Great Wall of China Tours 2026/2027
A visit to the Great Wall is an essential part for your first China trip. Easy Tour China has focused considerable attention to various Great Wall of China tours to the famous sections around Beijing, as well as the other less-crowded, beautiful sections of the Great Wall.
Below is the list of the best private Great Wall of China tour packages to Mutianyu, Badaling, Jinshanling, Simatai and other wild, original and unrestored sections. From one day Great Wall trips from Beijing to multi days Great Wall walking, hiking, trekking, camping, photography and night tours, we create memorable family travel experience on the Great Wall for kids, ensure the elderly tourists delve into fascinating and rich history, and promise the best Great Wall adventures customized to intrepid travelers' favorite parts of the Great Wall and their travel style.
Best Great Wall of China Tours from Beijing
Travel to the Great Wall of China to discover one of world's most remarkable ancient wonders -- Beijing is definitely the best place for the Great Wall visit. Our Great Wall tours from Beijing goes to not only the Great Wall but also other must-sees in Beijing, such as Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, hutong… so that you will uncover China's ancient civilization, experience the unbelievable timelessness, and savor up beautiful scenery.
A China Great Wall tour with ETC features hand-pick accommodations, tailor-made itinerary, local food tasting and the best local guides who expertly reveal the Great Wall's history and secrets.
China Great Wall Hiking/Walking Tours
A world-class sight in China, the Great Wall is ideal for various outdoor activities, from hiking to trekking and camping. Our Great Wall adventure tours take family with kids, couples and adventurers to hike the less/no-crowded, authentic and even wild sections of the Great Wall.
See Real Great Wall of China Tours Reviews from Our Clients
The travel consultant of this China tour company JACKIE, is a super attentive person solving any type of doubt that arise and any unforeseen at any time ETC organizes private trips to suit you at very affordable prices. Your management is amazing. Definitely a 10 from us!
- Marco A
Our family with young kids spent 10 days in Beijing and Xi'an. It was a mind blowing experience for the children to climb jinshanling Great Wall taking in a non-crowded, majestic view of this historic sight... we will definitely use Easy Tour China again in our next trip to China.
- Vincent
Wang Xiang (Sharon) was an excellent tour guide. She made sure we were well taken care of, she let us enjoy the sites (we did Great Wall and Forbidden City over two days) while she did all the legwork, including waiting in long lines while we explored the Great Wall. She also arranged for us to get amazing massages after our first day of touring.
- SMGDoc
China Tours with the Great Wall
Apart from the Great Wall, there are also other world-class attractions and unique cultural activities that you should not miss. The following itineraries are inspirations for you to create your own first-time trip to China and the Great Wall.
The Most Beautiful Sections of the Great Wall of China
Here we list the most beautiful parts of the Great Wall in China, with information and facts of the length, facilities on cable car, hiking difficulty, and whether it is restored or wild Great Wall. Don't hesitate to tell us your favorite section of Great Wall to visit, and we can create your own Great Wall tours.
Top FAQs about China Great Wall Tours
Beijing, with mainly 8 sections of the Great Wall, is the best place in China to visit for the Great Wall, including Mutianyu, Badaling, Jinshanling, Simatai, Jinkou, Juyongguan, Huanghuacheng and Shuiguan.
The other recommended places for the great Wall travel are Jiayuguan in Gansu, Tianjin for Huangyaguan Great Wall, Qinhuangdao for Shanhai Pass, Datong Great Wall…
Although the Great Wall is 21,196.18 kilometers (13,170.70 miles) long, here are the best sections to visit:
- the best-restored and less-tourist, Mutianyu
- the most beautiful and best for photography, Jinshanling
- the wildest and unrepaired Jiankou
- the steepest Simatai
- the water-side Huanghuacheng
- Gubeikou, Juyongguan, Huangyaguan
- the most famous but by far the most crowded Badaling
>>Read more about 13 Best Sections of the Great Wall of China to visit
The scenery of the Great Wall in different season varies. Generally, April to November are the best months for the Great Wall sightseeing. Spring (late March, April, May), early summer (June, July) and autumn (September, October and early November) are ideal months for the Great Wall walking trip.
Besides, the Great Wall in winter (from December to February) is also beautiful when covered with snow, providing you don't hate the cold.
The Great Wall of China is a magnificent ancient military engineering built on the mountaintops, here you can do many interesting things and activities.
- Take in the spectacular mountain vistas
- Leisurely walk the restored parts of the Great Wall
- Hike and trek the authentic, wild sections of the Great Wall
- Camp inside the ancient beacon towers
- Enjoy the sunset, sunrise and starry night on the Great Wall with kids or lovers
- Enjoy the picnic lunch on the Great Wall
- Practice Kung Fu on the Great Wall
- The Great Wall helicopter trip
- Jinshanling to Simatai (11km)
- Mutianyu (5km)
- Huangyaguan to East Qing Tomb (6km)
- Jiankou to Mutianyu (10km)
- Gubeikou to Jinshanling (10km)
- Around Wohushan (Crouching Tigers) - 8km
Yes. We can arrange for travelers seeking for a Beijing airport layover tour to the Great Wall for half day or one day trip. If you have one or two more days, we can also add site visits to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and other places or activities on your trip.
- Wear comfortable shoes even if there's only half-day great wall trip
- Hat, sun block and glass are needed for climbing tours in sunny days
- For a professional hiking trip in Great wall, adequate outdoor equipment are necessary, especially for the wild section of the Great Wall
- Don't climb the wall during rainy days, especially when there are lightning and thunders
- Many parts of the wall are broken and loose, so watch out and don't run and walk fast on some wild wall sections
For sightseeing: dress comfortably. Pack some comfy shoes, such as runners or sneakers which are good choices to walk up and down the stone stairs. Sun cream, Sunglasses, and a hat are also needed, particularly during the summer months when the sun is shining brightly and the UV rays are powerful. Additionally, water and snacks are essential too, to keep you in a good physical condition.
For hiking/trekking: non-slip and wearable shoes, hiking gloves and a hiking bag are recommended. If you are going to camp on the Great Wall, warm clothing such as an outdoor jacket, especially in autumn and winter, is also a must.
No. It is not possible to arrange a Great Wall day tour from Hong Kong, as the air journey itself takes about 3.5 hours from Hong Kong to Beijing.
You may consider taking a Hong Kong and Beijing tour package in 3 to 7 days and visiting the Wall.