I’m not a big hiker, but I’d always wanted to see the Great Wall—so I took this Shanghai-Beijing three-day tour with my sister. It was way better than expected, thanks to the company, guide Andy, and our driver.

The company sorted everything: flights, Great Wall permits, and a late return flight. Andy met us at the airport—super friendly and laid-back. He warned us which sections were tough, so we were prepared. Andy found quiet, non-touristy spots at Jiankou and shared fun wall stories (like soldier smoke signals). When my sister got a blister, he had a band-aid and slowed the Panlongshan pace—no pressure.Our driver was amazing: clean car, cold water, and expert mountain driving. He dropped us right at trailheads and waited for photos. On day three, he found a local food stand for killer lamb skewers—Andy knew it was the good stuff.

The final day’s Great Wall Adventure was chill. We flew back to Shanghai tired but happy. This tour made the Great Wall easy and fun for casual travelers.

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