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THE ITINERARY
DAY 1 DEPART LONDON
Depart on our flight to Beijing Airport.
DAY 2 CHANGPING
Once arrived in Beijing airport we transfer by coach 70 kms north of the capital to our
comfortable Hotel. On arrival we have time to freshen up before our first Chinese lunch.
We then enjoy a free afternoon before our evening meal and briefing from our guides.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner Accom: Hotel
DAY 3 BADALING AND JUYONG 10.5KM 7 HRS TREKKING
After breakfast we transfer to the unrestored section of the Badaling Wall to avoid the busy
crowds. Before the trekking starts, the special activity of “rebuild the Wall” is arranged.
From the high points of the Wall we have panoramic views of misty mountains fading far
into the distance. After lunch, we transfer to the Juyongguan section of the Wall, which was
constructed in the 5th century and rebuilt many years later by the Ming Dynasty. It is
considered to be one of the most strategically important parts of the wall due to its link
with Beijing. Today’s warm up prepares us for some of the steep inclines we will be
climbing during our trek. Once finished we transfer back to our hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accom: Hotel
DAY 4 HUANGHUACHENG - XISHUIYU 10KM 5 HRS TREKKING
Today we will trek along Huanghuacheng Great Wall. The Huanghuacheng Great wall is
divided by reservoirs, and some parts are even immersed in the water, which is a very
unique characteristic, distinguishing it from other sections of the Great Wall. We just walk
along the walking trail skirting the Huanghuacheng Reservoir with the Great Wall hanging
on the mountains surrounding the reservoir. Today’s hiking starts from a farmyard and
involves climbing up and down on two mountains which will make it feel a lot longer. It’s
steep in places, with a tough climb to get up on to the wall, and then more climbing up and
down on the way to the end, till finished at Xishuiyu Reservoir.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accom: Hotel
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DAY 5 LIANHUACHI AND MUTIANYU 6.5KM 5 HRS TREKKING
Beginning with an early start we transfer about 30 minutes through stunning rural
countryside to Lianhuachi. We start trekking on a completely unrestored and wild part of
the Great Wall that is not well known to most visitors. This is a challenging walk starting on
a steep dirt path embraced by bushes and trees. After a few hours of hiking the Lianhuachi
Great Wall we will stop for lunch before crossing over into the Great Wall of Mutianyu, a
section of the wall that has been largely restored. The afternoon walk is easier and you can
enjoy some breath-taking views of the valley. At the end of our trek we have the option to
try the ‘luge’– 300m from top to bottom! We then transfer to our lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accom: Lodge
DAY 6 GUBEIKOU GREAT WALL 12KM 8 HRS TREKKING
This morning we transfer 1.5hrs to the start of the trek at Gubeikou. Gubeikou was once a
town of military significance and an important passage to the capital city. The Yanshan
Mountain Range winds from east to west and is cut off at Gubeikou forming a natural
narrow pass where our trek begins. Today our trek passes through remote rural farmland
and past many crumbling watch towers along the section known as the ‘Wild Wall’. The
impressive Simatai Ridge remains visible in the far distance throughout the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accom: Lodge
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DAY 7 JINSHANLING 6KM 5 HRS TREKKING
The last day of the Challenge! We trek for around five hours at Jinshanling with a packed
lunch on the way. We enjoy a wonderful day of trekking in which around 20 towers are
visited, including some beautiful sections that have been left as ruins. Emotions run high as
the group takes its final steps off the Wall and the challenge comes to an end. The transfer
back to Beijing is 2 –3 hours to our hotel. In the evening we enjoy a dinner in a local
pizzeria.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accom: Lodge
DAY 8 THE FORBIDDEN CITY
Breakfast is followed by a visit to Tiananmen Square, a city tour of the Forbidden City. In
the afternoon, we will pass the impressive Olympic Park, and if time permits we will make a
visit to a local silk factory. In the evening we enjoy our last dinner together- Peking duck.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Accom: Lodge
DAY 9 DEPARTURE DAY
This morning we take our transfer to the airport for our flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
The itinerary is complex and subject to change, a final itinerary will be shared 1 month prior to departure.