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Sunrise-watching Great Wall Camping at Lakeside
TOUR 2HC2: Our newest low-price overnight camping program that bring you the secluded lake view
Highlights:
- Have a 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 and by the lake!
- 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 mountains' silence and peace.
- 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.
- 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.
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Guaranteed camping inside the watchtower!
Everyone wants a thrilling and romantic and precious experience on the Great Wall. We made it happen for you today. Once upon a time, ancient soldiers garrisoned and camped on the beacon here, watching a possible enemy attack in the darkness. They didn't get a good night's sleep. Today, you can sleep through the night, looking brightly at the moon and looking forward to the rising sun. Today, we have camping tents and sleeping bags for you to experience a certain day in history legally. We have everything ready for you. Please look forward to the enchanting sunrise tomorrow morning.
BRIEF TRIP ITINERARY
Day 1: Hike the Great Wall from Huanghuacheng along the lake. Meet the sunset and camp on the Wall.
We'll leave Beijing at noon. Drive 2 hours to the peaceful Huanghuacheng. The Great Wall hovers above the ridge and surrounds the shores of Hao Ming Lake, offering a spectacular view. The lake naturally disconnects the Great Wall, forming a peculiar landscape of the Great Wall playing with water, water without the Great Wall. Camping on the Great Wall will be the highlight of the day!
DAY 2: Watch the sunrise.
The typical sunrise time is around 5 am in the summer, or 7 am in winter. You won't want to miss the moment. We'll return to Beijing in the morning.
MEMORABLE TIME
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Hike the Great Wall from Huanghuacheng along the lake for 2 hours. Meet the sunset and camp
At noon in summer or at 10 am in winter, your guide will pick you up from your hotel. You will head for Huanghuacheng (or Huanghua Great Wall). The drive usually takes 2 hours.
Since the lake breaks this section of the Great Wall into three segments naturally, its uniqueness might surprise you. This section is virtually unrestored and completely unspoiled. The Huanghuacheng Reservoir lies here, shaped like a curved moon. You will have the opportunity to sit on the Great Wall, enjoying the breathtaking 360 view of mountains and beyond, soak up the perfect weather, and ponder upon how ancient warriors built this super long Great Wall and how the soldiers managed to march and fight in such conditions. The lakes were the perfect backdrop to the wall. You walk on it and do nothing else than admiring this world wonder.
We will go to the farm inn called "Times of the Ancient Pass," where we will have a gourmet country-style Chinese dinner. All the vegetables are planted here, and all the poultry is raised here locally.
Upon sunset arrives, you may walk for just 10 minutes back to the Wall to catch the magnificent views from a watchtower. When it is dark, you will walk for only 10 minutes around the tower to spend the night camping.
Meals: Dinner in the local restaurants
Bottled Water: Unlimited
Accommodations: Camping on Great Wall
If camping is not your choice, you may overnight in a home inn at the foot of the Great Wall.
Day 2: Meet the sunrise and return to Beijing
In the early morning, we will wake up to catch the sunrise, only can be seen from the Great Wall. We'll deliver breakfast to your watchtower! After breakfast, we'll return to Beijing.
Meals: Breakfast
Bottled Water: Unlimited