Travel and Hiking

Jiankou crossing line is a classic hiking route and there are two different directions. We will go to east section this time and passby the popular landscape "Zhenbeilou" watchtower. You have to be in good physical condition but you will be rewarded with fantastic scenery.

Hike Information:

l Date: 15th.Feb.

l Drive time: 1.5 hours each way

l Maximum: 15-16 people

【The route type】Mountain route + Wall restored+unrestored road

【The route description】At the beginning, we start climbing slowly mountain dirt trail till the wall. No dangerous section. Then we are on the wall, we will passby "Niujiaobian" first, which is a steep ascent and descent but short distance. (If the route condistion is worse such as frozen, then we will take a shortcut.) Then we are walking along the wall to reach "zhengbeilou" where the photos were taken. We enjoy the fantastic view there. Then we will go down from Zhengbeilou, some sections you need to help by hands, but all is short distance. (Note: we will enter from a village; if the way is blocked by villagers, we will go in from Mutianyu tourist section, then we need to buy the ticket. However, the route condition is much more easier.)

l Distance: 8km

l Time to complete: 5hours

l Total ascent: 680m

l Total descent: 547m

l Peak: 1034m

l Lowest point: 466m

Notice:

1. Take at least 2-3 bottles of water.

2. Bring some lunch, and some snacks.

3. Hiking boots are recommended.

4. More details will be posted in the group one day before hiking.

Itinerary:

07.30: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

09.00: Arrive the village, beginning of hike.

15.30: Ending the hike.

Event fee: 170RMB/person

Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi and Nuanyang

3. One day outdoor insurance. (Please take it seriously and submit the right information. If you refuse to fill in the form, you will take the risk by yourself. )

4. Payment: transfer the fee to Mona by Wechat or Alipay.

Please note:

- Do not participate if you are sick or showing symptoms of ever or couching.

- Customer service: Mona (wechat id: mona_zhangli) If you have any suggestions orcomplaint, please feel free to leave messages.

- Photos will be used in the social media platform. If you don't want to show in the picture, let us know.

Cancellation:

1. You can cancel anytime till the deadline on Friday 18:00PM. As we have to fix capacties for the bus and the guides. After deadline, we will have charge you 80% activity fee. Or you find another person not yet registered to join the hike. If your cancellation is on Saturday morning, please pay 100% activity fee. We repect your choice. When you register for this activity, you accept this cancelation policy.

2. Bad weather plan:We will message you 1-2 days before the hike to let you know about theweather condition. If there is a thunderstorm, heavy rain or strongwinds it will be dangerous to do the hike in the high mountains. Sowe will cancel it or change the dates.

Join us:

Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR in below to note the name of event. I'll add you into the group.

Start the year of the Snake strong & venture along the magical White River while it's still frozen!

This is a special collab with Our Beijing & JinShang to enjoy natures finest creations.

So get your best mates together, both human & dog for this adventure!

Ways to get in touch: 

WeChat: ourbeijing

Phone: 18283661302

Xinjiang is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China (PRC), located in the northwest of the country at the crossroads of Central Asia and East Asia. Being the largest province-level division of China by area . Xinjiang borders the countries of Afghanistan, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, and Tajikistan. The rugged Karakoram, Kunlun and TianShan mountain ranges occupy much of Xinjiang's borders, as well as its western and southern regions. The most well-known route of the historic Silk Road ran through the territory from the east to its northwestern border.

Xinjiang has only about 9.7 percent of Xinjiang's land area is fit for human habitation. It is home to a number of ethnic groups, including the Chinese Tajiks (Pamiris), Han Chinese, Hui, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, Mongols, Russians, Sibe, Tibetans, and Uyghurs. There are more than a dozen autonomous prefectures and counties for minorities in Xinjiang.

