The Great Wall at Jinshanling & Simatai
Jinshanling and Simatai are two beautiful, more remote sections of the Great Wall. They are about 2.5-3 hours drive from Beijing. I can take you sightseeing at both sections, or you can go on a 4-5 hour hike on the Great Wall from Jinshanlin to Simatai. Both tours take between 8-10 hours. We will also stop at the Olympic venues on our way back.
Jinshanling and Simatai can also be visited as part of a two-day trip to 
Chengde Mountain Resort.
For the more adventurous, I can arrange to stay a night camping on a watchtower of the Jinshanling section.
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| The Great Wall at Simatai | The Great Wall at Jinshanling |
Sightseeing at both Sections [full day, 8-10 hours]
- Pick-up from your accommodation around 08:30 h (earlier/later if you prefer).
- About 1.5-2 hours drive to Jinshanling section (depending on traffic). We can stop for breakfast along the way if you like.
- Please note: We use the new highway (toll costs included in price), not the congested, slow state roads. This will save about 1 hour each way.
- Visiting Jinshanlig section for about 2 hours (cable car access).
- Drive to Simatai Section, stop for lunch if you like.
- Visiting Simatai Section for about 2 hours (cable car access & "flying fox" for the brave!).
- Drive back to Beijing.
- Stop at the Olympics area to see the OLYMPIC STADIUM & AQUATIC CENTRE.
If you prefer to stop at a different sight, not a problem; just let me know! - Drop-off at your accommodation around 18:00 h.
Hiking the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai [full day]
- Pick-up from your accommodation around 08:30 h (earlier/later if you prefer).
- About 1.5-2 hours drive to Jinshanling section (depending on traffic). We can stop for breakfast along the way if you like. I can also help you to buy snacks/drinks for the hike.
- Please note: We use the new highway (toll costs included in price), not the congested, slow state roads. This will save about 1 hour each way.
- Drop-off at Jinshanling. I am happy to assist with directions, buying tickets, food, etc.
- 4-5 hour hike on the Great Wall (about 7 km).
- You do not need to rush. I will be waiting for you at the Simatai section. Afterwards, we can have lunch, if you like.
- Drive back to Beijing.
- Stop at the Olympics area to see the OLYMPIC STADIUM & AQUATIC CENTRE.
If you prefer to stop at a different sight, not a problem; just let me know! - Drop-off at your accommodation around 18:00 h.
| Vehicle | Number of Guests | Price |
| Car | 1-4 people | 900 RMB |
| Van | 4-7 people | 1700 RMB |
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| Simatai Section | Watchtower at Jinshanling |
Useful Links
Photos of Jinshanling & Simatai
Info about Simatai section
Info about Jinshanling section
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Admission Prices
| Admission to Jinshanling section: |
40 RMB (Winter), 60 RMB (Summer) |
| Jinshanling cable car: |
30 RMB (up), 50 RMB (round trip) |
| Admission to Simatai section: |
40 RMB (all year) |
| Simatai cable car: |
30 RMB (up), 50 RMB (round trip) |
| Simatai suspension bridge: |
5 RMB |
| Simatai "flying fox" & boat: |
40 RMB |
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