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| Clean the Great Wall Program |
 The World Monument Fund has listed the Great Wall among its "World's 100 Most Endangered Sites." China's most famous landmark was built over a period of 2,000 years to keep out barbarians from the north. Today, it has come to harm as a result of hordes of tourists writing on or carving their names and comments into the wall itself. Sections of the wall have also been knocked down to make way for roads and, in some sections local people have taken chunks of the wall to use to build homes and schools. In addition to all of this litter is left all over the great wall by tourists and locals alike.
Volunteers will participate in a conservation project designed to clean, repair and save the Great Wall. Participants will have an opportunity to hike sections of the Great Wall which runs east to west about 4,500 miles through northern China. They will also be provided lessons by experts from the "Great Wall Society" in the history, and culture of the Great Wall.
Requirements
Applicant must have an advanced English speaking level
Applicant must provide up-date immunization or physical exam records**
Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by parents or legal guardians
No children under 10 years old are allowed
Group size of 2-8 People
Chinese Language ability is NOT a requirement
Program Summary
 The Clean the Great Wall Program is a 5 day volunteer and travel program designed to give people a unique cultural and philanthropic experience while visiting China. Volunteers will work approximately two (2) days cleaning graffiti left by tourists and locals at various sections of the Great Wall. Volunteers will also have an opportunity to hike sections of the Great Wall, which runs east to west about 4,500 miles through northern China. Potential site for hiking and volunteer service are:
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Huang Huacheng Great Wall area
MuTian Yu Great Wall area
Simatai Great Wall area
As part of the program, volunteers will also have the chance to explore the main historic sites of Beijing and visit Shanghai.
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Itinerary****
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| Airport pick-up and drop-off
Visa Application Service
Arrival Orientation
Domestic transportation to and back between downtown and the Great Wall
Volunteer work placement
Program coordination
Donation to the Conservation of the Great Wall Society
4 nights accommodation
Cell Phone*
Call Center Service
Certification of volunteer hours and donation contributions |
Day 1: Arrive in Beijing
Days 2: Orientation; Free tour of Beijing's historical sites
Days 3: Transportation to the Great Wall. Hiking and volunteering to clean up the Great Wall
Days 4: Transportation back to Beijing and free time in Beijing
Days 5: Airport drop-off and depart for home country
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Program Fee: USD$1450, Deposit: USD$500
For program fee and deposit please contact Janet Zhou at via email at jzhou@abroadchina.net
or by phone at +1 703-834-1118
Important Notes
- For university or other academic groups, Abroad China will package the program per request. Please contact us for details
- We recommend bringing your own hiking/work boots for volunteering on the Great Wall
- Any price quoted DOES NOT include airfare to and from China
*Cell Phone
Participants will be given a cellular phone to use while in China. The phone allows individuals to utilize Abroad China's Call Center service, which can give peace of mind while traveling in China.
USD$50 will be refunded at the end of the program if the cell phone has not been lost or damaged. There will be 300 minutes on the cell phone, more minutes can be purchased if needed.
****Itinerary
In some cases Abroad China may be able to adjust the itinerary slightly to accommodate any special needs or requests. However any changes in the itinerary may cause the price to increase.
*Application Form for CLEAN THE GREAT WALL PROGRAM
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