This trip was perfect! Fred lent my husband a warm dune jacket before we headed off... Which was useful in the cool October nights! The guide Jimmy knowledgeable and well equipped, he taught us much about the history of the wall. The meals were fresh from the field and delicious. He made sure travelers got to try homemade dumplings for breakfast...

This trip was perfect! Fred lent my husband a warm dune jacket before we headed off... Which was useful in the cool October nights! The guide Jimmy knowledgeable and well equipped, he taught us much about the history of the wall. The meals were fresh from the field and delicious. He made sure travelers got to try homemade dumplings for breakfast. The wall is the wall, stunning as it is, Jinshanling at sunset will forever hold a special place in my heart. Camping gear modern, sleeping bags warm enough. It was a clear day with a bright half moon and a sky full of stars... I sent my parents on that trip and will recommend Chinahiking to all my friends.

I tried to write a review immediately following our adventure but I don't think it ever posted. Wanted to try again because I think everyone should consider making this part of their trip to China. We had 2 young kids with us Barely 6 and just turned 8) and while the hike ended up being a little more demanding than we anticipated, it was totally...

I tried to write a review immediately following our adventure but I don't think it ever posted. Wanted to try again because I think everyone should consider making this part of their trip to China. We had 2 young kids with us Barely 6 and just turned 8) and while the hike ended up being a little more demanding than we anticipated, it was totally worth it. Parts of the wall you would otherwise never see with the most stunning and unreal views are constant. The hike made the history more real to our whole family. And the food?!?! What? I don't know how Fred came to know these small families that fed us but they provide the best meals we had the entire trip. The kids and I even had a chance to prepare some breakfast dumplings!

The kids walked slow at times but we never felt like we were holding anyone else up (there were 3 other people with us). The pace was great with breaks at most every tower and snacks to hold us over. Shock factor of the trip: no misquotes!!!! No clue where they were but we dint get a single bite in the middle of summer. I thought the bugs would be worse, not a concern.

We kept our hotel in Beijing over that night so we didnt have to bring all of our luggage along but if you needed to they do hold onto your extra baggage.

DO THIS!!!!

During our 4-weeks self organized tour of China we booked a 1 day hiking on the Great Wall with ChinaHiking. We decided for the Gubeiku section, which is one of the oldest ones. It was a perfect choice for us: we walked for about four hours on the Great Wall, and for all this time no one else but our small group of eight people was there! As far...

During our 4-weeks self organized tour of China we booked a 1 day hiking on the Great Wall with ChinaHiking. We decided for the Gubeiku section, which is one of the oldest ones. It was a perfect choice for us: we walked for about four hours on the Great Wall, and for all this time no one else but our small group of eight people was there! As far as we were able to look, we didn't see tourists, cities or buildings; only the nature, the fantastic view on the green hills where the Great Wall winds up (it's called the Winding Dragon here), and the silence.
We are very satisfied about the guide, Chloe, who gave us a lot of interesting information about history and local culture. Especially our children, 11 and 13 years old, appreciated a lot this hiking. The day we spent on the Great Wall is probably our best moment in China.
We would like to thank ChinaHiking not only for the perfect organization of the tour, but also for their kindness and helpfulness, My wife lost her expensive prescription sunglasses during the hiking, so we contacted ChinaHiking. They found the sunglasses some days after, and sent them to our hotel in Shanghai! Thank you, ChinaHiking!

We got lucky and got almost every type of weather available, the views were incredible, you had to stop every 500 meters to admire it from a slightly different angle, the wall is indescribably beautiful.
The tour guides and company were fantastic and provided everything necessary.
So good I'm planning on doing it again.

We got lucky and got almost every type of weather available, the views were incredible, you had to stop every 500 meters to admire it from a slightly different angle, the wall is indescribably beautiful.
The tour guides and company were fantastic and provided everything necessary.
So good I'm planning on doing it again.

Maybe the best experience I have ever done in my life! Sleeping on the top of the great wall, inside a tower, is an amazing experience. Thanks to the guide Jimmy, very professional!

Maybe the best experience I have ever done in my life! Sleeping on the top of the great wall, inside a tower, is an amazing experience. Thanks to the guide Jimmy, very professional!

This was the highlight of my trip to China. Being able to hike and camp at the Great Wall, with our excellent guide Jon, was nothing less than stellar. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is seeking an adventure. The meals were also wonderful, and Jon looked after us too. Truly remarkable!

This was the highlight of my trip to China. Being able to hike and camp at the Great Wall, with our excellent guide Jon, was nothing less than stellar. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is seeking an adventure. The meals were also wonderful, and Jon looked after us too. Truly remarkable!

