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Stephanie Vermillion · National Geographic

100 Nights of a Lifetime

Discover 100 after-dark adventures around the world—including a night in a Great Wall watchtower.

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100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Adventures After Dark, by Stephanie Vermillion
A National Geographic publication by Stephanie Vermillion
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One night of camping on the Great Wall

From a cliffside night in Peru to a desert sleep beneath the Sahara’s stars, 100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Adventures After Dark explores extraordinary places to experience the world after sunset. Great Wall Adventure Club’s watchtower camping is part of that story.

Great Wall watchtower camping photograph from the original book feature

A unique experience

As evening settles over the mountain ridges, the Wall takes on a quieter character. Ancient stones catch the last light, the watchtowers become silhouettes, and the trail you walked during the day stretches away into the darkness.

A tent in a historic watchtower brings you close to that landscape. Share stories with your companions, look up at the stars, and enjoy the stillness of a place that has witnessed centuries of history.

Guests camping on the Great Wall, from Great Wall Adventure Club’s original feature

An adventure with Great Wall Adventure Club

Our team helps arrange the hike, campsite and overnight equipment. With your guide, reach the confirmed camping location and settle in for a night on the Wall.

Morning brings another highlight: sunrise across the ridges, with the towers and ramparts emerging from the mountain haze. Choose a camping itinerary that fits your walking experience and available time.

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For book readers

Save 5% on a watchtower camping experience

Readers of 100 Nights of a Lifetime receive a 5% discount to sleep in a watchtower on the Great Wall. Mention the book when you contact us to plan your camping tour.

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