It’s easy to forget that this spectacular monument was also once home to thousands of Chinese soldiers, braced to do battle with invaders from beyond China’s border. But what was it like to actually be one of them? Where did they sleep, eat and rest? How did they alert each other to an invasion? (Clue: it involves wolves!) What weapons did they use to defend themselves? And how did it feel to be attacked by thousands of fierce Mongols without warning? Your guide will bring the past back to life on this ramble along a gorgeous, ‘wild’ section of the Gubeikou Great Wall, the site of more than 130 ancient battles. And with almost no other tourists around, it won’t be hard to imagine just how epic this Wonder of the World once was.

 

 

 

 

About Bespoke Travel Company
Bespoke makes it easier than ever to customize immersive and authentic trips in a country you’re unfamiliar with. 

 

With teams based in the cities you’re visiting, you’ll collaborate directly with insiders to create a trip that’s everything you want it to be, avoiding the tourist traps and maximizing your time to boot.

 

What’s more, those same in-city teams source inspiring experts, historians and local personalities to lead cultural experiences and off-the-beaten-path tours you won’t find anywhere else.