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Visiting the Great Wall, most first-time visitors head to the famous restored sections of the Great Wall such as Badaling and Mutianyu. Those bitten by the Great Wall bug then prefer more “wild” hikes along ruined battlements at the likes of Jiankou, Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and Simatai.
That's where our 2 Days Beijing Great Wall Hiking Tour comes in. This excursion takes you away from the usual touristy tracks, allowing you to experience the Great Wall in its untouched grandeur. Part of our comprehensive Great Wall Hiking Tour, this adventure takes you through the stunning, raw portions of the Great Wall stretching from Gubeikou to Jinshanling, and from Jinshanling to Simatai West. Venture off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the untouched splendor of the Great Wall with us.
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| Day | Place | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | Beijing | Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking, Jinshanling to Simatiai West Great Wall Hiking |
Beijing
Hiking Duration: Approximately 4-5 hours covering a 10km trek
Your private guide will be waiting for you in the lobby of your hotel in the morning. It takes about 2.5 hours to drive to the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall. Gubeikou has two main sections of the Wall: the Panlongshan Great Wall and the Wohushan Great Wall. You will hike the Panlongshan Great Wall (Coiled Dragon Mountain), which is dotted with 40 towers, each with its unique features and look. The entire hike will take approximately 4-5 hours for a 10km trek.
Gubeikou, known for its strategic importance, was a protective barrier for Beijing against northern Mongol invasions. Unlike the restored sections of Mutianyu, Juyongguan, and Badaling, Gubeikou preserves its raw and untouched allure. Here, history enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers can walk in the same footsteps as ancient soldiers. As you traverse its ancient battlements, you're greeted with panoramic vistas of undulating hills and vast countryside.
Suggested Route:
Gubeikou Village - Panlongshan Great Wall - 24-Eyes Window Tower - Jinshanling Great Wall
Your hike begins at Gubeikou Village, which serves as the gateway to the Panlongshan Section. A two-hour hike will lead you to the 24-Eyes Window Tower. Then, you will need to detour along the basins of the Spider Valley. From here it is a gentle walk through the cornfields to the hilly trail to reach the Jinshanling Great Wall, which takes about 1.5 hours. Soon, you will reach West Five Window Tower of Jinshanling Great Wall, where we are going to spend one-hour hiking and photo taking and then descend from Zhuanduokou.
After the hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall, you will be stay overnight at hotel near Jinshanling.
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Hiking Duration: Approximately 3 hours covering a 5km trek
Wake to the tranquillity of Jinshanling and after breakfast takes time to enjoy the dramatic landscape around Jinshanling. Today's hike includes a 3-hour trek from the Jinshanling Great Wall to the western section of the Simatai Great Wall, covering a distance of approximately 5 km.
The Jinshanling Great Wall is one of the most photogenic parts of the Great Wall. It was named after the Greater and Lesser Jinshan Ranges, also known as the "paradise of photographers."
Your hike will start at the Zhuanduokou Pass, from where we will traverse the eastern section of the Jinshanling Great Wall, passing through iconic watchtowers such as the General Tower, Lesser Jinshan Tower, and Big Jinshan Tower, each with its unique charm and historical significance and excellent photo opportunities. After enjoying the views from these towers, we will head east towards Simatai and exit the Great Wall at East Five Window Tower at Simatai West. The difficulty of the hike is moderate. Certain parts of Jinshanling can be quite slippery due to loose rock, gravel on steep slopes.
Your hike concludes at Simatai West, one of the most majestic sections of the Great Wall and also one of the less crowded ones. It’s steep slopes and remote location provide a profound sense of tranquility and adventure. Finally, you will head back to the Beijing city.
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For deeper local experience, you can have in-depth Hutong tour, including Shichahai, Yinding Bridge, and Bar Street (about 20 minutes by rickshaw), and local family visit. You can also try Chinese calligraphy, mask painting, or paper cutting here - just tell us what interests you most!
Tianjin Tour (1-day trip): Explore the Italian Style Street and the Five Great Avenues.
