Jiankou Great Wall Camping

I still can't believe it is possible to camp on the wild wall... this was by far one of the coolest things I have ever had the chance to experience and by far the highlight of my trip to China. Jamie was such a wonderful guide and his local knowledge of the flora and fauna, and history of the wall, was fantastic. I sit in a cube all day so wasn'...

I still can't believe it is possible to camp on the wild wall... this was by far one of the coolest things I have ever had the chance to experience and by far the highlight of my trip to China. Jamie was such a wonderful guide and his local knowledge of the flora and fauna, and history of the wall, was fantastic. I sit in a cube all day so wasn't the fastest up the hill but I never felt rushed and everyone was super supportive. Our group of 8 being the only ones on the wall... and the sunrise in the morning.... lunch and dinner left everyone full... just everything, everything was 10/10 and I hope to do another tour again in the future. Thank you to the whole team.

Fantastic and well organised hike.

We did the Jiankou great wall 2 day hike.

We could not recomend this hike or this company more. Everything was well organised, and our guide Jamie was great. Doing this hike and sleeping on the great wall was definately one of the highlights of our trip.

Great experience !
The 2-dass overnight Camping trip on the great wall is a fantastic Adventure !

this was the best part of our china trip! absolutely breathtaking views & definitely the only way to visit the great wall with no other tourists. we did the the 2 day trek & camping, it was a level 3 - it was a tough trek but was well worth it! organisation before was easy & i they really looked after us. the guides who took the trek was also fa...

this was the best part of our china trip! absolutely breathtaking views & definitely the only way to visit the great wall with no other tourists. we did the the 2 day trek & camping, it was a level 3 - it was a tough trek but was well worth it! organisation before was easy & i they really looked after us. the guides who took the trek was also fab! such an amazing experience!

his has just been an amazing and absolutely unforgettable trip!
We met some lovely people, had stunning views, delicious meals, a great hike, a beautiful sunset, a lovely moon rise, beautiful stars, nice conversations around the bonfire and a beautiful sunrise in the morning!

It has all been really well organised and we can definetly recommend...

his has just been an amazing and absolutely unforgettable trip!
We met some lovely people, had stunning views, delicious meals, a great hike, a beautiful sunset, a lovely moon rise, beautiful stars, nice conversations around the bonfire and a beautiful sunrise in the morning!

It has all been really well organised and we can definetly recommend this tour!

Thank You Chinahiking - Thank You John, Fred and Heidi for the amazing experience :)

My sister and I did an overnight hike and it was SUCH a great experience. What a way to experience The Great Wall. The day we set out it was raining, and our tour guide Jimmy was very safe and knowledgeable about when was the right time to set out. The hike definitely made us break a sweat, but was totally doable. Jimmy was such a great tour gui...

My sister and I did an overnight hike and it was SUCH a great experience. What a way to experience The Great Wall. The day we set out it was raining, and our tour guide Jimmy was very safe and knowledgeable about when was the right time to set out. The hike definitely made us break a sweat, but was totally doable. Jimmy was such a great tour guide. They were will equipped with supplies, delicious fresh food, and even beer and rice wine. Staying in the Watch Tower was so cool. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this if you want to experience the REAL non-touristy part of The Great Wall.

The guides were fun and friendly and had good knowledge about the great wall. from pick up till drop off everything went smooth. staying overnight on the wall was very relaxed and calm. campfire, good company, drinks and marshmellows,what else do you need :)

Really fun experience that I will look back and rejoice on. The guides Jimmy and JI were accomodating and friendly. This is an opportunity to go off the beaten tracks and immerse yourself in the "real" great wall.

Went for 2 days 1 night camping trip at Jiankou and it was a great way to explore the Great Wall. There was no one else on the wall except us and we get to camp in one of the ancient guard tower. Our guides, John and and Chloe were very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended!!

My husband and I are outdoor fanatics so visiting Beijing really was just so we could see it while living in China and never go back. We booked the Great Wall camping tour very excited as it seemed right up our alley and it so was. You do need to be in okay shape to do the hike as it is steep in some areas, but the guides are very patient and wa...

