Jinshanling

Jinshanling

Though not as steep (and therefore not as impressive) as Simatai, the Great Wall at Jinshanling is considerably less developed than any of the sites previously mentioned. Jinshanling is the starting point for a hike to Simatai. You can do the walk in the opposite direction, but getting a ride back to Beijing from Simatai is easier than from Jinshanling.

Of course, getting a ride should be no problem if you've made arrangements with your driver to pick you up (and didn't pay him in advance). The distance between Jinshanling and Simatai is only about 10km, but it takes nearly four hours because the trail is steep and stony.