Camping on the Great Wall in the ancient watchtowers
Camp on ancient watchtowers like the warriors to "defend" the empire
The Great Wall stretches over 13,000 miles from the Pacific Ocean in the northeast out to the desert in Gansu of inner China. Over hundreds of years, millions of soldiers had stayed on the long Wall to defend China. The soldiers had to sleep on the Wall under the moon and stars day by day.
An overnight stay gives you time to experience the Great Wall beyond a daytime visit. Great Wall Adventure Club arranges watchtower camping with time for the evening light, a local meal, and the stars above the mountain ridges.
A truly successful camping on the Great Wall requires good planning, experienced guides, professional transporation, the best hiking route, and the good location of camping towers, water and meals. Only the Great Wall Adventure Club knows how to make a real adventure and a once-in-a-lifetime experience for die-hard Great Wall lovers.
Great Wall Adventure Club is an authorized organization for camping on the Great Wall legally. Thousands of Great Wall visitors enjoy their unforgettable camping experience that only Great Wall Adventure Club can provide. Check us out on Trip advisor and read why customers choose us.
So sit back, relax, and get ready to have a once-in-a-lifetime Great Wall camping experience.
Walk the Great Wall of China
Great Wall Adventure Club is an official partner of the Great Wall administration authorities at several sections of the Great Wall. We are permitted to set up the tents in the historic sections of the Great Wall. Camping on the Great Wall is legal only with us. We guarantee that you will leave with a memory to cherish for a lifetime.
Gubeikou, Jiankou, and Huanghuacheng are the three main camping sites that we visit. We will provide you with all the necessary equipment (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow, etc.) you will need for your camping experience of a lifetime.
We supply all the necessary camping gear such as tents, sleeping bags, and mattresses. In wintertime, we will double the bags for each camper for the warmth.
Camping at Gubeikou Great Wall
2AA: Four Great Wall Sections and a Night in a Watchtower
Day 1: Hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling. Camp out at Gubeikou.
Day 2: Hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu.
This trip will cover the four most famous sections of the Great Wall. If you’re feeling tired, no worries, you have the chance to slide down with the toboggan sleigh at Mutianyu and Jiankou.
2AB: Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and West Simatai
Day 1: Hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling. Camp out at Gubeikou.
Day 2: Hike from Jinshanling to Simatai.
Explore Gubeikou’s original Great Wall, a landscape associated with fighting in the 1930s, before continuing toward Jinshanling’s closely spaced towers and mountain ridges.
2AD: Battlefield Trails and Lakeside Camping
Day 1: Hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling. Camp out at Gubeikou.
Day 2: Hike from lakeside Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu.
Adventure through the most ancient battlefield of The Great Wall named Gubeikou. This section was used against the Japanese in the 1930s. Hike the picturesque site of Huanghuacheng, where it holds two beautiful lakes.
2AE: Wild Wall Hiking and a Lakeside Overnight
Day 1: Hike from Jinshanling to Simatai.
Camp at Gubeikou.
Day 2: Hike from lakeside Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu.
Continue to Jinshanling, where the Great Wall’s varied towers and broad mountain views offer rewarding walking and photography.
Hike the picturesque site of Huanghuacheng, where it holds two beautiful lakes.
2HB: Your First Great Wall Camping Adventure
Day 1: Hike the Gubeikou Great Wall for two hours. Camp out on the Great Wall.
Day 2: Hike Jinshanling Great Wall for 3 hours.
Adventure through the most ancient battlefield of The Great Wall named Gubeikou where it is unrestored and then adventure through to the restored part of Jinshanling to understand the full history of the Great Wall. It is suitable for families with kids or seniors.
2X1: From Imperial Courtyards to a Great Wall Watchtower
Day 1: The Forbidden City and Olympic Park. Camp at Gubeikou.
Day 2: Hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling.
Visit the historical Royal Palace during the day and become a soldier at night, where they once defended the imperial family.
Camping at Jiankou or Huanghuacheng Great Wall
2HC2: Sunset and Sunrise beside the Lakeside Wall
Day 1: A moderate hike to Huanghuacheng. Camp out at night on the Wall.
Day 2: Welcome the sunrise on the Wall.
A lakeside view you can afford!
There is no hard walk required to enjoy this unique camping experience but is full of excitement to watching the sunset and sunrise at Huanghuacheng where is quiet and far away from the crowds. It is done in our newest camping base with modern facilities and equipment for camping and dining.
2HB2: A Lakeside Great Wall Adventure for Families
Day 1: Lakeside hike at Huanghuacheng for 2 hours. Camp out at night on the Wall at night.
Day 2: Meet the sunrise and tour Mutianyu section
A hike made for families with kids and seniors who want to experience the beauty and nature of the Great Wall. Especially for seniors where this section cuts out the long walks so you can take in the unique lakeside Wall at Huanghuacheng. It lasts for 2 hours, after which you can relax and experience the sunset. Camp on the Great wall for one night and wake up to the sunrise. Finish with a relaxing trip to Mutianyu Great Wall.
2B: Classic Great Wall Hikes with Lakeside Camping
Day 1: Jiankou to Mutianyu Hike. Camp at Huanghuacheng.
Day 2: Hike from Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu.
A beautiful section of the Great Wall that cannot be missed, all are overwhelming and an experience to remember. These sections will genuinely show you the sheer size of the Great Wall and give you a greater understanding of how it took many years to build the Great Wall.
Group Hiking plus Private Camping for Less
2GC1: A Shared Hike and Your Own Great Wall Camp
Day 1: Jinshanling Group Hike and Private Camping
Day 2: Watch the Sunrise on the Wall and return to Beijing.
This tour runs daily and offers very affordable prices for both single and budget travelers.
A20: Jinshanling, Gubeikou Camping, and Simatai
Day 1: JInshanling to West Simatai Hike. Camp out at Gubeikou.
Day 2: Hike at Simatai and tour the Gubei Water Town.
This tour offers a visit to the three most famous sections of the Great Wall and ends with a relaxing trip to a Chinese Water Town at the base of the Simatai section of the Great Wall.