Xinjiang is known to the Chinese as Xiyu (“Western Regions”) for centuries, the area became Xinjiang (“New Borders”) upon its annexation under the Qing (Manchu) dynasty in the 18th century. Westerners long called it Chinese Turkistan to distinguish it from Russian Turkistan.

(Source: wikipedia)

Kalajun is a famous typical alpine meadow grassland located in the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, China. The altitude is between 1305 and 3957 meters. It is deeply connected to the Kazakh nomadic culture. The name "Kalajun" translates to "dark wilderness" in the Kazakh language, referring to its expansive grassland. Also it is part of the Tianshan mountains World Natural Heritage Site and is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, featuring vast green meadows, hills, dramatic mountain landscapes, and wildflowers. Kalajun is a must-visit destination for those seeking to experience the untouched beauty of Xinjiang and immerse themselves in the region’s natural and cultural wonders.

Tekesi is a unique and fascinating city with no traffic lights and traffic jams and is located 120 kilometers away from the Yining city, the administrative center of the Ili region. It is renowned for its octagonal city layout that is designed in the shape of a Bagua (八卦), which refers to the eight trigrams from Chinese Taoist cosmology. This design makes the city an attraction in itself and is believed to bring harmony and balance according to Taoist principles. The layout was initially proposed in the 1930s and was inspired by ancient Chinese philosophy and fengshui principles. The overall shape of Tekes Bagua City is nearly circular, with a square park at the center and eight streets radiating from the center. Based on their locations, the eight streets are named Qian Street, Dui Street, Kun Street, Li Street, Xun Street, Zhen Street, Gen Street, and Kan Street according to the directions of the Bagua. The region has a long history connected to the ancient Silk Road. It offers insights into the local traditions and historical connections between East and West.

Sayram Lake is a stunning alpine lake located in the Bortala Mongol Autonomous Prefecture in western Xinjiang, near the border with Kazakhstan. It is the largest alpine lake in Xinjiang and is situated at an altitude of about 2,073 meters (6,801 feet) above sea level. The lake water is very clear with a transparency of 12 meters and a maximum depth of 92 meters. One popular legend says Sailimu Lake was formed by the tears of two lovers who could not be together, symbolizing eternal love and devotion. It makes a romantic destination for couples. Also it is importance for the local Kazakh and Mongol ethnic groups as a spiritual place.

There were no fish in Sailimu Lake. But, in 1998, cold-water fish such as whitefish introduced from Russia for breeding. After ten years of development, it has become an important cold-water fish production based in Xinjiang.

Ili Old City is known for its multi-ethnic culture, as well as its role as an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Back to centuries, it was a vital hub for trade and cultural exchange along the Silk Road. It was historically influenced by Han Chinese, Kazakh, Uyghur, Mongol, and Russian, due to its location nearby Central Asia. Also there are a blend of architectural styles, local traditions, and cuisines from multiple ethnic groups and it relfects the historical role of Ili as a crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures.

The Shaanxi Grand Mosque (Nearby Ili Old City) is a symbol of ethnic and cultural integration between the Hui people, who originally migrated from Shaanxi, and the diverse communities of Xinjiang, including Uighur, Kazakh, and Han populations. It preserves the cultural identity of the Hui people in Xinjiang by maintaining their unique practices, cuisine, and traditions while harmonizing with local customs. Especially during the Qing Dynasty, and their contributions to developing the Ili region. As part of the Qing government's strategy to integrate frontier regions, Hui settlers were encouraged to migrate, bringing their skills in agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship. The mosque symbolizes the peaceful coexistence of different ethnic and religious groups over centuries. Also it stands as a beacon of religious and cultural harmony, emphasizing the region’s tradition of inclusivity.

Hightlights:

• The local supplier holds the certification from the Chinese Mountaineering Association and the International Wilderness Medical Association, and ensures the safety of the team during the journey.


• Local transportation is covered throughout the entire trip and takes care for your main luggage - you just carry your daily bag.


