Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the Jinshanling Great Wall at your own pace with our self-guided tour. Hike from Jinshanling to Simatai West, exploring a serene and less-crowded UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at both restored and untouched sections of the Great Wall without any rush. Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle with a private English-speaking driver, including hotel pick-up, tolls, gas, parking, and bottled water—included for a hassle-free experience.
Tolls, gas , parking fee and bottled water
Hotel pick up and drop off
Private English speaking driver
Air-conditioned and clean vehicle
Great wall entrance ticket
Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service )
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
The hotel pick-up and drop off area should be within the 4th ring road of Beijing. For further distance, there might be an extra cost for the transfer which you'll be notified by your travel advisor.
Beijing, Beijing, China Meet your private English-speaking driver in the hotel lobby at your preferred time. Early starts recommended to avoid crowds, but if you fancy a sunset experience, opt for late afternoon. We'll confirm the exact pick-up time in advance. 120 minutes
Jinshanling Great Wall, Luanping County, Hebei, China Embark on a 3-4hour hike from Jinshanling to Simatai West, capturing the essence of the Great Wall's beauty. With over 15 picturesque watchtowers and diverse architectural features, this section offers a wild, preserved, and original experience. The steep gradients provide ever-changing perspectives and wide-open views, creating ideal photo opportunities, especially on clear days. Optionally, enjoy lunch at a local farmer's restaurant (lunch fee on your side). Our driver can return you to your hotel if lunch isn't needed. Explore the Great Wall's enchanting blend of history and nature on this unforgettable journey. 240 minutes
Beijing, Beijing, China Following your self-guided day trip, your private driver will ensure your return to the hotel. If you have a flight or train to catch, kindly inform us in advance for seamless arrangements. 180 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please wear Hiking shoes
If you have children who request Baby car seat or Baby Booster, we could provide it. It will cost 100 CNY / per day.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Please provide the tour operator with your special requests at "special requirement", your tour operator will also contact you just in case
If you need baby seat , please inform us in advance
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
ajkade
09 Jul 2021
Leo went far and beyond what was called of him for me on my trip to Beijing. He not only arranged a English speaking driver to take me to the wall but also informed me and answered a multitude of questions I had about Beijing! Even when my questions had nothing to do with what I had paid for! I would highly recommend booking through him because of this alone! He truly made my trip so much easier! Thank you Leo
Little_Traveller80
25 Nov 2019
We hired a driver for the day to take our family of 4 to the jinshaling section of the wall. Needless to say it was the highlight of our China trip. Andy was our driver (B package) and he picked us up promptly at the agreed time at the hotel. Andy was a safe and informative driver - who drove us there safely and back. He was a wealth of information and spoke perfect English - gave us some tips and helped us get our tickets and set us on our way. He was then patient and waited for us to return. With little children that section of the wall took 4.5hrs to complete but it was amazing!!! Loved every minute of it! Having a private driver helped to make the trip out there easier as it was a good 2.5 hr drive from Beijing.
VerWill
07 Nov 2019
Ich habe für einen (gut) englischsprechenden Fahrer angefragt, der uns vor Ort mit dem Ticketkauf behilflich sein soll. Genau das bekamen wir auch:
Wir haben uns schon Wochen vorher eine Abholzeit ausgemacht. Dadurch, dass es unsere erste Chinareise war, haben wir uns natürlich nach dem Fahrer gerichtet. Er sollte am besten wissen, wann man losfährt.
Wir haben uns 6:45 Uhr ausgemacht. Am Tag davor bekam ich nochmal eine Mail, in der der Fahrer die Abholzeit bestätigt hat (hat sich auf 6.40 Uhr geändert). Unser Fahrer war Jason und er war überpünktlich.
Sein Englisch ist wirklich sehr gut. Wir konnten ihn alles fragen und haben uns richtig lange und gut unterhalten.
Bei der Mauer waren wir eine der ersten. Wie versprochen half er uns beim Ticketkauf und hat uns auch sonst alles weitere erklärt.
Wir haben die Option mit der Gondel rauf und runter genommen. In der Gondel passen maximal 2 Personen rein. Die Scheiben der Gondeln sind leider schon so milchig, also war die Aussicht dementsprechend.
Die Mauer selbst war ein Traum. Hier und da mal ein paar Touristen. Manche gingen in die entgegengesetzte Richtung, manche waren schneller, manche langsamer; wir waren eigentlich so gut wie immer alleine. Wir waren am Tag davor beim Mauerabschnitt "Mutianyu". Auch dort war es schön, bloß war es mit Jinshanling nicht zu vergleichen. Hier war keine Liftstation im Bild, oder Strommasten. Es war einfach nur die Mauer und die Landschaft herum.
Jason hat uns erzählt, dass dieser Mauerabschnitt eher selten gewählt wird, weil er so weit weg und etwas teurer ist. Dadurch, dass wir in Mutianyu und Jinshanling waren, kann ich sagen, dass Jinshanling die bessere Wahl war. Eindeutig.
This tour in
Northern China
is organized by
Leo's Guide & Driver Service
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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