China Highlights - Great Wall Marathon
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Highlights
- Spend a night in a family-run guesthouse in the countryside near the Great Wall
- Participate in a marathon run along the greatest wall in the world. (Full/Half or 10km)
- Like everything it does, China’s ancient history is on an epic scale – see it when face-to-face with thousands of Terracotta Warriors (or thousands of local tourists at the Forbidden City!)
- Feel the might of China’s imperial power while exploring Beijing's Forbidden City, filled with palaces, gardens and seemingly never-ending grand courtyards.
- Enjoy a bike ride around the ancient city walls of Silk-Road era Xi'an
- Indulge yourself with a traditional reflexology foot massage - you've earned it!
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Nimen Hao! Welcome to China. Beijing has quickly shed its historical face in favour of a more modern look. Still, there are plenty of places that offer a great insight into the nation's ancient past, alongside its contemporary culture. If you arrive early, stretch you...
This morning we will explore the hutong areas in Beijing on a walking tour with our leader. These narrow winding streets in the heart of the city form the Chinese capital's ancient heart and while they are rapidly disappearing, still offer a great insight into traditi...
Rise and shine, it’s marathon day! We’ve got an early start today, as we travel to the starting line at the Jinshanling section to begin the race. An incredible piece of engineering, the wall stretches 6,000 kilometres westwards from the mountain ridges north of Beiji...
Some sightseeing is on the agenda for today. Journey by metro and local bus to Tian'anmen Square, long regarded as the symbolic centre of Chinese power. Framed by the Gate of Heavenly Peace, Mao's Mausoleum, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum, and with ...
All aboard the bullet train (approx 6 hours) for Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province and the largest city in northwest China. Once the imperial centre of China for 2,000 years, Xi'an is now a vibrant, modern city dotted with many interesting historical sites. Join ...
Take a private bus (approx 2 hours) to visit what is undoubtedly one of the greatest man-made wonders of the world: the Terracotta Warriors. Learn about this incredible archaeological find, discovered by farmers digging a well in 1976, after being buried for 2,000 yea...
Let’s roll. Today we’ll take a leisurely cycle on the Xi'an city wall, an ancient fortification in the heart of Xi'an, built in 1378 AD. If you’d prefer not to cycle the 13-kilometre wall, you can walk just part of the way instead. The rest of the day is free time to ...
Arrive in Shanghai this morning and after settling into our hotel and grabbing some breakfast, head out to explore. Join your leader for a walking tour through historical Shanghai. At the Bund, get a taste of 1920s Shanghai; a spectacular array of art deco-style build...
Your Great Wall Marathon trip comes to an end today. No activities are planned and you are free to leave the accommodation at any time.
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