can’t wait to visit China again.
Written May 24, 2024
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Dear Aoifes, thanks for your kind review! Very glad that you enjoyed the adventure hiking with Woody on the hiking from Jiankou to Mutianyu. You're very lucky to complete the hiking, the last group to walk this section. Unfortunately the hiking trail was blocked recently due to "archaeological excavation and restoration". There's no updates until further notice. It is a beautiful hiking trail and we have to say goodbye now. Hopefully there's another chance to take you to another remote section of the Wall in future. Best regards Gary
Written June 10, 2024
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Susan M
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
We were in China for 3 weeks and of course wanted to visit the Great Wall. I found Great Wall Hiking in my Lonely Planet guide, where it was recommended to visit with a hiking company. I was skeptical, my husband and I are both in our early 60’s, we don’t hike at all, and I certain didn’t want a fast-paced hike for several hours. I checked out their website which was very informative – how to choose which section of the wall to visit based upon your level of physical activity, comfort, etc. We decided the Mutianyu section would work for us, so I contacted Gary and he assured me he would choose a guide for us that would meet our “take it easy” requirements. Our guide Dewit was perfect. He met us at our hotel around 10:00, we drove to the Olympic Park, which was amazing, then off to lunch at a local restaurant, and off to Mutianyu. We hopped on the shuttle bus and then took the cable car up. Once we reached the wall (tower 14?), we walked left towards watchtower 22. Absolutely beautiful and it was practically empty! I don’t know if it’s because the weather was a bit overcast, or because it was the afternoon (vs. morning) but at some sections, we had the wall to ourselves. Dewit walked with us at our slow pace and encouraged us along the way, as some sections are quite steep with uneven steps, so you need to be careful. We rested along the way as need, it was perfect. We were so happy with Great Wall Hiking and highly recommend if you visit Beijing.
Written November 13, 2023
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Pavel G
11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Friends
In September 2024, a small group of 8 people hiked the Great Wall of China. Our local partners from Great Wall Hiking did an excellent job organizing all the logistics, supporting and helping us in every possible way. I was personally impressed by their strong organization and dedication. I'd like to especially thank Gary Lee (the company owner), Luis, our guide on the Wall, and Lao Sun, our guide in Xi'an. All of them are true professionals.

We completed 5 treks on and around the Great Wall of China, including wild, unmaintained parts. We visited small communities, were accommodated by local families, and tried local food. Overall, the experience was once in a lifetime.

We'll definitely use Great Wall Hiking's services for our future trips, not only around the Wall but also elsewhere in China. It's extremely important to have a reliable local partner, and Great Wall Hiking Tour is definitely such a company. Thank you, Gary, Luis, and Lao Sun.

