Hiking and Camping

One of the highest peaks that can be easily accessed from downtown Beijing. A good place to stay from the summer heat or for a hike in the sea of the cloud

Longwan wetland camp site has 13 multi-function zones with well-equipped facilities, including a reception center, main camp area, caravan camp zone, tent camp zone, entertainment　area, European style wooden houses, an outdoor activity exhibition area, and an auto-themed food court.

The camp is able to accommodate 200 RVs, 300 self-drive RVs, 150 log cabins, and has an area for 400 tents, allowing for over 2,000 people at one time.

Attractions nearby include Longqing Gorge (10km), Wild Duck Lake Wetland (25km), Badaling Great Wall (30km), Ming Dynasty Tombs (40km)

Great Wall Hikers is a licensed travel agency that provides catered adventure tours to the best sections of the Great Wall. Their Great Wall tours include half-day and full-day hiking tours, as well as trekking with overnight stays and camping on the Great Wall. Biking tours are also available.

The Beijing Outdoor Adventure Club is a group of enthusiastic explorers of all ages and fitness levels who want to experience something new and amazing every time they head out of town! Sponsored by Cycle China, the Beijing Outdoor Adventure Club organizes regular free, split-cost, and paid bicycle tours, hiking excursions and outdoor adventures mostly in and around Beijing, but sometimes throughout China. Members are encouraged to organize their own trips, and can contact Cycle China to help arrange at-cost transportation if need be.

China Travellers offers a variety of walking, hiking, trekking, and camping tours on the Great Wall. Participants step off the beaten path to witness the remote, historic and unspoiled Great Wall. The group also offers historical and ecological trips to all corners of rural Beijing. Explore the pristine beauty of high mountains, ancient temples, and rural villages. Hikes are non-invasive and non-exploitative, preserving these natural sites for generations to come.

"With head offices in both the United States and China, Great Wall Adventure Club (GWAC), is your one-stop place for all your China travel needs - whether it is hiking on one of our Great Wall adventures or Great Wall day tours, taking a city tour to a number of fantastic destinations or one of our more exotic China Adventure Tours, booking hotels, or getting the best deals in flight or train tickets”

Baihe River’s trail is located further upriver, in Huairou District. From the entrance gate, the river is about four kilometers away on fairly decent trails. There are camping spots on both sides of the river, but cross over to the far side for better views and more privacy. If camping is not your cup of tea, stay in local village guesthouses. Baihe Trailhead Longtan Jian Scenic Area, Huairou District. (6161 8140) 白河，怀柔区龙潭涧景区
Bus: Take Bus 916 快 (RMB 8, about 1hr) from Dongzhimen long-distance bus station to Huairou Station.

Offers adventure tours and courses including mountaineering, trekking, hiking and camping for walkers and climbers of all levels and abilities.

Hikes of varying difficulty in villages near Beijing. Open to everyone. Call for info on hikes and what to bring. Prices vary for overnight hikes; weekend hikes are RMB 250/300 (adult), half price for children under 12, including round trip transport, snacks and drinks after the hike, detailed map of the hike and professional guidance. Advance reservations necessary. RMB 200/yr membership gets a 10% discount on regular hikes.