Things to do in Hebei, China: The Best Walking Tours

May 19, 2021 Merry Kessler

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1. Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour

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Vehicle: 7seats Van or 5 seats Mid-Size Car  Driver: English-speaking driver,Pickup/Dropoff at your hotel. Jinshanling Wall is one of the best preserved parts of the Great Wall which may shows its charms to the hiking fans at all times. With a distance about 160 kilometers  northeast of city. It is the most representative part of the Chinese brick-made dragon.Here,the landscape is drier and starker,but arguably more powerful,and it leaves you feeling that you're hiking through genuinely remote territory.

Inclusions: Gas, Tolls, Parking fee, Bottled water, English speaking driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Food, Guide service, Entrance Ticket

Reviewed By Thommy1988

David was a great driver, very nice and friendly. Everything was very pleasant and easy: We met at the hotel lobby. At the Great Wall David helped us to buy the tickets and gave useful recommendations. He waited for us while we visited the wall. Next time we will definitely contact him again.

2. Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour from Beijing with the Guide Escorted

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Spend 3 to 4 hours hiking on the Jinshanling Great Wall, the most beautiful section and also the most preferred place for photographers. A private tour guide will accompany during the whole day tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off with a comfortable vehicle transportation is included.

Inclusions: Private English-speaking guide, Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up & drop off, Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies

Exclusions: Meals, Tips or gratuities for guide and driver

Reviewed By 283brianneb

Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.

3. The Great Wall of Jinshaling sunset PRIVATE all-inclusive guided from Beijing

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Hike on Jinshanling Great Wall and enjoy a view of sunset, without worrying about getting up early in the morning as the departure ranges between mid-morning and early afternoon seasonally and potential traffic jams during rush hour is efficiently avoided. Journey along this section of the Great Wall with its steep gradient and dotted with watchtowers. It includes round-trip transfer from Beijing, English speaking hiking tour guide, entrance fee and a Chinese dinner (in a local farmer's house). Private tour makes it more flexible and pleasant! Return time will be probably in late evening. Otherwise, this is completely a NO SHOPPING private tour. You will NOT be taken into any jade factory or shop unless you request earnestly.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located hotel in Beijing, within the 2nd Ring Road), Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver, English speaking hiking tour guide, Bottled water and snacks, Dinner (Chinese food)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Any other personal expense.

Reviewed By Anderstr

We hadn’t realized that sleeping on the Great Wall in a tent is possible before we found this agency. We started in early afternoon and it just took us around 1 hour and a half to get to the foot of the Great Wall. The Great Wall itself looks amazing, with one part streching into the water!!! Just seeing the great wall gives you a profound sense of its history and how the past is still standing to experience today! My friend and I carried the bags by ourselves and hiked for about 1 hour before we got to the camping place (we’re both are very energetic). We stopped several times on half way as the sun was very scorching in the afternoon. You should carry your own camping equipment for sure. The camping place is a big flat ground (should be the top of one tower) and you could see everything around! We didn’t see any other traveler or tourist at all. Our guide Zach was a very interesting man, with a lot of knowledge about China’s culture and history. We really talked a lot about almost everything in the evening! And Zach spoke perfect English! I really want to come back and do this tour again next time! It’s really worth your effort and money!

4. Hello Great Wall at Simatai West & Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour all inclusive

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Hiking From Simatia West (east entrance of Jinshanling Great Wall) to Jinshanling Great Wall and enjoy a view of sunset, without worrying about getting up early in the morning, potential traffic jams during rush hour is efficiently avoided. Hiking from the other side makes it easier without missing any point at Jinshanling Great Wall.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional guide, Snacks , Bottled water , Private transportation, Entrance fee

