Walking The Great Wall Holiday


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Trip Code: TCW
Region: Asia
Countries visited: China
Activities: Classic Walks, People & Religion, History
Duration: 11 Days
Difficulty: Moderate
Profile: 4 day walks and 2 half-day walks with vehicle support. Low altitude throughout, maximum 1044m.
Meals: All breakfasts, 8 lunches and 7 dinners included.
Accomodation: 3 nights comfortable hotels with en suite facilities, 6 nights basic guesthouse, (4 en suite, 2 with shared bath).
Group: Normally 6 to 16, plus local leader and appropriate local staff and drivers.


Holiday price from: to including flights.


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


Great Wall of China

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.




Holiday Itinerary

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Day 1: Depart London.Show detailed information

Day 2: Arrive Beijing; traditional Beijing Duck dinner.Show detailed information

Day 3: Transfer to Mutian Yu and trek past watchtowers on the Great Wall then transfer to Jiankou.Show detailed information

Day 4: Morning trek around Jiankou with its steep mountains and beautiful scenery; transfer to Gubeikou.Show detailed information

Day 5: Walk along the wall near Gubeikou.Show detailed information

Day 6: Hike past villages to Jinshanling.Show detailed information

Day 7: Walk over mountain ridges from Jinshanling towards Simatai, past ruined and restored watchtowers.Show detailed information

Day 8: Drive to Taipingzhai and trek to Huangyaguan, overnight at farmer's house.Show detailed information

Day 9: Visit the East Qing Tombs, transfer to Beijing.Show detailed information

Day 10: Sightseeing tour of Beijing, including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.Show detailed information

Day 11: Fly to London.Show detailed information


Holiday CodeHoliday Start DateHoliday Return DateHoliday PricePlaces AvailableHoliday StatusHoliday Enquire
TCW221 24-May-2012 3-Jun-2012 £1549 16 Not-Guaranteed Get a quote
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TCW240 4-Oct-2012 14-Oct-2012 £1549 15 Not-Guaranteed Get a quote
TCW241 11-Oct-2012 21-Oct-2012 £1549 14 Not-Guaranteed Get a quote
TCW313 28-Mar-2013 7-Apr-2013 £1799 16 Not-Guaranteed Get a quote