• Referring to different types of routes, it has streamlined and integrates mountains, grasslands and lakes.


• Walking on the road, deeply experiencing the cultural life of multiple ethnicities.


• Xinjiang's rich cuisine offers a different taste every time.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival Day - Yining

Flight information will be updated after Chinese Spring festival, when we have a clearer picture on the different flight options. Oberviously, there is no direct flight and we have to plan in a stop over somewhere. The flight details will be posted in the small wechat group we will create for those strongly interested in this trip.

After arriving at the hotel, we have a group dinner and give a briefing on the following days. At the same time, the local leader will check everyone has good hiking gears.

Accomodation: Yining local hotel

Group dinner: Xijiang local food

Day 2: Yining -- Tekesi ---Kalajun --- Campsite (2450 meters)

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive 2 hours towards to Tekesi to visit the city and have a lunch there. Then, driving another 40 mins to arrive at Kalajun and begin the warn-up hike. We will end the hike at the the campsite.

Hike information:

Distance: 8km

Descent: 50m

Accommodation: camping

Group lunch: Tekesi local food

Group dinner: Campsite dinner.

Day 3: Campsite - The East of Kalajun (2650m)

After breakfast, we leave towards to the east of Kalajun. From mid-May, various flowers begin to bloom. The deep grassland still retains its original ecology and landscape. Along the way, we walk in the sea of flowers, and enjoy the snow mountains in the distance. After ending the hike, we will visit a local family and see how they are living and cooking.

Hike information:

Distance: 21km

Ascent: 580m

Descent: 300m

Accommodation: local family (yurt)

Group lunch: prepared by the organization

Group dinner: local food

Note: if you have to take a shower, you need to make a reservation in advance. Then, local people will "build" the place to shower at the outside in a corner.

Day 4: The East of Kalajun - Tarim campsite (1430m) - Local inn

After breakfast, we leave towards to the next stop, having the most stunning view along the way. The right side is continuous snow mountains and streams spread along the canyon. You could feel the snow mountains are close at hand. After arriving at Tarim, we will drive to the village to stay one night. You can enjoy a nice hot shower and have a good rest.

Hike information:

Distance: 18km

Ascent: 280m

Descent: 1450m

Accommodation: the village inn

Group lunch: prepared by the organization

Group dinner: local food

Day 5: Sayram lake

From the village to Sayram lake, it's about 3 hours drive. When we arrive the lake, we walk around lake at the most beautiful section and enjoy the stunning landscape. Hiking distance is about 8km. Then we will be back to Yining city. The driving hour is 2.5 hours.

Hike information:

Distance: 8km

Accommodation: Yining local hotel

Group lunch: prepared by the organization

Group dinner: local food

Day 6: IIi old city visiting

Kazanqi is known as the "folk house museum". It has more than 300 buildings from different ages since the Qing Dynasty and more than 20,000 characteristic courtyards. The main color of the buildings is blue, just like the "Morocco" of China. Also Kazanqi Old Street is one of the best-preserved neighborhoods reflecting traditional Uyghur culture and lifestyle. The area provides the customs, traditions, and daily routines of the Uyghur people. Although primarily Uyghur, the street also reflects the multicultural nature of Ili, with influences from the Kazakh, Hui, and Han communities. This diversity is seen in the architecture, local crafts, and culinary offerings. We will take a taxi to go there.

On the way to Kazanqi, we also will visit the Shaanxi Grand Mosque. Then we have group lunch at the old city before flying home.

Then we will drop you off at the airport. As an early indication, we strive to be there for flights leaving sometimes after 17.00pm. Again, the final flight information will be updated after Chinese Spring Festival.

Group lunch: local food

6 Days Trip Information:

Date: May 24th - 29th

Price: CNY6680/person (8 people)

The number of people for this trip is minimum 8 people.

Includes:

• Leaders: Experienced local leader and our team leader.


