Travel and Hiking

Considering the cold winter time in Beijing, we optimize the route from 14km to 7km. Not only you can enjoy a bit of hike outside of Beijing, also you will visit this abandoned the temple - Qiyinsi.

YangshanQiyin Temple is located on the western side of Yangtai Mountain which was built in the Northern Wei Dynasty and became a royal temple. But it was destroyed three times in history, once is by the Japanese invasion of China, twice is by the culture revolution, and third times is by the destructive restoration in 2010. Now there are only two old towers left. This has become the biggest unfinished project in Beijing, I don't know if it is one of or the one.

Hike Information:

l Date: Dec.14th (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 maily to enjoy the temple. We cut the trail from 14km to 7km. It's friendly climbing up 100 meters and then going down to 500 meters. Now it is a relax and comfortable route. Let's go!

l Distance: 7km

l Time to complete: 4hours

l Total ascent: 105m

l Total descent: 553m

l Peak: 813m

l Lowest point: 247m

Notice:

1. Take at least 2 bottles of water.

2. Bring some easy lunch, and some snacks.

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

4. Details will post in the group.

Itinerary:

08.30: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

10.00: 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:

1. Do not participate if you are sick or showing symptoms of ever or couching. 如果你有任何感冒症状，请不要参加活动。

2. If the activity is less than 15 people joining it, we will cancel it. Welcome toinvite your friend to join it. Let’s discovery and hike! 少于15人将取消活动，欢迎邀请朋友加入。

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

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. Then register the hike.

Reconnect with nature and yourself on a serene journey with HIKEWITHMIKE at Lupiguan Mountain. This unique hiking and mindfulness experience offers a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility, designed to rejuvenate your mind and body.

What’s Included:

• Guided Silent Walks: Embrace the calm of nature.


• Breathing Exercises: Center yourself with mindful practices.


• Meditation: Reflect and recharge in a peaceful setting.


• Snacks & Beverages: Enjoy coffee, tea, and light refreshments along the way.

Gubeikou includes foursections: Wohushan GW, Panlongshan GW,

Jinshanling GW, and Simatai GW. It is the essence of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. This section is built along the Yan Mountains, and the Chao River, where the town of Gubeikou is, divides it into two distinct parts. It was originallynamed "Beikou", which literally means "Northern Pass","Gu" (ancient) was only added by later generations. It protected ancient China from Mongol/Manchu invasion from the north. We will go to the classic section: Panlongshan GreatWall.

It is located in Miyun district, Beijing, about 140 kilometers to the west of downtown Beijing. Youwill be satisfied with the achievement and the scenery when you get there. This time, we hike from the terminal point towards to the staring point.

Hike Information:

l Date: Dec.7th (Saturday)

l Drive time: 2+hours each way

【The route type】Easy hill dirt road

【The route description】Most of time we walk on the dirt road. No dangerous climbing up and down. But we climb ups and downs often. This time, we will cross Heibei border first and then towards to Beijing section. Hope we are lucky and possible to escape the ticket from the other way. It is the most nicest wild GreatWall route. If you love GreatWall, you won't miss it in this season.

l Distance: 9km

l Time to complete: 5hours

l Total ascent: 397m

l Total descent: 360m

l Peak: 468m

l Lowest point: 197m

Note:

1. Take at least 2-3 bottles of water

2. Bring some lunch, and some snacks

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

4. More details will post in the group.

Itinerary:

07.30: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

10.00: Arrive Great Wall, beginning of hike

19.00: Arrive back in Beijing

Activity Fee: 170RMB/person

(Note: If we can't escape the ticket, then split the entrance ticket.)

Includes:

Activity Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi, Nuanyang

3. One day outdoor insurance

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. I'll add you into HikersFamily group.

Gubeikou includes foursections: Wohushan GW, Panlongshan GW,

Jinshanling GW, and Simatai GW. It is the essence of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. This section is built along the Yan Mountains, and the Chao River, where the town of Gubeikou is, divides it into two distinct parts. It was originallynamed "Beikou", which literally means "Northern Pass","Gu" (ancient) was only added by later generations. It protected ancient China from Mongol/Manchu invasion from the north. We will go to the classic section: Panlongshan GreatWall.

It is located in Miyun district, Beijing, about 140 kilometers to the west of downtown Beijing. Youwill be satisfied with the achievement and the scenery when you get there. This time, we hike from the terminal point towards to the staring point.

Hike Information:

l Date: Dec.7th (Saturday)

l Drive time: 2+hours each way

【The route type】Easy hill dirt road

【The route description】Most of time we walk on the dirt road. No dangerous climbing up and down. But we climb ups and downs often. This time, we will cross Heibei border first and then towards to Beijing section. Hope we are lucky and possible to escape the ticket from the other way. It is the most nicest wild GreatWall route. If you love GreatWall, you won't miss it in this season.

l Distance: 9km

l Time to complete: 5hours

l Total ascent: 397m

l Total descent: 360m

l Peak: 468m

l Lowest point: 197m

2. Take at least 2-3 bottles of water

3. Bring some lunch, and some snacks

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

Itinerary:

07.30: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

10.00: Arrive Great Wall, beginning of hike

19.00: Arrive back in Beijing

Activity Fee: 170RMB/person

(Note: If we can't escape the ticket, then split the entrance ticket.)

Includes:

Activity Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi, Nuanyang

3. One day outdoor insurance

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. I'll add you into HikersFamily group.

