Hiking the great wall of China
By Tayla Hamilton
Equipment Needed:
-Hiking Backpack: Anywhere from $40.00-$200.00
-Hiking Shoes: Anywhere from $30.00-$100.00
-First Aid Kit: Anywhere from $30.00-$60.00
-Hiking Gear: Anywhere from $20.00-$100.00
Nutrition:
Fruits, veggies, and natural foods for energy on the hike.
Hydration:
8 liters of water everyday plus a natural drink (such as a smoothie)
Flights/costs:
| Flight from Calgary to Beijing --> 1 Passenger |
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| Departure: Thu, March 21 2019 |
| Return: Wed, April 3 2019 |
| Airline: Air Canada |
| Amount of stops: 1 stop |
| Total Time: 28h 45 min |
| Total Price: $466 CAD |
Hotels:
I chose to get an airbnb home/apartment, which is usually cheaper than staying in an hotel.
Description: Private Room in guest suite; 1 bed, 1 bathroom.
Price/per night:
$28 CAD
Since I will be staying for 13 days,
$28 x 13 = $364 CAD (total price)
Bus Tour:
Description: Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall of China Bus Tour
Duration: 10-11 hrs
Price/per person:
$20.02 CAD
Live Guide: English/Chinese
Pick-up Service:
pick-up and drop-off to residence and transportation with air-conditioned coach.
Escape the crowds on a full-day bus tour to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Get the chance to walk along the wall for panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Food: Traditional Chinese Lunch
Total Price of Whole Trip:
| Total Prices: | |
|---|---|
| Flight Price: | $466 |
| Airbnb Price: | $364 |
| Bus Tour Price | $20.02 |
| Total of all Prices: | $850.02 |
Risks:
-There is dangerous overgrowth of grass, trees, and weeds. These areas are not good to walk on.
-It is estimated that over 80% of the wall is not intact which means that you would have to be very careful if you explore the destroyed sections of the wall.
-Many parts of the wall are steep, especially when you make your way back down the wall so it is important to be cautious as you climb the wall and bring as much safety equipment you need.
Reasons why this activity appeals to me:
Hiking at the Great wall of China appeals to me because as the Great wall of China is centuries old it would be adventurous and exciting to go there for hike and also get a chance to look at the ancient ruins. The Great wall of China is also very vast which means that I would get lots of exercise for the 10-11 hrs I would be there. As I'm learning Mandarin, Chinese this would also be a great way to speak with the locals and learn Chinese history.
Bibliography:
Hiking the Great Wall of China
By Tayla Hamilton
