Trek on the Great Wall of China

27/03/2009

Trekking on the Great Wall of China is a once in a life time challenge for many of our participants. Walking on such a historical landmark with Charity Challenge will not only help you achieve a personal goal but you will also help to raise much needed funds for a charity of your choice.

The Great Wall of China was originally constructed to keep out nomadic tribes who raided China's northern frontier.

Your challenge to walk the Great Wall of China starts in Jinshanling with a vigorous trek that loops along the mountains either side of the Gubeikou Gateway. Each day you will trek approximately 12kms along the stony path, twisting and winding its way along the mountains, interspersed with crumbling watchtowers. The trek ahead is demanding but also very rewarding, particularly on a clear day when you can look at the vast and beautiful mountain ranges. Your imagination will take you back several centuries to when the wall was the frontline defence of Imperial China.

On completion of your challenge you will return to Beijing to explore some of the many attractions of China's capital city: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Lama Temple.

For more detailed information about trekking on the Great Wall of China with Charity Challenge and for a list of departure dates, please click here.

Charity Challenge are the official organisers of the celebrity BT Red Nose Day Kilimanjaro Big Climb in aid of Comic Relief. Gary Barlow, Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh, Ronan Keating, Chris Moyles, Denise Van Outen, Alesha Dixon, Ben Sheppard and Ferne Cotton made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro and raised a whopping £3,326,142 for Comic Relief.

See our Comic Relief mini film here.

Charity Challenge is the UK’s top adventure tour operator working in the charity sector.  We operate more than 120 challenges each year for around 3,000 participants, and have so far helped to raise over £18 million for over 950 charities. Whether you want to trek on the Great Wall of China or climb Mt Kilimanjaro or even cycle from London to Paris, we are sure to have something for you. Please click here to search for a challenge that’s right for you!