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WALKING THE GREAT WALL

11 days from GBP1,549 to GBP1,839 including flights
Tripcode: TCW

Countries Visited: China

A fascinating trek, with the grandeur of China literally at our feet

Stepping out across the peaceful semi-ruin of a section of the Great Wall is like walking in the footsteps of the past. Far from the madding tourist crowds we are able to get a great sense of the scale and the majesty of this remarkable piece of engineering without rushing through in a big group.

As we trek along various contrasting sections of the wall, we get closer to day-to-day life in rural China before returning to Beijing, a city steeped with history yet plunging headlong into modernisation.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Beijing; traditional Beijing Duck dinner.

Day 3

Transfer to Mutian Yu and trek past watchtowers on the Great Wall then transfer to Jiankou.

Day 4

Morning trek around Jiankou with its steep mountains and beautiful scenery; transfer to Gubeikou.

Day 5

Walk along the wall near Gubeikou.

Day 6

Hike past villages to Jinshanling.

Day 7

Walk over mountain ridges from Jinshanling towards Simatai, past ruined and restored watchtowers.

Day 8

Drive to Taipingzhai and trek to Huangyaguan, overnight at farmer's house.

Day 9

Visit the East Qing Tombs, transfer to Beijing.

Day 10

Sightseeing tour of Beijing, including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.

Day 11

Fly to London.

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Walking group alongside Great Wall of China

Roof decorations, Forbidden City, Beijing

Walking group alongside Great Wall of China

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An extremely enjoyable trek with fantastic views of the snaking wall and the surrounding autumnal mountainous countryside, contrasting with the…

Elizabeth Cranfield
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One of the 7 Modern Wonders of the world-and easy to understand why.

Stephen Taylor
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it was a great experience!beautiful scenery,challenging walks good food fantastic group of people and perfect guide-michael cheng was helpul, friendly…

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