There is an
old Chinese saying that goes “A man who can not reach the Great Wall is
not a true man!” The marvelous defense project in ancient China extends
over 5000 kilometers form the Shanhaiguan Pass on the eastern coast to
the Jiayuguan Pass in the Gobi Desert in the west. Qin Shi Huang, the
First Emperor of the Qin Dynasty who unified the country in 221 BC, gave
orders to link up all the separated walls built by the ducal states
before. The wall originally functioned as the barrier preventing from
attacking by nomadic tribes in north China, and it worked very well in a
long time. However the Mongols broke it down in 1271 and formed the
Yuan Dynasty in 1279. The following dynasties, the Ming and Qing, made
Beijing the centre of culture, economy and politics in China for more
than 600 years.
This trip is designed for those
who are fit, energetic and enjoy trekking. We travel through the lush
mountainous areas northeast and east of Beijing. A fascinating journey
on the backroads allows you to observe closely the everyday life of
villagers and offers perfect opportunities to interact with the locals.
We will also visit the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square. A highlight
of this tour is hiking in remote areas, away from the crowded tourist
spots.
great wall china tour