• Transportation during trip in cities/villages and destination, including pick up from and drop off at the airport.


• Activities (visiting local family), and attractions tickets.


• Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as included in the itinerary. Usually, alcoholic beaveages like beers are offered during dinner in limited quantity.


• Accommodations: three nights in 3 star hotels, one night at a local family and one night camping (camping gears are offered by the organization, but you need to prepare a sleeping bag by yourself).


• Transport car follows the trip when we are hiking; so you can have a small day pack for hiking and leave the main luggage in the vehicle for comfort. (Do not take a suitcase with wheels, big backpags are recommended).


• 6 days outdoor insurance.

Excludes:

• Transportation to and from Yining.


• Personal expenses (e.g. reserving the shower, additional alcoholic beaverages etc.).

Note:

We will confirm the trip when we have 8 confirmed participants. Only then you should book the flights. We will charge 50% deposit of the above event fee by April 20th. The rest of the payment you can pay before landing in Yining city.

The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:

For any cancellation received after April 20th: 50% of the deposit will be charged to cover the fix costs; the other 50% of the deposit will be transferred back to you.

Join us:

Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR in below, and note "Xinjiang trip".

Now it is the time to visit Tianquan temple. The water drop is frozen and you can enjoy a different view.

There is an ancient temple abandoned for thousands of years, which is named “Dishuiyan” Temple in the west of Beijing. It was a famous tourist attraction in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. According to historical records, the temple was first built in the Ming Dynasty and was initially named "Great Mercy Nunnies" before being renamed "Tianquan Temple" during the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty.

Due to the steep topography, it happened to be concave under the rock for nearly 5 meters, with a height of more than 30 meters on the cliff wall oozing thousands of years of spring water, hence the name "dripping Rock". In winter, drops of water form icicles more than ten feet high, with different forms.

The main hall of Tianquan Temple enshrines Shakyamuni Buddha, and the murals inside depict the 18 Arhat drawings, which are vivid. There is a sacred tree in front of the temple, it is a thousand years old sandalwood, it is very valuable.

Hike Information:

l Date: Jan.18th (Saturday)

l Location: Mentougou

l Drive time: 1.5 hours each way

【The route type】Mountain route + dirt with rubble

【The route description】The route is shorten than before in the winter time. It's slowly climbing up about 400 meters. Then we will visit the temple and the cave. Have a lunch break there. Then we keep going down for a while before arriving the ending point. All is mountain path.

l Distance: 8km

l Time to complete: 5hours

l Total ascent: 400m

l Total descent: 870m

l Peak: 879m

l Lowest point: 247m

Notice:

1. Take at least 2 bottles of water.

2. Bring some lunch, and some snacks.

3. Wear comfortable sport shoes (hiking boots are recommended)

4. Details will post in the group.

Itinerary:

08.00: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

09.30: Arrive the village, beginning of hike

16:00: Ending the hike and back to Beijing

Activity Fee: 150RMB/person

Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi/Nuanyang

3. One day outdoor insurance (Please take it seriously and submit the right information. If you refuse to fill in the form, you will take the risk by yourself. )

4. Payment: transfer the fee to Mona by Wechat or Alipay.

Please note:

- Do not participate if you are sick or showing symptoms of ever or couching.

- Customer service: Mona (wechat id: mona_zhangli) If you have any suggestions orcomplaint, please feel free to leave messages.

- Photos will be used in the social media platform. If you don't want to show in the picture, let us know.

Cancellation:

1. You can cancel anytime till the deadline on Friday 18:00PM. As we have to fix capacties for the bus and the guides. After deadline, we will have charge you 80% activity fee. Or you find another person not yet registered to join the hike. If your cancellation is on Saturday morning or even you do not show up on time, please pay 100% activity fee. We repect your choice. When you register for this activity, you accept this cancelation policy.

