Great trip on the wall, we went from west to east side.. Oliver was our guide and he was very good😃

This was amazing. We were collected by Oliver, our guide, who came extra to our hotel to get us. Instead of minibus, we were upgraded to travelling in a Lincoln limousine. Oliver gave an excellent historical report on all the different dynasties of China and how each dynasty developed China. It was very a clear and interesting discussion. He told us a lot about The Great Wall and the different sections. We did this beautiful walk in about 3.5 hours. Oliver was a perfect guide. What an amazing structure. Here there are many sections still in their original state. We had a day where there were not many tourists at all. We were alone a lot of the time. We had a very tasty Chinese lunch after the walk. We were returned to our hotel by 6 pm. A perfect day. Thankyou so much to Oliver and driver and Gary, for organising this so well for us.

Great organisation and communication. Clear meeting location and dropoff point, Jason is a fantastic tour guide and I can recommend the tour wholeheartedly.

My husband and I traveled with our two children- ages eight and eleven to the Great Wall. Woody was our guide and we had a wonderful experience! We are so grateful that we found Great Wall Hiking. We had traveled to China once before, and had visited the Great Wall, but this was by far a better tour and overall experience. We did a private tour for our family and Woody went out of his way to make it an enjoyable and educational experience for our children. The meal included was delicious. I can’t recommend them enough. We spent a few weeks traveling throughout China but this tour was the highlight of our trip.

Great trip with a friendly and knowledgable guide. The trip was a small group as described, of five people in total and we travelled a comfy minibus with an efficient driver who was also super friendly! We were taken to a non tourist entry point and the wall was really quiet and meant we could get some great pictures! It would have been nice to stop a little longer at certain points to take photos but we understand that we were on a tight timescale. We were taken to a local restaurant after the trek and served up several local dishes! Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone, we’re so glad we could tick this off our bucket list :)

Awesome tour!! Would everyone recommend to do this tour. Everything like in description! Our Tourguide Jason was incredible! His english is perfect and he told us a lot about china, history, the wall and Chinese life! Thank you for this wonderful experience!

Gary the trip coordinator was very responsive, it helps if you have WeChat. Our tour guide Dewit was really knowledgeable about the area and his driver was very professional and got the hiking area and home very safely. I would definitely recommend using Gary and his team to hike the great wall.

This is an incredible way to see the Great Wall. We were a small group, 7 people, plus the guide, Dewit. The tour was from 8 a.m. to about 6:00 p.m. including travel to and from Beijing. Very comfortable van ride and they provided water and snacks. The Wall itself was incredible, of course, and to be able to hike along the wall for 3 hours made the journey unforgettable. Dewit knew where to take good photos, and he also provided some nice history and information along the way. He also knew when to stop and take a break before or after some of the more intense stairs. It is a real hike - be prepared for lots of steps and tired muscles at the end. After the hike, we had a nice group lunch near the wall. The other people on the tour were delightful as well. Highly recommend it.

We took the tour with Great Wall Hiking in early July. The entire process was smooth and professional. I contacted Gary about the hike in May. He was prompt to reply. In our interactions, he was always clear, friendly, and flexible. His English is impeccable. The information in the PDF provided by the company is clear and detailed. On the day of the hike, our guide Jason and our driver Mr Zhang arrived early to pick us up. Jason is a great guide — he’s open, knowledgeable, and has interesting perspectives to share. The pace of the hike was good, Jason’s explanations were informative, and the lunch was tasty. We left and came back as per schedule. When we look back on our trip, this tour was a highlight. We spent one month in China, went to many museums, historical sites, etc. The Great Wall tops anything I have seen in China and elsewhere in the world. There is just no other place that will offer you both a site of great historical significance and human genius, but also breath-taking views of nature. Hiking the wall means walking over mountains for kilometers onwards on a historical monument. Could you do this on your own and pay less? Sure. But it would probably a pain. Knowing exactly which part of the wall to go to, getting dropped and picked up there, getting to speak to an informed local with a rich background… That’s all worth the price, especially since China is only slowly reopening to foreigners and there are many hurdles to get over. If you want to have a perfect, worryfree experience, I’d recommend you book the tour immediately. I’m already thinking about when I can go back next and book the longer trip with Great Wall Hiking!

Since tourism hasn't quite bounded back after China's years of zero-Covid policy, this tour was only available as a private tour rather than a small group tour. Which meant, as a solo traveler, I was paying a not insignificant amount. But it was worth it. I know there are other ways of seeing the Great Wall. There are wheelchair accessible sections and sections where you can go up by cable car and down by toboggan. There are sections where there are so many people you can barely see the wall itself. There are tours that take you there and back from Beijing in a half-day. If that is what you want/need, go for it. But if you are open to reserving a full day and participating in some semi-strenuous hiking, you will be rewarded with zero crowds, gorgeous scenery, the ability to see both restored and unrestored sections of the wall, and a truly unique experience. Most of us only get one shot to go to The Great Wall. You can trust Gary and his crew to make it count.

