Private Great Wall adventures since 2003
Tour 1X · Challenging one-day hike

Gubeikou to Jinshanling & West Simatai

Three Great Wall sections in one demanding day: unrestored towers, restored ridges and mountain panoramas.

1 dayApprox. 16 kmApprox. 7–8 hours hiking
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Tour code1X
Pickup7:30 AM
DifficultyChallenging
Hotel returnAbout 9:00 PM
Tour 1X route map

Great Wall Day Hike · 1X

Gubeikou → Jinshanling → West Simatai

Great Wall Day Hike 1X map: Beijing transfers and the hiking route from Gubeikou through Jinshanling to West Simatai
Illustrative route, not to scale. Confirm the final path, access and transport arrangements for your date.
Sample schedule

A full day on the Wall.

Morning

Beijing → Gubeikou

  1. 7:30 AM · Hotel pickup

    Transfer from Beijing.

  2. 10:30 AM · Gubeikou

    Begin on the unrestored Wall.

Afternoon & evening

Jinshanling → West Simatai

  1. 2:45 PM · Jinshanling

    Break for a local lunch.

  2. 5:30 PM · West Simatai

    Finish near Jinshanling’s east gate; dinner before returning.

  3. About 9:00 PM · Beijing

    Hotel drop-off.

Service options

Choose your support.

Platinum

Private transfers, an English-speaking guide, admissions, lunch, dinner and bottled water.

Gold

Private transport with guidance from our Chinese-speaking guide from the Great Wall village.

Before you book

Prepare for a long hiking day.

Choose supportive shoes, carry water and share your group’s hiking experience when inquiring.

Distance and duration are approximate. Confirm the final route, access, schedule and package before booking.

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Published group rates

Tour 1X prices & packages

USD per person, for the private group size shown.

Per-person price by package and group size
Package2 travelers3 travelers4 travelers5 travelers6 travelers
Gold$199$179$159$139$119
Platinum$279$249$219$199$179

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