Chengde: Visit the Qing Dynasty’s summer retreat and royal mountain resort.
Inner Mongolia Tour: Escape the summer heat with grassland adventures, horseback riding, and the Naadam Festival.
If it’s your first trip to China, we recommend exploring the Golden Triangle - Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai - or even Guilin for its stunning karst landscapes. The 8 to 10 days tour offers perfect mix of ancient wonders, modern cities, and natural beauty.
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We offer a wide selection of carefully chosen 3-star, 4-star, and 5-star hotels in Beijing. Most are conveniently located in prime areas - within the Second Ring Road, around Wangfujing, and the CBD - offering easy access to top attractions (Forbidden City, Hutongs, Temple of Heaven, Qianmen Street), shopping, and dining.
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Depending on your group size, we can arrange standard twin rooms, king-bed rooms, family rooms, or triple rooms. If an extra bed is needed, please let us know in advance so we can confirm availability with the hotel.
All hotels provide daily buffet breakfast, and we ensure each room is comfortable, non-smoking, well air-conditioned, and spacious - for a truly pleasant stay in Beijing.
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I recently completed the “30 Days China Tour from Beijing” with Asia Odyssey Travel, and as someone from Singapore, I found it to be an exceptional experience.
Starting in Beijing, everything kicked off seamlessly — airport pick-up worked well, and our guide made us feel comfortable right away. Over the month we moved through a very broad selection of China’s landscapes, cities, history and culture. From the imposing Great Wall of China and Forbidden City in Beijing to ancient capitals, ethnic minority regions, high-speed train rides, rural scenery and modern metropolises.
Some of the highlights for me:
I recently completed the “21-Day China Tour from Shanghai” with Asia Odyssey Travel, and as a traveler from the U.S., I found the journey both impressive and very well managed.
Starting in Shanghai, our arrival went smoothly — airport pick-up, a comfortable downtown hotel, and a friendly local guide who helped us get oriented right away. From there, the itinerary took us through a carefully curated mix of China’s highlights: we explored ancient towns, visited imposing historical monuments, traveled on high-speed trains and domestic flights, and experienced both modern cities and scenic countryside.
Some of the standout moments for me:
I highly recommend this tour to fellow American travelers. It offers an excellent balance of history, nature, and city life — all arranged in a smart, hassle-free manner. Thanks to Asia Odyssey Travel for making it an unforgettable experience.
I just came back from the 30-Day China Panorama Tour from Guangzhou with Asia Odyssey Travel, and it was truly one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever joined.
From the moment I landed in Guangzhou, everything was well-coordinated. The local guide greeted us at the airport and made us feel welcome right away. We started with classic Cantonese highlights like the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Lychee Bay, and traditional dim sum — a great introduction to southern China’s culture.
The route that followed was impressive. We cruised along the Li River in Guilin, cycled through Yangshuo’s peaceful countryside, and admired the Longji Rice Terraces. In Yunnan, Dali and Lijiang’s old towns were full of character, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. Chengdu was all about pandas and Sichuan food, Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong looked like scenes from a painting, and Chongqing’s mountain city views were unforgettable. The trip ended with Beijing’s Great Wall and Forbidden City, and Shanghai’s skyline — the perfect contrast of history and modern life.
Everything ran smoothly throughout. The guides were professional and friendly, the hotels were clean and comfortable, and transportation was efficient. My personal highlights were sharing bamboo rice with local villagers in Longji, standing by the turquoise lakes of Jiuzhaigou, and watching the city lights in Chongqing after dinner.
We made a trip with Asia Odyssey Travel in August 2025 throughout China ( Macao_Hong-Kong_Guilin_Xian_Beijing_Shanghai. We were a group of 5 families, in total 17 people, from Spain. The tour was fantastic, thanks to our Travel Agent/Consultant Mandy. She is very professional, effective in her work, fast, friendly, and she adapted the trip to our group.
Everything during our trip was very well scheduled, all the tour guides were nice, the hotels great, the transport and everything very well organized.
