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Walking the Great Wall Overview

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    • CZXW
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,400
      CAD $1,400
      AUD $1,400
      EUR €1,060
      GBP £799
      NZD $1,760
      ZAR R10,245
      CHF FR1,190
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  • 2013-04-01 - 2014-12-31

Discover China’s Great Wall and walk along some of its remotest sections

From Beijing, discover the iconic Great Wall of China. Walk, climb and scramble over ancient sections of the wall, witness incredible views over the expansive Chinese landscape, visit Jiankou, Gubeikou, Jinshangling, Miyun and Huangyaguan to walk along some of the wall’s restored and unrestored parts, stay with a local family and experience Chinese culture and history on this unique walking adventure.

  • Walk along remote sections of the wall
  • Get incredible views of the surrounding landscapes
  • Witness the labyrinth of Bagua Castle
  • Admire ancient watchtowers

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Walking the Great Wall Summary

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Days 1-2 Beijing

Beijing has a long and colourful history and this rapidly modernising city is an amazing whirl of ancient sites, modern buildings, bicycles, people, shops and eateries.

Day 3 Jiankou

Snaking over the landscape for 8,851 km, the building of China's Great Wall started in the 5th century BC with the aim of protecting China's northern borders from invading Mongolian hordes. Known as the 'wild wall' due to its original, unpreserved condition, Jiankou is a photographer's dream thanks to its steep mountains and beautiful scenery.

Days 4-5 Gubeikou

One of the most intact and well-preserved sections of the wall, Gubeikou has always had great military significance due to its strategic position in the defences of China's capital.

Day 6 Jinshanling

Jinshanling is a mountainous area with an attractive section of the Great Wall, which zigzags up the steep terrain and straddles peaks like a suspension bridge.

Day 7 Miyun

A peaceful area not far from Beijing, Miyun has many picturesque spots to explore including the Miyun Reservoir and the impressive Simatai Great Wall.

Day 8 Huangyaguan

One of the longest restored sections of the wall, Huangyaguan has a variety of fortifications, including the largest tower on the Great Wall - 'Phoenix Tower'.

Days 9-10 Beijing

This populous Chinese city can trace its origins back to the 11th century BC. With an energy that exists little place else, Beijing will no doubt leave you breathless.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Beijing, China

  • Finish:

    Beijing, China

  • Group size:

    Min 6 , Max 16

  • Ages:

    Min 16

  • Meals:

    8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Guesthouse (5 nts), Hotel (4 nts)

  • Transport:

    Minibus

  • Included activities:

    Entr East Qing Tombs, Entrance, Zunhua, Half day city sightseeing tour

  • Total price from

    USD $1,400
    CAD $1,400
    AUD $1,400
    EUR €1,060
    GBP £799
    NZD $1,760
    ZAR R10,245
    CHF FR1,190
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $140
    CAD $140
    AUD $140
    EUR €106
    GBP £79
    NZD $176
    ZAR R1,024
    CHF FR119
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    • 10
    • CZXW
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,400
      CAD $1,400
      AUD $1,400
      EUR €1,060
      GBP £799
      NZD $1,760
      ZAR R10,245
      CHF FR1,190
      *
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    • Walking
    • Original
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