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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.