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10-Day Great Wall Trek from the Coast to Beijing
Follow the Great Wall from its coastal fortifications toward Beijing on a ten-day journey through mountain passes, villages, and changing landscapes.
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12 Days on the Great Wall of China
Give yourself time to experience the Great Wall beyond a single viewpoint.
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2AA: Four Great Wall Sections and a Night in a Watchtower
Combine the historic ridges of Gubeikou and Jinshanling with the dramatic transition from Jiankou to Mutianyu.
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2AB: Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and West Simatai
Spend two days discovering the Wall’s changing character, from weathered Gubeikou to Jinshanling’s celebrated towers and the ridges toward West Simatai.
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2AD: Battlefield Trails and Lakeside Camping
Pair a hike through the historic Gubeikou–Jinshanling landscape with an overnight Great Wall experience beside Huanghuacheng’s reservoirs.
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2AE: Wild Wall Hiking and a Lakeside Overnight
Explore original Great Wall masonry before slowing down for a lakeside camp at Huanghuacheng.
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2B: Classic Great Wall Hikes with Lakeside Camping
Connect contrasting Great Wall landscapes with a night near Huanghuacheng’s lakeside fortifications.
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2GC1: A Shared Hike and Your Own Great Wall Camp
Join the Jinshanling group hike, then continue to Gubeikou for a privately arranged overnight camp.
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2HB: Your First Great Wall Camping Adventure
Enjoy a Great Wall overnight without committing to the longest hiking routes.
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2HB2: A Lakeside Great Wall Adventure for Families
Share a Great Wall camping experience with your family, with lakeside scenery and walking suited to the program’s pace.
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2HC: A Relaxed Overnight at Gubeikou
Leave room for sunset, conversation, and the simple pleasure of waking near the Great Wall.
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2HC2: Sunset and Sunrise beside the Lakeside Wall
Watch the light change over Huanghuacheng’s mountain reservoirs, then spend the night near the Wall.
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2X1: From Imperial Courtyards to a Great Wall Watchtower
Experience two sides of China’s history: the grand courtyards of the Forbidden City and a night in the Great Wall landscape.
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Three Days to Walk the Great Wall
Turn a day trip into a deeper adventure.
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3A: A Three-Day Journey across Classic Great Wall Sections
Walk the ridges around Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and West Simatai, then discover the striking change from wild Jiankou to restored Mutianyu.
View details →3AA: Mountain Trails, Watchtowers, and the Lakeside Wall
Bring together Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Jiankou, Mutianyu, and Huanghuacheng in a three-day hiking adventure.
View details →3AB: Wild Jiankou and Lakeside Huanghuacheng
Discover the drama of Jiankou, the restored towers of Mutianyu, and the reservoirs around Huanghuacheng.
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3AC: Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and the Lakeside Wall
Follow the historic ridges from Gubeikou toward Jinshanling and West Simatai before exploring Huanghuacheng and Xishuiyu.
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3B: Chengde, Panjiakou, and Xifengkou
Combine Chengde’s imperial heritage with the reservoirs at Panjiakou and Xifengkou, where parts of the Great Wall meet the water.
View details →3X1: Jiankou, Huanghuacheng, and Wild Badaling
Take on a varied three-day hike through rugged Jiankou, the lakeside Wall, and the quieter countryside around Badaling and Shixiaguan.
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Four-Day Great Wall Walking Adventures
Four days give you time to compare the Wall’s architecture, follow quieter trails, and experience the countryside beyond Beijing.
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4B: From Mountain Watchtowers to the Lakeside Wall
Explore Jinshanling, Gubeikou, Jiankou, Mutianyu, and Huanghuacheng over four days.
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4C: Walk the Great Wall from the Coast
Start near the sea at Old Dragon’s Head and Shanhaiguan, then continue through lesser-visited mountain sections toward Baiyangyu’s marble Wall.
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4D: Four Days for Wild Wall Hiking and Jiankou
Combine the ridges around Jinshanling and Gubeikou with an extended look at Jiankou, finishing at restored Mutianyu.
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4E: Hike the Great Wall around Beijing
Discover several of the Beijing area’s contrasting Great Wall landscapes over four days.
View details →4S: A Supported Four-Day Great Wall Journey
Follow the Jinshanling, Gubeikou, Jiankou, and Mutianyu route with local logistical support.
