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Camping in
Ancient
Watch Tower with Tent
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TWO WAYS TO SERVE YOU
1. Self-guided with
our private transfer and the help from our local support staff at
the Great Wall. Usually, it means some saving and freedom of
departure date. Great for those who book this tour for economic
reason or want more privacy. Please fill out the
form below to request for a quote.
2. VIP English
private or semi-private tour.
PRICES
for VIP TOUR
| # of Head |
USD
each person |
| 1 |
499 |
| 2 |
289 |
| 3 |
269 |
| 4 |
249 |
| 5 |
229 |
| 6+ |
199 |
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN PRICE
* Personal transfers from and to hotel
* Entry fees to the Great Wall
* One dinner and one breakfast
(delivered to your watchtower)
* The privilege of camping on the Great Wall and exclusive access to
the camping watch tower
* All necessary camping gears such as tents & bags
* Quality vehicle, professional driver and English-speaking tour
guide
* Free membership card
* A credit of USD10 when you reserve the next tour with us
ADDTIONAL
SERVICES
* To
increase the first day hiking at Gubeikou to 4 hours, add $39/person.
* To increase the first day
hiking from Gubeikou to Jinshanling to 5 hours, add $49/person.
* Enjoy
a bottle of the famous Great Wall Brand
dry red wine for $39 while camping on the Great Wall
* Enjoy a dozen of Tsingtao Beer
for USD39.
Guaranteed no detours to
shops or markets, etc.
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
If you currently don’t have travel insurance then
you will be required to purchase our PICC (People's Insurance
Company of China) travel and accidental insurance.
The fee will be $9.99 per person, and will cover the duration of
your hiking/camping/trekking in order to ensure that you are
comprehensively protected if injured.
For more information about our travel insurance policy please
see our insurance page.
QUALITY VEHICLES
YOUR SAFETY
IS OUR
TOP PRIORITY!
At the Great Wall Adventure Club, we only use quality vehicles such as VW Passat
and Buick Minivan
for your safety and comfortable trip!
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Overnight Camping at Gubeikou
Great Wall
with Light Hiking
Route 2HC1: The most
affordable and family-friendly
combination of hiking and camping experience with
the Great Wall of China, and
with the opportunity to come across the
magnificent sunset and sunrise
 
The outdoorsman: Stay overnight on the Great Wall of
China
"When people come to the Great Wall of
China, they want to explore the history and see why it
was built. A day trip to the tourist sites won’t achieve
that, but a sleepover on one of the world’s most storied
ruins certainly will. The Great Wall Adventure Club
organizes trips to sleep in a watchtower where soldiers
were formerly garrisoned. When night falls, the only
thing above is the stars, while the incredible land of
the surrounding hills is absolutely silent ... (June 11,
2021)"
Guaranteed camping in an ancient watch tower with tents!
See this thrilling route on
the
map .
Highlights:
Once-in-a-life experience of sleeping on the Great
Wall, which only ancient warriors could do in
history. You'll camp on a watchtower surrounded by
the Wall on the mountain!
Hike through a portion of the Great Wall at
Gubeikou that was
effectively used as the battlefield in 1933 when Chinese army
fought against Japanese invasion.
On this hike you will
get the best of the wild and dramatic unrestored
“Wild Wall,” making the hike much more interesting
by enjoying the silence and peace on the mountains.
Weather permitting, Meet the
sunset and sunrise at the Great Wall from your hiking and camping,
catching the unique views that only can be done by hiking and
camping in this world heritage site.
Family-friendly for those who have seniors and kids in a group.
Moderate challenge suitable for those are not quite fit.
Perfect for those who have tight
schedules in Beijing. If you have a flight or train to catch the
next day, we will be happy to drop you off directly from the Great
Wall with a modest fee.
Perfect
for those who wish to experience more from camping for one night in
the watchtower than one of shear exhaustion.
The most affordable camping
program in our 2-day overnight adventure category.
"I wanted to say the trek was one of the best adventures I
have ever done. That is in no small part to Aaron and the
organisation of your company. All went so smoothly, just the
amount of walking which meant we saw a whole section and
sleeping over was the highlight. Getting up at day break to see
the sun peeking over the Wall was sheer bliss.
It was great we had a lovely small group of ages ranging
from 20's to 60's (me) I cant thank you enough."
