Great Wall Challenge
The Common Good

Great Wall Challenge

As part of this challenge, you will trek the Great Wall alongside a group of like-minded supporters, and traverse through rural Chinese villages in the shadow of dramatic mountains. What’s more, you will discover the contrasts of ancient and modern Beijing, including Tiananmen Square and the grand imperial architecture of the Forbidden City.

Join today and know that with every step you take you’ll be helping medical researchers at The Common Good solve humanity’s biggest health problems and build a better world for everyone. Hour by hour, one medical discovery at a time.

Highlights

  • Trek the Great Wall and navigate some of the most remote parts of the Great Wall
  • Explore rural Chinese villages and enjoy the hospitality of local homestays
  • Discover the contrasts of ancient and modern Beijing, including Tiananmen Square and the grand imperial architecture of the Forbidden City
  • Raise vital funds for The Common Good to empower dedicated medical researchers to tackle the chronic diseases which will impact 90% of us all

When: 12 – 20 October 2019

Format: 9 Day Trip, 5 Day Challenge

Accommodation: Twin-share in hotels, lodges and at comfortable campsites

How much? Registration fee: $770 (non-refundable) Travel quote: $2,850 Fundraising Target: $3,500

Difficulty: 3/5 (Moderate difficulty)

To find out more and see how you could get involved, head to the Inspired Adventures website here.

Support The Common Good here.

Published: April 26, 2019

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