Challenge level: 3 out of 5
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11 May - 19 May 2023 | On Sale | |
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Duration | 9 days |
For a limited time only, we're introducing £1 registration fees for all Dream Challenges in 2022 and 2023 and up to 15% off your tour costs for early 2023 challenges!*
Step up and discover the land of the dragon on our bewitching women-only trek on and alongside the Great Wall of China!
Starting from the remote town of Huangyaguan, we'll follow the Wall through rugged, green countryside and traditional local towns to the mindblowing city of Beijing.
We’ll encounter all kinds of terrain, from both ancient and restored sections of the Great Wall itself to forest trails, quaint village roads and rolling green hills and mountains.
Prepare to tackle tough climbs for spectacular views over rural China and immerse yourself in the local lifestyle, staying in traditional Chinese guesthouses.
With breathtaking panoramas, fascinating insight into China’s rich history and culture and a group of amazing women by your side, this challenge will leave you with friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.
Our adventure will end at the bamboozling city of Beijing, where ancient history collides with futuristic technology. Here, we'll celebrate in the best way, with a fantastic guided tour of the city's iconic sites, including the Forbidden City Palace Complex Museum, the iconic Royal Lakeside Retreat of the Summer Palace and the infamous plaza of Tiananmen Square.
* Terms & Conditions apply. View here.
Pay your registration fee and your challenge costs yourself.
£1,550
Pay the balance
Pay your registration fee and raise the minimum target for your chosen charity.
£3,100
Minimum sponsorship target
We fully support gender and sexual equality and the majority of our open challenges welcome all gender identities.
However, we've found that some women feel more confident taking on challenges in female company.
Step by Step gives women from all walks of life the platform, atmosphere and the opportunity to come together and conquer a mighty feat for charity.
These women-only challenges also have an incredible camaraderie and you're likely to make friendships that will last a lifetime.
This challenge is not designed for Olympic athletes – it is designed for people looking for an amazing goal to train and get fit for. A number of the people who will take part in this challenge will have a low level of fitness level when they sign up.
This amazing women-only adventure is the perfect motivation to get fit, improve your own mental and physical health and well-being and experience the adventure of a lifetime.
We strongly recommend you train for the trek as we'll be tackling tough terrain in China with some steep climbs. The more you prepare, the more you'll enjoy it.
Once you register for the challenge, we'll send you a realistic training plan. This builds up gradually over time so you'll be ready and raring to go by the time we depart for China. We also recommend checking out our top trekking kits here.
Please don't be! The majority of people will sign up on their own and our Dream Challenges are renowned for the amazing camaraderie and lifelong friendships made as our groups take on these incredible feats together.
Once you've signed up for the challenge, we'll send you a link to a private Facebook group for everyone registered for the Step by Step Great Wall of China Trek 2023. Please use this space to swap questions, advice and updates with your fellow trekkers on your training and fundraising.
You may also want to reach out to your fellow participants in this group to see if there's anyone in your local area you can meet up with.
Your registration fee of £349 per person is used to administer the challenge, pay deposits with local suppliers and secure your seats with the airline.
Your challenge costs of £1,550 (ie. 50% of the fundraising target if you choose the sponsorship option) cover:
In addition to paying your registration fee (£349) and either paying the challenge costs (£1,550) or fundraising the minimum sponsorship target, you will need to budget for your:
The Dream Challenges team are here to help you achieve your challenge and will support you all the way. We are on hand from the minute you sign up to answer any questions that you may have about your training or the challenge itself.
Once you have registered, we will send you a welcome pack with loads of information, plus a realistic training programme to help you get fit for the event. The programme builds up gradually as the event gets closer
We will also send all participants regular email updates about the challenge with important information, updates and details, plus advice on arranging your visa.
Travel Insurance
You will need to take out your own personal travel insurance covering health, accident, loss and repatriation.
Dream Challenges has a policy, which also covers you for cancellation due to medically-diagnosed COVID-19 and we will send you details of this in the lead up to the challenge.
You can however take out your own insurance, providing it covers you for a charity trek in China. Please ask the insurer about the nature of the cover. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate cover for your challenge.
Visa
You will be required to obtain a tourist visa for entry into China, currently £175 but subject to change at the discretion of the Chinese embassy. We will send you all the relevant information and forms to do this before the challenge.
Absolutely not! One of the amazing things about the challenge is that people of all ages will come together to do something very special.
Everyone who is at least 18 years old by the challenge date is more than welcome to join this awesome challenge.
If you would like someone under the age of 18 to join you on the challenge please contact us to discuss (01590 646410 or events@dream-challenges.com)
You will need a pair of walking boots and your own water bottle. We'll supply you with a comprehensive list of everything you will need to take on the event well before your departure date.
We'll experience a whole mix of accommodation during this challenge, including hotels with stunning mountain vistas, simple campsites under a canvas of stars and traditional farmhouse lodgings.
Accommodation is included on a twin-sharing basis. However, on some nights, you will be sharing with two or three fellow participants.
If you would like to pay for a single supplement and have a room/tent to yourself wherever possible, please get in touch at least 14 weeks before the challenge and we can arrange this for you at an additional price.
Yes of course! If you wish to extend your stay in this amazing country, please get in touch with us at least 14 weeks before the challenge and we can arrange this for you at an additional price.
As we're not medically trained, we're afraid we can't offer you advice on this. We recommend you contact your GP or your local travel clinic, who will have the latest travel health advice.
We also recommend you visit the NHS Fit for Travel website here, to keep up to date with current travel health news and advice on staying healthy abroad.
NHS Fit for Travel website: https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/home
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