Dates for 2011: 8th-16th Oct
Dates for 2012: 24th Mar-1st April; 11th-19th May, 3rd-11th Nov
Stretching for 6,000km, the Great Wall begins at Shanhaiguan and zigzags its way across China ending at the Jiayuguan Pass in the desert of Western China. The Great Wall Challenge is a 9 day event exploring and trekking this man-made wonder of the world. We will take in the ‘hutongs’ – the back lanes of Beijing and Gonwangu Palace, see the many fascinating watch-towers and battlements and also trek the most beautiful section of the Wall to Simatai.
A day’s hiking to Shixiaguan also enables us to actually assist in repairing the Great Wall, where a watchtower is being repaired. The task will be to help carry the bricks from the bottom of the Wall to the top. Once at the top, experts will be there to help us place our bricks in the Wall.
Also as part of your Challenge you will get the opportunity to conquer the strenuous 1,000 steps at Mutinayu – not for the faint hearted!
Brief itinerary:
This is an ‘Open’ trek where you will take part in a group with people raising money for various different charities.
Day 1 – Depart UK
Day 2 – Arrive Beijing and transfer to hotel. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the Hutongs area, walk around the famous Tiananmen Square, see Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum and the famous Forbidden City.
Day 3 – Transfer to Huangyaguan then start trekking!
Day 4 – Transfer to the Gubeikou section of the Great Wall and trek along the beautiful Gubeikou Great Wall to Jinshanling covering some 27 watch-towers over old brick-made steps!
Day 5 – Climb from Jinshanling to Simatai over one of the most remote and beautiful areas we will visit! Hanging precariously onto Yanshan Mountain, the Simatai Great Wall is known for its steepness, ingenuity and uniqueness.
Day 6 – Climb the awesome 1,000 steps and trek the 20 battlements from the foot of the Great Wall to the top of the mountain. Culminating with the ‘Heavenly Ladder’ section of this breathtaking man-made wonder of the world!
Day 7 – Spend the morning helping to repair the Great Wall in the Badaling Old Section. Then transfer to the Juyongguan area of the Great Wall where we continue our trekking.
Day 8 – Free day in Beijing
Day 9 – Transfer to airport for flight to UK.
Location: China
Trip duration: 8 nights
Difficulty rating: Challenging
Costs:
Payment Option 1:
2011 - £299 registration fee and minimum fundraise of £2,895.
2012 - £299 registration fee and minimum fundraise of £2,895.
Payment Option 2:
2011 - £299 registration fee and £1,299 trek balance.
2012 - £299 registration fee and £1,299 trek balance.
Acorns then ask you to try to raise at least £450.
How do I sign up?
For a full itinerary and registration pack please telephone Lucy Shepherd on 01564 825000 or email:
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