Sleep / camp on the Great Wall of China

 / CampingSleep on the Great Wall of China: a unique experience!!!
Hike, Camp and Barbecue on the most adventurous Part of the Great Wall

The Jiankou section of the Great Wall is not only a photographer's paradise; it is also one of the wildest and most adventurous parts of the Wall. Away from the hustle and bustle of mass tourism, you will find an idyllic oasis of peace and wild romance. We will walk four hours on the Great Wall amidst breath-taking scenery, where you will meet few other travelers. Many great spots for taking pictures will reward you for the strenuous hike. Either on a short overnight trip or a 2-day hike, we can organize you the most authentic and unique Great Wall experience.

In the evening we will camp on the Great Wall and you will enjoy a simple but hearty meal. After breakfast the next morning, we will hike about 1.5 hours on the Wall towards the renovated and famous Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. After another half an hour on the new section, a delicious roast trout lunch awaits you.

Please click here for a detailed travel itinerary (pdf format)

Rates in Chinese Yuan CNY:
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Per person	Tour A (2 days)	Tour B (1.5 days)	Tour C (1 day)
1 person	3680	3580	1980
2 persons	2180	2080	1280
3 persons	1980	1880	1180
4 persons	1780	1680	1080
5 - 12 persons	1580	1480	980

To hike and sleep on the Great Wall of China please contact:

Christoph Mueller
cmueller@hiddenchina.net
Mobile: +86 18600121273



Tour A, the real thing: 2-days Jiankou-Mutianyu Great Wall Overnight Adventure

Day 1

09:30-10:00	Pick-up at your hotel and transfer to the Wall with experienced driver
12:00-12:30	Arrival at the village at the foot of the hill. Short break to prepare for the hike
13:00-17:00	Hike on the Wall and on the hills
17:00	Set up tents, cook, then eat, drink and chat

The hike can be quite tough at some parts, so you need good shoes and should not be too afraid of heights. At some places the path will lead along the Wall, as certain parts of the Wall have collapsed.

Day 2

06:30-08:00	Get up and enjoy sunrise
08:00-09:00	Breakfast
09:00-10:30	Walk on the old Wall until we reach the renovated section at Mutianyu
11:00-11:30	walk the final part along the renovated section
11:30-13:00	Roast trout lunch
13:15-15:30	Transfer back to town to your hotel

Included:

• Map of the hike
• English-speaking guide
• All admission fees
• All transports
• Camping equipment: tents (1 tent per 2 persons), mats (1 per person), sleeping bag (1 for summer, 2 for cold nights)
• Food: cooking gear, simple dinner
• Breakfast: tea, coffee, milk, muesli, fruits
• Lunch: country style, roast trout
• 2 bottles (500ml) of water per person (have to be carried by traveler)

We suggest bringing the following items:

• Lunch for day 1
• Sunscreen, sunglasses
• Hiking or trekking shoes/boots
• Backpack for your mat and sleeping bag
• Long sleeve shirt and pants
• Jacket such as fleece or sweatshirt with hood, windbreaker, extra socks and a change of clothing
• Extra bottles of water, fruit, cereal or protein bars, snacks
• First aid kit
• Hat
• Bug spray
• Flashlight
• Toilet paper and plastic bags

Important note:

• Select a suitable backpack for your personal equipment
• People suffering from vertigo should not join
• Insurance is responsibility of the participant
• This trip can only be organized during good weather. Information to be given 4 days prior to departure. During bad weather, we will offer an alternative tour
• Full payment upon booking

Tour B: 1.5-days Jiankou-Mutianyu Overnight Tour with little hiking

• 2 hours hiking per day
• Afternoon departure
• Overnight camping
• Return in the afternoon

Day 1

13:15-13:30	Pick up/departure
15:15-15:30	Arrive, prepare for hike, start of hike
17:30	Reach camp site. Cook simple dinner (noodles or sandwich, tea, coffee, soft drinks and beer)

Day 2

06:30-08:00	Get up and enjoy sunrise
08:00-09:00	Breakfast
09:00-10:30	Walk on the old Wall until we reach the renovated section at Mutianyu
11:00-11:30	Walk the final part on the renovated section
11:30-13:00	Roast trout lunch
13:15-15:30	Transfer back to town to your hotel

