The Great Wall of China (Chángchéng; literally "long city/fortress") or (Wànli Chángchéng; literally "The long wall of 10,000 Li) is a series of stone and earthen fortifications in northern China, built, rebuilt, and maintained between the 5th century BC and the 16th century to protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from Xiongnu attacks during various successive dynasties.

Hosted by local communities, we stay in comfort in lovely traditional locations

and explore the Great Wall over 5 days, trekking between villages. The host villages provide us with true rural hospitality and we do not simply rub shoulders but interact with them in “real-life China”. This is a rare privilege, to be hosted by and have this interaction with the locals, including visits to family homes. In the guest house our service is second to none and is provided by our Chinese and western staff: fine Chinese style dinners and western breakfasts, generous packed lunches and the best of dining in Bejing.

On return to Beijing, an enormous bustling city of some 10 million citizens, we visit two of the capital’s major historic sites, the Imperial Palace, known as the “Forbidden City”, and Tiananmen Square

Managed and organised by MSL Mountaineering Ltd

'MSL Mountaineering exists to assist you in making your ideas reality.. We specialise in assisting charities to fundraise through outdoor activities and are committed to giving at least 10% of our profits to charity. We also offer corporate team building and school activities for clients of all types and sizes. We aim to satisfy and develop each individual that takes part, regardless of their experience in the outdoors. All of our activities are led by highly skilled and qualified staff who make your safety their first concern.'