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Is a Private GREAT WALL Worth It? We Found Out!
Great Wall of China: Private Tour Experience
This place genuinely made me cry!
The Great Wall of China has an almost universal place near the top of bucket lists. To be exploring such an insane part of history by ourselves all because people watch our videos - genuinely brought me to tears.
If you find yourself in Beijing, you're probably...
This place genuinely made me cry! The Great Wall of China has an almost universal place near the top of bucket lists. To be exploring such an insane part of history by ourselves all because people watch our videos - genuinely brought me to tears. If you find yourself in Beijing, you're probably already planning to take a Great Wall of China tour. Let this video be a vote for spending a bit more, get a private driver and explore the wall in solitude. It might just give you something to remember forever!
Experience the Great Wall of China like never before! Jordan and Emily share their emotional journey exploring this iconic landmark, emphasizing the unique experience of a private tour. Discover why they recommend splurging on a private driver for an unforgettable, solitary adventure along the wall. This isn't just a tour; it's a deeply personal and moving exploration of history.
This place genuinely made me cry! The Great Wall of China has an almost universal place near the top of bucket lists. To be exploring such an insane part of history by ourselves all because people watch our videos - genuinely brought me to tears. If you find yourself in Beijing, you're probably already planning to take a Great Wall of China tour. Let this video be a vote for spending a bit more, get a private driver and explore the wall in solitude. It might just give you something to remember forever!
Jordan and Emily visit the Great Wall of China early in the morning. They arrive before it opens, have coffee while they wait and are the second group through. They say they are one of four groups on the wall at 8:30 and take a cable car up, then walk away from the busiest area. The couple explain that the wall is made of sections with watchtowers and holes that archers shot through and defenders used to drop rocks. They compare it with other world wonders they have seen and share facts they learned: the wall is made of over 10,000 separate pieces, is just over 21,000 km long, was greatly restored in the Ming dynasty, and includes trenches and natural features. They also describe a workforce of 300,000 to as many as 1 million people and retell a folk legend about a widow and the wall. They say any section involves steep stairs, and that going first thing meant they had the wall to themselves. At the end of the restored section they see unrestored wall that is not open to visitors, and they say the average wall is 21 ft wide and 23 ft high. They find Wi-Fi on the wall and a well-fed cat. Around 10:00 a.m. the wall is much busier. They say it opens at 8:00 a.m. in summer and 8:30 in winter, explain how watchtowers passed warnings with fire and smoke, and say they chose a private tour for the early start. They considered camping on the wall but noticed temperatures could fall to -3. They also say the claim that the wall can be seen from space is a myth. They ride a toboggan down, which costs extra along with the ticket up, and advise braking early to leave space for slower riders.
Jordan and Emily spend a morning on the Great Wall of China outside Beijing, arriving early enough to be the second group through and one of four groups on the wall at 8:30. They take a cable car up, walk away from the busiest area, read about watchtowers and defensive holes, and share facts about the wall's length, builders and legends. After reaching the end of the restored section they see the wall get busier as tour buses arrive, then ride a toboggan back down. They say they chose a private tour, which costs more, to have the wall to themselves.
Jordan and Emily visit the Great Wall near Beijing on an early private tour, walk a quiet section and ride a toboggan down.
Private Great Wall Tour Near Beijing: Early Start and Toboggan Ride
1:51 Arriving early paid off for the couple: they say they were one of four groups on the wall at 8:30 in the morning. They then walked away from the busiest area and soon had long stretches of the wall to themselves.
8:13 Be ready to hike. The speaker says some of the stairs on any section of the wall go straight up and seem to go on forever. Going first thing in the morning meant nobody was ahead of or behind them.
8:38 Each watchtower in this section has a sign at the front describing what the tower was. Past the end of the restored stretch, the video says more wall exists but is unrestored or not safe for visitors.
9:43 The creators say there is Wi-Fi on the Great Wall, and one of them calls family from the wall. They do not describe how to connect or how far along the route it works.