My husband and I are outdoor fanatics so visiting Beijing really was just so we could see it while living in China and never go back. We booked the Great Wall camping tour very excited as it seemed right up our alley and it so was. You do need to be in okay shape to do the hike as it is steep in some areas, but the guides are very patient and want everyone to have a good time and make it up. The guides were all awessome, the food was good, we had a small group of about 12, and really got to see what the great wall was really like. On other parts of the wall it is rebuilt and not the actual stuff. Well worth the money, would do again. Also for you Game of Thrones nerds out there... it felt like we were staying at Kings Landing.

I cannot recommend China Hiking enough. They provided exactly what we were looking for in our trip to the Great Wall and it ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. We did one of their 2 day camping trips, hiking the Jiankou portion of the wall. They provided lunch the first day at a local restaurant, great campfire food for dinner the ...

I cannot recommend China Hiking enough. They provided exactly what we were looking for in our trip to the Great Wall and it ended up being one of the highlights of the trip. We did one of their 2 day camping trips, hiking the Jiankou portion of the wall. They provided lunch the first day at a local restaurant, great campfire food for dinner the night of (and miraculous cold beer), and brunch the next day at another restaurant. The hiking itself was challenging but well worth it, with amazing views all the way up. The wall itself was breathtaking, the portions of the wall we were hiking on were not restored and we never saw another soul except the people we were hiking with. It was nice to get away from the crowds of tourist and really feel like we got to experience the wall.
The guides on the trip were very friendly and did an excellent job, and it was very cool to meet our fellow hikers who were from varying parts of the world.
I was also very happy with the service provided by Fred and Heidi. The communication we had with them was always quick and clear, and I truly felt they went above and beyond to make this experience a good one. For example, we had to cut out one of the portions of the wall we were originally going to hike in addition to the one we ended up going on, and Fred gave us a refund of the portion of the trip we couldn't go on unprompted.
Overall China Hiking provided above and beyond service and gave us a once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend!

We enjoyed our trip very much! We got a short history lesson in the bus, which was really nice. The guides were so sweet, there was enough time reserved for everyone to enjoy the beautiful views and to walk on their own pace.
The views were wonderful, it was so amazing that there was absolutely nobody there, especially when coming from the crowd...

We enjoyed our trip very much! We got a short history lesson in the bus, which was really nice. The guides were so sweet, there was enough time reserved for everyone to enjoy the beautiful views and to walk on their own pace.
The views were wonderful, it was so amazing that there was absolutely nobody there, especially when coming from the crowded Beijing. After the hike, the food tasted so good!
And best of all; after this trip you can say: "I ate marshmallows around a campfire on the Great Wall of China"!

We did the 2-day Great Wall Hike + Camping and had so much fun! Amazing guides, lovely and peaceful scenery + great organisation (food, water, tents, campfire, marshmallows). Don't miss this if you are planning to visit the Great Wall!

We had the most wonderful experience one could ever have on the great wall! There was no one there, the guides were so lovely (thanks Chloe & Manuel) and camping on the wall was just a dream coming true!

I would totally recommend anyone to book you trip with Fred & Heidi from ChinaHiking!

Last weekend I joined a 2-days camping tour in the Jiankou section of the Great Wall and it was for sure one of the best experiences of my life. Everything was perfect in our trip and our guide Rob was amazing. Next time I'm in China I will join another ChinaHiking tour!!!

We were a little hesitant to go on a 'group tour', because we don't really like big groups and guides who are overdoing things. Past experiences have made us a bit wary about this. We once had a guide in Central America who didn't stop talking for eight hours. Not one second. We really didn't know where to find her 'off-button'. In the beginning...

We were a little hesitant to go on a 'group tour', because we don't really like big groups and guides who are overdoing things. Past experiences have made us a bit wary about this. We once had a guide in Central America who didn't stop talking for eight hours. Not one second. We really didn't know where to find her 'off-button'. In the beginning it felt like stand-up comedy, but after a few hours, we were exhausted and it kind of ruined our trip back then. But since we didn't have the time to figure out what would be the best place for us to hike and camp on the Great Wall (and we didn't have any camping gear ourselves), we decided to join China Hiking anyway. They responded to our e-mail (which we had sent to a couple of tour operators) in the nicest way. This turned out to be a great decision!

