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Sunset tour at Jinshanling Great Wall
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Joined 2026
Golden hour on the Great Wall isn’t just a moment; it’s a slow, burning poem. Each brick holds the day’s last warmth, and every tower becomes a lantern guiding the night. Stay until the stars appear, and you’ll understand why time pauses here.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel in Beijng
- Will meet you in the lobby of your hotel
Jinshanling great wall
you will be transferred to Jinshanling Great Wall (2.5 hours driving time). Upon arrival, walk about 30 minutes to the Houchuankou City Gate Tower. Start a very easy hike towards west for another 2 to 3 hours to reach the west 5-hole Guard Tower, the best point to take a sunset photos here.
After enjoying the beautiful sunset, leave the Great Wall from Taochunkou Tower. Then, have a tasty local dinner at a farmer’s restaurant.
When your tour is completed, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing city.
Ending Point
Back to your hotel after sunset
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
•guide fee
•private transportation via Buick van
•professional driver
•entrance fee
•food in the local restaurant
•gasoline fee & toll fee
•personal expense
•tip to the driver and guide
•travel insurance
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is wheelchair accessible.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
Please Book the tour as you want,All is good for us !
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2026
About Tour Guide James R.
Experienced Great Wall Hiking Guide
With over 20 years of experience hiking the Great Wall of China, I am a passionate and knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide specializing in Great Wall exploration.
I have hiked more than 80 different sections of the wild and unrestored Great Wall, gaining extensive firsthand knowledge of its history, culture, architecture, and hidden stories.
My cumulative hiking distance exceeds the entire length of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. This extraordinary experience has given me a deep understanding of the Great Wall, not only as a historical monument but also as a living testament to China’s rich history and civilization.
As an experienced English-speaking guide, I am dedicated to sharing the Great Wall’s fascinating history, cultural significance, and hidden beauty with travelers from around the world.
Explore beyond the ordinary. Discover the real Great Wall with an expert who has walked its paths for over two decades.
$398/ per group
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