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"Sleep on the Great Wall of China" Made Possible and Legal
TOUR 2AA: Camping & Hiking Tour to Great Wall at Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Jiankou and Mutianyu
SUMMARY
This program allows you to experience the two best Great Wall hikes at the Great Wall's most popular and photogenic sections. This hike starts at Gubeikou, an unrestored section of the "wild" Great Wall. You'll then cross over into Jinshanling, which features magnificent watchtowers and grand watchtowers. You will be amazed at how the Great Wall snakes and winds its way across the countryside here. You'll spend the night sleeping on the Great Wall with a tent in the watchtower called The General's Tower, and the next morning you will swing to Jiankou, which like Gubeikou, is in its natural state. The ruins here are highly dramatic! Done with Jiankou, you'll come to Mutianyu, which is in many ways similar to Jinshanling. It is a more restored section of the Great Wall. The 22km's distance on the Wall will take us about 10-11 hours of hiking.
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Guaranteed Sleep on the Great Wall by tenting
Against the stars, looking at the moon, there was silence and peace. Have you imagined how nervous the soldiers camped in the beacon hundreds of years ago were? Here they stood guard for the sneak attack of the mad enemy, fighting tooth and nail. We make sure you experience a night on the Great Wall where they camped that year too, and remember this memorable moment forever.
BRIEF TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 1: Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling
We'll leave Beijing at 8 (in winter) and 9:30 (in summer). Drive 2.5 hours to Gubeikou. We'll hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling today for 4.5 hours. Gubeikou was often the battlefield in many wars, including the fight against the Japanese invasion in the 1930s. Jinshanling is the section that represents the Great Wall the best. The pictures are often in public media and government offices. Gourmet lunch and dinners are served locally. Camping on the Great Wall will be the highlight of the day! We'll sleep on the Wall with a tent in an ancient tower called "The General's."
DAY 2: Great Wall at Jiankou and Mutianyu
After watching the sunrise from the Great Wall, we'll drive to Jiankou to start the 3.5 hours of hiking after breakfast. Jiankou is entirely unrestored, while Mutianyu is 50% rebuilt. Jiankou is known as the most beautiful Great Wall with stunning views. Mutianyu is the destination for many international celebrities and events. We'll return to Beijing after having lunch at Mutianyu in the afternoon. You'll get back to your hotel by 5 pm.
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DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1: Gubeikou-Jinshanling (9 kms, 4.5-5 hours of hiking) and Camping
9:30 am: We will pick you up from your hotel and drive directly to the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall, where we will begin our two-day hike on the Wall. It is 2.5 hours of driving.
Today we will hike for around 10km/6 miles. Gubeikou covers over 140 watchtowers, all differing in size and design. You will witness how the wall twists and winds along with the steep mountain range from the Wall here. It is as dramatic a view on the Great Wall as you'll find.
The JinshanlingGreat Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while 1/4 of it is restored, allows you to have a more intimate experience with the Wall. This afternoon, you'll watch the sunset while walking along the Wall.
Then we'll take you to have a gorgeous Chinese countryside style dinner served by a local housewife. Before it gets dark, we'll go up to the mountain and sleep overnight in a watchtower. We'll prepare the necessary camping facilities, including tents and 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!
Meals: Lunch & Dinner in the local restaurants
Bottled Water: Unlimited
Accommodations: Camping at Gubeikou Great Wall
If camping is not your choice, you may overnight in a home inn at the foot of the Great Wall.
DAY2: Jiankou-Mutianyu-Beijing (9 kms, 3-4 hours of hiking)
The first thing to do today is to watch the magnificent sunrise in the early morning. After a quick breakfast, we'll drive to Jiankou and start hiking at Jiankou for Mutianyu. You'll get to a village called Xizaizhi at the bottom of Jiankou Great Wall, where we have to climb up a path for about 30 minutes to reach the Great Wall. Our hike today will take about 4 hours and will cover 9kms/6 miles.
The Jiankou section is known for its ruggedness and wild beauty, and you will be in awe of the marvelous views it affords. As soon as we reach Jiankou, we will see a deserted watchtower that gives you a panoramic view of the entire valley. In the early morning, the view is priceless with its morning fog. This section of the wall is not well known by tourists, although if you see a picture of the Great Wall from exotic traveling magazines, chances are from Jiankou. This part of the wall is often empty so that you will have some peace and serenity on your hike today.
From Jiankou, we will cross over onto Mutianyu, a section of the wall that has been largely restored. Mutianyu offers some breathtaking views of the valley and wall below. On the side of the mountain, you can see a large sign engraved encouraging you to "Cherish the teachings of Chairman Mao."
You can hike down to the parking lot, take a cable car, or take a toboggan ride (highly recommended, and lots of fun!) down to meet our driver. We will then have lunch at a local restaurant. We will then drive back to Beijing and drop you off at your hotel in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch in the local restaurants
Bottled Water: Unlimited