Highlights of this hike:
1. A lifetime experience: see the sunrise, the sunset and the stars on the untouched authentic Great Wall in China;
2. Suitable for keen hikers: This is a tour package that combines both hiking and camping;
3. Explore the unique lakeside Great Wall which is off the beaten path;
4. Walk on both restored and unrestored wild Great Wall: an excellent chance for you to compare and contrast what the wall may have looked like when they were originally finished, and how it looks after about 600 years of exposure to the elements;
5. Awesome views for photographers;
6. Fit for family with kids;
7. Chinese family visit and home-made Chinese meals;
8. Small group of maximum of 15 travelers. The group usually has 6-12 travelers;
9. No commission shopping stops.

Price and discount:
The cost is 1100RMB (about 160 US$) per person. It includes camping gears (tents, pads, sleep bags, big backpacks), transportation, entrance fees, water, three meals and guides. We give 10% discount for students, members and kids under 12’s.

Detailed itinerary:
Camping on the Great Wall of China must rank among one of the greatest experiences on this planet. Have you ever imagine to sleep on the Ming Dynasty Great Wall which was built about 600 years ago and witness sunrises and sunsets there? We can turn it into reality for you. This is a tour package that combines both hiking and camping. It is especially suitable for outdoor lovers like you. You will cherish this unique experience and it will become a special life-time memory!

Huanghuacheng Great Wall was built during the Ming Dynasty. The wall was a military fortress defending the capital as well as imperial tomb cluster, the Ming Tombs. This section of the Wall is divided by a road and a lake. It makes this section of wall a very unique characteristic, distinguishing appearance from other sections of the Great Wall.

Day 1: We will start our hike from a local farmer’s house. During this hike, we will not only see the sheer Great Wall, but also the different mountain and water scenery. The whole section of wall has forts, passes, beacon towers, and guard towers. In some parts the walking is very pleasant. From Zhuangdaokou the Great Wall is completely unrestored and still remains its plain character since its construction in the Ming Dynasty. The walking on the Great Wall is about 2-3 hours, and then we will follow a lovely trail in the orchard down to Yaoziyu Village. Our driver will be waiting for us there.

After a short break after lunch we will head out to the East Huanghuacheng Great Wall. It is easy to reach the wall. We will walk on the wall for about 2 hours, pass by a few watch towers, and camp on the wall. We have enough time to stop to look around or take pictures. In some parts the walk is very pleasant. In the evening we can have a nice talk, see the stars or drink a beer on the wall.

You will find that besides the hiking partners, your travel companions will be limited to birds, bugs and all sorts of trees. You will spend a great time on the wall, enjoying the sunset in the late afternoon, the glittering stars in the evening and the sunrise in the early morning. Get out of the hustle and bustle of the hectic city life, forget about all your works to do, breathe the ever-refreshing air, hike or meditate on the Great Wall, listen to the nature as well as yourself, relax your body, mind and soul, get connection with the tranquility of nature and the inner peace again.

Day 2: We might be woken up by the birds and the air in the morning is really fresh. If you want to see the sunrise you need wake up a bit early. After walking around and taking pictures, we will pack up our camping gears and come down the wall. We will have a breakfast at a local farmer’s guest house. Then the driver will drive us back Beijing and we will arrive at downtown Beijing at about noon.

Bad weather plan:
We will email you 2-3 days before the camping tour to let you know about the weather condition. If there is thunder storm, heavy rain or strong wind we will cancel it or change the dates. If the weather is fine in the daytime but rainy at night, we will stay the night at a local guest house.

What to bring on this hike?
1. Comfortable hiking boots and a suitable size daypack;
2. Quick-drying dress in summer and windproof dress in autumn, raincoat; warm clothes for the evening, spare socks and underwear;
3. Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses;
4. Snacks and energy complement;
5. Flashlight or head lamp;
6. Toilet paper and hand sanitizer;
7. Toothbrush, small towel;
8. Pocket knife, personal first-aid, mosquito killer;
9. Some medicine for diarrhea and heat stroke;
10. Entertainment: a book, cards, a bottle of drink.

What is included on this hike?
1. Camping gear (tents, pads, sleeping bags, big backpacks);
2. Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver;
3. English-speaking hiking tour guide;
4. Entrance fees;
5. Unlimited bottled water;
6. Three meals (the first day’s lunch, dinner and the second day’s breakfast).

What is excluded on this hike?
1. Travel insurance;
2. Cable car, chairlift, toboggan (slide way) or any other additional local facilities;
3. Personal expenses.

Level of difficulty for this hike: Level 3+ (moderate hikes)
Before booking this hike, please read about how difficult this hike is.

Customize this hike and make a private reservation:
In addition to our regular weekly hikes, we also offer private tours. You can customize a private hike for you, your family or your friends exclusively. Just tell us what you want and we will organize a hike for you, with places, guides, transport, food, and accommodation all taken care of. You can make a private reservation on the private tour page.

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Cost (per person)	4500	2500	2000	1700	1500	1300	1200	1100

1. A private tour is more flexible. Both extra distance and less distance are available.
2. Discounts are available for larger groups.
3. Prices are quoted in Chinese dollars.

Notes:
1. There are risks involved in outdoor activities. Please read our Risk Acknowledgment and Waiver and inform yourself before participating.

Other information about this hike:
Reviews of this hiking and camping tour
Information about Huanghuacheng Yellow Flower Great Wall
Information about Zhuagdaokou Great Wall
Great Wall Facts