Your private English speaking driver pick you up from hotel. We advise early start , because early start can avoid of all crowds and traffic , so you can choose the starting time based on your situation .

Normally , it takes about 2 hours from hotel to Great wall if no heavy traffic. After arrival , your driver would help you get great wall entrance tickets ( Excluded) , and would show you what is best route for exploring Great wall and would give best advice based on your situation . Then you can explore/hike on great wall 3-4 hours based on your situation . Driver would wait for at assigned meet point when you on great wall hiking. The best route is hike from Jinshanling middle gate and to Jinshanling east gate (Simatai west) . It will take about 3 -4 hours to complete the hiking. This section offers arguably the finest hiking anywhere on the Great Wall. It is extremely photogenic, with over 15 watch-towers, and steep gradients that give constantly changing perspectives and wide, open views. There is fascinating variety in the watch-towers here. Some have two stories, others three. Some have flat roofs, others rounded and others again are pitched with upturned eaves.

After you back, your driver can recommend restaurant for your lunch if you need. You would be transferred back hotel if you do not need lunch.