Our group was very small and we had two guides, Heidi and John. They were so friendly, relaxed, interested and full of good stories (but not too much talking;-)). Both of them spoke good English and they created a perfect atmosphere. We were able to hike as fast as we wanted and stop whenever we wanted. We hiked for about a good two hours to get up to the camping spot (and some more on our own, while Heidi and John stayed with our stuff).

The hike was tough (quite steep) at times, but no way too difficult. One of us has a weak knee and we are not doing any sports at home, but we were fine at the top. Just a little tired and very sweaty. The views are worth every drop of sweat though.

In the evening, someone came up to bring us a warm meal and kind of cold beers. Both tasted very good. After that we roasted marshmallows on a fire and went to bed. Even though we were hiking in June and it was nearly 30 degrees during the day, the night turned out to be very cold. We did have a sweater and the sleeping bag was fine, but an extra longsleeve or something else to keep you warm is wise to bring.

Sunset and sunrise were a little cloudy, but still beautiful. It is just amazing to be up there on this majestic wall, all alone, surrounded by mountains and forests.

Thank you China Hiking for an unforgettable experience!

A friend of mine recommended China Hiking for an overnight camping trip at the Great Wall, and I'm so glad she did! I've been traveling in Asia for two and a half months and have had many wonderful experiences, but this one takes the cake. Everything about this was so well organized from beginning to end. Heidi met me right the subway exit and b...

A friend of mine recommended China Hiking for an overnight camping trip at the Great Wall, and I'm so glad she did! I've been traveling in Asia for two and a half months and have had many wonderful experiences, but this one takes the cake. Everything about this was so well organized from beginning to end. Heidi met me right the subway exit and because I was changing accommodations offered to store my luggage at her place. Then my other group mates and I traveled two hours in a large, comfortable van to Jiankou Great wall, a more remote and untouched part of the wall. We picked up our amazing guide Jaime about 30 minutes into the drive. Jaime made sure we were all happy and comfortable the whole time. The trek itself took about three hours.. The first hour leading up to the wall was steep, then it was a lot of up and down. We were literally hiking on top of the wall, so insane!When we reached the tower we were camping at Jaime brought out snacks from his village and some drinks, both alcoholic and non. Our driver hiked an hour to meet us there with cooking tools and ingredients for dinner. I really enjoyed having a campfire once it started getting dark, and the sunset and stars that night were absolutely magical. The next morning we hiked down and had a fantastic home cooked Chinese breakfast at what appeared to be a Bed & Breakfast, then we headed back into Beijing where Fred and Heidi greeted us to make sure we had a good time. The Great Wall is notorious for being packed with tourists, but we didn't see a single other soul out there on the trek. I can't imagine experiencing the Great Wall any other way and recommend China Hiking highly enough!

Visited September 2016

I have been living in Beijing for 12 years and experienced all sorts of Great Wall trek in the past decade. Having lived in China that long, I always thought I knew better and had never went on a packaged tour... I was wrong... My friend and I signed up with China Hiking as we didn't like the hassle of a last minute planning. We initially signed...

I have been living in Beijing for 12 years and experienced all sorts of Great Wall trek in the past decade. Having lived in China that long, I always thought I knew better and had never went on a packaged tour... I was wrong... My friend and I signed up with China Hiking as we didn't like the hassle of a last minute planning. We initially signed up for a day trip since we knew it would not go wrong. On the day of the tour, Heidi convinced us that that evening would be perfect for stars gazing and we changed our package to the overnight one without hesitation nor preparation( no extra change of clothes etc., but since China Hikers had an extra set of tents and camping bags, there was nothing to worry).

Wow.... These people at China Hiking are truly passionate about their work. They know the history of the wall, every section ( they all looked the same to me). Eventually when we arrived at the camping site(one of the old towers), we were greeted by cold beers, hot teas and local snacks... 5 stars treatment!

Lastly, the stars, the stars.... I lived in BJ for more than a decade and I have never seen such a beautiful sky on China.... Heidi and the crew had made it happened! They know their stuff and knows how to create a wonderful memory for hikers!

Thank you China Hiking!

M

Visited August 2016

This trip was the highlight of our trip to China. The whole team were so kind and helpful. Always having at least two guides with our small group meant everyone was able to hike at their own pace. We ate at fantastic local restaurants (all included in the price of the trip) except for the night we camped when Jamie cooked an amazing meal around ...

