Jinshanling to Jinshanling East (Simatai West) Hiking 1 Day Tour, Lunch Included (7km/9-10hours)

You will be collected from your accommodation at 7.30 am or if you prefer, a different time for memorable hiking from Jinshanling towards Jinshanling East. The adventure begins at the main gate of Jinshanling where you ascend via a trail toward the Wall. If you’re a step-master, this is right for you. At the top, you will feast your eyes on the spectacular panorama of Jinshanling. Take your time and enjoy the views.

Start the walk at east five eye tower then goes up to the ruined towers. The difficulty of the hike is moderate. Along the way you will pass through several famous towers: Black Tower, Lesser Jinshan Tower, Big Jinshan Tower. From the towers you can capture the true nature of Jinshanling basin and Simatai, Gubeikou Great Wall. Certain parts of Jinshanling can be quite slippery due to loose rock, gravel on steep slopes.

As the trail from Jinshanling to Simatai is blocked, the original hike from Jinshanling to Simatai can be done halfway–Jinshanling East. You will exit at tower 22, backtrack a short distance and then descend via a newly constructed trail towards a new parking area. Still,  Simatai east can be seen from the other vantage points at Jinshanling East.

You will be rewarded with a yummy lunch at Bakeshiying town after the hike. Returning to Beijing your driver will be glad to have a photography stop at Bird’s nest free of charge on your way back to the hotel if required.

Note: Jinshanling currently has two gates: the Front Gate (Main Gate) and the East Gate. Be aware that visitors are not allowed to enter from the East Gate from November 16th to March 15th and only the Front Gate is available, but visitors can still get out from the East Gate before 15:00 between Nov 16th and March 15th every year.

Jinshanling has 5 main passes and 67 watchtowers. The entire hike is about 6 miles /7 km and takes roughly 3 – 5 hours. This hike brings you an unforgettable journey through the wild beauty of Jinshanling.

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Beijing is not cheap. If you travel on a budget, or if you ‘d like the freedom, flexibility, and adventure of walk on your own, and don’t like to be restricted to particular travel dates, you can choose a self-guided version of our guided trip- just check the link – we are always happy to run self-guided option for you.

Self-guided tour costs less than guided tour but still maintain a level of support and convenience that allows you to explore on your own schedule without sweating the logistics. We can keep the price low because you are not paying for a guide and associated costs.