Jinshanling Great Wall, the most beautiful section of Great Wall of China

Plan your Great Wall tour? Quite a few sections of the Great Wall fan out mainly from the northern suburbs of Beijing. Which section of the Great Wall is most beautiful? People have their own favourite parts of the Wall to hike. For me, Jinshanling has been always my favourite bit of the Wall.

ABCs of Jinshanling Great Wall

Another factor is Jinshanling Great Wall is wild, ruined, original. Its trail is steep and treacherous in some parts. Hiking Jinshanling Great Wall needs a bit stronger legs.

Jinshanling Great Wall is not designed for a touch or glimpse, but for your hitting and hiking it. The landscape is stunning and powerful, making you feel as if you were walking on a ruined and remote area. It is a paradise for whose who love to hike or seek a kind of adventure.

When to hike Jinshanling Great Wall

Jinshanling Great Wall is walkable all year around. Different seasons present you different and unique picturesque views of the Wall - green Spring, sweating Summer, colourful Autumn and white Winter. Different times of the day also leave you with different fascinating views - mesmerizing Sunrise and Sunset.

Autumn is the best season for walking and hiking on the Wall at Jinshanling with spectacular scenery - pleasant weather, blue sky, white clouds and the fall foliage and the wild and ruined Wall itself.

Some Useful Tips for Hiking Jinshanling

Tip: Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours

If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for Beijing guided tours:

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