The most visited sections of the Great Wall are Bādátáng Línhéng and Juyongguan, located north of Beijing. Other attractions include Mutianyu, a spot near Beijing with fewer tourists, Huanghuacheng, and the cluster of Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and Simatai, which are considered somewhat perilous and situated 80 miles north of Beijing.
In this instance, the author has selected the Gubeikou cluster to embark on a journey to four watchtowers atop the mountain peaks, camping within those watchtowers. Camping gear and equipment. Sleeping on rough and rocky terrain is not a straightforward task. Hiking for 2 hours along the mountain peaks to reach the watchtowers is no easy feat. Continuing along trails and bushes to reach the remaining three watchtowers. The watchtowers still stand strong after many years. The scenery appears almost endless. There are numerous other watchtowers in the vicinity.
Camping within the Great Wall is not a daunting task. Simply search Google, and you can quickly find many companies offering hiking and camping tours, such as Mountain Biking Asia and China Adventure. The 10 km stretch between Jinshanling and Simatai is the most popular route for long-distance hiking. A Beijing taxi will take you to the wall and tour around for approximately 1.5 million VND. It is advisable to bring plenty of food and water, flashlights for each person. Technically, Beijing is very restrictive for visiting sections of the wall not designated as tourist areas, but these rules are seldom enforced. Activities like graffiti, brick picking, and littering are illegal. Additionally, it is important to respect the surrounding environment and adhere to regulations.
Compilation: Tourstrungquoc.net.vn
Posted by: Hồng Ngọc Nguyễn
Keywords: Camping within the Great Wall of China
