Key information
- When
Throughout the year - Where
Beijing, China - Distance
80km - 6,000km - Registration fee
£299 - minimum sponsorship
£2,850
About the challenge
Get sponsored to take on one of the world’s most impressive manmade structures: the Great Wall of China. Start your adventure in Beijing where you can explore the diversity of its bustling streets before setting off through hills, along forest tracks, and through ancient mountains. Walk the full 6,000 km of this 2,000-year-old winding wall and soak up the unique culture of China. Discover Adventure also offers an extension trip following the Great Wall trek to see the famous Terracotta Warriors in Xian. If you have an extra four days to spare, this is definitely a sight not to be missed!
Key information
- When
Throughout the year - Where
Beijing, China - Distance
80km - 6,000km - Registration fee
£299 - minimum sponsorship
£2,850
Why you should consider this challenge
Taking part in a sponsored trek abroad is a fantastic way to explore the world while doing your bit for charity. SPANA affiliate Discover Adventure runs regular Open Challenges, combining the thrill of discovering new and exciting destinations with the knowledge that every step that you take on one of their treks supports SPANA’s work.
Read on to learn more about different challenges that will fulfil your wanderlust while raising awareness and funds for a good cause.
Challenge itinerary:
Days 1-2
Flight to Beijing
Days 3-4
Hilly trekking, following Great Wall over ridges and valleys to small village
Days 5-6
Hike along forest tracks and steep, well-preserved sections of Wall to Jinshanlin
Days 7-8
Trek through spectacular rolling mountains dotted with watch-towers; drive to Beijing
Days 9-10
Time to explore Beijing; flight home
Further information
When
Open Challenge slots are available throughout the year.
What’s included?
The cost of your trip includes accommodation, flights and internal transport, meals, entrance to the Forbidden City and all other sites. Costs also cover the Discover Adventure team, including their experienced guides as well as local support, medical staff, guides, drivers, and cooks.
Difficulty
A gentler trek for those interested in one of our international challenges, this 80 km journey leads participants over flagstones and open farmland. Travelling along the wall, you will encounter many steps and the potential for muddy paths so make sure you bring comfortable walking shoes to ensure that you are prepared for any and all weather conditions. The pace is gentle enough to allow all participants to travel at a comfortable speed while enjoying the sights of China’s beautiful countryside.
Sponsorship and Deadlines:
A registration fee of £299 secures your place with a commitment to raise a further £2,850 for the charity of your choice depending the date of your trek. The registration fee guarantees your place on the trip and is non refundable. Once you hit your fundraising target – to be donated to SPANA no later than 10 weeks before departure – SPANA will fund your trip costs.
If you have any worries about hitting this target, please speak to a member of the SPANA fundraising team. Or, you can self-fund and pay a £299 registration fee and a further £1,250 before the trip. You can then donate 100% of your fundraising directly to the charity.
Register your interest
Book your place today – the SPANA Fundraising team would love for you to come on board by taking part in open challenge trek. When you’re part of the SPANA team we’ll provide you with hints and tips to help you reach your fundraising target, training advice, and provide you with your very own SPANA running vest or t-shirt to wear with pride during your trip.
Contact our team to learn more or book your place.
There are many other challenges you can take part in and help our work. Read about our Kilimanjaro climb, Machu Picchu charity walk, Ben Nevis charity climb and Sydney City2Surf.
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