Day hikes
Walk a remarkable stretch in a single day, from restored paths to wilder ridgelines.
Explore day hikes →Great Wall specialist · established 2003
Follow the Wall. Find the Extraordinary.
Explore Great Wall hiking tours from Beijing with Great Wall Adventure Club, established in 2003. Choose a day hike, an overnight camp or a multi-day trek through Jinshanling, Gubeikou and other historic sections.
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A Great Wall specialist trusted since 2003
The Great Wall is one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Walk its ancient watchtowers and mountain ridges, feel the spirit of Chinese civilization, and create memories that last a lifetime.
Founded in Beijing in 2003, Great Wall Adventure Club specializes in quiet, unrestored and off-the-beaten-path sections, revealing the Wall’s beauty beyond the busiest viewpoints.
Our team has supported adventures for Google, British Airways, NASA, NBC Olympics, 19 Kids and Counting, and many other distinguished groups. Get on the Wall with Great Wall Adventure Club.
Great Wall Adventure Club is now a bona fide American company with deep roots in China. We bring local expertise, exceptional service and responsive support to every journey.
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From one trail to a full expedition
Each journey starts with the route: the terrain you want to tackle, the time you have, and the balance of hiking, culture and comfort that suits you.
Camp on the Wall
Stay for the evening sky and wake to a sunrise that day visitors rarely see.
Explore camp on the wall →Multi-day treks
Link several Wall sections into one carefully paced journey.
Explore multi-day treks →Beijing Adventure
Connect your Great Wall experience with city touring and easy transfers.
Explore beijing adventure →China Adventure
Continue beyond Beijing with private travel across China.
Explore china adventure →Beijing Hotels & Special Rates
Plan a comfortable stay in Beijing or along your China journey, with hotel choices matched to your dates and budget.
Explore hotels →Beyond the familiar viewpoints
Walk with people who know the Wall.
Our routes range from Jinshanling’s sweeping stonework and Gubeikou’s unrestored paths to the dramatic Jiankou ridges and the lakeside scenery at Huanghuacheng. We help match each trail to your group.
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Popular ways to go
1AA Gubeikou-Jinshanling
Walk Jinshanling, Gubeikou with a route matched to your pace. Explore the terrain, views and historic watchtowers with local support, then return to Beijing.
See the journey →2AK Guided Camping
Spend more time at the Great Wall and nearby destinations, pairing a guided walk with an evening outdoors. Ask our team about the current campsite, route conditions and equipment for your dates.
See the journey →2T-Camping-Gubeikou-Train
Spend more time at Gubeikou, pairing a guided walk with an evening outdoors. Ask our team about the current campsite, route conditions and equipment for your dates.
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Traveler testimonial
A journey worth remembering.
“They routinely went above and beyond the call of duty to make my trip smooth and unforgettable.”
Scott Hanson
American TV sportscaster · China traveler, July 2012
Scott praised the care he received throughout his trip and his guide Joe’s knowledge, punctuality and clear communication.
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