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2-Day Historical Adventure Tour
Our 2-day tour offers a truly immersive historical experience, combining overnight camping on the Great Wall with moderate hiking through the most authentic and original sections of this ancient wonder.
Historical Significance
The tour takes you to areas of profound historical importance—sections that witnessed intense conflict during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937. Here, you'll explore ruined Great Wall towers that once served as headquarters for Chinese defenders. This site holds deep significance as approximately 5,000 Chinese soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice defending their homeland in this region.
What Makes This Tour Special
Authentic Experience: Camp directly on the Great Wall itself, gaining a unique perspective on this ancient structure under the stars.
Accessible Adventure: Moderate hiking makes the tour suitable for participants with reasonable fitness levels.
Historical Immersion: Walk in the footsteps of ancient defenders while learning about the Wall's strategic importance throughout Chinese history.
Natural Beauty: Experience breathtaking scenery as you traverse some of the most pristine and original sections of the Great Wall.
The combination of natural splendor, profound historical significance, and the once-in-a-lifetime experience of sleeping on one of the world's most iconic structures makes this tour truly distinctive.
Solo travelers don’t need to wait for a group — our 2T series make the camping experience accessible, affordable, and ideal for budget-minded adventurers.
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This is a 2-day adventure that starts from Beijing, hiking through the dramatic “wild” sections of the Great Wall: Gubeikou and Jinshanling first, then Jiankou. On night one, you’ll camp on the Wall itself (in a watchtower), dine under the stars, and enjoy views from rugged ridgelines. Day two continues with more hiking through Jiankou’s bold terrain, then concludes with a peaceful walk along the Huanghuacheng section—where part of the Wall is submerged along a lakeside—in a less crowded, scenic setting.
Over two days you’ll hike through wild, less-restored sections of the Great Wall: from Gubeikou into Jinshanling, then onward to the western wing of Simatai (the “Second Valley”). On Day 1 you hike about 4.5-5 hours (≈ 9 km), enjoy dinner in the countryside and camp overnight in a watchtower. Day 2 starts with sunrise from the Wall, then continues through Jinshanling into Simatai West, returning to Beijing in the late afternoon. The tour includes meals, camping gear, guide, transfers, and hotel pickup/drop-off.
Over 2 days, you hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling (about 4.5 hours on Day 1), spend the night camping in or near an ancient watchtower on the Wall, then on Day 2 move on to Mutianyu. There you hike restored sections, take in panoramic views of the mountains, and finish with the exciting toboggan slide down. The tour includes all meals, camping gear, guide, transfers, and hotel pickup/drop-off.
You travel by suburban bullet train from Beijing North to Gubeikou (very affordable), then hike along a legendary section of the Great Wall between Gubeikou and Jinshanling. You’ll camp overnight in an ancient watchtower right on the Wall, enjoy sunset views, and then wake early for sunrise over the Wall. After breakfast, you return to Beijing by train. All meals, camping gear, entrance fees, and train transport are included.
A 2-day Great Wall adventure from Beijing featuring hikes along the wild Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and Jiankou sections. Camp overnight in a historic watchtower, dine under the stars, and return to Beijing before noon on Day 2. A light and family-friendly experience—perfect for travelers seeking adventure without long or difficult hikes.
A 2-day Great Wall adventure from Beijing, exploring the wild and contrasting sections of Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and Jiankou. Hike through untouched landscapes, camp overnight at the peak of the Wall at Jiankou, and enjoy a memorable dinner under the stars.
On Day 2, continue your journey with a scenic hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu—transitioning from rugged, unrestored wall to beautifully preserved pathways—then take the famous toboggan ride down from Mutianyu before returning to Beijing by the afternoon.
Gubei Water Town, Simatai & Great Wall Camping
Gubei Water Town, Simatai & Great Wall Camping
A balanced 2-day adventure combining Gubei Water Town, Simatai Great Wall hiking, overnight camping on the Great Wall, sunrise, and a 3-hour Gubeikou hike. Ideal for travelers who want both cultural sightseeing and Great Wall adventure.
Flat rate: USD259 pp
Jinshanling, Gubeikou & Great Wall Camping
Jinshanling, Gubeikou & Great Wall Camping
A hiking-focused 2-day experience featuring 4 hours at Jinshanling, overnight camping on the Great Wall, sunrise, and a 3-hour Gubeikou hike. Ideal for travelers who want more time hiking and exploring the Great Wall.
Flat rate: USD259 pp
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