Great Wall of China Tours 2025/2026
Discover the walls alongside expert local guides, exploring them in the best possible ways
Enjoying a picnic with beer while hiking the Great Wall of China, camping inside a beacon tower in a wild, original Wall, or discovering many historical stories from a Great Wall expert — our Great Wall of China tours give you all the routes into unlocking the country’s top highlight.
One of the world’s most outstanding man-made marvels, the Great Wall enchants with unique historical significance, natural beauty, and a unique mix of activities: sightseeing, hiking, camping, helicopter, night tours… It’s the perfect destination for history lovers who want an interesting and immersive history experience, or couples on the hunt for an incredibly romantic adventure. The Great Wall of China also welcomes families/school students with exciting, educational programs.
Discover the very best of this timeless sight in your way with us, whether you are traveling solo and seeking a group tour, or you want to create a Great Wall trip based on your requirements – with tailored experience.
Best Great Wall of China Tours from Beijing
For your Great Wall of China tour around Beijing, we’ve curated private/group trips to the best parts of the Great Wall. You can walk the Wall as the ancient Chinese generals and soldiers once did, look into the distance from the beacon towers, and hear their stories. Starting from Beijing, the multi-day China tours combine the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and other iconic attractions in China.
Experience majestic Forbidden City and Great Wall in one day from Beijing, immerse yourself in incredible history and culture.
This half-day Great Wall tour is a fantastic way to explore the grandeur of this amzing cultural heritage of China. No shopping.
One of the most popular Beijing Great Wall tour: explore Mutianyu, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Place…
This amazing 3-day Great Wall of China tour has been well-designed for explorers and culture lovers to take in the unique heritage of Beijing.
This China Great Wall tour Beijing to Xian Guilin and Shanghai blends cultural highlights and natural wonders of the country.
Venturing into 13-day small group China tour that encapsulates within itself the Great Wall, Terracotta Army, Li River Cruise and Avatar hallelujah mountains
China Great Wall Hiking and Camping Tours
Looking for something more exciting? Hike to the tourist-free Great Wall, enjoy a sleepover within an authentic beacon tower under a starry sky, and watch the sun sets/rises. We’ve highlighted a few examples of Great Wall hiking and Camping tour. All the trips, of course, can be customized to meet your needs.
Private Tour
Hike the Great Wall of China from Gubeikou to Jinshanling, taking in captivating natural views, and experience unique overnight camping.
Private Tour
Explore the most beautiful section of the Great Wall by hiking. Never miss the perfect photography opportunities.
Private Tour
Experience 3 hours’ Great Wall hiking and a panoramic view of the magnificent Badaling with a helicopter.
Small Group
Enjoy a leisure visit of Gubei Water Town, then hike Simatai, a wild and unrepaired Great Wall. We can also offer a private Simatai Great Wall night tour.
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January 4, 2025
We found China Xian Tours online and started a conversation with Kelly. We explained we needed a tour that included two of the big sites for first time travellers to China, this being the Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors. Kelly was always only a WhatsApp or phone call away. She always understood exactly what we were after.
December 15, 2024
Nikki and Nobel were our tour guides for Beijing and Xi’an respectively. We had a wonderful experience with them and appreciated their punctuality every day. The drivers were also very punctual and easy to find with the welcome boards. We were impressed by their knowledge and how they explained everything so clearly to us so we could learn lots of historical and cultural facts.
January 12, 2025
Organization was great. Excellent tour guides on on each destination.
We visited Beijing, Chengdu, Guiilin, Yangshuo and Shanghai
June 28, 2024
As I got sick on Monday, the agency was kind and understanding so they rescheduled my tour on Tuesday, which turned into a private instead of a group tour. I have spent the whole day visiting the Great Wall of China at Badaling, Jade factory, one of the Ming tombs. The guide, Michael, was a very friendly, kind and informative man and it was a pleasure to spend a day with him.
March 5, 2025
Had a lovely experience with CXT in October 2024 and decided to book with them again for a private family holiday in Feb 2025. Once again, Kelly was amazing in arranging everything with great efficiency on very short notice.
Popular Great Wall of China Group Tours
Our China Great Wall join-in tours are crafted for those who want to discover the cultural essence of Great Wall at a lower price. Unbeatable value is promised.
Recommended for international travelers to visit a less-touristy Great Wall. No shopping.
Hike Jinshanling, the most scenic Great Wall, with endless photo chances.
This trip combines two must-see sights in Beijing: Forbidden City and the Great Wall.