Included:

• Map of the hike
• English-speaking guide
• All admission fees
• All transports
• Camping equipment: tents (1 tent per 2 persons), mats (1 per person), sleeping bag (1 for summer, 2 for cold nights)
• Dinner: noodles, sandwich, tea, coffee, soft drinks
• Breakfast: tea, coffee, milk, muesli, fruits
• Lunch: country style, roast trout
• 2 bottles (500ml) of water per person (have to be carried by traveler)

We suggest bringing the following items:

• Sunscreen, sunglasses
• Hiking or trekking shoes/boots
• Backpack for your mat and sleeping bag
• Long sleeve shirt and pants
• Jacket such as fleece or sweatshirt with hood, windbreaker, extra socks and a change of clothing
• Extra bottles of water, fruit, cereal or protein bars, snacks
• First aid kit
• Hat
• Bug spray
• Flashlight
• Toilet paper and plastic bags

Important note:

• Select a suitable backpack for your personal equipment
• People suffering from vertigo should not join
• Insurance is responsibility of the participant
• This trip can only be organized during good weather. Information to be given 4 days prior to departure. During bad weather, we will offer an alternative tour
• Full payment upon booking

To hike and sleep on the Great Wall of China please contact:

Christoph Mueller
cmueller@hiddenchina.net
Mobile: +86 13521961071

Tour C: 1-day Great Wall hiking Adventure

07:45-08:00	Pick up from your hotel and departure to Jiankou Great Wall
10:15-10:30	Arrive at Great Wall and prepare for the hike
12:30-13:00	Break for lunch (bring your own lunch)
15:30-15:45	Get down from the new Wall, option to take a sled down
16:00-17:30	Rewarding roast trout dinner with very tasty home style Chinese dishes
19:30-20:00	Transfer to your hotel in Beijing

Included:

• Map of the hike
• English-speaking guide
• All admission fees
• All transports
• Dinner: country style, roast trout
• 2 bottles (500ml) of water per person (have to be carried by traveler)
• Cold beer at the restaurant

We suggest bringing the following items:

• Sunscreen, sunglasses
• Hiking or trekking shoes/boots
• Long sleeve shirt and pants
• Jacket such as fleece or sweatshirt with hood and windbreaker
• Extra bottles of water, fruit, cereal or protein bars
• First aid kit
• Hat
• Bug spray
• Toilet paper and plastic bags

Important note:

• People suffering from vertigo should not join
• Insurance is responsibility of the participant
• This trip can only be organized during good weather. Information to be given 4 days prior to departure. During bad weather, we will offer an alternative tour
• Full payment upon booking

Additional Information about the Great Wall of China:

The Great Wall stretches from Shanhai Pass on the east coast to Jiayu Pass in the Gobi desert – an important link on the Silk Road. The “original” wall was begun 2000 years ago during the Qin dynasty (221-207), when China was unified under Emperor Qin Shihuang. Separate walls, built by independent kingdoms to keep out “barbarians” and nomads, were linked up. The construction required hundreds of thousands of workers and according to legends, one of the building materials apart from the estimated 180 million cubic meters of rammed earth was the bodies of deceased workers. The Great Wall actually never performed its function as a defense line. However, it worked very well as a kind of highway, along which men and equipment could be transported across mountainous terrain. Its beacon tower system using smoke signals transmitted news of enemy movements quickly back to the capital.

Bad Weather and Cancellations:

Hiddenchina.net reserves the right to cancel the tour due to bad weather the day before tour start, in which case you will be informed before 12am Beijing time and no charge will be applied. If the clients cancel their tour before 12am Beijing time on the day before tour start, no charge will be applied. Cancellations between 12 am and 5 pm will be charged with 50% of the tour fee and cancellations after 5pm are charged with 100% of the tour fee. In case of a sudden thunderstorm while being on tour, the overnight cannot be done on the Great Wall due to security reasons. Instead you will stay in a farm village, either in a farm house or outside in a tent and Hiddenchina.net will not provide reimbursement. It is also possible, due to strong winds etc., that the dinner will be served in the village at a farm house. Clients always have to follow the instructions of the tour guide.

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