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4UX: Four Days of Demanding Great Wall Hiking
Challenge yourself on an active route linking Huanghuacheng, Jiankou, Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and Huangyaguan.
View details →4X: Four Days from Beijing’s Wild Wall to Huangyaguan
Walk contrasting sections around Beijing before continuing east to Huangyaguan in the Tianjin region.
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Five Days to Explore the Great Wall in Depth
Take a little more time on the trail and discover how the Great Wall changes from one landscape to the next.
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5A: Wild Great Wall Hiking and Camping near Beijing
Spend five days exploring the Great Wall’s rugged countryside and historic mountain defenses.
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5B: Five Days on the Great Wall’s Mountain Trails
Make time for the changing scenery, architecture, and village life along the Great Wall.
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5X: An Extended Great Wall Hiking and Camping Route
Follow an active five-day route through the Great Wall landscape around Beijing.
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Six Days among the Great Wall’s Ridges and Towers
Explore a wider range of Great Wall sections over six days of supported walking.
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Seven Days of Challenging Great Wall Hiking
Designed for strong hikers, this demanding seven-day program puts the trail at the center of the experience.
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A Seven-Day Odyssey through the Wild Great Wall
Discover remote ruins and sweeping mountain views on an extended Great Wall adventure.
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A Week of Great Wall Hiking
Give the Great Wall a full week of your journey.
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7A: From the Coastal Wall to Mountain Fortifications
Start near the Great Wall’s coastal defenses and continue into the hills on a seven-day route.
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Nine Days from the Coastal Wall to Beijing
Trace a longer Great Wall route from the coast toward Beijing.
View details →A20: Jinshanling, Gubeikou Camping, and Simatai
Combine a shared Jinshanling hike with a Great Wall overnight at Gubeikou and a visit to Simatai and Gubei Water Town.
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A3: Discover Mutianyu with a Group
Visit Mutianyu’s restored Great Wall towers with shared transport and guiding arrangements.
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A5: A Shared Great Wall Hike at Jinshanling
Join fellow walkers on the Jinshanling–West Simatai route, with broad ridge views and closely spaced watchtowers.
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A6: Walk from Gubeikou to Jinshanling with a Group
Experience the transition from Gubeikou’s weathered defenses to Jinshanling’s renowned towers on a shared hiking program.
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A7: Gubeikou to West Simatai via Jinshanling
Take on a longer shared hike linking Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and West Simatai.
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A9: Simatai Great Wall and Gubei Water Town
Pair Simatai’s mountain setting with the lanes, canals, and restaurants of Gubei Water Town.
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B1: Explore Beijing’s Imperial Palace and Hutongs
Discover the courtyards of the Forbidden City and the more intimate world of Beijing’s traditional lanes.
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A Comfortable Start to Your Beijing Visit
Arrange a private transfer between Beijing’s airport and your hotel, with pickup instructions matched to your flight and terminal.
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Discover Beijing beyond the Great Wall
Explore the capital’s imperial landmarks, traditional neighborhoods, and cultural experiences with local support.
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Beijing’s Imperial Highlights in One Private Tour
Connect the formal courtyards of the Forbidden City with the gardens and lakeside setting of the Summer Palace.
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A Xi’an Day Trip from Beijing
Travel from Beijing to Xi’an for a focused visit to the Terracotta Warriors and the city’s historic highlights.
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Fly from Beijing to Xi’an for the Terracotta Warriors
Turn a day in your China itinerary into a visit to Xi’an’s extraordinary Terracotta Army.
View details →Travel to Xi’an by Overnight Sleeper Train
Let the journey become part of the experience with an overnight rail trip between Beijing and Xi’an.
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1D1: Cycle the Countryside and Walk the Lakeside Wall
Combine a countryside bicycle ride with hiking near Huanghuacheng and Xishuiyu.
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Camp on the Great Wall beneath the Stars
Stay for the moments a day trip misses: evening light on the ridges, a quiet camp, and sunrise over the mountains.
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Find Your Tour Meeting Point at Chaoyangmen
Use these directions and photographs to locate Exit A at Chaoyangmen Station.
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Continue Your Adventure across China
Extend your Great Wall trip with China’s historic cities, mountain landscapes, river journeys, and regional cultures.
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Explore Sichuan by Bicycle
Ride through Sichuan’s farmland, tea-growing hills, traditional towns, and riverside landscapes.