2. Bad weather plan:
We will message you 1-2 days before the hike to let you know about theweather condition. If there is a thunderstorm, heavy rain or strongwinds it will be dangerous to do the hike in the high mountains. Sowe will cancel it or change the dates.

Join us:

Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR in below to register.

We are happy to offer this incredible trip regularly. It is the fifth time we've organized the trip. Not only we improve entertaiment items such as sand skiing, ride a camel, enjoy flying a Kongming lantern and campfire party in the endless desert, also we have upgraded accommodation and have a storng logistical support to keep everyone can finish the trip. You have enough water, food supply. Don't hesitate to join the trip with us. :))

For this year, we will stop at Helan mountain to have a short visiting Ming Dynasty GreatWall.

Tengger Desert, also called Tenggeli Desert in Chinese, is located in southwestern Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It borders the Gansu Province and Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Tengger Desert is 240 kilometers (149 miles) from north to south, and 160 kilometers (99 miles) from east to west, making it the fourth largest desert in China with a size of 43,000 square kilometers (16,602 sq miles). Sand dunes cover 71 percent of this area, accompanied by several inner lakes, flatlands, grasslands and hills. At first glance, this large-scale desert seems to extend to reach the blue sky.

Swan Lake Viewing

Swan Lake is the most famous one among all the inner lakes of the Tengger Desert. Along the lake shore are many sand jujube trees. The best time to visit Swan Lake is March to May. Many swans roost and play here in late March and early April; at the same time visitors can enjoy flourishing Malan flowers.

Moon Lake Sightseeing

Another attractive scenic area is Moon Lake, around 35 kilometers (22 miles) from Swan Lake. It is a favorable desert adventure camp site. Surprisingly, half of the lake is fresh water, and another part is salty water. The shape of Moon Lake is similar to that of a map of China.

Lighting a Kongming lantern to make a small wish, let it fly in the vast desert.

Itinerary：

For this trip, we are traveling by train. Here is train information:

Train recommendation:

Date: April 2nd (night sleeping train)

Train number: D267

Destination: Yinchuan

Departure time: 19:59pm

Arrival time: 07:00am (second day)

Day 1: April 3rd - Hiking Distance: 11km

Schedule:

08.00: Set out from Yinchuan train station and towards to the Tengger Desert by vehicle. We will meet at train station in the morning. (The specific location we will post in the group before arriving there.)

During the trip, we will stop three times. One is for visiting the GreatWall; One is bathroom short break; One is for having a group photo at the beginning of the hike.

11:00: Arrive the Tengger Desert, beginning of hike

12:00: Have a lunch break

19:00: Arrive the Swan Lake and end of hike

Accommodation: Mongolian yurt shaped tent/luxury solo camping (There is a public showering place, if you'd like to take shower, you need to pay by youself. )

Group dinner: Chicken stew with rice

Note: You can put your luggage on the vehicle and take drinks and food you need when you are hiking. You need to prepare your first day lunch by yourself.

Day 2: April 4th - Hiking Distance: 27km

Schedule:

07:00: Breakfast；everyone will get your lunch from the organizer including main food, fruit and water.

08:00: Starting the hike

11:30: Arrive at Wulan lake to have a lunch break

17:00: Arrive the terminal

Accommodation: Mongolian yurt shaped tent/luxury solo camping (There is a public showering place, if you'd like to take shower, you need to pay by youself. )

Group dinner: Lamb stew with rice

Note: We hike 27 kilometers all day in the heart of the desert. You can put your luggage on the vehicle and take drinks and food you need when you are hiking. When we are hiking towards the heart of dessert, lakes show in front of your eyes, what a wonderful nature is.

Day 3: April 5th - Hiking Distance: 18km

Schedule:

06:00: Breakfast; everyone will get lunch from the organizer including food, fruit and water. (The distance will be shorten; It depents on hikers status.)

