Rediscovering the Great Wall: Horseback Riding

In the August cover feature of the Beijinger, we went back to the Great Wall and explored it anew: alongside, underneath, overhead... Here are some of the activities we thought you'd enjoy most:

Horseback Riding

Explore the outer sections of the Great Wall the way John Wayne would have. The unrestored areas of the Wall are wild, but PTP Club guides promise the horses are mild. They’ll carry you up the picturesque mountain to hike and explore the Wall at your own pace. Then hold on to the reins as you trot back down to a cowboy lunch of barbecued fish and wild vegetables.

Over lunch, wander the farmer’s courtyard, pet the dogs, and check out the swallows in their love nests. Then there’s plenty of time on the air-conditioned bus back to the city to post pictures of yourself on horseback all over WeChat.

RMB 500 includes transportation, lunch, horse riding, Great Wall climbing and guide service. Reservations must be made in advance. Call or email for more information or to make a reservation.

PTP Club: 136-9302-6428, ptpclub@163.com

A version of this article appeared in the August 2013 edition of the Beijinger

Photo courtesy of PTP Club