Mandy took a great interest in our trip and made our experience wonderful. We had a nice time in China.
In a few words, she made a great work and it wasn´t easy as we were a big group and we needed Spanish speaking tour guides, something that she got without problem.
I recommend Asia Odissey Travel and of course Mandy!
For the last thirty years, I have always organized my trips by my self, dealing directly with all aspects of the trip (flights, transfers, hotels, transport, attractions, etc). For this first trip to China, not knowing the language and given the size of the country, I decided to rely on a Chinese travel agency which, being specialized, could give me the level of quality to which I am used in my travels. Asia Odyssey Travel, in the person of Olivia Zeng our Travel Consultant, has not only met our expectations, but has far exceeded them in terms of professionalism, competence, availability and kindness. Our entire 12-day tour, departing from Beijing and arriving in Shanghai, touching the main places of classical China, was perfect and tailor-made for us. All the drivers and all the guides (Frank in Beijing, Timo in Xi'an, Summer in Chengdu, Becky in Guilin, Sarah in Shanghai and Linda in the transfer to the Shanghai train station) made us feel pampered and protected and told us many aspects of China, ancient and modern, which allowed us to grasp a little of the essence of this wonderful country. I highly recommend those who want to travel to Asia to take advantage of the perfect AOT service and, certainly, if I decide to return to those areas, I will organize my next trip with Olivia and AOT.
I recently completed the “30 Days China Tour from Beijing” with Asia Odyssey Travel, and as someone from Singapore, I found it to be an exceptional experience.
Starting in Beijing, everything kicked off seamlessly — airport pick-up worked well, and our guide made us feel comfortable right away. Over the month we moved through a very broad selection of China’s landscapes, cities, history and culture. From the imposing Great Wall of China and Forbidden City in Beijing to ancient capitals, ethnic minority regions, high-speed train rides, rural scenery and modern metropolises.
Some of the highlights for me:
I recently completed the “21-Day China Tour from Shanghai” with Asia Odyssey Travel, and as a traveler from the U.S., I found the journey both impressive and very well managed.
Starting in Shanghai, our arrival went smoothly — airport pick-up, a comfortable downtown hotel, and a friendly local guide who helped us get oriented right away. From there, the itinerary took us through a carefully curated mix of China’s highlights: we explored ancient towns, visited imposing historical monuments, traveled on high-speed trains and domestic flights, and experienced both modern cities and scenic countryside.
Some of the standout moments for me:
I highly recommend this tour to fellow American travelers. It offers an excellent balance of history, nature, and city life — all arranged in a smart, hassle-free manner. Thanks to Asia Odyssey Travel for making it an unforgettable experience.
I just came back from the 30-Day China Panorama Tour from Guangzhou with Asia Odyssey Travel, and it was truly one of the most memorable trips I’ve ever joined.
From the moment I landed in Guangzhou, everything was well-coordinated. The local guide greeted us at the airport and made us feel welcome right away. We started with classic Cantonese highlights like the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Lychee Bay, and traditional dim sum — a great introduction to southern China’s culture.
The route that followed was impressive. We cruised along the Li River in Guilin, cycled through Yangshuo’s peaceful countryside, and admired the Longji Rice Terraces. In Yunnan, Dali and Lijiang’s old towns were full of character, with snow-capped mountains in the distance. Chengdu was all about pandas and Sichuan food, Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong looked like scenes from a painting, and Chongqing’s mountain city views were unforgettable. The trip ended with Beijing’s Great Wall and Forbidden City, and Shanghai’s skyline — the perfect contrast of history and modern life.
Everything ran smoothly throughout. The guides were professional and friendly, the hotels were clean and comfortable, and transportation was efficient. My personal highlights were sharing bamboo rice with local villagers in Longji, standing by the turquoise lakes of Jiuzhaigou, and watching the city lights in Chongqing after dinner.
