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Great Wall Camping Tour with Train Transfer from Beijing
TOUR 2T: The Cheapest Way to Visit the Great Wall and Enjoy Camping
HIGHLIGHTS
* Take the new bullet train line to Gubeikou for only 12 CNY 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 legendary 4-hour hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling is included. You can do it on Day 1 or Day 2. We have two trip itineraries for you.
* Reservations can be made as late as 72 hours in advance and you can choose the date of the tour.
* Morning and afternoon departures are available.
Your experience in Gubeikou will be facilitated by our dedicated local staff, who have resided in the Great Wall village for generations. While they do not speak English, their unparalleled expertise, honed over two decades of assisting thousands of campers, ensures exception
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 on the Wall area, watch the stars and the moon dwell inside the tent, and usher in the sunrise in infinite silence.
2TAM: Morning Departure
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 Xizhimen (西直门). 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. 4-hour of hiking.
After you arrive at Gubeikou Train Station, our local manager will meet you there and transfer you to the Great Wall Village in Gubeikou. He'll then send a local guide to walk with you on an exclusive path for four hours from JInshanling to Gubeikou, one of our legendary route for Great Wall hiking.
Time permitting, you may catch the amazing sunset by climbing the General Tower of the Great Wall before dinner. Please follow the direction of our camping manager on how to go up and come back. It should be a 20-minute climbing. Dinner will be served in a country-style setting in our camping center.
Camping on the Great Wall
Tonight, we will provide a tent for you to sleep in an ancient watchtower of the Great Wall. Ms. Kang, our assistant camping manager will take you to the tower and help you set up your tents. You will sleep alone, and it is safe. However, if you prefer having Ms. Kang to escort you, there's an additional fee of 200 RMB.
DAY 2 : Watching the Beautiful Sunrise - Beijing
The typical sunrise time is around 4 am in summer, or 7 am in winter. You won't want to miss the moment. Please wake up for the beautiful sunrise. Our camping manager Ms. Kang will come to collect the tents, etc. at 4:30 am. Feel free to stay on the Wall for the sunrise and go back to the camping center by yourselves.
After breakfast, we'll send you to Gubeikou Train Station to go back to Beijing. You may take the S502 train at 10 am to return to Beijing. You'll arrive at Beijing North Station at 12:30 pm.
PRICE: USD239 FLAT RATE (Book this tour now and receive 15%-30% discount)
Buy Train Tickets Online
You may buy train tickets online at Trip.com.
S501 @6:58 AM from Bejing North to Gubeikou
S502 @10:00 AM from Gubeikou to Beijing North
2TPM: Afternoon Departure
DAY 1: From Beijing North Train Station to Gubeikou
*This itinerary is suggested to take in summer.
Transportation by Beijing municipal suburban train
Take S503 bullet train (Huaimi Line) at 2:20 pm from Beijing North Railway Station at Xizhimen (西直门). The ticket is only 12 RMB (US$1.6). The train arrives at Gubeikou at 4:52 pm.
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 Mr. Wang will meet you and transfer you to the Great Wall Village in Gubeikou. Time permitting, you may catch the sunset by climbing the General Tower of the Great Wall before dinner. Please follow the direction of our camping manager on how to go up and come back. It should be a 20-minute climbing. Dinner will be served in a country-style setting in our camping center.
Camping on the Great Wall
Tonight, we will provide a tent along with sleeping bag and pad for you to sleep in an ancient watchtower of the Great Wall. Ms. Kang, our assistant camping manager will take you to the tower and help you set up your tents. You will sleep alone, and it is safe. However, if you prefer having Ms. Kang to escort you, there's an additional fee of 100 RMB.
DAY 2 : Watching the Beautiful Sunrise - Hiking the Wall - Beijing
The typical sunrise time is around 4 am in summer, or 7 am in winter. You won't want to miss the moment. Please wake up for the beautiful sunrise. Our camping manager will come to collect the tents, etc. at 4:30 am. Feel free to stay on the Wall for the sunrise and go back to the camping center by yourselves.
After breakfast, our local guide will walk with you on an exclusive path from Jinshanling to Gubeikou, the two most famous sections of the Great Wall for about 4 hours. We'll treat you a lunch after before you leave for Beijing. We will transfer you to Gubeikou Train Station. You will take the S504 train at 5 pm train to return to Beijing by 7:30 pm.
SEASONAL FACTOR
During the summer months (May 1 – October 1), the hike can typically be completed before 11:00 am due to the early sunrise between 4:30 and 5:30 am. This allows you the option to catch an earlier bus back to Beijing at 12:00 pm or 1:00 pm, avoiding the need to wait for train S504 at 5:00 pm.
In spring, fall, and winter, however, sunrise is later—around 7:00 to 7:30 am—so the hike starts later, usually around 8:00 or 9:00 am. As a result, you’ll likely return on the S504 train in the afternoon.
PRICE: USD249 FLAT RATE (Book this tour now and receive 15%-30% discount)
Buy Train Tickets Online
You may buy train tickets online at Trip.com.
S503 @2:20 PM from Bejing North to Gubeikou
S504 @5:20 PM from Gubeikou to Beijing North
Great Wall in the Battles against the Japanese
Visiting the Gubeikou Memorial Hall of Chinese Resistance against the Japanese
Chinese ancestors built the Great Wall to defend Beijing against Mongolian invasions. Ironically, in later centuries, the threat did not come from Mongolia but from Japan. In 1931, Japanese aggressors attacked Gubeikou in an attempt to occupy Beijing. For the first time in its history, Gubeikou became the site of a fierce battle in which 5,000 Chinese soldiers died trying to stop the Japanese advance.
Today, the Chinese government has built a Memorial Hall in Gubeikou to commemorate the fallen. You may spend an hour to see the photos, weapons, flags, letters, and both Chinese and Japanese uniforms on display. Admission is free.
During your visit, you’ll be camping in the very watchtowers once used by Chinese military generals—some of which were bombed and damaged by Japanese airstrikes during the battle. Staying there offers a rare and powerful connection to the history that unfolded on this ancient wall.
Get a pre-tour and post-tour hotel
A hotel near Beijing North Station
We can get you an inexpensive and convenient hotel near Beijing North so you can easily catch the train in the morning and return home for a quick rest. We can book you a hotel from $50 to $100. We can get the lowest prices because we are a premium partner to a vast network of hotels in Beijing.
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