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This hiking tour departs from Dongzhimen Station in Beijing and lets you walk the Jinshanling Great Wall while watching the sunset. Enter the wall at the East Gate and hike about 6–7 km westward over 3–4 hours at your own pace, passing watchtowers labeled with English names. As the sun sets over the horizon, enjoy the views of the Great Wall from the top of the wall. Jinshanling admission and round-trip transportation from Beijing are included, with an English-speaking driver who also acts as a tour guide.

Depart from Dongzhimen Station
for the Jinshanling Great Wall
Start the tour at the meeting point at Dongzhimen Subway Station. The drive to the Jinshanling Great Wall takes about 2 hours, so you can relax on the way. An English-speaking driver who also acts as a tour guide accompanies you, and pickup times vary by season.
Hike west along the wall from the East Gate

Enter the Great Wall at the East Gate and start hiking westward. The hike covers about 6–7 km and takes around 3–4 hours. Each watchtower is labeled with an English name, so you can check your position and walk at your own pace.
Watch the sunset from the wall

Take in the views of the Jinshanling Great Wall as the sun sets over the horizon. After sunset, descend from the wall at the Middle Gate and return to the city, arriving back at the meeting point around 8–10 PM depending on the season.
※ The driver does not accompany you on the hike.
※ Sunset and views depend on the weather and are not guaranteed.
※ The Jinshanling cable car ride is not included.
Meeting point :
Dongzhimen Station (东直门站) Exit C
中国北京市东城区东直门WCRP+96Q 邮政编码: 100007
Meeting point information:
Meet at Exit C of Dongzhimen Station, served by Subway Lines 2 and 13 and the Airport Express. You return to the same meeting point at the end of the tour.
中国北京市东城区东直门WCRP+96Q 邮政编码: 100007