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Let’s Plan Your Great Wall Adventure
Tell us when you will be in Beijing, who is traveling, and how you like to walk.
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Bring Your Team to the Great Wall
Plan a shared experience around your team’s goals, group size, and activity levels.
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Your Return Connection at Dongzhimen
Find your way from Dongzhimen’s bus arrival area to onward transport in Beijing.
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1S4: Beijing’s Imperial Palace and a Great Wall Sunset
Begin among the courtyards of the Forbidden City, then head into the mountains for a sunset Great Wall walk at Jinshanling.
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Memorable Guests and Great Wall Adventures
Meet some of the travelers, families, and notable guests who have shared a Great Wall experience with us.
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Walk the Great Wall on a Day Hike from Beijing
Choose a Great Wall hiking tour that fits the day you want: rugged ruins at Jiankou, historic ridges at Gubeikou, Jinshanling’s towers, or a gentler restored walk.
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Stories from Our Great Wall Travelers
Read travelers’ accounts of hiking, camping, and private journeys with Great Wall Adventure Club.
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Share the Journey on a Great Wall Group Tour
Travel with fellow hikers on a shared Great Wall program, with options for day walks and overnight camping.
View details →GS1: A Jinshanling Hike with a Gubeikou Sunset
Combine a shared Jinshanling hike with a later visit to Gubeikou for evening light on the Wall.
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Discover the Wild Great Wall at Gubeikou
Gubeikou’s weathered towers and mountain ridges offer a rewarding look at the unrestored Great Wall.
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1AA: Walk from Gubeikou to Jinshanling
Follow the Great Wall from Gubeikou’s original defenses into Jinshanling’s celebrated watchtowers.
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1X: A Longer Great Wall Crossing via Jinshanling
Link Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and West Simatai on an approximately 16 km Great Wall hike.
View details →1S2: Follow the Great Wall into the Evening Light
Walk from Gubeikou toward Jinshanling as the light softens over the mountain ridges.
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Where the Great Wall Meets the Water
Discover the reservoirs, orchards, and mountain fortifications around Huanghuacheng.
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1D: Hike the Great Wall above the Lakes
Explore the ridges and reservoir scenery between Huanghuacheng and Xishuiyu.
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Mountain Trails and Historic Villages at Huangshan
Discover Huangshan’s granite peaks, distinctive pines, and mountain viewpoints, then explore the region’s traditional settlements.
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Discover Huangyaguan’s Fortified Mountain Pass
Explore the gates, towers, and mountain setting of Huangyaguan in the Tianjin region.
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Open Grasslands, Desert Landscapes, and Mongolian Culture
Leave the city behind for Inner Mongolia’s wide horizons.
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Discover the Rugged Great Wall at Jiankou
Learn about Jiankou’s dramatic ruins and steep mountain setting before choosing a hike.
View details →1BJ: A Closer Look at Wild Jiankou
Explore a selected Jiankou route with dramatic towers, original masonry, and broad mountain views.
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1B: From Wild Jiankou to Restored Mutianyu
Experience two contrasting faces of the Great Wall in one private hike.
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1S1: A Wild-to-Restored Great Wall Sunset Walk
Follow the Jiankou–Mutianyu route with an itinerary planned around the evening light.
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Walk among Jinshanling’s Watchtowers
Discover why Jinshanling is such a rewarding Great Wall hiking destination.
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1S3: Sunset on the Jinshanling–West Simatai Ridges
Spend the afternoon walking through Jinshanling’s towers toward West Simatai, with time to appreciate the changing light.
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1AB: A Classic Great Wall Ridge Walk
Walk through Jinshanling’s closely spaced watchtowers toward the rugged ridges of West Simatai.
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Our Great Wall Adventures in the Media
Explore media coverage and stories connected with Great Wall Adventure Club.
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Discover Mutianyu on Your Own Private Tour
Enjoy Mutianyu’s restored Great Wall at a pace suited to your group.
View details →Plan Your Visit to Mutianyu
Get to know Mutianyu’s restored towers, forested slopes, and visitor options.
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Meet the Giant Pandas near Chengdu
Discover panda conservation and the visitor or volunteer activities described in this program.
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Discover Shanghai from Historic Lanes to the Skyline
Explore Shanghai’s waterfront, gardens, shopping streets, and modern city views.
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Fly from Shanghai to Xi’an for a Day of Discovery
Travel to Xi’an for the Terracotta Army and a focused look at the city’s heritage.
