Great Wall of China walking holiday
Walk some of the Great Wall of China's remotest and best preserved sections and you'll be treated to an undulating history lesson culminating in a sightseeing tour of Beijing.
Beijing Forbidden City Tiananmen Square hutong districts Mutian Yu Jiankou Gubeikou Jinshanling East Qing Tombs the 'Phoenix Tower' Simatai Taipingzhai Huangyaguan ruined and restored beacons and watch towers Optional chance to walk to the section near Gubeikou at sunset
Price
£1449£1309To£1549excluding flights
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Optional single supplement from £335 - £350.
Minimum age 16.
Minimum age 16.
Offers
Up to £140 off selected dates.
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Late availability on upcoming trips - enquire now!
Description of Great Wall of China walking holiday
There are innumerable roads and trails to cross in this world but some hold just that little bit more fascination than others. Walking the Great Wall of China is one such feat that will appeal to cultural travellers and adventure trekkers alike with a historical back-story thats only matched by the array of natural landscapes that appear alongside the length and breadth of the Wall.
This particular walk the Great Wall of China tour takes place over ten days and includes sightseeing and free time in Chinas capital city, Beijing, as well as lesser-walked sections of the Wall which bring travellers much closer to local people living in rural China as well as many smaller highlights that casual day trippers might never get to see.
The contrasts and sense of scale that youll find when walking the Great Wall of China are simply staggering with the bright lights and imperial monuments of Beijing providing many more at either end of this ten day itinerary.
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Price information
£1449£1309To£1549excluding flights
Convert currency:
Optional single supplement from £335 - £350.
Minimum age 16.
Minimum age 16.
Check dates, prices & availability
Travel guides
Follow a lesser-visited route from Badaling to Jinshanling for a great experience on the Wall.
Holiday information
Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modeled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. For those with limited time, a small group tour will save valuable time in planning, and on holiday.
Our top tip:
Some of the comfort levels, particularly in the guesthouses, aren't the same as western standards so make sure to pack sleeping bag liners and pillow cases, to ensure a good night's rest.
Trip type:
Small group. Average size 12. Minimum age 16.
Activity level:
Moderate/Challenging. 6 days point to point walking an average of 6kms per day.
Accomm:
2 nights city hotel, 1 night basic hotel and 5 nights basic guesthouse.
Included:
Accommodation, transport, listed activities and tour leader.
Meals:
8 brkfsts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners.
Solos:
Single travellers welcome. Sole room supplements apply.
Diet:
We cater for both vegetarians and vegans.
Reviews
8 Reviews of Great Wall of China walking holiday
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 08 Oct 2019 by Tom Harris
Our Tour Guide Alan weaved us through Chinese history as daily we trekked to, then walked & traversed China's Greta Wall north of Beijing. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Oct 2019 by Heather Crow
The most memorable part of the holiday was walking the wild wall and great guide Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Jun 2017 by Ferenc Suhai
The views from the wall watchtowers and then to see the wall stretching out across the beautiful landscape it is something special. Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Oct 2017 by Janice Eastman
Climbing parts if the Great Wall that were over 1000 years old with no other tourists was the most memorable... Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Sep 2017 by Rob Pattwell
Walking the wall was amazing and the views with very little people around superb. Read full reviewReviewed on 09 May 2017 by Roger Phillips
Walking wall on long empty stretches was the highlight. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Jul 2016 by Brett Scott
Seeing the extent of the Great Wall, the amazing achievement of its history and construction. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing we've worked to maximise the benefits of your holiday to local people and places, and minimise any negative impacts.
Planet
How this trip helps protect and conserve local landscapes and nature. By travelling in a small group we tread lightly to minimise our impact on local resources and the environment.
We work with our partners on the ground to proactively reduce waste; this includes eliminating all single-use plastic water bottles by providing refills for re-usable bottles.
The payment of entrance fees to natural reserves and archaeological sites generates income which is used for upkeep and development of these important sites.
The sections of the Great Wall that we walk are in conservation areas.
Throughout this trip, all hotels that we use undertake waste classification recycling and resource regeneration as part of nationwide government policies.
We rewild 100 square metres per passenger to compensate for all trip and flight emissions.
Tips for sustainable travel on this trip
Leave no trace: we do all we can to ensure we leave no rubbish in the wild and beautiful places we visit; we ask that you do the same. If there are no recycling facilities in-country, consider bringing recyclable materials home with you.
Plastic waste reduction: please bring a re-usable water bottle on this trip, also consider avoiding single-use hotel toiletries, which generate a large amount of plastic waste.
People
How this trip helps improve life for local communities. Local guides keep you well informed about local traditions and cultural-social sensitivities.
This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally owned hotels, restaurants, and other enterprises, and by championing locally produced food wherever possible. We stay in three family owned guesthouses and they cater all our meals.
This trip visits a local community in Beijing Hutongs which is a great opportunity for cultural interaction.
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