10:22 By just after 10:00 a.m. there were many more people on the wall than at 8:30. The creators say it opens at 8:00 a.m. in summer and 8:30 in winter, so they suggest arriving then.
11:28 They chose a private tour, which they say costs more but got them there at opening time and gave them the wall to themselves. Later, tour buses arrived and the wall became noticeably busier and louder.
11:49 Camping on sections of the wall is another option. The couple almost booked it, but noticed that where they were it could fall to -3, so they decided they were not ready for that.
15:13 The ticket up and the toboggan ride down cost extra. Their tip is to pull back on the brakes early to leave space, because the riders ahead of you may be slower than you expect.
1:51 Arriving early paid off for the couple: they say they were one of four groups on the wall at 8:30 in the morning. They then walked away from the busiest area and soon had long stretches of the wall to themselves.
8:13 Be ready to hike. The speaker says some of the stairs on any section of the wall go straight up and seem to go on forever. Going first thing in the morning meant nobody was ahead of or behind them.
8:38 Each watchtower in this section has a sign at the front describing what the tower was. Past the end of the restored stretch, the video says more wall exists but is unrestored or not safe for visitors.
9:43 The creators say there is Wi-Fi on the Great Wall, and one of them calls family from the wall. They do not describe how to connect or how far along the route it works.
10:22 By just after 10:00 a.m. there were many more people on the wall than at 8:30. The creators say it opens at 8:00 a.m. in summer and 8:30 in winter, so they suggest arriving then.
11:28 They chose a private tour, which they say costs more but got them there at opening time and gave them the wall to themselves. Later, tour buses arrived and the wall became noticeably busier and louder.
11:49 Camping on sections of the wall is another option. The couple almost booked it, but noticed that where they were it could fall to -3, so they decided they were not ready for that.
15:13 The ticket up and the toboggan ride down cost extra. Their tip is to pull back on the brakes early to leave space, because the riders ahead of you may be slower than you expect.
0:01 Arriving at the Great Wall
1:28 Taking the cable car up
2:01 Walking away from the crowds
3:01 Watchtowers and defensive holes
4:03 Comparing world wonders
5:15 Facts about the wall's length
7:06 Builders and a wall legend
8:13 Steep stairs and the end of the section
8:51 Wall size and Wi-Fi
9:50 Meeting a cat on the wall
10:17 A busier wall and signal towers
11:06 Private tour versus other options
12:17 The wall-from-space myth
12:51 Riding the toboggan down
15:09 Final thoughts and braking tip
0:01 Arriving at the Great Wall
1:28 Taking the cable car up
2:01 Walking away from the crowds
3:01 Watchtowers and defensive holes
4:03 Comparing world wonders
5:15 Facts about the wall's length
7:06 Builders and a wall legend
8:13 Steep stairs and the end of the section
8:51 Wall size and Wi-Fi
9:50 Meeting a cat on the wall
10:17 A busier wall and signal towers
11:06 Private tour versus other options
12:17 The wall-from-space myth
12:51 Riding the toboggan down
15:09 Final thoughts and braking tip
Why did Jordan and Emily choose a private tour of the Great Wall?
They say a private tour costs more but got them to the wall when it opened, so they had it to themselves. Later in the morning tour buses arrived and it became much busier.
What time does the Great Wall open?
The creators say it opens at 8:00 a.m. in summer and 8:30 in winter, and suggest arriving then.
How long is the Great Wall according to the video?
The creators say it is just over 21,000 km and is made of over 10,000 separate pieces of wall.
How do they get down from the wall?
They ride a toboggan down. They say the ticket up and the toboggan ride cost extra, and they advise braking early to leave space.
Is the Great Wall visible from space?
The creators say the popular belief is not true; they say it may be seen from low Earth orbit only in perfect weather if you know where to look.
Can you camp on the Great Wall?
The couple say you can camp on sections of the wall. They nearly booked it but decided against it after noticing temperatures could fall to -3.
Which dynasty restored most of the well-preserved wall?
They say the Ming dynasty brought the wall back into fashion, and that the well-preserved parts like the one they walk are from the Ming dynasty.
