The Great Wall at Jinshanling
(金山岭长城)
Historic and Protected Site, Hiking Trail, and Scenic Lookout
Luanping
"Simatai Great Wall is the best section"(3 Tips)
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Megan MastersNovember 11, 2018Incredible journey through this part of the wall. Bring good shoes and be prepared for some steep sections to get your heart pumpin’.
Upvote1Downvote- Joe DSeptember 21, 2014Take the tram or it's a looong, steep walk up. Hang a right when you get to the wall and it loops back around if you then take a left at the first fork (about a mile down the path)UpvoteDownvote
Eddie WenJanuary 22, 2015When start the trail. Turn right to the older track. Lots of surprise and authentic great Wall instead of the left side rebuild trackUpvoteDownvote
Era FuchikDecember 16, 2016Great hike. Bring water!! Hardest part is getting to the actual wallUpvote1Downvote
Kira MungovanOctober 12, 2016The best part of the wall as is not crowded. Get up to the tower flower for sunset viewUpvoteDownvote
Jonn VelasquezNovember 23, 2013Far away from Beijing but this part of the wall is the best. Beware Cannot acces simatai at the moment.Upvote1Downvote
- Xin PingSeptember 5, 2017Simatai Great Wall is the best section for younger people to visit and climb. If you like to see,please contact me,I offer English speaking driver service for you.
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"Gorgeous views and pleasant hiking up this section of the wall. Got here by 980 bus from Dongzhimen to Miyun bus terminal and then hired a car from there (51 bus is also an option)."
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