07:00: Starting the hike

12:00: Lunch break at Jigetu lake

14:00: Ending the hike

16:00: Arrive back Yinchuan

Note: After the hike, we rent a vehicle back to Yinchuan around 4.00pm. If you book a flight, you could choose a flight after 6.00pm.

If you will take a train go back Beijing, then train No.D265, from Yinchuan to Beijing West is recommented.

Return ticket information:

Date: April 6th

Train number: D265

Destination: Beijing West Station

Departure time: 21:12pm

Arrival time: 08:34am (second day)

3-Day trip information:

Date: April 3th - April 5th

Leaders: Lengzhi and Nuanyang

Price: 2269/person (6 people)

Price: 2169/person (7 people)

Price: 2069/person (8 people)

(Kids/Students: 1815/person)

Includes:

Transportation during the trip in the hiking

Activities: sand surfuing, camel riding in 1km, flying Kongming lantern

Attractions tickets, and meals as listed in the itinerary

Accommodations listed in the itinerary

3 days Insurance

A HikersFamily's small gift

Excludes

Transportation to and from Yinchuan

Personal expenses

Pay full payment when we confirm the trip. We will confirm the trip on Mach 16th.

The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:

Cancellation received after Mach 16th: 0% refund

Join us:

Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR in below. Mark "Tengger trip" then I'll add you into the small group.

Mutianyu Great Wall Beijing (Daily)

Duration: Approx: 8 hours

Pick-up location: Beijing Subway Line 5, Hepingxiqiao Station, Exit C.

Language: English & Chinese

Departure time: 8:00/9:00/10:00/12:00 a.m.

Each tour can be tailored to your individual needs, so please get in touch with us if you would like to make any changes.

Price: 200 RMB/person

For more details:

Contact Lucy(MOB): 18600208126

Wechat: lucy18600208126

Email: book-holiday@hotmail.com

Aoyugou is located at the Mentougou District.It is a natural place with trees, mountains and canyons. In the winter, it is known as the icefall. The largest one is about 10 meters high and 10 meters wide. Let's enjoy the view.

Hike Information:

l Date: Jan.4th (Saturday)

l Location: Mentougou

l Drive time: 1.5 hours each way

【The route type】Mountain route

【The route description】After entering from the entrance, walk along the main road beside the stream, and the scenery will be better and better. You will first pass some small icefall areas, where you can take photos. Going futher you can see the main icefall, and enjoy photography time. Be careful the ice cube. After that, we can climb up along the path to see the icefall from different angles. The scenery at the top of the mountain is also beautiful.

l Distance: 9km

l Time to complete: 5hours

l Total ascent: 337m

l Total descent: 43m

l Peak: 636m

l Lowest point: 346m

Notice:

1. Take at least 2 bottles of water.

2. Bring some easy lunch, and some snacks.

3. Hiking boots are recommended.(It's better to have one anitskid boots)

4. More details will be posted in the group one day before hiking.

Itinerary:

08.00: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

09.30: Arrive the village, beginning of hike.

15:30: Ending the hike and back to Beijing

Activity Fee: 150RMB/person

Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi, Nuanyang

3. One day outdoor insurance (Please take it seriously and submit the right information.)

4. Payment: transfer the fee to Mona by Wechat or Alipay.

Please note:

- Do not participate if you are sick or showing symptoms of ever or couching.

- Customer service: Mona (wechat id: mona_zhangli) If you have any suggestions orcomplaint, please feel free to leave messages.

- Photos will be used in the social media platform. If you don't want to show in the picture, let us know.

Cancellation:

1. You can cancel anytime till the deadline on Friday 18:00PM. As we have to fix capacties for the bus and the guides. After deadline, we will have charge you 80% activity fee. Or you find another person not yet registered to join the hike. If your cancellation is on Saturday morning, please pay 100% activity fee. We repect your choice. When you register for this activity, you accept this cancelation policy.

