Want to be a part of the team, but don’t like altitude? Then this is the choice for you! We combine activeness and culture in this trip to one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Hike one of the great wonders of the world, The Great Wall of China and camp under the stars on one of the watchtowers that were witness to the rise and fall of the Chinese Empire.
Visit the legendary Terra Cotta Warriors. Explore the unique Muslim quarters and bazaar of X’ian or take an optional bike ride on the old city wall. Catch a glimpse of the China of today in busy Shanghai and reward yourself in its many markets. Afterwards, trade in the glitter and lights for a scenic bike tour and hike in one of China’s most picturesque regions.
China is a fascinating land of contrast not to be missed where the East meets the West and communist ideals merge with capitalist dreams. MS Climb China is for those who want to make a difference, but with a less active itinerary.
AGENDA (not including international flights)
Day 01 Arrive in Beijing
Arrive in Beijing at any time. Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel, check in, meet the team and enjoy a welcome dinner. There are no activities planned, but optional activities include the Peking Opera or an Acrobat show.
DAY 02 BEIJING
Today, enjoy a full day hike on a less visited section of The Great Wall. A cable car ride takes you to one of the towers from where our 4-5 hour hike starts. Hanging precariously onto the Yanshan Mountain you will be surrounded by stunning views. At the end of the hike, have dinner in a local guesthouse and camp overnight on one of the watchtowers.
DAY 03 BEIJING
Drive back to Beijing in the morning and step back in time. Enjoy a morning tour of Tian An Men Square and The Forbidden City. In the afternoon, catch a glimpse of how life used to be in rickshaw in a traditional Hutong area. Visit a local family and learn a traditional Chinese art-form.
DAY 04 BEIJING / XIAN
Late morning flight from Beijing to Xian. Explore the old city and Muslim quarter with its winding alleys and bazaars at leisure or for the more active, bike the old city wall for great views and photos.
DAY 05 XIAN
This morning, visit one of the greatest sights of China – the Terra Cotta Warriors, thousands of life-sized soldiers, each with different expressions and horses and all companions for the burial of the first emperor of China.
DAY 06 XIAN / SHANGHAI
Morning flight from Xian to Shanghai. See a different side of China- glitz and glamour and lined with colonial buildings overlooking the Huangpu River.
DAY 07 SHANGHAI
Enjoy a free day in this diverse city. Shop in one of the many bargain markets or get lost in the back roads where the China of yesterday meets the China of today.
DAY 08 SHANGHAI / GUILIN / YANGSHUO
Morning flight to Guilin and transfer to Yangshuo. Today enjoy a half-day bike tour to Moon Hill for a bird’s eye view of the surrounding landscape and then along the picturesque Yulong River to Yulong Qiao (Dragon Bridge). After your bike ride, go on a bamboo raft ride on the peaceful Yulong River back to Yangshuo. In the evening treat yourself to some traditional Chinese theatre using Guilin’s beautiful scenery as the backdrop.
DAY 09 YANGSHUO
This morning, we drive about 1.5 hrs (30km) to Yangdi and start our 5-6 hrs hike (about 20km) here. Your trek is on largely flat terrain through many local villages and hugs the Li River. Several short river-crossings by small ferry are required. After, drive to a nearby Fishing Village which has a history dating back to over 500 years and was visited by Mr. Sun Yat-sen and President Clinton.
DAY 10 YANGSHUO / HONG KONG
Enjoy the morning at your leisure and in the afternoon drive to Guilin airport for a flight to Hong Kong. Upon arrival, met & transfer to your hotel.
DAY 11 HONG KONG
You’ve heard about it, now see it for yourself! Explore this lively, cosmopolitan city at leisure; yet another side to this amazing country.
DAY 12 DEPARTURE DAY
Leave anytime and bid farewell to the ‘Land of the Dragon’.
Dates: October 12th - October 24th* (includes suggested flight)
Fundraising Minimum to Climb: $14,000*
* dates and fundraising minimums are subject to change/confirmation. Climbers are responsible for additional costs such as (but not limited to) flights, travel/health insurance, medical shots, etc.
