Jinshanling: A Real Great Wall Hike Traversing a Wild Ridge

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My Trip

The Jinshanling Great Wall, the first choice of photographers and hikers for its blend of restored and wild sections. Quieter than Badaling and Mutianyu, it lets you walk the endless ridgeline watchtowers and have the sweeping views to yourself. A full-day traverse by round-trip car from the city; hiking shoes, water and snacks are essential.

Day trip4 stopsEst. budget 120,000 KRW

Itinerary

Taxi 130 min
1
Jinshanling Great Wall Ticket & Entry金山岭长城
Landmark · 30 min stay
The entry section where you climb to the ridge by cable car or on foot. With few crowds, it's a hiking base camp where you meet a quiet wall from the start.
오전 도착
Walk 5 min
2
General Tower to East-Section Ridge Trek将军楼·东段敌楼群
Trekking · 150 min stay
The core traverse section linking densely lined watchtowers. The view of the ramparts winding along the terrain is the highlight of the Jinshanling hike.
Walk 10 min
3
Barrier Wall & Houchuankou Photo Point障墙·后川口
View · Photo spot · 60 min stay
The best photo spot, with the double barrier walls and Mount Wuling as backdrop. The afternoon, when side light brings out the rampart texture, is spectacular.
오후 측광
Taxi 15 min
4
Jinshanling Farmhouse Restaurant金山岭农家菜
Restaurant · 60 min stay
After the descent, fill up on chestnut dishes, wild vegetables and freshwater fish at a foothill village eatery. Good for refueling before heading back to the city.