Great Wall of China Cycle Challenge
Sat 13 April 2013 - Mon 22 April 2013
- Cycle over 400kms in the shadows of the Great Wall of China
- Trek Imperial China's frontline defence
- Experience rural life around the UNESCO Heritage Site
- Explore Beijing's Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
- Optional Extensions to see the Terracotta Warriors and Pandas
The Great Wall of China was originally constructed to keep out nomadic tribes who raided China’s northern frontier. As you ride alongside the Great Wall, your imagination will take you back several centuries to when the wall was the frontline defence of Imperial China.
Your cycling challenge starts in the village of Yanqing, north of Beijing city. Each day you will cycle approximately 50kms - 90kms in the shadows of the Great Wall, visiting ancient Ming Tombs and Black Dragon Pools National Park along the way.
This incredibly scenic challenge covers a route along one of the world’s best known UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is a demanding yet rewarding expedition, as you enjoy the vast and beautiful mountain ranges all around and witness the rural life of northern China from your saddle.
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.
Community Support: By participating you will help us in making a vital contribution to Plan International’s work in Yulin. Plan has been working in China since 1995 helping poor children to access their rights to health, education, livelihoods and protection.They strive to work with children, especially the most marginalised children, their families and their communities, to improve living standards and promote children’s development.

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Small Group Supplement Explained |
Please note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 20 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 15-19 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure. |

Payment Explained |
There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available: self funderThe full cost of this challenge is £1,947. You will be required to pay the deposit of £395 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,553 which is due eight weeks before departure (16/02/2013). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity. minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £395 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,450 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,760) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 02/02/2013), and the remaining 20% (£690) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 20/05/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. flexiYou will be required to pay the deposit of £395 (and insurance premium* of £76) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (16/02/2013) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £395 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,395 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,916) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 02/02/2013), and the remaining 20% (£479) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 20/05/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. * If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy. small group supplementPlease note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 20 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 15-19 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure. what's included? |

Payment Explained |
There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available: minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £395 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,450 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,760) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 02/02/2013), and the remaining 20% (£690) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 20/05/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. self funderThe full cost of this challenge is £1,947. You will be required to pay the deposit of £395 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,553 which is due eight weeks before departure (16/02/2013). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity. flexiYou will be required to pay the deposit of £395 (and insurance premium* of £76) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (16/02/2013) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £395 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,395 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,916) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 02/02/2013), and the remaining 20% (£479) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 20/05/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. * If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy. small group supplementPlease note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 20 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 15-19 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure. what's included? |

Payment Explained |
There are a number of ways in which you can fund the challenge. Below are the options available: flexiYou will be required to pay the deposit of £395 (and insurance premium* of £76) at the time of booking, and 8 weeks before departure (16/02/2013) you will be required to pay a second contribution of £395 towards your challenge costs. You will also need to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £2,395 for your nominated charity. You should send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£1,916) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 02/02/2013), and the remaining 20% (£479) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 20/05/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. self funderThe full cost of this challenge is £1,947. You will be required to pay the deposit of £395 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking and the final balance of £1,553 which is due eight weeks before departure (16/02/2013). You will receive fundraising advice and sponsorship forms and be asked to raise as much as you can for the charity. As you have covered the full cost of the challenge, 100% of this fundraising will be retained by the charity. minimum sponsorshipYou will be required to pay the deposit of £395 and insurance premium* of £76 at the time of booking, and pledge to raise a minimum amount of sponsorship, £3,450 for your nominated charity. You will need to send your sponsorship money to the charity as you raise it. At least 80% of the minimum sponsorship required (£2,760) must be sent to the charity ten weeks before departure (by 02/02/2013), and the remaining 20% (£690) within four weeks of completing the challenge (by 20/05/2013). If you have raised the necessary funds, the charity will then pay the balance of your expedition costs (which will not exceed 45% of the minimum sponsorship target). The charity benefits by keeping the remaining sponsorship money and every pound over and above that you raise. * If you choose to purchase our comprehensive policy. small group supplementPlease note that the costs and sponsorship levels listed on our website are based on a minimum of 20 participants on the challenge. We can run this trip with groups of 15-19 people, but there will be a small group supplement of £75. This is payable by your charity if you book under the minimum sponsorship or flexi options, and by yourself if you are a self-funder. If a small group supplement is necessary, we will notify you 12 weeks before departure. what's included? |

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what's included in the challenge cost?before departure:
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Deposit instalments Explained |
The first instalment is due at the time of booking. The second instalment will automatically be debited from your credit/debit card 31 days after you book. We can only accept payment for your deposit by instalments if you book and pay online. You are unable to pay your deposit by instalments for manual bookings or if you wish to pay for the first deposit over the phone. If you send in a manual form opting to pay your deposit by instalments, your booking will not be accepted. |



















