Chinese Muur (Great Wall) — Jinshanling & Jiankou

While millions of tourists crowd the heavily commercialized Badaling section of the Great Wall of China, true hiking enthusiasts head to the 'Wild Wall.' The Jinshanling and Jiankou sections offer an incredibly authentic, rugged, and physically demanding Great Wall experience. Jinshanling is half-restored and half-wild, offering a stunning 2-day hike featuring more than 15 densely packed, intricately designed watchtowers cascading over the mountainous terrain. For the significant adventure, the unrestored Jiankou section offers knife-edge ridges, steep scrambling up loose bricks, and the distinctive experience of navigating ancient, overgrown ruins. These routes provide the characteristic and quiet Great Wall hike.

The Overland Track is a 65km point-to-point alpine traverse through the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Running from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair, the route passes through dramatic glaciated valleys, ancient rainforests, and high moorlands. Under the management of Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, the trail offers a deep connection to Tasmania's unique natural heritage, including the endemic King Billy Pine and high dolerite peaks. The route consists of a mix of well-maintained boardwalks, exposed rocky ridges, and forested sections that can become muddy during sustained rainfall.