4am WildWall hike with historians

We were collected from Sanlitun by car and drove for just over an hour to get to the Barracks where we would be sleeping. After some drinks, nibbles and chat we settled down to a phenomenal dinner and then to bed for an early night. At 3:30am we were awoken with a gentle knock on the door and after a quick croissant and smoking cup of coffee we were off with William’s sons, Jimmy and Tommy. The hikes offered were nothing short of amazing and the views were the best we had ever seen from the Wall. In total there were 3 hikes. The accommodation at the Barracks was simple but perfectly fitting our environment. The real gem was the conversations had during the hikes and during our off time where you can talk with William Lindsay and his family; a family of historians and fountains of knowledge about the wall. Fresh, excellent, homemade food provided as part of the package cooked on site and served piping hot. The breakfasts were amazing and the coffee strong and full-bodied. William has several of his books available for purchase and I would recommend every single one to gain a better insight into the Great Wall of China. #greatwallofchina #wildwall #history #beijing