This tour was incredible. We were skeptical about combining Vietnam's slow-paced beauty with China's massive scale, but the contrast was brilliant. Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai's towering skyline felt like a time warp! Seeing history at the Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors was profoundly moving, while the natural grandeur of the Zhangjiajie mountains was simply unforgettable. The flights and rail connections were perfectly organized, easing any stress for our older family members. Truly an epic expedition guided by real experts.
Seriously the best month of our gap year. We called it the "banana route" because of the way we traveled from the chaos and charm of Vietnam right into the futurism of Shanghai and then into the refined order of Japan (Nara's deer were everything!). The planning done by the team was flawless. We got to see three totally distinct worlds: the temples of Hanoi, the Great Wall of China, and the shrines of Kyoto. All without worrying about Visas or logistics. We want a huge, eye-opening adventure, this is the one.
Our agent Chia is simply the best! She was in contact with us every step of the way from the time we committed to the Beijing - Xian - Chengdu - Lhasa - Shanghai tour. There was absolutely no stress with the entire tour ie. Pick ups, train/ plane tickets, payments. Each time Chia was able to answer any questions that we had almost immediately. The tour itself was great, met some really nice people from different parts of the world. Groups were a maximum of 12 so the guides were always very attentive - in Tibet, we only had 3 left in the group. We have travelled quite extensively but this is the first time we have engaged in a tour and it certainly did not disappoint. Highly recommended!
We made a trip with Asia Odyssey Travel in August 2025 throughout China ( Macao_Hong-Kong_Guilin_Xian_Beijing_Shanghai. We were a group of 5 families, in total 17 people, from Spain. The tour was fantastic, thanks to our Travel Agent/Consultant Mandy. She is very professional, effective in her work, fast, friendly, and she adapted the trip to our group.
Everything during our trip was very well scheduled, all the tour guides were nice, the hotels great, the transport and everything very well organized.
Mandy took a great interest in our trip and made our experience wonderful. We had a nice time in China.
In a few words, she made a great work and it wasn´t easy as we were a big group and we needed Spanish speaking tour guides, something that she got without problem.
I recommend Asia Odissey Travel and of course Mandy!
We relied on this agency to organize a 22-day trip to China, covering Shanghai, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Guilin, Xi’an, Pingyao, and Beijing. From the very beginning, Isaac, our travel consultant, proved to be extremely helpful: once we shared the cities we wanted to visit and the itinerary we had in mind, he immediately structured the entire journey, carefully arranging transfers from airport/train station and in the cities, guided tours, hotels, train tickets, and entry passes to various attractions and landmarks. Thanks to his support, planning was smooth and collaborative.
Once in China, all the guides we met along the way turned out to be knowledgeable, reliable, and friendly. Besides assisting us during the tours, they also gave us great tips for the evenings, which we had chosen to keep free in order to explore the cities on our own. This balance between guidance and independence made the whole experience even more enjoyable.
After comparing notes with friends who traveled to China with other agencies, we realized that our experience with Asia Odyssey was not only organized with greater care and attention, but also allowed us to save quite a lot compared to other options.
For the last thirty years, I have always organized my trips by my self, dealing directly with all aspects of the trip (flights, transfers, hotels, transport, attractions, etc). For this first trip to China, not knowing the language and given the size of the country, I decided to rely on a Chinese travel agency which, being specialized, could give me the level of quality to which I am used in my travels. Asia Odyssey Travel, in the person of Olivia Zeng our Travel Consultant, has not only met our expectations, but has far exceeded them in terms of professionalism, competence, availability and kindness. Our entire 12-day tour, departing from Beijing and arriving in Shanghai, touching the main places of classical China, was perfect and tailor-made for us. All the drivers and all the guides (Frank in Beijing, Timo in Xi'an, Summer in Chengdu, Becky in Guilin, Sarah in Shanghai and Linda in the transfer to the Shanghai train station) made us feel pampered and protected and told us many aspects of China, ancient and modern, which allowed us to grasp a little of the essence of this wonderful country. I highly recommend those who want to travel to Asia to take advantage of the perfect AOT service and, certainly, if I decide to return to those areas, I will organize my next trip with Olivia and AOT.
