Private Jingshanling Great Wall Tour including Lunch
Overview
-Enjoy the several hours' hiking on the Jinshanling section, the best-preserved stretch;
-Enjoy a private and none tourist wall and take great pictures;
-Have delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Description
Itinerary
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Stop At: Jinshanling Great Wall, Chengde Shi, Luanping County 068250 China
You will be picked up at the hotel lobby at 7:30am and drive to Jinshanling Wall which takes 2 hours. Once you reach the wall you will climb to the top and hike from west side to the east side of Jinshanling section. The hike is about 5-6 KM and takes about 3 hours. You have to be really physically in good conditions. During the hiking, you will come across many watch towers and barrier towers and see the difference between the renovated section and wild section. Also, you can see the Simatai Great Wall section from distance.
Start the walk from East five eye tower then go up to the ruined towers. The difficulty of the hike is moderate. Along the way, you will pass through several famous towers: Black Tower, Lesser Jinshan Tower, Big Jinshan Tower.
Duration: 5 hours
Inclusions
- English-speaking tour guide service fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
- Gas, toll & parking lot fees
- Delicious Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
- Entrance Tickets to the Sights
- Entry/Admission - Jinshanling Great Wall
Exclusions
- Accommodations
- Dinner
- Gratuity to the guide and driver (for good service)
- Return Cable car up and down the wall
Additional information
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Justin was a confident and experienced leader who I would highly recommend. He and a driver picked us up at our Beijing hotel, drove us and hiked the Great wall for 3 hours, then took us to a delicious lunch.
Justin was a confident and experienced leader who I would highly recommend. He and a driver picked us up at our Beijing hotel, drove us and hiked the Great wall for 3 hours, then took us to a delicious lunch.Justin was an excellent and knowledgeable guide who was happy to answer any questions we had about the history and construction of the wall. I plan to request his services again when I return to Beijing in June.
Justin was an excellent and knowledgeable guide who was happy to answer any questions we had about the history and construction of the wall. I plan to request his services again when I return to Beijing in June.We booked the trip the day before, only a couple of hours before our flight. We received confirmation and a personal text message before we took off. The guide and driver were on time and absolutely lovely. The guide taught us some interesting history on the way but also let us nap on the 3 hour ...
We booked the trip the day before, only a couple of hours before our flight. We received confirmation and a personal text message before we took off. The guide and driver were on time and absolutely lovely. The guide taught us some interesting history on the way but also let us nap on the 3 hour drive. He accompanied us on the walk and made sure we were safe and then took us to a delicious restaurant for lunch. The wall was absolutely breathtaking and the whole experience was perfect. So lucky to have seen the wall during snow.We booked our tour through Catherine Lu agency Tours. We have just arrived to this amazing city the day before being somewhat tired from a long flight. When we arrived to our hotel we were pleasantly surprised that our tour guide has already contacted the hotel to confirm the time. It was really...
We booked our tour through Catherine Lu agency Tours. We have just arrived to this amazing city the day before being somewhat tired from a long flight. When we arrived to our hotel we were pleasantly surprised that our tour guide has already contacted the hotel to confirm the time. It was really reassuring. Our tour guide was Lena. She arrived earlier and introduced herself. What can we say. Thank you so so much Lena. It was an absolutely amazing day. Your knowledge of history, culture is superb. One of the best private tours one could have in their lifetime. Everything was superb. We are so impressed and would not hesitate at all to ask her for assistance next time. We had such a great day on the Wall. There is so much to see there. The lunch that she has organised in a local restaurant away from the touristy area was superb and the food was to die for. Thank you again, Lena. We can't praise you enough for your knowledge, organisation and such an amicable personality. Thank you.We really had a great tour. Kim and the driver met us on time at the exact spot agreed upon. The ride was comfortable and efficient, with Kim providing a background on the Great Wall and China as we rode. Her English was very good (better than guides we had elsewhere in China). We hiked from ...
We really had a great tour. Kim and the driver met us on time at the exact spot agreed upon. The ride was comfortable and efficient, with Kim providing a background on the Great Wall and China as we rode. Her English was very good (better than guides we had elsewhere in China). We hiked from one side of the Jinshanling Great Wall to the other side (around 3 hours). This section has both restored and non-restored sections, and the views and towers were awesome. Very few tourists until we hit the section with the chairlift. Kim was a very positive and energetic guide and offered to take photos along the way. After we finished the wall hike, we had lunch at a local Chinese restaurant with surprising good food. Highly recommend.We took the private tour of the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall in August 2019, and we cannot say enough good things about it! Everything about this tour was absolutely perfect, especially our guide Justin! His English was great and he was super attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about ...
We took the private tour of the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall in August 2019, and we cannot say enough good things about it! Everything about this tour was absolutely perfect, especially our guide Justin! His English was great and he was super attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the Wall and China in general. We learned a lot from him on the drive there and also had some great conversations while walking along the wall. Once we arrived, he let us take our time and really enjoy the experience. We did not feel rushed at all. Our driver was also excellent and the van we rode in was spacious and comfortable too. The Jinshanling section of the Wall is spectacular! The company let us be picked up early (7am) to beat the heat and traffic. The hike up to the Wall was the most challenging part, but it was so worth it. We got up onto the wall by about 10am and did not see another tourist until over an hour later. Once we neared the east gate, it became more crowded, but nothing compared to the Badaling section. In total, we hiked about 5 miles. This part of the Wall is partly wild so it is dangerous in some parts, but not too bad as long as you are careful. This is definitely the section you must see! Also, lunch at a local Chinese restaurant down the road is included in the tour. We were not disappointed! The food was delicious and the owners were friendly and attentive to our food allergies. We HIGHLY recommend Catherine Lu Tours and will definitely use them next time we visit China. If you take this tour, or any Beijing tour, request Justin!