Great Wall Hiking Adventure

Escape the crowds. I know sections of the Wall where you can walk for hours with just the wind and the history.

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Most visitors see the Great Wall at Badaling, shoulder-to-shoulder with thousands of others. I take you somewhere else entirely.

The Experience

I lead small groups (max 8 people) to unrestored sections of the Wall that most tourists never see. Mutianyu is my go-to for first-timers — it's beautifully restored but much quieter than Badaling. For experienced hikers, I recommend the Jiankou–Mutianyu traverse: a challenging but safe hike along a wild, unrestored section.

What to Expect

Pickup: 6:00–6:30am from your Beijing hotel

Drive: ~1.5 hours to the Wall

Hike: 3–5 hours depending on the route

Lunch: A picnic on the Wall with views that will ruin you for any other meal

What to Bring

Good hiking shoes (the steps are uneven)

Sunscreen and a hat

At least 1.5 litres of water

A light jacket (it's cooler on the Wall, even in summer)

Why Go With Me?

I've hiked every section of the Wall within 200km of Beijing. I know where the crowds go and where they don't. I also know the best times to be at specific spots for light, temperature, and atmosphere.

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