We'd like to go using direct tourist bus at 8.00 to Jinshanling. Can we book it in advance?

As I know, the bus doesn't provide booking service for visitors. You'd better get there early. The return one departs from the Wall at around 15:00. The schedule is only for your reference. The bus only departs when there is no empty seat. Besides, the tourist bus only operates during peak travel season (April 1 to November 15).

Or, you may take a coach to Luanping at the same bus station and alight at Jinshanling Service Area. There are free shuttle buses taking you to the Wall and the last one back to the service area departs at 15:00 on time.

Thank you very much. We'd try the direct bus and if we can't make it at least there is a b plan.