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Trek overview
This trek takes you to a remote section of the Great Wall of China, from Gubeikou to Jinshanling and Simatai. Not only will you trek on the wall itself, meticulously built and restored over thousands of years, but you will also have the opportunity to trek through wild and remote landscapes with distant views of green rolling hills, mountain peaks and one of the great wonders of the world as the backdrop.
Staying in guesthouses throughout the trek allows you to gain an understanding of authentic Chinese culture as you discover more about the lifestyle of the local people and also taste some incredible local cuisine.
How tough is it?
The trek is rated moderate to challenging. There are many steep uphill and downhill sections to contend with and you must be prepared to carry a daypack weighing 6-7kg. Although the distances trekked may appear short, due to the hilly terrain it can take 6-7 hours to trek just 5km, as ascent and descent profile each day ranges from 515m-866m.
Day 3 (first trekking day as day 1 and 2 are travel days)
approx. 9km.
Total ascent: 515 meters. 3-4 hours.
Day 4 (Sunday 10 May 2026):
Gubeikou
Trekking approx. 11km.
Total ascent: 709 meters. 6-7 hours.
Day 5 (Monday 11 May 2026):
Gubeikou to Jinshanling
Trekking approx. 15.4km.
Total ascent: 866 meters. 6-7 hours.
Day 6 (Tuesday 12 May 2026):
Jinshanling to Simatai
Trekking approx. 8km.
Total ascent: 697 meters. 7 hours.
Day 7 (Wednesday 13 May 2026):
Simatai to Beijing
Trekking approx. 6km. Total ascent: 539 meters. 4-5 hours.
SIGN UP NOWWith just 30 places available, this exclusive opportunity is the perfect way to challenge yourself and raise vital funds for our hospitals. Your participation will have a direct impact on the ground-breaking care and research we provide.
You’ll be challenged to raise over £4,000 to support our hospitals but don’t worry, we’ll be with you all the way with the tools and guidance to make this a truly magical experience.
The financials
ACT is aiming to send a team of 30 people to the Great Wall of China. However, the costs for the trip are on a sliding scale depending on the number of people that sign up. Below is an illustration of costs for the minimum trip numbers of 10 people and the maximum of 30 people.
If 26 – 30 participants sign up:
Sponsorship (This option is for those who wish to raise sponsorship to cover both the costs of the trip (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc.) and a donation to ACT)
- £399 registration fee which is payable at the time of booking (a payment plan can be arranged)
- Minimum sponsorship to be raised is £3780 (£1781 to cover the cost of the trip and ACT to receive at least £1999)
Flexi (This option is for those who intend to pay the cost of the trip themselves and raise funds for the charity)
- £399 registration fee which is payable at the time of booking (a payment plan can be arranged)
- £1781 trip costs to be paid by the participant
- You are asked to fundraise at least £1999 for ACT
If only 10 participants sign up:
Sponsorship (This option is for those who wish to raise sponsorship to cover both the costs of the trip (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc.) and a donation to ACT)
- £399 registration fee which is payable at the time of booking (a payment plan can be arranged)
- Minimum sponsorship to be raised is £4385 (£2386 to cover the cost of the trip and ACT to receive at least £1999)
Flexi (This option is for those who intend to pay the cost of the trip themselves and raise funds for the charity)
- £399 registration fee which is payable at the time of booking (a payment plan can be arranged)
- £2386 trip costs to be paid by the participant
- You are asked to fundraise at least £1999 for ACT
Don’t miss your chance to be part of something truly special. Sign up today and secure your place in this life-changing adventure!
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