Key Information: Tour Duration: 10
day(s) Group Size: 6
- 16
people Destination(s):China Specialty Categories:Hiking & TrekkingCultural Journey Season: June - April Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 1230 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 1270 US Dollar (USD)
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 modernization.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Start Beijing.
Day 2: Transfer to Huangyaguan and trek the Great Wall from Taipingzai to Zhengguan; visit the East Qing Tombs.
Day 3: Drive to Sanbozi (260km) and trek the Great Wall to Xiaoguanzhuang Village. Overnight in Sanbozi.
Day 4: Trek the Great Wall from Sanbozi to Dalongmiao.
Day 5: Trek to Lengkou and transfer to Hongshankou.
Day 6: Trek along the wall near Hongshankou.
Day 7: Optional trek near Hongshankou and transfer to Simatai.
Day 8: Trek from Simatai to Jinshanling; transfer to Beijing.
Day 9: Sightseeing tour of Beijing, including Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City.
Day 10: End Beijing.
- Mode of travel: 3 day walks and 3 half days walking with vehicle support. Low altitude throughout. Grade B/C.
- Group size: Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
- Min. age 16.
- Accommodation: 7 nights hotel (2 nights basic), 2 nights camping.
- Food: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 8 dinners included.
- Optional Single Supplement: from $250.00
- Trip Reference: TCW