This trip was the highlight of our trip to China. The whole team were so kind and helpful. Always having at least two guides with our small group meant everyone was able to hike at their own pace. We ate at fantastic local restaurants (all included in the price of the trip) except for the night we camped when Jamie cooked an amazing meal around a camp fire.
Everything was perfectly organised and we got lots of information about the wall and the history of China from local guides along the way.
I am so glad we chose to visit the wall this way. Wouldn't change a thing.
Thank you Fred, Heidi, John and Jamie!

Visited September 2016

First of all I want to point out that the team of china-hiking is great: Heidi and Fred are caring a lot about their customers and they try to do everything possible in order to make them happy! John is how you picture a perfect tour-guide: very social, knowledgeable and funny; not only does he know much about the Great Wall and China but he's a...

First of all I want to point out that the team of china-hiking is great: Heidi and Fred are caring a lot about their customers and they try to do everything possible in order to make them happy! John is how you picture a perfect tour-guide: very social, knowledgeable and funny; not only does he know much about the Great Wall and China but he's also an expierenced traveller/hiker around the world which makes it even more interesting talking to him. As a last member of the team: Jaime... He got his English name because of "Jaime Olivier" which probably answers all your question: He's an excellent campfire cook and is a very likeable person.

I went with them on a hiking/ camping trip on the Great Wall... they ensure that you do a part of the wall which is away from other tourists and you really can enjoy the nature... I highly suggest doing more than a one-day tour since a night in the tent under the stars on a watchtower is just unforgettable! Moreover, you drive like 2 hours one way and you start with having lunch (which is good but takes time) - so for the people who did only one day, the time on the wall is rather short. Our tour (Jiankou) was not very challenging (only like an hour uphill at the beginning) and another 2 hours on the wall itself but totally worth it and also doable for kids and families! Make sure you read the description on their website so that you know what to expect and if you cannot find your dream-trip just contact them - i am sure they will assist you!

So, let me try to summarize the strong points of ChinaHiking:
- Team
- Group Size (relatively small groups)
- Non-tourist part of the wall
- Price
- Camping on the Wall
- Taking care (They provide camping equipment, coffee, dinner and COLD beer)
- They are really into hiking/ nature (they do not only offer these tours because of the money)

I will be back for a longer and more adventures trip! ;)

Visited August 2016

As children we are told about the Great Wall of China, as a Wonder of the Modern World, that it's the only manmade structure visible from Space and that it kept out the Mongol barbarians. As a result, it gains a certain level of mystique and the stature of legend, until finally when you are an adult and you are going to China with your kids, you...

As children we are told about the Great Wall of China, as a Wonder of the Modern World, that it's the only manmade structure visible from Space and that it kept out the Mongol barbarians. As a result, it gains a certain level of mystique and the stature of legend, until finally when you are an adult and you are going to China with your kids, you decide you not only want to see the Great Wall, but you also want to hike it and sleep on it! So, when you want someone to help you do that, who do you call? Well, without a shadow of a doubt, Fred and Heidi and China Hiking! They have the best website with fantastic photos that have you salivating for the Wall. They have a range of hikes and itineraries, so that they do not always go to the same area and destroy the wall. They are super responsive on email and with information. Everything was seamless, as they tailor-made a bespoke program for us, as we have 4 kids, two of whom are only 3 years old! And these three year olds embraced the hike and the experience, singing and laughing as they walked 2km plus up a steep trail to the Wall. Heidi was our guide and on the drive from the airport regaled us with history of the wall and facts and figures. She also provided scrumptious home made cake for the drive. She had engaged additional porters for the tents, mats and sleeping bags, as she expected we would need to carry our little ones most of the way. As it happened, all the kids were absolutely fine. We arrived to have time to visit a few watch towers and settle in to our own before darkness fell and the temperature plummeted. But then all of a sudden the tents were up and dinner was on the go. The food was delicious and washed down with lots of hot tea and something local, a wee bit stronger! My wife and I enjoyed wine and then we moved the campfire outside for star gazing and roasted marshmallows and schmores. Idyllic! We slept well, as Heidi made sure we had adequate sleeping bags to stay warm. The only noise was the chatter from our porters. The next day we were able to experience sunrise and hiking to the adjacent towers, snacks, teas and coffees, before we packed up and hiked down to enjoy a hearty local breakfast at a farmhouse. What an experience! Heidi and the cook, driver and porter were so good with all our kids and patient with us as we walked up and down the trail! She took loads of photos and kept an eye on the kids constantly! This was an amazing experience and one we will not forget. Heidi went out of her way to be helpful on a number of occasions and all arrangements were seamless! 5 stars!