Head out to Gansu Province for a four-day trip that features hikes and walks around the Lanzhou Danxia Landform, the Yellow River Stone Forest, and Bingling Temple. From ¥6,400.

Please make your booking through our website, and we'll email you back to confirm the details. Reservations are essential, and making a booking is quick and easy.

The Yellow River Stone Forest is a protected scenic area sited on a bend in the Yellow River, and contains canyons lined with rock columns and tracks to lookout points atop sheer cliffs.

One of the many Silk Road-related sites in Gansu, Bingling Temple is a collection of caves and cliffs filled with Buddhist carvings and sculptures that was recently only accessible by boat. The first caves date back to 420 AD, and more were being added as late as the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD). The sculptures and artwork in the caves preserves a record of the different styles of artwork popular during the time of construction.

Our visit here includes about four hours of walking and hiking, a short ride on donkey carts, and perhaps a raft crossing of the Yellow River.

Full information for this trip
Link: https://www.beijinghikers.com/explore-china/view/1204/lanzhou-danxia-yellow-river-stone-forest-bingling-temple-gansu

Online booking for this trip
Link: https://www.beijinghikers.com/explore-china/book/1204/lanzhou-danxia-yellow-river-stone-forest-bingling-temple-gansu

Beijing Hikers runs hikes and trips to the Great Wall, hills, mountains, forests, and villages around Beijing every week, with a wide range of hikes that are suitable for casual walkers as well as the super-fit.

Visit https://www.beijinghikers.com to find out more about hiking in Beijing and to see all the excellent hikes we have coming up.

Beijing Hikers – leading the way, since 2001

https://www.beijinghikers.com / info@beijinghikers.com / +86 (10) 6432-2876

Visit Xiahe during the annual festival to witness a giant Buddha tapestry being unveiled on the hillside above Labrang Monastery and to join the crowds watching the lively performances in the town square. Trip includes hikes and walks in nearby grassland and mountain areas. From ¥7,580*

Please make your booking through our website, and we'll email you back to confirm the details. Reservations are essential, and making a booking is quick and easy.

Full information for this trip
Link: https://www.beijinghikers.com/explore-china/view/813/unveil-buddha-labrang-monastery-xiahe-gansu

Online booking for this trip
Link: https://www.beijinghikers.com/explore-china/book/813/unveil-buddha-labrang-monastery-xiahe-gansu

Beijing Hikers runs hikes and trips to the Great Wall, hills, mountains, forests, and villages around Beijing every week, with a wide range of hikes that are suitable for casual walkers as well as the super-fit.

Visit https://www.beijinghikers.com to find out more about hiking in Beijing and to see all the excellent hikes we have coming up.

Beijing Hikers – leading the way, since 2001

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

Get a healthy start to 2025 with an easy hike on the Gubeikou Great Wall!

The hike

We’ll start off nearby the small hamlet where we used to finish this hike, and hike up to the small reservoir further up the valley from the houses.

By the reservoir is a hill track that will take us up to the top section of the Great Wall at Gubeikou. It’s not a difficult climb, but once we’ve finished it we’ll be almost at the highest point of the whole hike.

The actual highest point of the whole hike is the 24-Eyes Tower, and we’ll follow the wall up for long views of more Great Wall and mountains all around.

24-Eyes Tower is the highest tower on the Panlongshan ‘Coiling Dragon Mountain’ part of the Great Wall, and was one of the largest, too. The name ’24-Eyes’ came from the number of windows—six on each of the tower’s four sides.

After a break at 24-Eyes Tower we’ll hike down the Great Wall, heading for Gubeikou’s North Gate. We’ll be on the wall most of the way there, passing through Haowang Tower and the General’s Tower along the way.

Just after the General’s Tower we’ll take a detour off the wall to head for the North Gate, hiking hill trails to get back to the wall that encircled Gubeikou Village, and then along the wall to the North Gate, an arched gate in the wall.

Includes an early dinner at a countryside restaurant.

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/1765/gubeikou-great-wall-2/

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

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There's a lot to see on our Immortal Valley Loop hike – many pools filled with clear spring water, waterfalls, big trees, wild flowers, some Great Wall, the Miyun Reservoir, and views of valleys and mountains.

Much of the valley is shaded, and we will walk by pools and waterfalls that have frozen into fantastic shapes.

The first section of the trail is through a park and is well shaded by leafy trees. A clear stream runs down through the valley, passing large granite boulders, forming natural pools, and flowing off cliffs in waterfalls that are up to twenty metres high.

After about twenty minutes’ walk up the concrete park trail, we'll climb a steep set of stairs to reach an overlook on the the first of the big falls. The waterfall is fed by water from the small reservoir above, and used for ice climbing when it's all frozen during winter.

From there we continue up Immortal Valley, passing pools of water and caves in the steep cliffs and heading for the shaded valley trail that will take us up to the top.

We'll take a lunch break at the top, and will take our time to enjoy the views – a deep river valley on one side, the Miyun Reservoir on the other side, and mountains all around.

The next part of the hike takes us down a different way, following a pretty path along and down a ridgeline, passing under huge bouldery cliffs and through copses of chestnut trees, pines, and wild apricots.

Cost: ¥410 / ¥370 for members

See a full description, more photos, and book online at https://www.beijinghikers.com/hike-in-beijing/view/1863/immortal-valley-loop-winter-5/

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

On this hike you’ll see both repaired and unrepaired Great Wall, as well as lakes, mountains, and streams.

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/2029/lakeside-great-wall-and-longquanyu-5/

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