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Great Wall of China Trek

DURATION

10 days

ACCOMMODATION

Hotels & Guesthouses

Trip Difficulty

DIFFICULTY

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Long days of trekking/climbing along the wall

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LOCATION

China, Asia

MEETING POINT

London or Beijing Capital International Airport

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So it can’t really be seen from the moon, but who cares? 

With a history this rich and the most impressive specifications of any man-made structure ever built, the Great Wall of China will capture your heart and soul regardless. 

No, you won’t be walking the whole thing. (That’d take you about 18 months and we’ve only got ten days to play with.)

But you will be soaking up some serious Chinese culture, traditions and local life at their finest on your 10-day trek along the Great Wall of China. So join us to hike these rugged paths and explore the wild beauty that can only belong to this incredible country. 

Each day of the trek will challenge and delight you. You’ll get off the beaten track, head further from Beijing and delve deep into the dense countryside for some truly awesome views on your journey like no other. 

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What is 'Great Wall of China Trek' like?

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What's Included In Our Great Wall of China Trek

All Activities Mentioned In The Itinerary
Max 16 Travellers Per Group
3* Hotels & Guest Houses (Twin Share)
Private Transport
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 7 Dinners
Luggage Transported Each Day
Expert Guides With You Throughout The Trip

All Activities Mentioned In The Itinerary

Max 16 Travellers Per Group

3* Hotels & Guest Houses (Twin Share)

Private Transport

8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 7 Dinners

Luggage Transported Each Day

Expert Guides With You Throughout The Trip

Great Wall of China Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1: DEPART FROM THE UK

    DEPART FROM THE UK You will meet your Bucket List Leaders at the airport and fly out as a group for Bucket Lister + Trips. If you have booked a Bucket Lister Trip we will see you in China soon!  

  • Day 2: ARRIVE IN BEIJING

    ARRIVE IN BEIJING If you have transfers with us we will take you to the hotel. For those making their own way, we will see you in Beijing. Notes - We will have a welcome meeting at the hotel at 6 pm this evening.

  • Day 3: TREKKING THE JIANKOU AREA OF THE WALL

    TREKKING THE JIANKOU AREA OF THE WALL Jiankou Hike (10km/6 miles, 5 hours). Our hiking will start on a high note as we will be visiting the hikers’ favourite section of the Great Wall. The Jiankou section is known for its ruggedness and wild beauty. Today, we’ll mainly explore the east side of Jiankou where only Great Wall purists will go.

  • Day 4: TREK HUANGHUACHENG TO XISHUYU

    TREK HUANGHUACHENG TO XISHUYU Huanghuacheng-Xishuyu (6km/4 miles, 5 hours). After breakfast, we’ll hike from Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu for about 4 hours. We will also try an additional hike at Huanghuacheng for an hour to enjoy the great view to see the beautiful lake water. In the afternoon, we’ll drive to Jinshanling.

  • Day 5: CROUCHING TIGER AND HIDDEN DRAGON

    CROUCHING TIGER AND HIDDEN DRAGON Today we walk two wild sections of the wall; the first is the Crouching Tiger section where there are some great photo opportunities. We will then be driven to the Hidden Dragon, the second section of today's trek along the wall. After returning to the guest house we will have dinner and spend some time learning about the local culture.

  • Day 6: WALK GUBEIKOU TO JINSHANLING

    WALK GUBEIKOU TO JINSHANLING Gubeikou- Jinshanling (10km/6 miles, 5 hours) We will be continuing our hike westward from Gubeikou to Jinshanling. Gubeikou is mostly “Wild Wall” so the hiking will be tougher than the beginning of our hike. In the afternoon, we’ll stop by a farmotel and yard in Panlongshan for dinner.

  • Day 7: TREK PANLONGSHAN TO HUANGYAGUAN

    TREK PANLONGSHAN TO HUANGYAGUAN Panlongshan to Huangyaguan (6km/4 miles, 5 hours). We’ll hike at Jinshanling and West Simatai for about two hours, then drive to Huangyaguan Great Wall where we’ll hike about another 2.5 hours for the afternoon.

  • Day 8: DRIVE TO BEIJING VIA OLYMPIC VILLAGE, ROYAL SUMMER PALACE TOUR

    DRIVE TO BEIJING VIA OLYMPIC VILLAGE, ROYAL SUMMER PALACE TOUR We will drive back to Beijing, stopping for photographs at the Olympic Village with the Bird Nests Stadium and Water Cube. Then we'll tour the Royal Summer Palace. After checking into a local hotel you will have a free evening in Beijing.

  • Day 9: VISIT TIANANMEN SQUARE, FORBIDDEN CITY AND HUTONG

    VISIT TIANANMEN SQUARE, FORBIDDEN CITY AND HUTONG Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Hutong.

  • Day 10: RETURN TO THE UK

    RETURN TO THE UK This marks the end of our China adventure.

  • Day 1

    Flight
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 2

    4* Hotel – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 3

    Guesthouse – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 4

    Guesthouse – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 5

    Guesthouse – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 6

    Guesthouse – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 7

    Guesthouse – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 8

    4* Hotel – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 9

    4* Hotel – Twin room
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 10

    Flight
    Breakfast Lunch Dinner

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Bucketlister+ trips are a done-for-you service from start to finish. We organise everything for you. You'll have a UK Guide with you all steps of the way and all you'll have to do is just pack you bag. (Additional Options for UK Group Flights & Transfers)

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Trailblazer trips are our first run throughs of our trips. Get the benefits of a Bucketlister+ Trip at the cost of a Bucketlister and all we'll ask for in return is your feedback! For more information click here!

Bucketlister trips are our standard for all our incredible trips. When you book a Bucketlister trip we will organise everything for you from the first to the last location on your adventure and you’ll have a local guide with you every step of the way. All you’ll need to organise is your own flights and transfers. (Additional Options for Land Only Transfers)

Bucketlister+ trips are a done-for-you service from start to finish. We organise everything for you. You’ll have a UK Guide with you all steps of the way and all you’ll have to do is just pack you bag. (Additional Options for UK Group Flights & Transfers)

Trailblazer trips are our first run throughs of our trips. Get the benefits of a Bucketlister+ Trip at the cost of a Bucketlister and all we’ll ask for in return is your feedback! For more information click here!

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