Visited October 2016

Beautiful! An absolute highlight! If only I had known about these guys earlier I would have booked more days. The wall is just mind boggling. I cannot recommend ChinaHiking enough!! Top tip: Camping on the Wall is just amazing.

Dear Fred, Heidi and Jimmy,

I just wanted to thank you again for all your help, good company and guidance on our camp. You truly gave me a once in a lifetime, incredible experience that I will never forget for as long as I live. I had a fantastic time and cannot thank you enough for helping me see and experience a part of your beautiful country...

Dear Fred, Heidi and Jimmy,

I just wanted to thank you again for all your help, good company and guidance on our camp. You truly gave me a once in a lifetime, incredible experience that I will never forget for as long as I live. I had a fantastic time and cannot thank you enough for helping me see and experience a part of your beautiful country.

Wishing you all the best in the future. I really hope I can come back and see the Great Wall in winter one day.

Thank you again. I will never forget it.

Athena

Give Fred a call (number on the website), he speaks perfect English and is pretty cool. We hiked with a small group, a fantastic guide, and pretty much the most authentic meal I had in China on the Wall. There were no other tourists (or any other people) where we were and the hike wasn't too challenging, although I was definitely tired by the en...

Give Fred a call (number on the website), he speaks perfect English and is pretty cool. We hiked with a small group, a fantastic guide, and pretty much the most authentic meal I had in China on the Wall. There were no other tourists (or any other people) where we were and the hike wasn't too challenging, although I was definitely tired by the end of the day. The hikes normally require a minimum of 6 people to go ahead, so call and things can be sorted out as late as 2 days in advance. Definitely bring a drink to enjoy in the evening! Highly recommended!

Visited August 2015

We have traveled around China for 2 weeks and this experience was far the BEST! Originally we wanted to participate in another tour (the Boarder defense) but as there were not enough people signed for this tour, we were offered to participate in the Jiankou trip. The trip was just amazing, really no other tourists, no one around us during the wh...

We have traveled around China for 2 weeks and this experience was far the BEST! Originally we wanted to participate in another tour (the Boarder defense) but as there were not enough people signed for this tour, we were offered to participate in the Jiankou trip. The trip was just amazing, really no other tourists, no one around us during the whole journey - just pure nature! We walked on the top of the wall and slept also on the top of the wall which was an unforgettable experience. Fred and John were amazing guides, very friendly and caring. I can just recommend to have this experience if you want to experience the real great wall, with no crowds and other tourists.

This is my third trip with Fred and Heidi and while it was a slightly shorter (but steeper) one it was still fantastic!
We did the Jiankou walk and it was super because you actually get to camp on the wall and it's wonderful because waking up on the wall and seeing it in its morning. Glory is pretty spectacular.
Fred and Heidi as always were w...

This is my third trip with Fred and Heidi and while it was a slightly shorter (but steeper) one it was still fantastic!
We did the Jiankou walk and it was super because you actually get to camp on the wall and it's wonderful because waking up on the wall and seeing it in its morning. Glory is pretty spectacular.
Fred and Heidi as always were wonderful they catered to our needs and food wise it was delicious!

Visited April 2016

We did a 2 days 1 night trek on the wall with our 2 kids. The guides were nice, the views beautiful and even the food at the camp was very good. Our 2 kids (11 and 14) also loved it. Highly recommended.

Visited October 2015

We did an overnight camping and hiking tour in October. I had actually booked with a different company but they cancelled at the last minute due to the fact that rain was forecast. I was sooo disappointed, as this was what I was looking forward to most on my two week China trip. Anyway, someone from the first company let me know about this tour ...

