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Jinshanling Great Wall Group Day Tour from Beijing | CITS x ZANBUS

Jinshanling Great Wall Group Day Tour from Beijing | CITS x ZANBUS - 1 Day

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Explore the Jinshanling Great Wall in China, where there are fewer crowds and the scenery is beautiful, allowing you to experience the authentic Great Wall landscape. Operated by the well-known brand ZANBUS, you can choose to join a tour or have your vehicle picked up and dropped off at your door.
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Price Information

 

Join-in Group Tour – $45 per person

Join a group tour with transportation between Beijing and Jinshanling Great Wall.

Small Group Tour with Hotel Pick-Up & Drop-Off – $95 per person

Minimum 3 participants required. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available within the designated service area.

Enjoy a small-group experience with convenient door-to-door pick-up and drop-off within Beijing's designated service area. Additional charges may apply outside the service area.

 

Tour Highlights

 

Explore Jinshanling Great Wall: Discover one of the most scenic sections of the Great Wall, known for its historic watchtowers, rugged mountain ridges, and panoramic views.

Enjoy a Scenic Hiking Experience: Spend approximately 5.5 hours exploring the Great Wall at your own pace, with plenty of opportunities for hiking and photography.

Choose Your Preferred Tour Option: Select a join-in group tour at USD 45 per person or a small-group tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off at USD 95 per person.

Travel with Convenient Transportation: Choose between a designated meeting-point departure and door-to-door hotel pick-up, depending on your selected option.

Enjoy a Shopping-Free Great Wall Trip: Focus on the scenery and hiking experience without shopping stops. Entrance tickets are included in both options.

Option 1: Group tour

Departure time: 07:30/08:00 (daily).
 
Meeting point: Exit C of Dengshikou Station, Metro Line 5, Regent Hotel parking lot.
 

   

 
Return time: 15:30 Departure from Jinshanling (daily).
 
Arrival time in Beijing: 17:30-18:00
 
Drop-off point: Exit C of Dengshikou Station, Metro Line 5, Regent Hotel parking lot
Remark:
 
1. Our meeting point is a private and secure parking lot next to the subway station, located in the heart of Wangfujing (with many hotels nearby, within walking distance), offering convenient transportation. Our staff, wearing blue vests, will greet you there and assist you with getting on the bus.
 
2. For groups of more than 20 people, we will provide English-speaking bus tour guide services.

Option 2: Small group tour, hotel pick-up and drop-off

Pick-up/drop-off location: Your hotel
 
Pick-up and drop-off time: 7:30-8:00
 
5.5-hour self-guided sightseeing tour.
 
Return time: 15:30 Departure from Jinshanling
 
Arrival in Beijing: 17:30-18:00
 
Drop-off point: Your hotel.
 
1. Hotel shuttle service (If you are staying in a hotel in a narrow alleyway, please walk a few steps to the main road to wait for our car/minibus). Hotels within Beijing's Fourth Ring Road offer shuttle service.
 
2. Driver-only service (online customer support)

Jinshanling Travel Guide

1. [2 hours] Classic Great Wall. Enter from the Middle Gate – walk along the pedestrian path – to Zhuanduokou, then hike from the Middle Gate to Houchuankou. After visiting Houchuankou, return to the Middle Gate along the pedestrian path. Vehicles will wait at the visitor center parking lot. -- This route is recommended when the East Gate is closed in winter.
 
2. [3 hours] Great Wall Photography Tour. Enter from the Middle Gate – walk along the pedestrian path – to the brickwork entrance, then hike from the brickwork entrance to the [Xiaojinshan Tower]. After the visit, take the one-way cable car from Xiaojinshan back to the Middle Gate.
 
3. [4 hours] Must-see Great Wall. Enter from the Middle Gate – walk along the pedestrian path – to the brickwork gate, then hike eastward from the brickwork gate to the East Five-Eyed Tower. After visiting the East Five-Eyed Tower, walk along the tourist path to the East Gate of the scenic area, where vehicles will be waiting. -- This route is highly recommended, as the Flower Tower along the way is a classic section of the Jinshanling Great Wall.
 

    

 

---------- Return to Beijing ----------
 
After the tour, please return to the designated meeting point/visitor center/bus before the departure time.
 
You will pass through a checkpoint on your way back to Beijing, so please bring your passport/ID card.
 
To ensure you can complete the 5.5-hour Great Wall tour, please note that return time may be slightly adjusted depending on arrival time and traffic conditions.
 
Jinshanling is known for its scenic mountain landscapes and can offer a quieter Great Wall experience than some of Beijing's more heavily visited sections, although visitor numbers vary by season and date.
 
While enjoying the natural beauty, you'll need considerable physical stamina. The entire Great Wall journey takes approximately 4 hours. The distance to the Great Wall is also quite long. It's close to Beijing, but located in Hebei Province. A one-way trip takes about 2 hours, while the Mutianyu section takes 1.5 hours. The return trip may also be delayed due to checkpoints. Please be aware.
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

Q: What is the difference between the two Jinshanling Great Wall tour options?

A: The join-in group tour costs USD 45 per person and departs from a designated meeting point. The small-group tour costs USD 95 per person and includes door-to-door pick-up and drop-off within Beijing's designated service area.

 

Q: How long will I spend at Jinshanling Great Wall?

A: The itinerary allows approximately 5.5 hours to explore Jinshanling Great Wall, offering time for hiking, photography, and enjoying the surrounding mountain scenery.

 

Q: Are entrance tickets included in the tour price?

A: Yes. The entrance ticket to Jinshanling Great Wall is included in both tour options. Optional activities, such as cable car rides, may require additional payment depending on the selected itinerary.

 

Q: Is lunch included in the tour?

A: No. Lunch is at your own expense. You can arrange your own meal during the visit.

 

Q: What should I bring for the Great Wall hike?

A: Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring drinking water, sun protection, and weather-appropriate clothing. The route includes uneven steps and slopes, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended.

 

Q: Can I customize the tour or arrange pick-up outside Beijing's Fourth Ring Road?

A: Pick-up and drop-off outside the designated service area may be available for an additional charge. Please contact CITS or the tour operator in advance to confirm the arrangements and any extra fees.

 

Tour Includes :

-- Round-trip transportation between Beijing and Jinshanling Great Wall, according to the selected tour option.

 

-- Entrance ticket to Jinshanling Great Wall.

 

-- Hotel pick-up and drop-off for the small-group option, subject to the designated service area.

 

-- English-speaking tour guide for group departures where the service is provided, as specified in the booking details.

Tour Excludes :

-- Meals not specified in the itinerary.

 

-- Optional cable car rides and other paid activities, unless specifically included in the selected route.

 

-- Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside the designated service area, where additional charges apply.

 

-- Personal expenses and travel insurance.

 

-- Tips for the driver and tour guide.

About Shopping or No-shopping Tours

Since October, 2013, CITS offers truly alternative prices of tours with or without shopping. Exceptionally, some tours only have one type price, such as seat-in-coach, hiking, self-driving and luxury tours, etc. Click here know more details.
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