Introducing 3TX

For solo travelers or for those on budget, please consider our 3TX Tour.
Tour Highlights – 3TX: Great Wall by Train

• Scenic Bullet Train Ride
  Begin your journey with a charming round-trip ride on the suburban bullet train from Beijing North to Gubeikou — fast, affordable, and unique.
  
  

• Off-the-Beaten-Path Hiking & Sunset Vistas
  Enjoy a tranquil hike from the Gubeikou section through serene, rolling terrain and catch a stunning sunset in near solitude — far from the usual crowds.
  
  

• Watchtower Camping Experience
  Spend a night camping inside a Great Wall watchtower, just like the ancient warriors did. Fall asleep under the stars, awaken to the silence, and watch the sunrise on the Wall. An unforgettable, immersive experience.  You may request two nights of camping.
  
  

• Jinshanling Trek & Local History
  After breakfast, trek at your own leisure through Jinshanling’s well-maintained paths, through towering watchtowers and historic defensive systems. You’ll then be treated to lunch and can optionally visit a local museum commemorating fierce anti-Japanese battles.
  
  

• Simatai & Gubei Watertown
  On day three, explore Simatai — a dramatic and historically rich section of the Great Wall, often rated among the world’s top scenic spots. Later, relax while strolling through the charming waterways and architecture of Gubei Watertown.
  
  

• Flexible, Solo-Friendly Booking
  This tour is budget-friendly, with solo travelers welcome. You can book with just 72 hours' notice and go on any date that suits you—no waiting for group departures.
  
  

Quick Snapshot

Feature

Description

Transport

Suburban bullet train from Beijing North to Gubeikou

Day 1

Four-hour hike, sunset views, camping inside a wall watchtower

Day 2

Sunrise on the Wall, Jinshanling hike, lunch, local history museum visit

Day 3

Simatai hike, tour of Gubei Watertown, return to Beijing

Booking Perks

Solo-friendly, low cost, flexible dates, short-notice booking

Highlights

Peaceful terrain, historic watchtowers, immersive camping, scenic architecture

PRICES

Standard Price: 449 USD -> 3233 CNY

1. 1st guest (15% off): 381.65 USD ↔ 2,748 CNY

2. 2nd guest (20% off): 359.20 USD ↔ 2,586 CNY

3. 3rd guest (25% off): 336.75 USD ↔ 2,425 CNY

4. 4th guest (30% off): 314.30 USD ↔ 2,263 CNY

5. 5th guest (30% off): 314.30 USD ↔ 2,263 CNY

6. 6th guest (30% off): 314.30 USD ↔ 2,263 CNY

7. 7th guest (30% off): 314.30 USD ↔ 2,263 CNY

8. 8th guest (30% off): 314.30 USD ↔ 2,263 CNY 

*Resort fee of $5 is extra.
Total s with resort fees.
2 guests pay total: $740.85 USD / ¥5,394 CNY

3 guests pay total: $1,077.60 USD / ¥7,849 CNY

4 guests pay total: $1,391.90 USD / ¥10,142 CNY

5 guests pay total: $1,706.20 USD / ¥12,435 CNY

6 guests pay total: $2,020.50 USD / ¥14,728 CNY

7 guests pay total: $2,334.80 USD / ¥17,021 CNY

8 guests pay total: $2,649.10 USD / ¥19,314 CNY

The railway has just announced a temporary suspension of train services in September due to construction. Therefore, we will adjust your itinerary and use bus transportation instead.

3TX — Great Wall Adventure

Revised Itinerary: Bus Transportation Due to Railway Construction

Day 1: Beijing → Simatai Great Wall → Gubei Water Town → Camping

Travel by bus from Beijing to the Gubei Water Town area, replacing the suspended S501 train. The exact departure time and pickup location will be confirmed separately.

Upon arrival, explore the Simatai section of the Great Wall. This beautifully preserved section features 10 open watchtowers and retains many of its original Ming Dynasty characteristics. Allow approximately four hours for the visit. A cable car is optional and costs approximately $15 one way or $25 round-trip.

Later in the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing visit to Gubei Water Town, often described as the “Wuzhen of Beijing.”

Afterward, transfer to the camping center for a country-style dinner. Spend the night camping in a tent inside an ancient watchtower. Ms. Kang, the assistant camping manager, will help set up the camping equipment. An optional hiking escort is available for an additional RMB 200.

Day 2: Gubeikou → Jinshanling Hike → Camping

After breakfast, a local guide will lead you along an exclusive four-hour hiking route from Gubeikou to Jinshanling, also known as the “Golden Ridge.”

Weather permitting, you may take an optional 20-minute hike to the General Tower to watch the sunset.

Return to the camping center for dinner, followed by a second night camping in the watchtower.

Day 3: Sunrise → Jinshanling Main Entrance to East Entrance → Beijing

Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Great Wall—around 4:00 a.m. in summer or 7:00 a.m. in winter. Ms. Kang will collect the camping equipment at approximately 4:30 a.m. during the summer season.

You will receive a route map and hike independently from Jinshanling’s main entrance to the East Entrance. The hike takes approximately 3–3.5 hours, and our team will meet you at the East Entrance.

After lunch, take the shuttle bus back to Beijing. This bus transfer replaces the suspended 5:00 p.m. S504 train.