Embark on an unforgettable journey hiking the Great Wall of China, exploring its historic sections and experiencing local culture with home-cooked meals and dumpling-making demonstrations.
  • Hike different sections of the Great Wall of China, like the Mutianyu, the 'wild' Jiankou and Gubeikou sections. See the Great Wall in its original form and learn about its longstanding history from a local expert.
  • Watch the sunrise and sunset from the Great Wall over the surrounding mountains, farmlands and rivers – a once in a lifetime experience.
  • Sit down to home-cooked meals at local guesthouses after your daily hikes. Then, learn how to make one of the most popular foods in China with a local host (dumplings, of course!).
  • Pick up rubbish (not mandatory) as you walk along the ‘wild’ Great Wall and help to preserve original sections, unmaintained by the government.
  • Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in Beijing. Explore the narrow Hutong Alleyways and learn about Beijing’s city formations and local neighbourhoods.
Accommodation includes stays in hotels and guesthouses. Hotels may have harder mattresses and smoking is prevalent, with WiFi often available in reception areas. In rural areas, guesthouses are small family-run establishments with basic facilities, and towels may not be provided.