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2025
2026

Sat 18 Oct - Sun 26 Oct 2025

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The challenge

  • Conquer the imperial masterpiece of the Ming dynasty
  • Test yourself against thousands of challenging steps
  • Triumph over the crumbling, twisting pathways of the Yan Mountains
  • Savour the timeless landscapes and time-weathered watchtowers
  • Enjoy the cultural highlights of China's bustling capital city

Appropriately named one of the ‘New Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China is a truly iconic location – perfect for a Charity Challenge.

Originally constructed to defend China against the nomadic tribes, the Great Wall Discovery is a thrilling challenge of twists, turns, ups and downs. Beginning four hours north of Beijing, this week-long challenge tackles a series of vigorous climbs totalling over 10,000 uneven steps. The trek will follow the winding path along the Yan Mountains to the Gubeikou Gateway and takes on the famous ‘heavenly staircase’. Exhaustion will quickly be replaced with wonder as you savour the sweeping views of the surrounding mountain ranges.

The challenge ends in the vast metropolis of Beijing, with time to explore the cultural highlights of China’s historic capital.

Our expert English speaking guides will be with you every step of the way, managing your challenge and providing historical context to the Great Wall and its surroundings.

 

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Challenge extensions

Great Wall of China Charity Trek and the Terracotta Warriors Extension

Terracotta Warriors - £650.00

Hop aboard the overnight train from Beijing to Xian to visit the Terracotta Warriors. Undiscovered until 1975, this 6,000 strong army of soldiers, warriors and horses is definitely worth exploring. In the evening it’s time to put your feet up as you settle down to watch the mesmerizing Tang Dynasty show, a colourful evening of traditional music and dancing.

  • Registration fee £110.00
  • Balance £540.00
  • Single room £75.00
Great Wall of China Charity Trek - Warriors and Panda Extension

Warriors & Pandas - £890.00

Hop aboard the overnight train from Beijing to Xian to visit the Terracotta Warriors. Undiscovered until 1975, this 6,000 strong army of soldiers, warriors and horses is definitely worth exploring. In the evening it’s time to put your feet up as you settle down to watch the mesmerizing Tang Dynasty show, a colourful evening of traditional music and dancing.
After exploring the Terracotta Warriors, take the train to Chengdu to meet China’s cuddliest residents. Spend time at the Giant Panda Research Base, before returning to Beijing to head home.

  • Registration fee £100.00
  • Balance £790.00
  • Single room £130.00

Terracotta Warriors - £650.00

Great Wall of China Charity Trek and the Terracotta Warriors Extension

Hop aboard the overnight train from Beijing to Xian to visit the Terracotta Warriors. Undiscovered until 1975, this 6,000 strong army of soldiers, warriors and horses is definitely worth exploring. In the evening it’s time to put your feet up as you settle down to watch the mesmerizing Tang Dynasty show, a colourful evening of traditional music and dancing.

  • Registration fee £110.00
  • Balance £540.00
  • Single room £75.00

Warriors & Pandas - £890.00

Great Wall of China Charity Trek - Warriors and Panda Extension

Hop aboard the overnight train from Beijing to Xian to visit the Terracotta Warriors. Undiscovered until 1975, this 6,000 strong army of soldiers, warriors and horses is definitely worth exploring. In the evening it’s time to put your feet up as you settle down to watch the mesmerizing Tang Dynasty show, a colourful evening of traditional music and dancing.
After exploring the Terracotta Warriors, take the train to Chengdu to meet China’s cuddliest residents. Spend time at the Giant Panda Research Base, before returning to Beijing to head home.

  • Registration fee £100.00
  • Balance £790.00
  • Single room £130.00

* Please note that you can add extensions when going through our booking process.

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The challenges featured in this section of the website are operated exclusively by Charity Challenge (company no. 03686692, ATOL 6546) in order to raise funds for The Children's Air Ambulance. The charity is acting as an agent for Charity Challenge and has no involvement or responsibility whatsoever for the operation of these challenges.

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We hold an Air Travel Organiser's Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 6546. Many of the flight-inclusive challenges on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. This ATOL protection only covers challenges that include flights booked by Charity Challenge and that originate in the UK. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLcertificate

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