Jinshanling Great Wall Hotel

Two hundred meters from the Jinshanling entrance means you're on the wall before the tour buses from Beijing have cleared the third ring road. This courtyard-style hotel sits at one of the less-crowded stretches of the Great Wall, with grey-tiled rooflines and timber detailing that nod to traditional compound architecture. Rooms lean into the mountain setting with yurt-inspired ceiling details. Simatai and Gubeikou are both within easy reach for the committed.