Route map
Route illustration. Your guide will confirm the final trail, access and travel times before departure.
Detailed itinerary
Hotel pickup and the drive to Jinshanling
Meet your guide at your Beijing hotel at around 8:00 AM. Travel by private vehicle to Jinshanling and review the day’s route before climbing to the Wall. The pace can be adjusted to your group’s hiking experience.
Tower-to-tower walking
Spend the main part of the day exploring the ridge and its watchtowers. Some stretches have more even steps and repaired parapets; others show weathered bricks, irregular surfaces and the effects of centuries of exposure. Pauses at the towers give you time to examine these details and photograph the Wall winding over the hills.
Continue east toward Jinshanling’s Second Valley and eastern exit, subject to the route open on your travel date. This area is often marketed as West Simatai. It is distinct from the separately managed Simatai scenic area accessed through Gubei Water Town.
Lunch and the journey back
After leaving the Wall, enjoy a Chinese lunch near the hiking area. Your driver then takes you back to Beijing, with hotel arrival typically around 5:00 PM, depending on the chosen trail and traffic.
Planning your visit
Your proposal specifies walking time, entrances, guiding language, admissions and meals. The eastern exit and any unrestored sections are reconfirmed for the date of your hike.