I found this agency watching "Alan por el mundo" YouTube channel and the recommendation was simply great. The company communication is fluent and fast, also the way of payment and follow-up. The companion of Woddy our guide was amazing, the tour began on the way from the hotel picked up to the Great Wall and was a top-of-the-line history class about the origins of the Great Wall and the history of Chinese dynasties. The walk of a life-changing experience and the locals were so kind and welcoming that you get to feel special. I hope that anyone that is planning on visiting China take this trip or many others available to really taste this beautiful and friendly country. God bless you all.

Fantastic experience. I just went with myself and my dad and our tour guide, Jimmy. We went pre-pandemic, this is a late review. But when we went it was fantastic. Since it was just our small group it was very personal and we could tailor the day to whatever we wanted to do. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and history.

You can (fairly) easily see the Great Wall closer, cheaper, and less strenuously than on this tour. What made this tour great WAS the physical challenge and the remoteness of the section visited. My guide Peter took me to Dinjangling, a sparsely populated area on the far outskirts of Beijing. Peter spent the long drive to the site explaining the rich history of the wall network’s construction. I dare say I came away with a much greater understanding of modern China by learning about this important piece of its past. When you’ve been fending off invaders to your homeland for centuries, it tends to have a strong influence on one’s national psyche and policies at home and abroad. This tour is for people who want a good workout with a great amount of history and fascinating facts thrown in. I consider myself a pretty experienced hiker, yet some steep stair descents forced me onto my hands and behind to avoid tumbling face-first off the wall. Total hiking time was only a few hours, but the many elevation changes made it a worthy challenge. Some unexpected highlights: Receiving a shiny thumb drive full of photos Peter took of me and unique Wall features during the hike. In addition to being a superb historian, he is also an excellent photographer! We ate lunch at a rural roadside restaurant; what it lacked in five-star Beijing opulence, it made up for in local authenticity and flavor. I went during the low season (late November), so there were only a few people on the wall peddling wares to passersby, and even fewer tourists. It made for a memorable and truly private first encounter with one of China’s best-known marvels.

I went in early November, luckily the weather was still good and in fact it felt quite warm at times. I went solo and we formed a small group of one couple and another solo traveller with Peter as our guide. Learned a lot about the history and features of the wall. While there were other people at Jinshanling, it was by no means crowded (noting November is the beginning of low season). In terms of the walk itself, a few steep areas but if you're of average fitness (ie walking and stairs are usually no issue) with grippy shoes (I wore running shoes) you'll be fine - the stairs to the top at the beginning I found more strenuous than the wall itself (but I hate stairs). My review sounds underwhelming but it was absolutely amazing - I'm glad I picked Jinshanling and this company to take me as it was pretty much a perfect experience, with enough variability in the walk to make it fun, excellent views and an escape from crowds. Highly recommended.

Our guide was Tao. He is very knowledgeable about Beijing and the Great Wall. The group that I went with was 8 people. We all definitely bonded after our trek on the Wall! Trekking the Wall felt physically demanding and challenging. There are hiking sticks that are provided at the beginning. I wish I used one, although other people felt like it ended up being something else they had to carry. The initial climb up the stairs to get to the Wall was by far the most challenging part! Luckily, a local dog joined us for the beginning and made it that much more fun. When you're on the Wall, the views are incredible. It was cold, but the weather was overall great for a hike. The lunch that is provided at a local restaurant is delicious as well. This was definitely a highlight on my trip. :)

This was an excellent trip and way to see the Great Wall. It was a challenging hike with lots of steep parts going up and down, but amazing views so totally worth it. The tour guide, Tao, was great and was able to tell us a lot about the history of China. Definitely the highlight of my trip to Beijing and something I would do again!

Very challenging but we enjoyed every minute of it. If you are fit and like the outdoors, this is for you. We were a group of 6, and learned a lot about China and the Wall thanks to our guide Dany. Thanks Dany!

It was an amazing walk in the wall, the tour guide "Danny" had all the information regarding chinese culture and The Great Wall, and was kind enough to answer all of our questions. With a tour like this your only concern is to be on time at the meeting point in the morning, then you just have to enjoy. If you wanna visit the wall i stongly recommend that you use this tour It was one in a lifetime experience Thanks

Phenomenal day of hiking the great wall. This is the area of the great wall to go to! Very few tourist, You will have the wall to yourself at times for great pictures. Danny was our guide and the touring company was Great Wall Hiking. Dany was fantastic. He spoke great English and was extremely knowledgeable. You can tell he truly enjoys taking people on the hike of the wall. He also packed some snacks to keep our energy up during the hike. There were only 6 people in my group. I will say, this hike involves some work. I calculated that I walked 110 floors that day! Be prepared to get some exercise. I would not recommend for elderly or for people not comfortable walking non-flat surfaces. That being said, it was a day I will never forget! You have plenty of time during your hike to take in the beauty of the wall and the surrounding views. We finished the day with a fabulous farmers style meal. Many dishes of fresh food. Perfect tour for someone that wants to feel like they truly hiked the wall and just didn't go there to look at it.

I had a wonderful time on the great wall of china. The guide was really friendly and talked to us about the wall. I definitely recommend this tour.