2. Bad weather plan:
We will message you 1-2 days before the hike to let you know about theweather condition. If there is a thunderstorm, heavy rain or strongwinds it will be dangerous to do the hike in the high mountains. Sowe will cancel it or change the dates.

Join us:

Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR to register.

Visit the Gubei Shuizhen to hike the Simatai Great Wall and explore the Lantern Festival fair. Includes expensive entry tickets.

With only part of the Simatai Great Wall open to visitors it’s a bit short for a hike. But with the Gubei Shuizhen (AKA Gubei WTown) Lantern Festival fair to explore at the same time, it becomes well worth the drive out.

Trip highlights

Climb the Simatai Great Wall—hike the ten towers on the east side of the Great Wall at Simatai. Short, steep, and excellent views from the top. (Cable-car option available, buy your own tickets)

Explore the Gubei Shuizhen—after a restaurant meal, our guides will take you on a walk to see the highlights of the Gubei Shuizhen. Then you’ll have free time until the drone show. Go shopping, find food and hot drinks, do some people-watching … up to you!

Lantern Festival fair—mingle with the crowds to see performances and shop small stalls.

Drone show—see a choreographed swarm of drones make shapes and pictures, with the lit-up Great Wall as a backdrop.

Cost: ¥600 / ¥540 for members / discounts for kids

See a full description, more photos, and book online at https://www.beijinghikers.com/hike-in-beijing/view/1869/simatai-great-wall-and-the-gubei-shuizhen-lantern-festival/

Beijing Hikers—fun and friendly hikes and trips around Beijing and greater China, since 2001.

For more updates on hikes and trips follow our WeChat account BeijingHikers北京爱山 and keep an eye on www.beijinghikers.com

https://www.beijinghikers.com / info@beijinghikers.com

The Lakeside Great Wall is a park area that features repaired Great Wall that both rises above and dips down into the Xishuiyu Reservoir.

Out the back of the park area is the Longquanyu Great Wall, where you’ll hike along the last part of unrepaired Great Wall in the area as well as some that has been repaired more recently.

After exploring the unrepaired wall we’ll hike back into the park area and follow the lakeside trail back to the bus. (Optional—buy a ticket for the speedboat instead of walking.)

After the hike we’ll head to a nearby village restaurant for a big hot meal and cold drinks.

Cost: ¥470 / ¥420 for members / ¥240 for kids

See a full description, more photos, and book online at https://www.beijinghikers.com/hike-in-beijing/view/1707/lakeside-great-wall-longquanyu/

Beijing Hikers—fun and friendly hikes and trips around Beijing and greater China, since 2001.

For more updates on hikes and trips follow our WeChat account BeijingHikers北京爱山 and keep an eye on www.beijinghikers.com

https://www.beijinghikers.com / info@beijinghikers.com

A looping walk over tricky terrain and unrestored ‘wild’ Great Wall on the west side of Jiankou, peaking at the impressive Nine-Eyes Tower.

On a clear day in this spot in the heart of the mountains it will be possible to see the towers of our Great Wall Spur and Chinese Knot hikes, and the Mutianyu Great Wall, with glimpses of other sections of the Great Wall that follow nearby mountain ridges. When it's really clear, you can see all the way back to the skyscrapers of Beijing's CBD.

After hiking up to Nine-Eyes Tower we’ll take a side trail to get back to the Great Wall on the west side of Jiankou, and hike along it towards the Chinese Knot. We'll finish the walk not far from there, hiking down hill trails to the village car park.

Cost: ¥430 / ¥390 for members

See a full description, more photos, and book online at https://www.beijinghikers.com/hike-in-beijing/view/1987/nine-eyes-tower-and-the-jiankou-big-west-great-wall/

Beijing Hikers—fun and friendly hikes and trips around Beijing and greater China, since 2001.

For more updates on hikes and trips follow our WeChat account BeijingHikers北京爱山 and keep an eye on www.beijinghikers.com

https://www.beijinghikers.com / info@beijinghikers.com