We did an overnight camping and hiking tour in October. I had actually booked with a different company but they cancelled at the last minute due to the fact that rain was forecast. I was sooo disappointed, as this was what I was looking forward to most on my two week China trip. Anyway, someone from the first company let me know about this tour company, said she had spoken to them and that their tour would go ahead and there was space for us! I did check out their website and trip advisor but I would have gone anyway because I definitely wanted to do this! We met around 9am at Lama Temple subway station and then travelled by mini bus around 2 hours out of Beijing. There were 10 or so people on the tour, all young and friendly as well as the guide, John, who was Chinese but spoke great English and was really knowledgeable and helpful. The trek itself was hard to start, being a really steep climb, but the rewards once we reached the wall were worth it! Our day was drizzly and foggy but this contributed to the beauty of the views once we got above the cloud. Really spectacular scenery! You really are on a remote part of the wall, we saw no other people the whole time. Once we had trekked a reasonable distance, we set up camp in a watchtower and made a fire on the wall where we ate dinner, shared stories, and even passed around the Baiju :) The trek itself was hard, you have a big backpack that you have to carry, the weather was cold, we slept on concrete ( in tents) but honestly, none of that mattered. This is a fantastic experience and I won't forget it any time soon. Highly recommended!

Visited October 2015

The 16th birthday present for my son was a real hit. The 2 day camping hike in April with Fred and Heidi made it for my son and his best friend an unforgettable trip that 's the goal of it . I'm sure he'll remember this till the end of his days. Our group of 14 people, met only 4 other people on the wall during the 2 days hiking. The night was c...

The 16th birthday present for my son was a real hit. The 2 day camping hike in April with Fred and Heidi made it for my son and his best friend an unforgettable trip that 's the goal of it . I'm sure he'll remember this till the end of his days. Our group of 14 people, met only 4 other people on the wall during the 2 days hiking. The night was cold (3° Celsius) but the views ,the good company and the talks with Fred and Heidi around the fire during the evening made up for this. No garbage is left behind, all empty bottles , plastic is taken away and that's the way it should be done. Fred & Heidi thank you and be sure we talk about it with our friends . You did a wonderfull job and that's the way to see the great wall.

Visited April 2015

I did the Jiankou great wall camping tour on april and I just loved it. I can say that it was one of the highlights of my trip to China. I was travelling alone and I had the chance to talk to very nice people and had an amazing time with Fred, Heidi and Jamie, the nickname of one of the chinese guys of the staff, who cook (very weel). For those ...

I did the Jiankou great wall camping tour on april and I just loved it. I can say that it was one of the highlights of my trip to China. I was travelling alone and I had the chance to talk to very nice people and had an amazing time with Fred, Heidi and Jamie, the nickname of one of the chinese guys of the staff, who cook (very weel). For those who want to have a real experience in the wall, far from the crowds of tourists, I would say this is the best way!

Visited April 2015

We did the overnight hike on the Jiankou west trip with Fred and Heidi in April. It was phenomenal. It was easy to meet them at the subway stop in Beijing and from there we had a 2 hour van ride out to our starting spot. Lunch, dinner, breakfast and waters were provided. We had plenty to eat but for those that may need snacks for the challenging...

We did the overnight hike on the Jiankou west trip with Fred and Heidi in April. It was phenomenal. It was easy to meet them at the subway stop in Beijing and from there we had a 2 hour van ride out to our starting spot. Lunch, dinner, breakfast and waters were provided. We had plenty to eat but for those that may need snacks for the challenging hike, I would pack some granola bars. The hike up to the wall and on the wall was challenging but exhilarating. They provided a backpack, prepacked with tents, sleeping bags and sleeping pads. Fred and Heidi were friendly and knowledgeable. We had a large group with us so there were a couple of additional guides helping out that were also friendly and funny. It is the neatest way to see the Great Wall. It's off the beaten path and away from the crowds. It was early spring and it was beautiful to see all the blossoms along the hillsides. Dinner on the wall was literally the best meal I had in China. Breakfast was also delicious. One of the guides brought red bean pancakes made with brown sugar by one of his neighbors. They were amazing! They also had regular coffee (thank goodness!) for us non-tea drinking Americans and Europeans. I can't say enough good things about the organization and smooth operation of the trip.

Visited April 2015

What can I say we've been in china 4 weeks and this is easily one of the best things we've done!

