Wild Great Wall Sunset Photography Tour (Small Group)
Overview:
Type of Tour: Small Group (4 to 8 Pax)
Duration: 10 hours
Attractions: Gubeikou Great Wall, Jinshanling Great Wall.
Service: English Tour Guide, Transfer, Entrance Fees, and Lunch
Walking Level: ★★★☆☆
Meeting point: Your Hotel Lobby
Meeting time: Between 10 am to 11 am
Departure: Daily (Tour will be confirmed with a minimum 4 people)
Highlights:
Amazing view of the Great Wall and crowd-free.
This small-group tour is limited to 8 people, ensuring a more memorable experience.
Enjoy the original Great Wall at Gubeikou Great Wall.
Beautiful Jinshanling Great Wall with the amazing photo opportunity.
Take the Great Wall photo by sunset.
Delicious lunch in a local Chinese restaurant. (Vegetarian meal option available)
Hear entertaining stories and history from an informative guide.
**Itinerary:**
Our guide will call you the night before the tour to confirm the pickup time. Please note that the start time may change seasonally.
**11:00 AM** – Depart for Gubeikou Great Wall (2-hour drive)
The adventure begins gently at Gubeikou village with a short climb to a broken tower. From there, we will walk eastward, making several photography stops before reaching the General Tower. This location offers stunning views of the natural beauty of Gubeikou Mountain. (Duration: 1.5 hours)
**Lunch** – Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
Next, we will drive to Jinshanling Great Wall, where we will embark on a 1-hour trek to the best photography spot. Here, you can witness the most beautiful sunset views from the Great Wall.
Jinshanling Great Wall is located 150 km from downtown Beijing and is renowned for its breathtaking scenery and tranquility. It is one of the best places for photographers to capture the Great Wall. On non-weekends and holidays, we are often the only visitors on the wall during sunset.
We will head back to your hotel at approximately 8:30 PM.
**Note:** Depending on the weather and timing, we may adjust the itinerary to visit Jinshanling first and Gubeikou for sunset.
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Tour price:(All prices published are in RMB and per person)
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Adults |
Children (age 2-12) |
Infant (age < 2) |
| Price |
700 |
650 |
FREE |
Payment: After you confirm the tour with us, no prepayment is requested; pay cash to your tour guide at the end.
Includes:
Professional English-speaking tour guide.
Comfortable Air-conditioned vehicle.
Gas, toll & parking lot fees.
Delicious lunch in a local Chinese restaurant.
Hotel pick up and drop off. (We may set up a pick-up point near your hotel if the group stays too apart from each other)
All entrance tickets to the sights listed above.
Not included:
Personal costs.
Cable Car.
Gratuity to the guide and driver.
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Reviews:
Reviewed April 30, 2018, via mobile Sunset tour small group
We had the best time on the sunset tour in a small group. The parts of the wall we went to were not crowded at all, and we were almost the only ones in the old part of the wall. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see the sunset, which was slightly rainy, but the rain made the place feel even more magical. We had Tony as our guide, and we couldn’t be happier with him; he had lovely stories about the wall and Chinese culture and history in general.
The dinner was delicious as well, it was nice to try some food recommended by a local.
I contacted Leo about the tour, and he was very informative and replied fast to all my messages.
Thank you for making our last day so special! 多谢!
Reviewed October 5, 2018, A long day to the Wall, but worth it!
We did the Great Wall sunset hike to Jinshanling and Gubeikou. We were picked up promptly by Tony, who was a lovely guide. He spoke very good English and had a great sense of humor. There were only 3 other people on the tour with us, which was good. The drive out to the Jinshanling part of the Wall was long, because of all the traffic congestion. It was worth it, though, as there are hardly any other people at that part of the Wall. We had a great lunch, huge with lots of choices. Beer and other beverages were also included. The second part of the Wall was also enjoyable, again with very few tourists. Unfortunately, Mother Nature didn’t put on a great sunset display but we preferred the later pick-up time and the opportunity to hike the Wall with few other people. Highly recommended, but be prepared for a very long day.
FAQS
How challenging is this hike?
This hike offers flexibility, with distances ranging from 5 km to 10 km. Once we reach the Wall, you’ll have some free time to explore or continue hiking if you wish. The terrain is moderate, so regular sneakers are sufficient for this hike.
Is the Great Wall we visited full of people?
Both sections are far from the city, making it much quieter than Mutianyu and Badaling. Especially when it is not the weekend or a holiday, we were often the only group on the wall.
What time does the tour start and finish?
Our tour typically starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 11 a.m. Since sunset times vary daily, we return to downtown Beijing 2.5 hours after sunset, usually between 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Do you always get a great sunset view by the tour?
The weather is always unforeseeable, and the air may be polluted. There is some pollution in winter, but it is always good in summer.
What to take for this hike?
Comfortable shoes or boots are important. We suggest you bring sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm, and a cap. Please let me know one day before the tour if you need hiking poles.
When does the tour have lunch? Is it ok for vegetarians?
Lunch is usually served after the hike around 2 pm. In summer, lunch is always late, as the sunset is after 7:30 pm. Please take some snacks with you. We chose a very nice local restaurant with excellent Chinese food. There are a lot of dishes that are good for vegetarians.
How many bottles of water do I need to bring?
Unlimited water bottles are stored in our car/van for you to drink. It would be best if you carried them.
Does the tour happen during the rain or snow?
We only cancel the tour during extreme weather conditions. Otherwise, it continues. Please check the weather report and be prepared.
What is the tipping or gratuities policy?
Tips are always appreciated by our guides but never expected. They should be given if you believe your guide did an outstanding job and, further, if you as an individual want to demonstrate your appreciation for the guide for that job well done. Usually, our clients give 50 to 100 RMB per person.
Does this tour go to any shops?
We don’t go to tourist shops, factories, etc., and waste our precious time.
