Great Wall of China Tours 2024/2025

What is the best destination for visiting the Great Wall?

Beijing, with mainly 8 sections of the Great Wall, is the best place in China to visit for the Great Wall, including Mutianyu, Badaling, Jinshanling, Simatai, Jinkou, Juyongguan, Huanghuacheng and Shuiguan.

The other recommended places for the great Wall travel are Jiayuguan in Gansu, Tianjin for Huangyaguan Great Wall, Qinhuangdao for Shanhai Pass, Datong Great Wall…

Which part of the Great Wall of China is best to visit?

Although the Great Wall is 21,196.18 kilometers (13,170.70 miles) long, here are the best sections to visit: 1) the best-restored and less-tourist, Mutianyu, 2) the most beautiful and best for photography, Jinshanling, 3) the wildest and unrepaired Jiankou, 4) the steepest Simatai, 5) the water-side Huanghuacheng, 6) Gubeikou, 7) Juyongguan, 8) Huangyaguan, 9) the most famous but by far the most crowded Badaling >>Read more about 13 Best Sections of the Great Wall of China to visit

When is the best time to visit the Great Wall of China?

The scenery of the Great Wall in different season varies. Generally, April to November are the best months for the Great Wall sightseeing. Spring (late March, April, May), early summer (June, July) and autumn (September, October and early November) are ideal months for the Great Wall walking trip. Besides, the Great Wall in winter (from December to February) is also beautiful when covered with snow, providing you don’t hate the cold.

What to do at the Great Wall of China？

The Great Wall of China is a magnificent ancient military engineering built on the mountaintops, here you can do many interesting things and activities.
1. Take in the spectacular mountain vistas;
2. Leisurely walk the restored parts of the Great Wall;
3. Hike and trek the authentic, wild sections of the Great Wall;
4. Camp inside the ancient beacon towers
5. Enjoy the sunset, sunrise and starry night on the Great Wall with kids or lovers;
6. Enjoy the picnic lunch on the Great Wall;
7. Practice Kung Fu on the Great Wall
8. The Great Wall helicopter trip >>Read more about things to do on the Great Wall

What are the best Great Wall hiking trails in Beijing?

1. Jinshanling to Simatai (11km)
2. Mutianyu (5km)
3. Huangyaguan to East Qing Tomb (6km)
4. Jiankou to Mutianyu (10km)
5. Gubeikou to Jinshanling (10km)
6. Around Wohushan (Crouching Tigers) - 8km
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Can you do the great wall trip from Beijing airport?

Yes. We can arrange for travelers seeking for a Beijing airport layover tour to the Great Wall for half day or one day trip. If you have one or two more days, we can also add site visits to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and other places or activities on your trip.

Useful tips and guides for a Great Wall tour in China

1. Wear comfortable shoes even if there’s only half-day great wall trip;
2. Hat, sun block and glass are needed for climbing tours in sunny days;
3. For a professional hiking trip in Great wall, adequate outdoor equipment are necessary, especially for the wild section of the Great Wall;
4. Don’t climb the wall during rainy days, especially when there are lightning and thunders.
5. Many parts of the wall are broken and loose, so watch out and don’t run and walk fast on some wild wall sections;