Travelers with time and the inclination to explore beyond the typical tourist haunts are strongly encouraged to join a trip to the crumbling "unofficial" sections of the Wall that snake through more remote areas north of Beijing. William Lindesay, a Briton who has been walking along and writing about the Great Wall since the mid-1980s, organizes excursions for the company Wild Wall. Joining one of his tours is the best way to learn about the Wall's construction and destruction, both by human and natural forces, from a knowledgeable source.

Wild Wall is based out of one of two modernized farmhouses, the first and more fully outfitted just north of Beijing, and the second somewhat more primitive (but still comfortable) in Hebei. Wild Wall's most common weekend trips run 3 days (Fri-Sun) and cost $200 (prices are quoted in U.S. dollars), including guided hikes, accommodation in a farmhouse, and excellent home cooking (transportation to the farmhouse is an extra $65). Although a little pricey, these weekend trips are highly recommended and typically happen twice or three times a month. Day hikes and strenuous "Extreme Treks" are also available. For details see www.wildwall.com.

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