Pavel Gospodinov, owner and manager at Thousand Voyages Bulgaria
Written September 26, 2024
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Dear Pavel Thanks for your kind and detailed review! It's our great pleasure to organise the 5-day trek and Terracotta Warriors visit in Xi'an. It's not an easy task to walk on the Wall for 5 consecutive days, but the group achieved it. We're happy that the group enjoyed everything with us, the Wall, meals, accommodations, sites visit, local communities and more. You've learned more about China and local Chinese in the past 10 days. Lius enjoyed the experience with you very much. Looking forward to our next trip soon! Best regards Gary & Lius
Written September 28, 2024
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Bronny N
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
We had a fabulous 3 days on the wall. Luis was an awesome guide. He added so much value to an incredible experience and he made sure we had the time to appreciate our surroundings. We would highly recommend Great Wall Hiking to anybody thinking of visiting the wall.
Written April 17, 2024
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Dear Bronnyn2024, thanks for your kind review! We're very glad that you enjoyed the 3-day adventure experience with us on the Great Wall of China. It's always a bucket-list adventure for international visitors to China. Hopefully there's another chance to see you again! Kind regards Gary
Written June 10, 2024
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John S
Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm, Canada105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2021 • Solo
I was fortunate enough to do the three day trek with this company. I was “the group” and as the solo trekker I had lots of great attention and care for safety given some rainy weather. The hike in non restored sections was breathtaking and even the restored portion was no piece of cake in spots. My guide Woody was informative and had a good sense of humour. The Great Wall Inn where I spent a couple of nights had one of the most comfortable beds I have have found in my 4 years living in China. The owners were kind and generous and the food was amazing. So grateful I had this experience and with all the research in options to select for this experience I definitely picked the right company. Thanks to Gary the boss, Woody the guide, and Jason the safe driver for making this once in a lifetime trek so memorable!
Written July 31, 2021
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Dawn Soh
Singapore, Singapore36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Our guide was Dewit. We started our hike from Simatai West to Jinshanling (that's like the moderate level). As it was our first time on the Great Wall, Dewit helped us to acclimatize to the climb by asking us to climb a few steps and stop a minute for a breather and start our climb again, so on and so forth. I think this method helped us alot as otherwise, we would have difficulty completing (or no motivation) the hike. The view and experience was amazing. I really recommend anyone to have the Great Wall on their travel bucket list. Thank you Dewit!!!
Written September 22, 2023
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Samantha Z
San Francisco, CA3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
This was the greatest experience we could have asked for! Gary was so helpful in arranging the tour for my mom and I; he planned the perfect tour for us on the Jinshaling section. He also helped me acquire a stylist warm jacket to wear since it was cold (January) when we went! Jason was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and patient with us and our different skill levels. He is a great photographer too and took so many fantastic pictures of us! Thanks, Gary and Jason! I highly recommend this tour!
Written January 16, 2024
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Dear Samantha, thanks for your kind review! It's cold and chilly in winter to hike the Great Wall. You're a star with the green army jacket on the Great Wall. We're very pleased that you enjoyed the adventure with Jason. Looking forward to seeing you again on the Great Wall of China! Best regards Gary
Written April 7, 2024
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Camilla C
London, UK12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Luis was a fantastic guide. He was full of information and passion for the Great Wall and greatly enhanced our trip. He took care of everything, which meant that we saw the wall early in the morning before the crowds, and also made our train on time. He helped with train tickets that weren't part of the tour - he was so helpful and kind. We had a fantastic day at the Great Wall that we will never forget.
Written July 28, 2024
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Dear CamillaKingsland Thanks for your kind review! Very glad that you enjoyed the 2-day hiking experience with Luis on the Great Wall of China! You had the Wall to yourself for an early start and you deserve it. It's our pleasure to make sure everything is organised for the train journey. Best regards Gary& Luis
Written September 28, 2024
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tompas25
Warsaw, Poland1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Couples
We had a private one-day walk from Simatai West to Jinshanling. Luis was our guide. Everything was well organized, we were punctually collected from the hotel. Luis shared many insights into the history of Great Wall construction. When walking the wall, he pointed at various constructions and engineering specifics of the wall. Luis was really a great companion.
Written November 3, 2024
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Navigator12892310902
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
We did the 3 day hike with Great Wall Hiking and it was amazing. Our guide Luis was terrific. He showed us beautiful and remote areas of the wall with very other people. He was very knowledgeable and also a good person to spend time with. The accommodations were also very nice with clean nice rooms, great food, and great hospitality. We highly recommend Great Wall Hiking Company and Luis as a guide. The hikes are strenuous but well worth it for some of the most amazing views we have ever experienced. Thank you Luis!!
Written May 8, 2024
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Dear Navigator, thanks for your kind review! Very happy to hear that you enjoyed the 3-day adventure hiking with Lius on the Great Wall of China! It's not easy to complete the strenuous hiking for 3 days, but you made it! Lius enjoyed your companion as well! Hopefully there's another chance to walk some more remote sections of the Wall in future! Best regards Gary
Written June 10, 2024
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