Make new friends, and visit all the famous cultural sights in Beijing.
Follow your local expert guide to discover the glorious past Beijing.
All the best highlights of Beijing are included in this guided tour.
Enjoy a cheap price to explore the cultural Beijing city and see pandas at Beijing Zoo.
Suggested Great Wall of China Layover Tours
Are you looking for a Great Wall tour from Beijing airport or Tianjin Cruise Port? Make sure you don’t miss below itineraries.
Bus Tour
You will be led by an expert guide to freely hike on the Great Wall and enjoy amazing views.
Bus Tour
This is a classic tour blending the Great Wall and Changling Tomb.
Private Tour
Transfer from Tianjin Port to Beijing, to visit the Great Wall, Forbidden City, hutong…
Private Tour
Experience the essence of the Great wall of China with a half-day trip.
Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China
Great wall of China virtual tour was very popular during the COVID-19 epidemic. But now, it is time to see the Great Wall in person! Before your trip, enjoy yourself this video tour.
Private China Tours including the Great Wall
The Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, West Lake, Yellow Mountain, the Bund…
The Great Wall, Forbidden City, Yungang Grottoes, Pingyao Ancient City, Terracotta Army…
Victoria Peak, Lantau Island, Terracotta Warriors and Horses, the Great Wall…
Luxury Yangtze Cruise, Chinese Kung Fu Show, the Great Wall, Terracotta Army, dumpling dinner…
Travel Guide for the Great Wall of China
With a total length of more than 21,000 kilometers (13,048.8 miles), many of the best Great Wall Sections are located around Beijing.
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Highlights of the Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall
The most recommended section for international travelers, with spectacular views and fewer tourists
Jinshanling Great Wall
The best part for hiking and photography on the Wall.
Simatai Great Wall
A night tour on Simatai is a unique and exhilarating experience
Badaling Great Wall
Built in the Ming Dynasty, spanning for 12 kilometers, Badaling is the best preserved section of the Great Wall of China.
Huanghuacheng Great Wall
The Lakeside Huanghuacheng is the only waterway Great Wall, and suitable for hiking and camping
FAQs on Great Wall of China Tours
All sections of the Great Wall near Beijing can be visited all year. However, the spring months (April to June) and Fall (September to early November) are considered the best times. During these months, the temperatures are usually comfortable, and the landscape is at its most beautiful time with blossoming flowers or fall foliage. Spring and autumn are also are great for hiking and climbing.
You are not suggested hike the Great Wall in summer (July and August), when is hot and humid. Additionally, you should avoid hiking in winter (December to February), when it is extremely cold and very windy.
Avoiding traveling during the public China holidays, including:
- May Day Holiday: May 1 to May 5
- National Day Holiday: October 1 to October 7
In addition, you can also expect more tourists during the summer vacation from July to August.
The fully repaired Mutianyu is the best section to visit for foreign travelers who want an easy walk. The cable car ride can help to save your time and strength, also making it the best choice for a day trip or layover tour. What’s more, Mutianyu is highly recommended to families, as the Great Wall toboggan is available for kids to enjoy a fun and exciting ride downhill.
Jinshanling (half-restored), and Jinkou (partly-repaired) are top recommendations if you plan to have a moderate to challenging hike on the Wall. Besides, Jinshanling is the best section for a Great Wall photography tour.
Simatai (wild) and Gubeikou (wild) haven’t been restored yet and still remain the ruins of the Great Wall from ancient times. So you can take the chances to see the original Wall. Additionally, Simatai is the only section for a Great Wall night tour as it is lit up at night. Trekking Simatai and Gubeikou and camping in an original watchtower will be an unforgettable experience.
Badaling and Juyongguan are partly wheelchair accessible, thus recommended for visitors traveling with a wheelchair.
- Half day or one day for sightseeing with/without an easy walk
- Normally 2 to 5 days for Great Wall hiking, trekking and camping
It costs about US$130 to US$250 per person for a private Great Wall tour based on the number of people in your group and the traveling days. It can be as low as US$60 to US$80 if you take a join-in tour.
Generally speaking, it is safe to walk Mutainyu. But watch your step when hiking the partly-repaired or wild Wall, especially Jiankou, the steepest section.
There are very good Chinese restaurants near the Wall, such as The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu, Xiaolongpu Resort under the foot of Mutianyu, Commune by the Great Wall and Beijing Roast Duck near Badaling. You can also find some vendors selling snacks and bottles of water on Mutianyu and Badaling. You are suggested to bring food and drinks when hiking the Wall.