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Anderstr

We hadn’t realized that sleeping on the Great Wall in a tent is possible before we found this agency. We started in early afternoon and it just took us around 1 hour and a half to get to the foot of the Great Wall. The Great Wall itself looks amazing, with one part streching into the water!!! Just seeing the great wall gives you a profound sense of its history and how the past is still standing to experience today! My friend and I carried the bags by ourselves and hiked for about 1 hour before we got to the camping place (we’re both are very energetic). We stopped several times on half way as the sun was very scorching in the afternoon. You should carry your own camping equipment for sure. The camping place is a big flat ground (should be the top of one tower) and you could see everything around! We didn’t see any other traveler or tourist at all. Our guide Zach was a very interesting man, with a lot of knowledge about China’s culture and history. We really talked a lot about almost everything in the evening! And Zach spoke perfect English! I really want to come back and do this tour again next time! It’s really worth your effort and money!

5. Mini Group Great Wall Hiking Day Tour from Simatai West to Jinshanling

Regent Beijing, 99 Jin Bao Jie, Dong Dan, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100005 Travel China Guide
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Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience by taking a full-day hiking tour along the wild section of the Great Wall. Starts from the Simatai West to Jinshanling, a beautiful and less-crowded section. Hike on the original and unrestored Great Wall might be a little challenging, but the desolate beauty and great photo opportunities are worthy of your effort. This is a Mini Group with maximum 6 guests, escorted by a professional and experienced English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. No shopping detours, no factory, no tea ceremony and no shopping site restaurant, which at least save you two hours today for a pure sightseeing experience. That's the reason why you can have more time at the Great Wall. This tour are running for guests' interests rather than the shopping commission.

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off to anywhere within the 3rd ring road of Beijing, Air conditioned minivan with chauffeur, English-speaking tour guide, Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies, Umbrellas are provided for free use

Exclusions: Meals, Gratuities, Cable car fee at the Great Wall

Reviewed By 283brianneb

Really great experience! Our guide Rocky was really knowledgeable and took some amazing photos for our group. This tour made our trip stress free, leaving us to enjoy the beautiful views.

6. Super Discount Group Hike to Great Wall at Jinshanling and West Simatai

Chaoyangmen, Dongcheng, Beijing, China Great Wall Adventure Club
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* Suitable for families with kids or seniors. * Group size varies from 5 people to 25 people * English-speaking tour guide. * Easy-to-get-to meeting point at Subway Line 2 Chaoyangmen Station Exit A * Included: snack for the early morning departure and gourmet Chinese lunch prepared freshly! *Super discounted prices * Included: Hotel (or nearby meeting point) pickup in the morning if your hotel is within the 2nd Ring Road Loop. * The only Great Wall hiking service that departs 365 days a year. FEEDBACK: "I just wanted to say that I had such an amazing time on the great wall with this tour! I was a bit nervous I wouldn't like it, due to my experience with a tour group on Mt. Fuji. But, I absolutely loved this group and how the tour was set up. If I ever find myself in Beijing again I'm definitely going on another tour with you guys." -- Lauren, USA, toured on August 15, 2019

Inclusions: served as breakfast for those who have to skip the breakfast to catch the departure time at 7:30 am, Delicious freshly prepared Chinese stir-fry dishes with rice. Vegetarian foods are availalbe. Special dietary can be made with advanced notice., Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By blong91

A great day from start to finish. The driver, Mr. Wang, arrived on time and we set off. He was a safe driver who got us to the first spot quickly and easily. Our guide at Gubeikou was patient and very friendly. She showed us around and allowed us to choose the route we wanted to take. Seeing the old wall here, in its natural condition, was really a cool sight. Between hikes Mr. Wang was even kind enough to buy us a snack. The second spot, Jinshanling, was equally beautiful and even more breathtaking. Communication before and during the trip was fantastic. A really awesome day that we'll certainly not forget! We would 100% do a tour with Great Wall Adventure Club again!