-- William G., from UK
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Day 1: Catching the Sunset with Hiking in the
Afternoon and Camping in the
Watchtower or Beacon Tower like Warriors
You will leave Beijing at 10 am (or
around) .
Driving for 2.5 hours, you will arrive at Gubeikou section of the
Great Wall to start your hike in the afternoon.
Upon arriving, you will walk for 2 hours
to learn the grandeur of the Great Wall of its original state. With relatively
flatter terrain and zero crowds, the route we take for this
short hike is relatively less challenging and
suitable for seniors and young children. You can also increase your
hike up to 4.5 hours with an additional fee.
Gubeikou was a strategic fort to protect the capital in ancient
times. Gubeikou, along with the passes at Shanhaiguan and Juyongguan,
was a key strategic target in military campaigns since ancient
times. Protecting these three passes was considered vital for
keeping Beijing safe from the Mongolian nomads. The Gubeikou hike is to satisfy your
curiosity of what the original Great Wall was formed and designed to
keep out hostile armies and why it is strategically important to the
defense of Beijing.
Even in the modern wars, the Great Wall was effectively used.
Gubeikou is the battlefield in 1933 when Chinese army fought
against Japanese invasion. In the four-month-long battles, over
5,000 Japanese soldiers were killed while 9,000 Chinese soldiers
died.
Serving as an important defense in the capital's protection, this
section of the wall was built under rigorous supervision, and with
strictly selected building materials. Therefore, it is undoubtedly
the most magnificent, precipitous, and indestructible section of the
Great Wall.
The vistas of the sinuous Wall snaking its way over the ridges of
the Yanshan are breathtaking. This section of the wall meanders
through the countryside and mountains, and you will be rewarded by
the scenery this section, particularly with the fantastic sunset
views. This experience will be a nature lover’s delight, and is also
a great opportunity for photos.
After viewing the sunset, you will climb down and
have dinner at a nearby farm inn where you will enjoy
delicious Chinese stir-fry with rice for your dinner. Then, before
it gets dark, you will go up to the mountain and sleep overnight in
a watch tower. We will prepare the necessary camping facilities such
as sleeping bags so you don't have to bring anything but yourself.
Here it is the sound sleeper's paradise - let the mountain valley
and the Great Wall echo your snoring sound. For those of you curious
about Great Wall camping conditions, please be advised that camping
on the Great Wall is very rugged and adventurous, and you should
expect a relatively low comfort level from what you're normally used
to.
Due to the high and heavy volume of camping equipment (tents, pads,
sleeping bags, etc.) in use during your Great Wall hiking tour, we
kindly ask that you give your guide a helping hand in getting your
equipment up to the watchtower where you'll spend the night. We
thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
The temperature on the Great Wall is usually 10 degree Celsius lower
than it is on the ground.
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Day 2: Watching the Beautiful Sunrise
Waking up at about 5
am in the summer or 6:30 am in the winter, you
will meet the magnificent sunrise from the Great Wall. Take a lot of
pictures and videos!
After having continental breakfast, you will return to Beijing
or go to the airport or train station to catch your next trip. The inbound
traffic to Beijing in the morning is relatively smooth, you will get
back to your hotel around 9 am.
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One more thing to do for a complete Beijing adventure:
Optional tours to
The
Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace
Compared with China’s other megacities, Beijing is still a
traditionalist at heart, so delve into the shops, galleries and
restaurants in the city’s old, alleyway-threaded hutong
neighborhoods. - New York Times, 2021
This day is optional, but you really shouldn't
miss it. Great Wall Adventure Club picks Beijing's must-see's if you
have a tight schedule besides the adventure to the Great Wall.
Being the capital of many dynasties in the
history, Beijing has much to offer. No
matter how you are busy, you shouldn't miss the Forbidden City,
Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. If you don't want this day to be
tight to cover the three attractions, do the Forbidden City and
Summer Palace. You will return home with full chip of
pictures of epics.
For one-day tour of the Forbidden City, Temple of
Heaven and Summer Palace, please book our private tour. You
can see the program details in our
Beijing tour
section.
For just two attractions of the Forbidden City
and Summer Palace, we have a group tour for a very reasonable
price. You can see the program details in our
Beijing group tour page.
Great Wall adventure guests will receive discounts for both the
private tour and group tour.
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