Fred our guide was great, creating the perfect relaxed and fun atmosphere for the group.

The part of the wall we went to we had all to ourselves and we literally couldn't believe the isolation and amazing views we were seeing. I got up at dawn for ...

What can I say we've been in china 4 weeks and this is easily one of the best things we've done!

Fred our guide was great, creating the perfect relaxed and fun atmosphere for the group.

The part of the wall we went to we had all to ourselves and we literally couldn't believe the isolation and amazing views we were seeing. I got up at dawn for a truly memorable view of the sun coming up over the wall stretching in to the distance.

If you want to see the wall properly do this hike!

One final thing the food the cook made was delicious.

Visited October 2014

Our family of 2 adults, 2 teenagers did an overnight camp on the wall with China Hiking and had a great time. Thanks Fred and Heidi, you thought of everything! Great company, great food - watching Heidi cook up a feast over one small cooker was an experience in itself.
We'll definitely be looking to join you on future tours. Thanks for the memor...

Our family of 2 adults, 2 teenagers did an overnight camp on the wall with China Hiking and had a great time. Thanks Fred and Heidi, you thought of everything! Great company, great food - watching Heidi cook up a feast over one small cooker was an experience in itself.
We'll definitely be looking to join you on future tours. Thanks for the memories.

Visited September 2014 source: TripAdvisor

Trekking and camping on the Great Wall is in itself an invaluable experience, for reasons that are pretty self evident. Fred and Heidi give this trip a special, personal touch with their open hospitality, keen knowledge of the grounds, and kinship with the locals.

The one night trip consisted of a couple of hours of trekking through the woods ...

Trekking and camping on the Great Wall is in itself an invaluable experience, for reasons that are pretty self evident. Fred and Heidi give this trip a special, personal touch with their open hospitality, keen knowledge of the grounds, and kinship with the locals.

The one night trip consisted of a couple of hours of trekking through the woods and up the unrestored wall (beautiful), which was an interesting, if untouched route, although nothing overly strenuous, setting up camp and a fire in time to watch the sunset. A simple and well planned meal made with the fire and some wine (BYOB, I forgot this!) completed a pretty perfect night.

Highly recommended! 2014 Aug

Ventured off with 9 of us in total on a journey to a section of the Great Wall rarely accessed by the public. We stopped for a delicious lunch at a local residence near by then head a short trip to our starting point. Loaded up with approximately 12-13 kilos in my backpack(tent, sleeping items & water provided by vendors & my belongings) we trek...

Ventured off with 9 of us in total on a journey to a section of the Great Wall rarely accessed by the public. We stopped for a delicious lunch at a local residence near by then head a short trip to our starting point. Loaded up with approximately 12-13 kilos in my backpack(tent, sleeping items & water provided by vendors & my belongings) we trekked up a winding, steep trek to the top. Tough hike up but it was so worth it! Touching the Great Wall was a bucket list item! I was overwhelmed & blessed for this opportunity! Plenty of rest breaks as well as photo opportunities. Once at the top, climb a good section of the untouched wall which was a good challenge. We camped on top of the Wall & had simple but delicious meals for dinner/breakfast. Only saw a handful of people on the whole trip. Meet a great bunch of people & the hosts Heidi & Fred were excellent. Can not recommend there trips more thoroughly!! September 1, 2014

I have just returned from a hike with Dandelion Hiking (left Saturday morning, back Sunday afternoon well in time for work). Wow!There are no criteria to adequately describe the excellence of this experience,
however for the benefit of people wishing to take a trip, I have broken down my
review into sections that u might want to know:
THE HIK...

