5 days Beijing Tour with Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking
This 5-day Beijing tour with Great Wall hiking combines iconic city highlights with a scenic Jinshanling hike. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and explore old Hutongs before a full day on the quieter, photogenic Jinshanling Wall.
Itinerary
Combine Beijing’s imperial landmarks and traditional neighborhoods with a full-day Jinshanling Great Wall hike on this 5-day private tour. Explore the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and old Beijing hutongs before heading into the mountains for a more active Great Wall experience.
Tour Highlights：
- Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park with your private guide.
- Visit the Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven, two of Beijing’s most important imperial sites.
- Experience old Beijing with a Shichahai hutong rickshaw ride and traditional courtyard visit.
- Discover Prince Gong’s Mansion and the Lama Temple for a deeper look at Beijing’s cultural heritage.
- Hike 5–6 km along the Jinshanling Great Wall, passing historic watchtowers and enjoying expansive mountain views.
Welcome to Beijing! Your private driver will meet you at the airport or train station and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a relaxing evening or take a short walk nearby to get your first feel for the city.
Note: Pickup is included from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or any Beijing train station. Pickup from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is available at an additional cost.
Meet your guide and driver at your hotel and begin at Tiananmen Square, followed by the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of 24 Ming and Qing emperors. Walk through its grand halls and courtyards as your guide shares stories of imperial life and Chinese history.
Continue to Jingshan Park for a short climb to the hilltop pavilion, with panoramic views over the Forbidden City and central Beijing.
In the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, the Qing dynasty’s imperial retreat. Explore its landscaped gardens, pavilions and lakeside paths, including the famous Long Corridor beside Kunming Lake.
In the evening, you may enjoy Beijing Roast Duck or watch a Peking Opera or Kung Fu performance (optional, at additional cost).
Start at the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors once prayed for good harvests. The surrounding park is also a lively place to see local residents practicing tai chi, dancing and enjoying their morning activities.
Continue to the Shichahai Hutongs for a rickshaw ride through the traditional lanes, a visit to a courtyard home and a stroll along historic Yandai Xiejie.
Next, explore Prince Gong’s Mansion, one of Beijing’s best-preserved Qing dynasty residences, with elegant halls, courtyards and gardens.
Finish at the Lama Temple (Yonghegong), one of Beijing’s most important Tibetan Buddhist temples, known for its ornate halls and impressive sandalwood Maitreya Buddha.
In the evening, if your visit falls on a market night, you may explore Panjiayuan Night Market for local snacks, handicrafts, antiques and a lively evening atmosphere (optional). Otherwise, enjoy some free time to explore Beijing at your own pace.
Meet your guide in the morning and drive to the Jinshanling Great Wall. Begin from the eastern section with an uphill walk to the East Five-Window Tower, where panoramic mountain views offer a spectacular start to your hike.
From here, hike west along the Great Wall, passing a mixture of restored and more rugged sections. Along the way, explore distinctive watchtowers and enjoy sweeping views of the Wall winding across the mountain ridges. Big Jinshan Tower and Small Jinshan Tower are among the highlights of this scenic section.
The hike is approximately 5–6 km and takes around 3–4 hours, depending on your pace and the route used on the day. Your guide can adjust the walking distance according to your fitness level and trail conditions.
After the hike, enjoy a simple lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Beijing in the late afternoon. Overnight in Beijing.
After breakfast, your private driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport or train station for your onward journey. Your Beijing tour concludes here, or we can help customize an extension to other destinations in China.
Note: Drop-off is included at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or any Beijing train station. Drop-off at Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is available at an additional cost.
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