Walking The Great Wall of China

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

Stepping out across the peaceful semi-ruin of a section of the wall on this Great Wall of China trek 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.

Trekking holidays in China allow us to walk along various contrasting sections of the wall, and 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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Countries visited: China

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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Average Review Rating:
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One of the best holidays for location we have ever done. The People were friendly and our guide looked after…

Peter Gosnell
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A marvellous holiday, with over six days walking along the Great Wall, plus two days (three for some!) in Beijing.…

John McGeough
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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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