The Great Wall Adventure Club runs the world's oldest and most trusted
off-the-beaten Jinshanling-Simatai, Jiankou-Mutianyu, Gubeikou-Jinshanling
hiking tours, ovrnight camping and trekking since 2003!
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"A two-day hike along a remote stretch of China?
Great Wall affords endless views without the
distraction of crowds." |
"The
Great
Wall Adventure Club
organizes trips to sleep in a watchtower where soldiers were
formerly garrisoned. When night falls, the only thing above is
the stars, while the incredible land of the surrounding hills is
absolutely silent."
Scott Hanson
American TV Sportscaster
"I don't often do endorsements, but I am happy
to recommend The Great Wall Adventure Club to any and
all who are thinking of travelling to China. The company
was thorough and professional from first contact until
the hour I departed. They routinely went above and
beyond the call of duty to make my trip smooth and
unforgettable. My guide, was excellent! Fun,
informative, always on time (early, in fact) and a clear
communicator.
If you are browsing for a
terrific, trustworthy tour company in China -- look no further. I
loved my experience with The
Great Wall Adventure Club!" -
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Why You Need to See the Original and Wild Great Wall
It is unfortunate that to many people and visitors their
only exposure to the Great Wall is at Badaling. While it
does have some excellent sights, this section is
overcrowded, over-commercialized, and often
overwhelming. This is not a true Great Wall experience.
We want to show you the true Great Wall, with its mighty
peaks and valleys, and its beautiful and mysterious
ruins. With the Great Wall Adventure Club you can
explore the real Great wall, one that is often unknown
to foreign visitors. With us, we can provide you with
memorable and lasting trips, hikes, treks and odyssey
all across the Great Wall of China, and not just at its
sections near Beijing.
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Great Wall Adventure Club has
the Know-how about
Great Wall Hiking, Trekking and Camping Tours Since
2003
See the Wall all in
natural with
Great Wall Adventure Club, the world's most famous
Great Wall hiking organization. Try our 1-day hike,
2-day overnight camping, 3 to 6-day expedition, or 7 to
12-day multi-day treks to see the most unrestored
sections of the Great Wall - the
best parts of the Great Wall to visit. Enjoy a
private hike of the Wild Wall and other privileges
selected exclusively for you during the
best
time to visit the Wild Wall.
The
Great Wall of China, one of the world's modern
wonders and one of the most outstanding technological
achievements in all of humankind, has long held the
imagination of writers, scientists, soldiers, and now,
of course, travelers and adventurers. Within its
countless bricks and watchtowers lies the eternal spirit
of Chinese civilization. When you walk on its sacred
ground, you will feel this spirit all around you. The
fun and excitement you get from exploring this marvel
will stay with you for the rest of your life. We believe
that everyone should experience this feeling at least
once in their lives, and we at the Great Wall Adventure
Club want to help you acquire this feeling.
Great Wall Adventure Club has received high marks and
praise from nearly 74,500 tourists and hikers worldwide.
It is recognized by The Wall Street Journal,
USA Today, New York Times, CNN, and NBC. NBC
2008 Beijing Olympics also documented one of our hikes
and recommended it. If you are looking for some
excitement and adventure, along with some fun, then
don't just be another brick in the wall. Come along and
see what all the fuss is about!
Apart from our top-rated
expeditions, our treks are fully supported, meaning you
need only carry your backpack with you each day. For
some people, the trekking itself is the highlight.
Still, for many, the best part is the unique insight
into local people's lives while passing through remote
Chinese villages and communities. Whether you're new to
walking holidays, a casual hiker, or a seasoned trekker,
you will find a Great Wall adventure expedition that
suits you.
Please choose from our moderate day hikes, demanding
overnight hikes with camping on the Wall, or ultra
multi-day treks. No matter which one you go for, you are
guaranteed the Great Wall trekking adventure of a
lifetime!
The Great Wall Adventure Club
is committed to environmental sustainability and
historical education.
GREAT WALL
HIKING AND TREKKING
All of our one-day hiking takes about 3-4 hours, and we
normally depart for the wall at 8 am and come back by 5
pm. It is a whole day excursion, and the hike allows you
to experience the best of Great Wall. You will get to
hike into the unrestored “Wild Wall”, which is much more
authentic than the Disney-Land version Great Wall at
Badaling. We are making are hikes more diverse than
ever, and we are excited to present 4 more popular
hikes: Jiankou and Lianhuachi (Qian Jiankou) to features
the hauntingly beautiful unrestored Jiankou and the
famed restored Mutianyu, Huangyaguan to the East Wing
Tombs includes a section designed as a composite of the
entire Great Wall along with the culture of the East
Qing Tombs, Huanghuacheng to Xishuiyu features both
beautiful blooming wild flowers and an underwater Great
Wall, and a trip from a local village to Mutianyu, which
features "Wild Wall", the tastefully restored section of
Mutianyu, and a thrilling toboggan ride down from the
wall!
