
Visiting China with the little wanderlusters and feeling like it’s time to top it up a notch? Think beyond the crowd-packed Badaling section on an agitated day trip -busy, busy! Why not devoting just a bit more time and go on a real adventure? After all, it’s not every day that you’ll get to experience the only man-made structure visible from the moon counting over 2000 years of existence.
The Little Steps team has selected the top 3 tour operators that have been taking travelers on overnight camping trips to the Great Wall of China for years!
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Maybe camping on the Great Wall of China wasn’t on your bucket list because you didn’t know it was possible! The amazing news is, some companies are legally allowed to take on travelers on real camping trips and spend the night in some of the watch-over towers. The folks from the Great Wall Adventure Club have been doing this since 2003! Their stellar trips and service have earned them features on CNN Travel, The Wall Street Journal, and even the New York Times. Check out and join their camping tours here!
The Great Wall Adventure Club, Contact, info@greatwalladventure.com, greatwalladventureclub.com, Facebook.
Enjoy sunset, sunrise, and camping at the Great Wall with Joe from Untouched Great Wall Hike! Organizing pickups from your accommodation in Beijing, the company can arrange up to 10-night hiking and camping trips on several sections of 'the wall.' With everything organized for the whole family’s enjoyment -from tents to mats, torches and breaky- they 100 % guarantee you’ll make the most of spending a night on a watch-over tower. If you are staying in Beijing for a couple of days, reach out as they also offer city day-tours! Check out their tour options here!
Untouched Great Wall Hike, +86 186 0026 9575, greatwalladventurepub@gmail.com, www.greatwall-hike.com
Adventure seekers Heidi and Fred founded China Hiking 10 years ago with the desire of exploring China’s hidden gems. Based in Beijing, their expert team has been showing explorers the magic of the Great Wall of China, counting with a great number of options for hikers -from day trips to multiday hikes of up to 4 nights. If an ancient, unforgettable adventure is calling your family's name, these guys are the way to go! Check out all their tour options here!
China Hiking, +86 1565 2200 950, info@chinahiking.cn, www.chinahiking.cn, Facebook.
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