Walking the Great Wall of China

Hi!

I'm wondering whether it is possible to Walk the ENTIRE wall of China?
I've read some pages that some people have already done it but they all
mention
some permits and restrictions... If so, where can I get more information
regarding what
I need?

I guess this is a pretty crazy idea but it is (one) of my really big goals.
I was thinking
about doing this in about two years time, when I finish college. But there's
no harm
in starting to plan things ahead.

Any ideas/help is appreciated

Thanks,
Saso

"Saso Zagoranski" wrote in message
...
Hi!

I'm wondering whether it is possible to Walk the ENTIRE wall of China?
I've read some pages that some people have already done it but they all
mention
some permits and restrictions... If so, where can I get more information
regarding what
I need?

I guess this is a pretty crazy idea but it is (one) of my really big
goals.
I was thinking
about doing this in about two years time, when I finish college. But
there's
no harm
in starting to plan things ahead.

Any ideas/help is appreciated


China is putting limits on large sections of the Wall to prevent further
deterioration. So it is not possible to walk the entire length of the
Wall. Besides, the entire length is not well defined anyway.

Thanks,
Saso

"Saso Zagoranski" wrote in message
...
Hi!

I'm wondering whether it is possible to Walk the ENTIRE wall of China?
I've read some pages that some people have already done it but they all
mention
some permits and restrictions... If so, where can I get more information
regarding what
I need?

I guess this is a pretty crazy idea but it is (one) of my really big
goals.
I was thinking
about doing this in about two years time, when I finish college. But
there's
no harm
in starting to plan things ahead.

Any ideas/help is appreciated


China is putting limits on large sections of the Wall to prevent further
deterioration. So it is not possible to walk the entire length of the
Wall. Besides, the entire length is not well defined anyway.

Thanks,
Saso

"Saso Zagoranski" wrote in message ...
Hi!

I'm wondering whether it is possible to Walk the ENTIRE wall of China?

Considering on the state of the great wall of China, it would be much
better to walk BESIDE the wall instead of ON the wall.

It should be noted that the great wall of China actually consist of
several walls, and not all walls are connected with each other.

I guess this is a pretty crazy idea but it is (one) of my really big goals.

If you are willing to walk for a around 6 thousands kilometers, that's
your choice.

I was thinking about doing this in about two years time,

Well... It probably take around one year or two years to cover that
distance.

Any ideas/help is appreciated

Bring a satellite phone, a tent, and suefficient supplies.

Thanks,
Saso

"Saso Zagoranski" wrote in message ...
Hi!

I'm wondering whether it is possible to Walk the ENTIRE wall of China?

Considering on the state of the great wall of China, it would be much
better to walk BESIDE the wall instead of ON the wall.

It should be noted that the great wall of China actually consist of
several walls, and not all walls are connected with each other.

I guess this is a pretty crazy idea but it is (one) of my really big goals.

If you are willing to walk for a around 6 thousands kilometers, that's
your choice.

I was thinking about doing this in about two years time,

Well... It probably take around one year or two years to cover that
distance.

Any ideas/help is appreciated

Bring a satellite phone, a tent, and suefficient supplies.

Thanks,
Saso

"Saso Zagoranski" wrote in message ...
Hi!

I'm wondering whether it is possible to Walk the ENTIRE wall of China?

Considering on the state of the great wall of China, it would be much
better to walk BESIDE the wall instead of ON the wall.

It should be noted that the great wall of China actually consist of
several walls, and not all walls are connected with each other.

I guess this is a pretty crazy idea but it is (one) of my really big goals.

If you are willing to walk for a around 6 thousands kilometers, that's
your choice.

I was thinking about doing this in about two years time,

Well... It probably take around one year or two years to cover that
distance.

Any ideas/help is appreciated

Bring a satellite phone, a tent, and suefficient supplies.

Thanks,
Saso

I was thinking about something like this:

http://www.studenttraveler.com/mag/01-01/china.php

From "Jiayuguan" to "QingHuanDao"... and not covering all the branches just
the route between those two points.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/chin...cene/index.htm (point11 to
point1).

Do you know what kind of permits they are talking about (the studenttraveler
link above)?
Who can I ask regarding this?

Thanks for your replies...
saso

btw. do you know anyone who has done this?


"EAC" wrote in message
m...
"Saso Zagoranski" wrote in message
...
Hi!

I'm wondering whether it is possible to Walk the ENTIRE wall of China?

Considering on the state of the great wall of China, it would be much
better to walk BESIDE the wall instead of ON the wall.

It should be noted that the great wall of China actually consist of
several walls, and not all walls are connected with each other.

I guess this is a pretty crazy idea but it is (one) of my really big
goals.

If you are willing to walk for a around 6 thousands kilometers, that's
your choice.

I was thinking about doing this in about two years time,

Well... It probably take around one year or two years to cover that
distance.

Any ideas/help is appreciated

Bring a satellite phone, a tent, and suefficient supplies.

Thanks,
Saso

I was thinking about something like this:

http://www.studenttraveler.com/mag/01-01/china.php

From "Jiayuguan" to "QingHuanDao"... and not covering all the branches just
the route between those two points.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/chin...cene/index.htm (point11 to
point1).

Do you know what kind of permits they are talking about (the studenttraveler
link above)?
Who can I ask regarding this?

Thanks for your replies...
saso

btw. do you know anyone who has done this?


"EAC" wrote in message
m...
"Saso Zagoranski" wrote in message
...
Hi!

I'm wondering whether it is possible to Walk the ENTIRE wall of China?

Considering on the state of the great wall of China, it would be much
better to walk BESIDE the wall instead of ON the wall.

It should be noted that the great wall of China actually consist of
several walls, and not all walls are connected with each other.

I guess this is a pretty crazy idea but it is (one) of my really big
goals.

If you are willing to walk for a around 6 thousands kilometers, that's
your choice.

I was thinking about doing this in about two years time,

Well... It probably take around one year or two years to cover that
distance.

Any ideas/help is appreciated

Bring a satellite phone, a tent, and suefficient supplies.

Thanks,
Saso

I was thinking about something like this:

http://www.studenttraveler.com/mag/01-01/china.php

From "Jiayuguan" to "QingHuanDao"... and not covering all the branches just
the route between those two points.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/chin...cene/index.htm (point11 to
point1).

Do you know what kind of permits they are talking about (the studenttraveler
link above)?
Who can I ask regarding this?

Thanks for your replies...
saso

btw. do you know anyone who has done this?


"EAC" wrote in message
m...
"Saso Zagoranski" wrote in message
...
Hi!

I'm wondering whether it is possible to Walk the ENTIRE wall of China?

Considering on the state of the great wall of China, it would be much
better to walk BESIDE the wall instead of ON the wall.

It should be noted that the great wall of China actually consist of
several walls, and not all walls are connected with each other.

I guess this is a pretty crazy idea but it is (one) of my really big
goals.

If you are willing to walk for a around 6 thousands kilometers, that's
your choice.

I was thinking about doing this in about two years time,

Well... It probably take around one year or two years to cover that
distance.

Any ideas/help is appreciated

Bring a satellite phone, a tent, and suefficient supplies.

Thanks,
Saso

Saso Zagoranski wrote:

btw. do you know anyone who has done this?

It was a long time ago, but there is a book still in print with the
account of someone who has done a trip from Jiayuguan to Shanhaiguan,
William Lindesay.

He's now resident in Beijing, organises weekend trips on unrestored
sections of the Wall, and leads a variety of conservation efforts.

There's something of his experiences at:

http://www.wildwall.com

Peter N-H
http://members.shaw.ca/pnhpublic/China.html