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For
people who have already done the one-day Great Wall
hike, or are looking for a little more time on the Great
Wall, then this two-day camping tour is the perfect fit
for you. This 2-day hike is also for those who are keen
on sleeping overnight in a watchtower on the Great Wall.
In the summer, we will camp inside one of the
watchtowers on our hike, and in the colder months we
will room with a local host family. We are also proud to
introduce two more two-day Great Wall Hikes, which are
designed to showcase the lesser known portions of the
Great Wall. The Gubekou-Jinshanling and Hunanghuacheng
to Jiankou-Mutinayu will deliver to you breathtaking
views and dramatic tower peaks, and is extremely
photogenic. The Panjiakou Reservoir to Xifengkou tour is
for those who want some relaxation from big city life,
and includes mountains, caves, and even underwater Great
Wall.
This tour combines the majesty of
the Great Wall with the wonders of the imperial Qing
Dynasty. This tour will start in the Qing resort town of
Chengde, where we will visit the illustrious Mountain
Resort and the Tibetan-style Small Potala Palace. On day
2 we will head to Panjiakou reservoir for a delicious
lakeside lunch. Afterward we will have the treat of
exploring the rare underwater Great Wall at Xifengkou.
The next day we will trek on Qianhe Mountain,
discovering its beautiful islands and mysterious caves.
Join
us for a Great Wall odyssey stretching from the Yellow
Sea all the way to Beijing! Starting with the classis
Jinshanling-Simatai hike along with Gubeikou, this tour
will then continue to Xiangshuihu, a section of wall
that combines many watchtowers with unrestored “Wild
Wall.” We will then make our way to the totally
unrestored Jiankou, which is maybe the most stunning and
photographable part of any section of the Great Wall.
We’ll then connect over to Mutianyu, a lovely restored
section of wall without the hordes of tourists that
plague Badaling. The last day of the hike includes
Huanghuacheng, which, like Jiankou, is fast becoming
popular with hikers and tourists who are looking for
something a little different in their Great Wall
experience. Our hike we’ll end at Xishuiyu, a part of
the wall distinctive in that part of it is underwater!
This weeklong hike
will push even the experienced Great Wall hiker to the
limit. Starting from Old Dragon’s Head in Hebei
Province, the eastern starting-point of the “Ten
thousand li Great Wall”, we will trek to Huangyaguan
Pass in Tianjin, which is designed as a composite of the
entire Great Wall of China, and is also the site of a
marathon. From there we will head to Gubeikou, and
continue on to Simatai through Jinshanling. This tour
will give you everything, from wild unrestored wall to
brilliant watchtowers and sweeping views of the gorgeous
Chinese countryside. While a tiring seven days, the
memories will last a lifetime.
9-day
hiking, camping
and trekking
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more..
This full-length
tour is designed for those who want a greater
understanding of the Great Wall while also enjoying the
sights of Beijing. This hike is for serious trekkers, as
we will be through all sorts of rugged terrain, as well
as some classically restored sections. This hike also
includes the beautiful natural scenery of Northern
China, as we will also make our way through local
villages, waterfalls, and mountains. At the end of your
tour, you will be rewarded for your perseverance with a
delectable Peking Duck dinner once back in Beijing. You
also have the option of touring the greatest sights of
Beijing once back from the hike. This hike also includes
free pickup and drop off at the airport and your hotel.
12-day
hiking, camping and trekking
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more..
A Great Wall hike that starts at its
easternmost point and finishes at Beijing, this tour is
the deluxe treatment. This program has all the Great
Wall you could ever want, along with side trips to the
East Qing Tombs, local villages, and museums. This tour
combines every possible aspect of the Great Wall, from
ruined towers to imposing fortresses. Once back in
Beijing you will be presented with a juicy Peking Duck
dinner in honor of all the hard work you put in. In
Beijing you also have the option of taking our excellent
city tours, and you may choose to visit any attraction
you so desire. This tour also includes pick up and drop
off at the airport.
Why Great
Wall Adventure Club
While
public transportation is an optiion,it will very likely
be a time-consuming and uncomfortable process. In
addition hiring a taxi can be painfully expensive not to
mention frustrating.
In order to maximize both your time and
money, is recommended that you go to the Great Wall
sections of Jinshanling, Simatai, Jiankou, and Mutianyu
via private transportation. The Great Wall Adventure
Club (GWAC) offers group transportation to send members
to the Great Wall and bring them back. You can take a
convenient shuttle mini-bus or medium-bus from where you
stay, no matter where your hotel or hostel is located.
So there is no early morning scrambling trying to catch
a bus across town.
The cost is minimal and you save lots of
time and hassle! So if you want to hike from Jinshanling
to Simatai, tackle the ruggedness of Jiankou, or take in
the gracefulness of Mutianyu, let Great Wall Adventure
Club show you the way!
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