I have just returned from a hike with Dandelion Hiking (left Saturday morning, back Sunday afternoon well in time for work). Wow!There are no criteria to adequately describe the excellence of this experience,
however for the benefit of people wishing to take a trip, I have broken down my
review into sections that u might want to know:
THE HIKE ITSELF: Strenuous, yet not Arduous. In North Wales, a ' strenuous ' hike is regularly done by a 67 year old friend of my mother, so it's bracing without being taxing. The organizers Fred and Heidi are very conscientious and furnish each hiker with copious amounts of water and welcome breaks to take you up the hill to the Wall.
VALUE FOR MONEY : for an overnight camping stay with a good lunch and dining in the evening in the company of new compadres over a campfire, transport there and back from a convenient CBD pickup (Jianguomen) subway, it was well worth the price.
ORGANISATION: Again, excellent, people were coming from all over the city of Beijing and every understanding was made to accommodate their needs and logistics. Also, for girls, there is a nice very local hotel bathroom to visit before u take the short (2 hour) journey.
EQUIPMENT :you get a tent which takes all of minutes to assemble and comes with idiot proof instructions. A rucksack is given to you and all the water you can drink - very handy when you are sweating your happy way up the trail!
OVERALL EXPERIENCE ; Just a lovely, memorable and sure to be lasting experience with two people (Fred and Heidi) who seem to genuinely love what they do. What was especially cool was meeting people from diverse backgrounds and countries! I myself am from Wales and I very much enjoyed my trip with German students, a Kiwi female rugby team manager, an Irish girl from Greece with wanderlust and a young American father, sharing our night on the Wall together. An unexpectedly warm and humorous experience and a chance to escape the city!
Special mention to the views you wake up to - massive 360 degree panoramas with semi ruined Great Wall towers in your immediate vision and beautiful valleys as far as the eye can see.

As far as Beijing hikes go, this is the one folks, I would definitely go again :)
August 24, 2014

It has been almost a year since I went hiking and camping on the great wall but it is a memory that i will treasure. Heidi and Fred are really nice and really open. Fred is from Brugge (Belgium) which is very close to my hometown. The experience to go on the wall and don t see any other tourists is really unique. The views are breathtaking. The ...

It has been almost a year since I went hiking and camping on the great wall but it is a memory that i will treasure. Heidi and Fred are really nice and really open. Fred is from Brugge (Belgium) which is very close to my hometown. The experience to go on the wall and don t see any other tourists is really unique. The views are breathtaking. The food we got was from a local family and it was amazing! Recommended!

Visited August 2013

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Group Size	Price pp in CNY		Price pp in USD
	Adults	Kids <18	Adults	Kids <18
2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
4	1700¥	1530¥	257$	231$
5	1600¥	1440¥	242$	218$
6	1500¥	1350¥	227$	204$
7	1400¥	1260¥	212$	191$
8	1300¥	1170¥	197$	177$
9	1200¥	1080¥	182$	164$
10	1100¥	990 ¥	167$	150$
15+	please contact us for larger group prices

Group Size	Price pp in CNY		Price pp in USD
	Adults	Kids <18	Adults	Kids <18
2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
4	1700¥	1530¥	257$	231$
5	1600¥	1440¥	242$	218$
6	1500¥	1350¥	227$	204$
7	1400¥	1260¥	212$	191$
8	1300¥	1170¥	197$	177$
9	1200¥	1080¥	182$	164$
10	1100¥	990 ¥	167$	150$
15+	please contact us for larger group prices

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But don’t underestimate the power and stamina of children. Our two eleven year olds stormed ahead at times carrying their day packs and fluffy mascot animals that would later serve as pillows, leaving us in a cloud of dust!

Can a selfie stick also serve as a walking stick? That’s for you to find out….

The photographs you take home are of the wild wall. No smooth surfaces. Clumps of bushes, even trees growing out of the stonework. It’s amazing how much of this structure survives relatively intact after hundreds of years of neglect.

Back at my workplace, I can look back on a superb trip. We had excellent weather conditions, dry enough to allow us to camp without the outer layer on the tent and gaze at the moon until we fell asleep.

I will be back for another trip with Fred and Heidi as soon as I can.

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But don’t underestimate the power and stamina of children. Our two eleven year olds stormed ahead at times carrying their day packs and fluffy mascot animals that would later serve as pillows, leaving us in a cloud of dust!

Can a selfie stick also serve as a walking stick? That’s for you to find out….

The photographs you take home are of the wild wall. No smooth surfaces. Clumps of bushes, even trees growing out of the stonework. It’s amazing how much of this structure survives relatively intact after hundreds of years of neglect.

Back at my workplace, I can look back on a superb trip. We had excellent weather conditions, dry enough to allow us to camp without the outer layer on the tent and gaze at the moon until we fell asleep.

I will be back for another trip with Fred and Heidi as soon as I can.

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