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2T: Great Wall Camping 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. 


Our local staff in Gubeikou will assist you in this tour. They have lived in the Great Wall village for generations. They don't speak English but are incredibly experienced, having helped thousands of campers in the past 20 years. However, you are also encouraged to use a translation app. 

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.

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WHERE WE GO FOR CAMPING

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 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.  

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S501 @6:58 AM  from Bejing North to Gubeikou

S502 @10:00 AM from Gubeikou to Beijing North

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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 200 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 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, Ms. Kang 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. Mr. Wang 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. 

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 S503 @2:20 PM  from Bejing North to Gubeikou

 S504 @5:20 PM  from Gubeikou to Beijing North

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2TX: Full-on Adventure

For a full two-day experience, please take 2TX.

FOR AN ENHANCED WALKING EXPERIENCE:  


Extra 3.5-hour self-guided hiking from Jinshaling to West Simatai with our private transfer on Day 2 for US$59/person (lunch will be served after the hike).   You'll get the full Great Wall experience, with glorious watchtowers, tastefully restored brickwork, and rugged and challenging Great Wall remnants.  


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 S501 @6:58 AM  from Bejing North to Gubeikou

 S504 @5:20 PM  from Gubeikou to Beijing North



Included

* Private transfer from Gubeikou and West Simatai.

* Entrance tickets of Jinshanling

* Lunch 

* Private transfer to Gubeikou Station

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PROMOTION & INCLUSIONS

Get discount of 15% off and more

2024 PRICES

Standard prices: 

US$239 per person (2TA and 2TB) or US$298 per person (2TX)

*Round-trip train tickets are included.


Limited Time Discounts: 

15% off for the 1st guest;

20% off for the 2nd guest; 

25% off for the 3rd guest; 

30% off for the 4th guest.


Included & Not Included

INCLUDED: 


* The privilege of camping on the Great Wall and exclusive access to the camping watchtower

* All necessary camping gears such as tents & bags

* Entry fees to the Great Wall

* Gourmet dinner on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2 for 2TAM, and lunch on Day 2 for Itinerary 2TPM and 2TX. 

* Round-trip train tickets (If you book your own, will credit the cost of 24 yuan per person for you).

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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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Our overall experience was beyond our expectations.

 "We did not book our trip ahead of time and were only in Beijing for 2 days. This seemed to be the only company that we were able to book the day before. The price was comparable to most all others and reviews seemed good, so we gave it a shot. I would say that our overall experience was beyond our expectations and our phenomenal local guide is the reason to say so. I would highly recommend this company." 

- Andy M., customer experienced in April 2024

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