Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA welcomes the opportunity to participate in the Great Wall of China Challenge 2012.

The Great Wall of China has fuelled the imagination of travellers for generations. On this adventure, you’ll not only experiencing sections of the wall rarely visited, but you’ll also have the unique opportunity to experience the real China, as you stay in local villages and sleep on a traditional heated bed. You’ll crouch close to the Great Wall to decipher the poems and stories written on the bricks, get lost in the maze-like Street of Eight Diagrams, and marvel at the commanding trees and flowers that overrun parts of the Wall. Immerse yourself in one of the world’s oldest cultures, see a landmark that continuously dominates the list of world wonders, and help support the amazing work of Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA.

To partake in the challenge raise $7050 for Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA, and your trip will include:

• Return International flights from Perth
• 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
• 8 night's accommodation. Comprising of Hotels, Guesthouses and Homestays
• Private air-conditioned vehicles 
• Expert bilingual local guide
• Medical kit
• Site entry fees 
• Arthritis & Osteoporosis escorts accompanying the journey.

Highlights of the trip include:

• A Tai Chi Class at the Temple of Heaven
• Watch a performance by Beijing Acrobatic Spectacular
• Travel to the East Qing Tombs
• Travel to the Street of the Eight Diagrams
• Learn to make dumplings
• Ride bicycles through the tiny lanes of Beijing’s Hutongs
• Wake up on a traditional kang (heated) bed at a Homestay
• Crouch close to the Great Wall to decipher the poems and stories written on the bricks 

Your donation from this Inspired Adventure will help Arthritis & Osteoporosis WA to: