Great Wall of China Trek

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!

Upon arrival in Beijing, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to the charming Dong Fang Hotel. Following check-in there will be an orientation walk, which may include a visit to Dashilan Street (dependent on flight arrival time).

There will be a group meeting in the hotel lobby, followed by dinner at a local restaurant, where you’ll have the opportunity to bond with fellow travellers.

Prepare for an awe-inspiring trek as you transfer to the Great Wall Jiankou. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery along this thrilling 10km hike, which will take around 5 hours.

Note that the route taken may vary under local restrictions; this will either be a hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu, or a looped hike of the Jiankou section.

We will spend the night in a hotel in Huairou County.

Rise and shine for a morning hike from Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu, followed by a transfer to Gubeikou. You will then visit temples in Gubeikou before pre-dinner dumpling making (you will get to sample the dumplings at dinner time!). Retire for the night at a welcoming guest house.

Note that the route taken may vary under local restrictions; as a result, we may need to trek other sections of the wild Great Wall around Gubeikou rather than hiking the Xishuiyu section.

Following a morning tai chi lesson, you’ll embark on another exhilarating day of hiking.

Today your trek continues along the untamed Great Wall of Gubeikou, including a hike on the Panlongshan section, revelling in the untamed beauty of the landscape. Spend the night in the same cosy guest house, recounting the day’s adventures with newfound friends.

Set out on a full-day expedition, trekking eastward from Gubeikou to Jinshanling. Traverse through captivating terrain, marvelling at the ancient fortifications that stretch as far as the eye can see. Rest and recharge at a guest house in Jinshanling, savouring the camaraderie of your fellow adventurers.

Begin your day with a morning hike from Jinshanling to Erchu, followed by a leisurely downhill descent and a well-deserved lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic transfer to Huangyaguan, where you’ll embark on a 2-3 hour hike from Taiping Zhai to Huangyaguan. Following the afternoon hike, if time allows, there is the option to hike across the wall.

You’ll spend the night at a cosy guest house in Huangyaguan.

Bid farewell to the Great Wall as you return to Beijing. On the way, you’ll visit the Summer Palace, and pass the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. Return to the Dong Fang Hotel for your final nights in Beijing.

Your final day sees you exploring Beijing. The first stop is an early morning visit to the zoo and its most famous residents – giant pandas! The tour continues with visits to Tian An Men Square, the Forbidden City, and Jingshan Park. Delve further into Beijing’s history with an afternoon exploration of the Hutong by rickshaw, followed by a sumptuous farewell dinner featuring the renowned roast Peking duck. Retire to the hotel for your last night in Beijing, cherishing the memories of your epic Great Wall expedition.

Today we bid farewell to Beijing as we transfer back to the airport for our return flight back home.