7. Private Hiking Day Tour: Jinshanling Great Wall from Beijing with Lunch

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If you have hiked on Mutianyu and Badaling Great Wall before, and want to challenge some other Great Wall sessions during your stay in Beijing. Jinshanling Great Wall could be a good choice for you. It is located about 140 kilometers (87 miles) northeast of Beijing city, China. It is the best preserved part of the Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with many original features. Jinshanling connects to the Simatai section of the wall in the east and Gubeikou section in the west. This hiking tour includes picnic lunch, entrance fee, and private transfer. Just get on your hiking shoes, and explore the beauty of Great Wall!

Inclusions: Private English-speaking tour guide, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Drinks, Personal expense, Cable car/slide fee, Gratuities

Reviewed By Katy H

John was amazing. We had planned to hike from Jiankou (the wild wall) to Mutianyu (restored wall). We'd heard great things about it. When we arrived at our hostel, we heard there had been issues with locals preventing tourists from hiking in the area. We were disappointed to say the least. After some research, we stumbled upon John's information. He was exactly as advertised - professional, on time, thoughtful. I can't recommend him enough. He truly went above and beyond what he advertised for the tour. He provided detailed hiking information, a local phone in case something came up, bottled water, and hiking poles. Using him to hike the wild wall helped me feel completely at ease. He also gave us back up plans if we ran into any unforeseen issues. At the end, he gave us some free advise on the Forbidden Palace. Thanks John Katy and Avi

8. Private Transfer Service: Chengde City Sightseeing from Beijing

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Hire a driver and private vehicle to explore the famous Imperial Summer Palace of Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples in Chengde. This is the perfect choice for all those customers who want to a have self-guided tour to the attraction with their own pace. With the assistance of your professional and friendly driver, navigate the roads of Beijing comfortably.If you wish to have a friendly private guide to show you the way, explain the histories and stories, you also can book a guide and transfer service option upon booking.There is no factory and shopping stops during the tour.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private driver, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road in Beijing), Private guide service if related tour option is selected

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance Fee

Reviewed By Bhawley318

This tour was amazing! I wish I could remember my driver's name, because he was wonderful. It was absolutely freezing outside,.and thankfully our driver had jackets for us. Additionally, he gave up bananas and oranges to snack on, as well as bottled water. He walked us through so that we knew exactly where to go, and even had us pose as a group and took pictures for us! By request, we were picked up at our hotel, and then dropped off at the airport to make our flight. With limited time, we were able to see the Great Wall of China, grab some food, and catch our flight. I highly recommend this tour!

9. Hiking Group Day Tour of Jinshanling Great Wall

Beijing, Beijing YesTrips Beijing

The Jinshanling Great Wall is the one of the best-preserved section in Great Wall of China. It is half restored and half wild. This remote and isolated section of the Great Wall always shows its unique charm to the hiking fans. By taking this one-day coach tour, you will visit the most beautiful section of the Great Wall.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch in local restaurant, Entrance ticket fee, Downtown hotel pickup

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off service, Great Wall cable car

Reviewed By kevinHongkongtravel

I am writing the review on behalf of a friend and his wife, i booked the Mutianyu Great Wall tour for them on 06 May, they had a wonderful experience with tour guide Miss Anna Zhang, pick-up was on time and tour service was excellent. Thank you for the professional travel arrangement.

10. Private Day Trip to Huangyaguan Great Wall and Eastern Qing Tombs from Beijing

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If you want to see the exquisitely built tombs of the Qing emperors and a less visited section of the Great Wall, this private day tour might be the best choice. The Eastern Qing Tombs is the largest, most complete and best preserved imperial tomb existing in China. Also, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful countryside of Beijing en route. The section of the Great Wall you will see is Huangyaguan Pass; it was first built during the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-557) and repaired extensively during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) under the supervision of the most famous Ming General Qi Jiguang.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, Golf Cart for the Tomb, Experienced English-speaking guide, Chinese lunch, Mineral water, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Gratuities (Optional)

Reviewed By Florence K

The best tour! Dana, our tour guide, know so much history about all the places we visited. She was attentive and patient. These places are a must see in Beijing. I definitely recommend her .

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