Camp on the Great Wall Like an Imperial Soldier
Walking on the Great Wall and camping in a watchtower, just like a soldier guarding the border in medieval times, would be a great experience, allowing you to get a sense of the Wall's history.
This 2-day Great Wall hiking and camping tour offers a variety of scenery along the Great Wall and a unique experience that will leave a lasting impression.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Walk on a Delicate Mixture of the Restored and Wild Great Wall
The wild section gives you a sense of what it would have been like in its original glory. While the repaired section will transport you back in time to the heyday of imperial China.
Sleepover by an Ancient Military Watchtower
When night falls, camp right by an original watchtower where soldiers were once garrisoned. See the incredibly starry sky, feel the tranquility of the mountains, and travel back in time to medieval China.
Enjoy an amazing sunrise/sunset on the Great Wall
Appreciating the stunning views including a sunrise and a sunset over the Great Wall would give you an unforgettable experience.
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Your private guide will meet you at around 8:00am in your hotel lobby. Transfer to the Gubeikou Great Wall
The Gubeikou section is completely wild and holds significant historical interest. Your guide will share stories that took place in this section.
After about 2 hours of hiking on the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall, you will need to descend from the wall to avoid a military area. Walking along a path through cornfields for 1½ hours, you will reach the Wall again at the Jinshanling section.
Lunch is at a restaurant near Jinshanling. Then transfer to the campping site by the Jinshanling Great Wall. Enjoy a BBQ dinner and a memorable night right by the Great Wall.
Hiking distance:10 km (6 miles)
Enjoy a sunrise before starting today's hike.
It takes about 3 hours to hike from Jinshanling to Simatai West, the junction of the Jinshanling and Simatai sections.
This section has breathtaking views and offers stunning photo opportunities that vary with the seasons. As this section is half-restored, you can see both the unrepaired ancient watchtowers and a restored section of the Wall during the hike.
After the hike, transfer back to downtown of Beijing.
Hiking distance:6 km (4 miles)
Hotel Selection
— camp in an original watchtower on the Great Wall
The camping gear includes two-person tent with two sleeping bags and roll mats, depending on group size.
Price includes: