Step by Step Great Wall of China Trek

Highlights

• Become immersed in the local culture with nights spent in traditional Chinese guesthouses • Trek through remotefarming villages for an extra look into the local rural lifestyle • Gain enthralling insight into China's rich history • Guided tour of the mind-blowing Beijing

Trek challenge

Challenge level

Step up and discover the land of the dragon on our bewitching women-only trek on and alongside the Great Wall of China!

Starting from the remote town of Huangyaguan, we’ll follow the Wall through rugged, green countryside and traditional local towns to the mind-blowing city of Beijing.

We’ll encounter all kinds of terrain, from both ancient and restored sections of the Great Wall itself to forest trails, quaint village roads and rolling green hills and mountains.

Prepare to tackle tough climbs for spectacular views over rural China and immerse yourself in the local lifestyle, staying in traditional Chinese guesthouses.

With breathtaking panoramas, fascinating insight into China’s rich history and culture and a group of amazing women by your side, this challenge will leave you with friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Our adventure will end in the bamboozling city of Beijing, where ancient history collides with futuristic technology. Here, we’ll celebrate in the best way, with a fantastic guided tour of the city’s iconic sites.

THIS IS A WOMEN ONLY EVENT

Dates: 11 - 19 May 2023 Duration: 9 days Registration fee: £349 Self fund: £1,550 Sponsorship: £3,100 Airport tax and fuel surcharge: Capped at £475

flights included

• A game walk and boat ride in the Lake

Naivasha • Take in the hills with the incredible Maasai people and become immersed in their beautiful way of life • Visit a wonderful school in the Maasai

Mara • Visit two incredible animal sanctuaries

"The trek was a wonderful experience with lovely people, through spectacularly beautiful scenery."

Rod, Dream Challenges participant

Day 6 | Gubeikou - Jinshanling | approx. 16km/7-8 hours

Day 5 | Mr Kong’s Farmhouse – Jinshanling | approx. 14km/6-7 hours

Day 4 | Huangyaguan - Mr Kong’s Farmhouse | approx. 12km/6-7 hours

Day 3 | Huangyaguan – Huangyaguan | approx. 8km/5 hours

Days 1 & 2 | London – Beijing – Huangyaguan Day 7 | Jinshanling – Beijing | approx. 7km/3-4 hours

Beijing

Day 8 | Beijing

Day 9 | Beijing – London