Walk beyond the crowds
Follow your guide along a quieter section of the Wall as afternoon light settles across the ridges.
Featured night adventure
A Night in a Great Wall Watchtower
Sleep inside a watchtower on the Great Wall of China—an extraordinary after-dark experience featured in Stephanie Vermillion’s National Geographic book.
Discover the Great Wall watchtower camping experience featured in Stephanie Vermillion’s National Geographic book, 100 Nights of a Lifetime. Spend an evening in the mountains and wake to a new view of the Wall.
National Geographic · Epic Sleeps
A night the world took notice of.
100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Adventures After Dark gathers remarkable nighttime experiences from more than 30 countries. Among its “Epic Sleeps” is a rare chance to spend the night in a watchtower on the Great Wall of China.
Great Wall Adventure Club has guided travelers on remote Wall routes since 2003. Our overnight programs pair an evening hike with sunset, a simple camp meal, stargazing and sunrise over the mountains.
Learn about the book ↗Sleep on ancient stone
Settle beneath the stars on the Wall or, where the route and conditions allow, inside a historic watchtower.
Wake with the sunrise
Watch first light reveal the Wall across the mountains, then share breakfast before the next walk or return to Beijing.
For readers of the book
Receive 5% off a Great Wall watchtower camping experience.
Mention 100 Nights of a Lifetime when you contact us. We’ll recommend the right route for your dates, walking ability and group.