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Cami and Benjamin visit the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall on a private tour that costs about 360 yuan, with an additional entrance fee of 100 yuan per person. A two-hour drive and the included transport make the trip easier to manage. They take a shuttle and cable car, then climb a steep section and find themselves nearly alone, with panoramic views. Cami is moved to tears when she first sees the Wall. The vlog also includes their observations about the weather, clean toilets, and cable-car ride, before they celebrate with dinner at the Cheesecake Factory.
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Planning the Jinshanling visit
Cami and Benjamin choose a private tour to visit Jinshanling, a quieter section of the Great Wall. The tour costs about 360 yuan and includes a two-hour drive, waiting time, and transport back. The entrance fee is another 100 yuan per person. They recommend arranging a tour in advance to reduce confusion about tickets and transportation, and note that having a private driver makes the journey simpler.
The vlog follows them on the way to the Wall and through the shuttle bus and cable-car rides. Cami comments on the facilities, including the clean toilets and available toilet paper. Benjamin is initially apprehensive about the cable car, which becomes part of the day's experience. The weather is unexpectedly pleasant.
Climbing the Wall
Once on the Wall, Cami and Benjamin discover that this section is almost empty. They appreciate the quiet and the panoramic views, and Cami becomes emotional enough to cry when she sees the Great Wall for the first time. The video captures their awe at the size and history of the structure as well as the physical effort required to climb it. The route is steep, so suitable footwear, clothing, water, and snacks are useful.
They explore the Wall, touch its stones, and take in the scenery before descending. Cami and Benjamin describe the experience as memorable because of the combination of solitude, views, and the scale of the landmark. They end the day with a celebratory meal at the Cheesecake Factory after the drive, shuttle, cable-car ride, and climb.
Their private driver takes them to the less-visited Jinshanling section, where the transport plan includes the drive and enough time at the site before returning. Once they arrive, they use a shuttle and cable car before continuing on foot. Cami points out that the toilets are consistently clean and have toilet paper, a practical detail she did not take for granted. Benjamin's initial hesitation about the cable car becomes part of their journey up to the Wall.
The quiet is a major part of what they remember. Instead of the crowded scenes many people associate with the Great Wall, they can pause, look across the landscape, and take in the structure around them with very few other visitors nearby. Cami's emotional reaction comes as she sees the Wall in person for the first time. They talk about its scale and history while taking on the steep climb, and the video records both the effort of moving along the Wall and the views from it.
They touch the stonework, visit Xiao Xinshan Tower, and eventually descend. Their day includes the tour's logistics, transport, time on the Wall, and a final celebratory meal at the Cheesecake Factory. The experience leaves them enthusiastic about the visit while making clear that the climb requires preparation.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: How much did Cami and Benjamin's Great Wall tour cost?
- A: Their private tour cost about 360 yuan, and the entrance fee was an additional 100 yuan per person. The tour included a two-hour drive, waiting time, and return transport.
- Q: Which section of the Great Wall did they visit?
- A: They visited Jinshanling, a quieter section of the Great Wall. They found themselves almost alone there and enjoyed broad views from the Wall.
- Q: What should visitors prepare for at Jinshanling?
- A: The climb is steep and physically demanding, so suitable footwear and clothing are useful. The video also recommends bringing water and snacks, especially in summer.