Hiking and camping along the unrestored parts of the Wall was a fabulous way to see the Great Wall. A well organised tour with very friendly guides which was loved by our family of 5.

Hiking and camping along the unrestored parts of the Wall was a fabulous way to see the Great Wall. A well organised tour with very friendly guides which was loved by our family of 5.

Our hike was brilliant. Beautiful surroundings, no tourists, small group - highly recommended. Our guide Chong is an amazing guy! Well organized trip!

Our hike was brilliant. Beautiful surroundings, no tourists, small group - highly recommended. Our guide Chong is an amazing guy! Well organized trip!

Thank you so much to Jimmy and Dana for the hike and camp. Saw a shooting star at camp and will always remember the beautiful experience of watching the sunrise over Great Wall.

Thank you so much to Jimmy and Dana for the hike and camp. Saw a shooting star at camp and will always remember the beautiful experience of watching the sunrise over Great Wall.

Possibly THE highlight of our trip to China. Our guides Dan and Jimmy were friendly and informative. The food provided was fantastic and plentiful. The hike was tough at times, mainly due to the late July heat, but absolutely amazing. We were a group of 7 and didn't see a single person until the end of the hike on Day 2. We had the wall and its ...

Possibly THE highlight of our trip to China. Our guides Dan and Jimmy were friendly and informative. The food provided was fantastic and plentiful. The hike was tough at times, mainly due to the late July heat, but absolutely amazing. We were a group of 7 and didn't see a single person until the end of the hike on Day 2. We had the wall and its incredible views to ourselves! Meetup was simple and communication fast and efficient. Highly Recommended.

This team was recommened by a friend. When she knew that I planned to visit China she told me that I have to contact this team and just close my eyes and let them organise my advanture.
Our day on the great Wall was a fabulous moment! We were alone with the wall.
The guide (Wilson) was charming, taking all the necessary time and answering all ...

This team was recommened by a friend. When she knew that I planned to visit China she told me that I have to contact this team and just close my eyes and let them organise my advanture.
Our day on the great Wall was a fabulous moment! We were alone with the wall.
The guide (Wilson) was charming, taking all the necessary time and answering all the questions we had regarding our trip in China.
We will definetly come back, with our kids this time, for a longer trip.
Thank you for this MAGIC moment!!!

Had an absolutely amazing time! This hike was incredible and to get to camp on the Great Wall was one of my favorite experiences in China. Our guides were great and so fun, loved everything about this trip!

Had an absolutely amazing time! This hike was incredible and to get to camp on the Great Wall was one of my favorite experiences in China. Our guides were great and so fun, loved everything about this trip!

My two-day trip to the Great Wall was the highlight of my three-week trip to China. The first day on the "wild" (unrestored) wall consisted of unforgettable views, each better than the last, and we didn't encounter a single other human being the entire day. It was tough going in the heat, more than five hours with elevation gain and loss the who...

My two-day trip to the Great Wall was the highlight of my three-week trip to China. The first day on the "wild" (unrestored) wall consisted of unforgettable views, each better than the last, and we didn't encounter a single other human being the entire day. It was tough going in the heat, more than five hours with elevation gain and loss the whole way, but the views were even sweeter for the effort. We stayed in the farmhouse rather than camp outdoors and were glad for the A/C and shower. The second day on the restored wall was easier -- still beautiful but less spectacular. Our guides were excellent; John in particular was a font of historical and cultural knowledge. An unexpected bonus: the four meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast, lunch) were fantastic, each one served banquet style with six to ten dishes to choose from.

They will go out of their way to make your hike an experience you’ll never forget. They are very kind, accommodating and efficient. I highly recommend them. (I rarely take time to write reviews but they were just so exceptional!)

They will go out of their way to make your hike an experience you’ll never forget. They are very kind, accommodating and efficient. I highly recommend them. (I rarely take time to write reviews but they were just so exceptional!)

A well organised tour that was worth every penny. We felt like we were in safe hands in an area that we wouldn’t have normally ventured into. Steep climbs and rough terrain but nothing too difficult for fit over 60s. Our guides were good company and very professional. The food was wonderful and, of course, The Wall! Breathtaking! Totally recomme...

A well organised tour that was worth every penny. We felt like we were in safe hands in an area that we wouldn’t have normally ventured into. Steep climbs and rough terrain but nothing too difficult for fit over 60s. Our guides were good company and very professional. The food was wonderful and, of course, The Wall! Breathtaking! Totally recommend this tour.