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GREAT WALL OF CHINA TO TERRACOTTA WARRIORS BY BIKE: OPEN CHALLENGE |
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Dates:
9 May - 20 May 2009
12 September - 23 September 2009
CHOOSE YOUR CHARITY!
Open Challenges are open to anyone wanting to raise money for any charity, whether it’s a large national organisation or your local hospice or appeal.
Great Wall to Terracotta Warriors by Bike, China
12 days / 11 nights
Trip Grade: Tough
Please click here for an explanation of the grades.
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INTRODUCTION
The Great Wall of China and the Terracotta Warriors are two of the most famous attractions in the world, and our cycling challenge links them to form a physically-demanding, culturally-fascinating bike ride through beautiful and little-visited areas of China.
We cycle 680km from a spectacular section of the Great Wall to Xian, the start of the famous Silk Road and close to the Terracotta Warriors. We cross many hills and valleys, passing through remote rural areas and booming towns, seeing the real China along the way. This is not only a journey linking two ancient wonders, but an unique insight into a rapidly-changing, fascinating country.
ALL OUR OPEN CHALLENGES ARE ADVENTUROUS AND CHALLENGING BUT ACHIEVABLE BY MOST PEOPLE PROVIDED THEY TRAIN WELL IN ADVANCE!
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ITINERARY
DAY 1: Depart London for Beijing
DAY 2: Arrive Beijing; transfer to Jinshanlin and beautiful well-preserved section of Great Wall
DAY 3: Flight to Yulin, south of the Gobi desert; prepare bikes
Day 4: Ride from fortress built on the Wall through rolling countryside into rural China near Hengshan
DAY 5: Cycle through small, quiet villages and farmland to growing town of Jongbian
DAY 6: Long, tough day through steep hills and beautiful countryside; follow river through small villages to An Sai
DAY 7: Cross busy town of Yan An; most of day spent cycling through remote hilly farmland and forests; camp amongst hills
DAY 8: Gentler day cycling on undulating roads through orchards and small towns with colourful markets; descent out of the hills to Enichuan
DAY 9: Challenging climbs (including highest point at 1700m) and great descents; a day of spectacular views
DAY 10: Series of climbs leads to exciting 12km descent through farmed terraces to riverside finish-point; visit Terracotta Warriors and transfer to Xian
DAY 11: Flight to Beijing; visit Forbidden City and Tianenman Square
DAY 12: Fly Beijing to London
For more information call 01722 718444 or email openchallenges@discoveradventure.com
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 If you would like to take part in this challenge, please ask us for our trip registration pack. You can also sign up by clicking above on the 'Book Online' button.
If you have any questions about our Open Challenges please just call or email us!
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