View details →Discover Simatai’s Dramatic Mountain Setting
Learn about Simatai’s steep ridges, varied towers, and connection with Gubei Water Town.
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1R2: Sunrise at Gubeikou and a Walk toward Jinshanling
Start early for the first light on Gubeikou’s mountain defenses, then continue your Great Wall walk toward Jinshanling.
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1R1: First Light on Jinshanling’s Watchtowers
Reach Jinshanling for sunrise and continue toward West Simatai through changing mountain views.
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Walk the Great Wall in the Golden Hours
Choose an early-morning or late-day Great Wall hike planned around the light.
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Explore Suzhou’s Classical Gardens
Discover carefully composed gardens, historic architecture, and the cultural character of Suzhou on a trip from Shanghai.
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Find Your Driver at Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 2
Review the Terminal 2 meeting instructions before you arrive at Beijing Capital Airport.
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Find Your Driver at Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3
Use these Terminal 3 pickup directions for your arrival at Beijing Capital Airport.
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Discover the Terracotta Army in Xi’an
Add one of China’s most remarkable archaeological experiences to your journey.
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Thank You for Your Interest
We look forward to helping you plan your Great Wall experience.
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Make the Most of Your Tianjin Port Visit
Connect your cruise arrival with a privately arranged Beijing, Great Wall, or onward travel program.
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From Tianjin Port to Beijing’s Imperial Palace
Travel inland from Tianjin for a privately arranged visit to the Forbidden City and Beijing’s historic center.
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A Private Great Wall Visit from Tianjin Port
Visit Mutianyu’s restored towers with private transport from Tianjin’s cruise port.
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Connect Tianjin with the Terracotta Army in Xi’an
Extend your journey from Tianjin with a visit to Xi’an and its celebrated Terracotta Warriors.
View details →Travel from Tianjin to Historic Xi’an
Plan a privately coordinated Xi’an extension from Tianjin, with the rail or flight arrangements described below.
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Discover Tibet’s Heritage and Himalayan Landscapes
Explore Tibet’s monasteries, historic sites, and high-altitude scenery on the program described below.
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A Local Great Wall Partner for Travel Professionals
Work directly with Great Wall Adventure Club on hiking, camping, and China travel arrangements for your clients.
View details →Stories, Practical Guides, and Great Wall Inspiration
Explore articles about Great Wall hiking, mountain viewpoints, and travel around Beijing.
View details →Vegetarian and Vegan Dining in Beijing
Find inspiration for plant-based meals during your Beijing visit.
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Enjoy Sunset at Jinshanling Great Wall
Discover the appeal of an evening Great Wall walk at Jinshanling, where the changing light brings a different mood to the mountain ridges and towers.
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Head for the Hills: Ski Resorts near Beijing
Explore winter outings in the mountains around Beijing.
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A Closer Look at Hegu Tower
Learn about a distinctive watchtower at Jinshanling and the details that make the Great Wall rewarding to explore on foot.
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Hiking Beijing’s Wild Great Wall at Jiankou
Explore Jiankou’s rugged setting and the appeal of walking among its weathered defenses.
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The Great Wall’s Changing Role
Look beyond the familiar landmark to consider how the Great Wall’s role and meaning have changed over time.
View details →Why Jiankou Captures the Imagination
Discover the dramatic mountain scenery and original masonry that draw experienced hikers to Jiankou, one of the Great Wall’s most distinctive settings near Beijing.
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Walk with the People Who Know the Wall
Great Wall Walk is the hiking brand of Great Wall Adventure Club, a direct operator founded in 2003.
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River Landscapes and Rice Terrace Walks in Guangxi
Combine the limestone scenery around Guilin and Yangshuo with the region’s remarkable rice terraces.
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Aboard Victoria Jenna on the Yangtze River
Explore the ship information and photographs for Victoria Jenna, one of the cruise options described in our Yangtze programs.
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Slow Down for the Yangtze’s Three Gorges
Journey through the Yangtze River’s dramatic gorge scenery, with the shore visits and dam arrangements described in this program.
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Discover Datong’s Cave Art and Mountain Temple
Explore the monumental Buddhist carvings at Yungang and the remarkable setting of the Hanging Temple.
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Discover Yunnan’s Trails, Towns, and River Landscapes
Explore a region of mountain scenery, deep gorges, historic towns, and diverse local cultures.
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