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Walking & trekking
Walking the Great Wall of China
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Start
Beijing, China
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Finish
Beijing, China
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Trip Code
CBXG
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
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Transport
Private Vehicle, Subway
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Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Guesthouse (4 night)
From £1,095(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Hike different sections of the Great Wall of China, like the Mutianyu, the 'wild' Jiankou and Gubeikou sections. See the Great Wall in its original form and learn about its longstanding history from a local expert.
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Watch the sunrise and sunset from the Great Wall over the surrounding mountains, farmlands and rivers – a once in a lifetime experience.
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Sit down to home-cooked meals at local guesthouses after your daily hikes. Then, learn how to make one of the most popular foods in China with a local host (dumplings, of course!).
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Pick up rubbish (not mandatory) as you walk along the ‘wild’ Great Wall and help to preserve original sections, unmaintained by the government.
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Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in Beijing. Explore the narrow Hutong Alleyways and learn about Beijing’s city formations and local neighbourhoods.
Is this trip right for you?
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This is a walking and trekking trip, so a good level of fitness is essential. Ideally, you should have some experience with hiking or trekking to fully enjoy the journey. Over five days, you’ll be walking an average of 10 km per day, with daily elevation gains of 300 to 500 m. Some parts of the Great Wall are quite steep, so it’s important to come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing for the trek.
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As this trip doesn't spend a lot of time in Beijing, we highly recommend you allow extra time on either side of the trip to explore this great city.
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China’s world-class sites like Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City draw large numbers of local and international travellers. We recommend a little patience and wearing comfortable shoes as you may need to wait before entering the more popular locations on your itinerary.
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This is a walking and trekking trip, so a good level of fitness is essential. Ideally, you should have some experience with hiking or trekking to fully enjoy the journey. Over five days, you’ll be walking an average of 10 km per day, with daily elevation gains of 300 to 500 m. Some parts of the Great Wall are quite steep, so it’s important to come prepared with suitable footwear and clothing for the trek.
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As this trip doesn't spend a lot of time in Beijing, we highly recommend you allow extra time on either side of the trip to explore this great city.
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China’s world-class sites like Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City draw large numbers of local and international travellers. We recommend a little patience and wearing comfortable shoes as you may need to wait before entering the more popular locations on your itinerary.
Itinerary
Hike one of the Seven Wonders of the World from Mutianyu to Jinshanling Great Wall
Challenge yourself on an eight-day adventure along one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Great Wall of China. First, explore Beijing, China’s capital, and visit iconic sites like Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Then, with your expert leader by your side, you’ll hike several sections of the Great Wall, from Mutianyu to Jinshanling, taking in expansive views as the wall winds along the mountain ranges into the horizon. Travel between local guesthouses, enjoying delicious home-cooked meals, and visit the Big and Small Jinshan Watchtowers. Soak in the history of the area as you see parts of the wall still in its original condition and learn about the rich history of the area from local experts.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Beijing
- DAY 2Day 2 • Beijing
- DAY 3Day 3 • Jiankou Village
- DAY 4Day 4 • Gubeikou Village
- DAY 5Day 5 • Gubeikou Village
- DAY 6Day 6 • Panlongshan Great Wall / Jinshanling Village
- DAY 7Day 7 • Beijing
- DAY 8Day 8 • Beijing
Inclusions
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4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
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Private Vehicle, Subway
bed Accommodation
Hotel (3 nights), Guesthouse (4 night)
festival Included activities
circleBeijing - Hutong walking tour
circleBeijing - Tiananmen Square
circleBeijing - Forbidden City
circleBeijing - Great Wall Visit - Mutianyu Section
circleGreat Wall - Jiankou section hiking
circleGreat Wall - Dumpling making demonstration
circleGreat Wall - Simatai section hiking
circleGreat Wall - Panlongshan to Jinshanling section hiking
circleGreat Wall - Sunrise
circleGreat Wall - Jinshanling section hiking
museum Optional activities
circleBeijing - Lama Temple (entrance fee) - CNY25
circleBeijing - Summer Palace (entrance fee) - CNY60
circleBeijing - Temple of Heaven (entrance fee) - CNY40
circleGreat Wall - Litter collection - Free
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip, subject to availability. Please contact your booking agent if you are interested.
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2. Travelling in China will heavily rely upon using local payment apps – Wechat and Alipay for making payments. It’s essential to install them on your phone and have a data package ready prior to your travel. Please read ‘money matters’ in the Essential Trip Information for more details. You shouldn’t rely on credit card for travel in China.
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3. While travelling in China, you won’t have access to social media and some websites. You may consider installing a VPN to access those sites and apps. Please check the Essential Trip Information for more details.
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