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TOUR 2GC2: Great Wall Camping By Bullet Train Transfer
Route 2GC2: The Cheapest Way to Go to the Great Wall and Enjoy the Camping
HIGHLIGHTS
* Take the new bullet train line to Gubeikou for only 12 RMB each way.
* Catch stunning sunset views and meet NO crowds on great rolling terrain.
* See the most famous part of the Wall involved in many battles in the history
* Camp on the Great Wall at night to experience what the ancient warriors could do.
* Group size from 1.
* Dinner and breakfast are included.
* A 2-3 hours of hiking at Gubeikou or a 4-hour hike from Gubeik to Jinshanling is extra. We have two trip itineraries for you.
* Last-minute signup is OK, even past midnight. There is NO deadline.
* Available every day!
Our local staff will assist you in this tour. They live in the Great Wall village for generations. They don't speak English but are incredibly experienced as they have helped over thousands of campers in the past 20 years. But, you are also encouraged to use a translation app.
Optional Upgrade to Private Transfer
Rather than taking public buses, you can request a private transfer for you. We’ll send a very experienced driver and excellent vehicle to meet you in the place you designate (hotel, home, workplace, etc.) and transfer you back to your original site or airport or train station.
Guaranteed camping inside the watchtower!
We guarantee you this rare night to experience the life of the warriors who guarded the Great Wall back in the day. You will sleep in the beacon building of the General's command that year, watch the stars and the moon dwell inside the tent, and usher in the sunrise in infinite silence.
TRIP ITINERARY 1
DAY 1: From Beijing North Train Station to Gubeikou
Transportation by Beijing municipal suburban train
Take S503 bullet train (Huaimi Line) at 2:20 pm from Beijing North Railway Station at Dongzhimen (东直门). The ticket is only 12 RMB. The train arrives at Gubeikou at 4:52 pm. You should take the morning train S501 at 6:58 am to arrive at 9:42 if you also book the hiking for three hours before camping at night.
Check out this Youtube video to learn about the train ride (in Chinese, though).
Arriving at Gubeikou
After arriving at Gubeikou Train Station, our camping local manager will meet you and transfer you to the Great Wall Village in Gubeikou. Dinner will be served in a country-style setting at our camping base. Tonight, we will provide a tent for you to sleep in an ancient watchtower of the Great Wall.
DAY 2 : Watching the Beautiful Sunrise - Hiking the Wall - Beijing
The typical sunrise time is around 5 am in summer, or 7 am in winter. You won't want to miss the moment. After breakfast, our local expert will walk with you at Gubeikou and cross over to Jinshanling section of the Great Wall for about 4 hours.We'll treat you a lunch after you return to Guibekou. We'll send you to Gubei Train Station to go back to Beijing. You will take the S504 train at 5 pm train to return to Beijing by 7:30 pm.
TRIP ITINERARY 2
DAY 1: From Beijing North Train Station to Gubeikou
Transportation by Beijing municipal suburban train
Take S501 bullet train at 6:58 AM from Beijing North Railway Station at Dongzhimen (东直门). The ticket is only 12 RMB. The train arrives at Gubeikou at 9:23 am. Check out this Youtube video to learn about the train ride (in Chinese, though).
Arriving at Gubeikou and Hiking the Wall
After arriving at Gubeikou Train Station, our local manager will meet you at the station and transfer you to the Great Wall Village in Gubeikou. He'll send a local guide to walk with you from Gubeikou to Jinshanling for 4 hours.
Camping on the Great Wall
Dinner will be served in a country-style setting at our camping base. Tonight, we will provide a tent for you to sleep in an ancient watchtower of the Great Wall.
DAY 2 : Watching the Beautiful Sunrise - Beijing
The typical sunrise time is around 5 am in summer, or 7 am in winter. You won't want to miss the moment. After breakfast, we'll send you to Gubei Train Station to go back to Beijing. You may take the S502 train at 10 am to return to Beijing. You'll arrive in Beijing at 12:30 pm.
MEMORABLE TIME
