Travel and Hiking

"For our Sunday hikes, we have carefully selected special and classic Great Wall routes based on different seasons. We will organize small groups with limited seats. So your hiking experience becomes more unique and we can go to places that are normally not accessible for bigger groups. The event will repeat 2-3 times. If you miss one, then you can join the next round. If you are a Great Wall enthusiast: this new serie of offers is for you! Please note that we have to adopt our regular pricing for these special hikes - find the details below."

Jiankou loop line is a classic hiking route and there are two different directions. We will go to the west section. You don't need to climb too difficult section, but you still will be rewarded with fantastic scenery. We start climbing slowly mountain dirt trail till the wall. Then there is 20 meters going down the hill. That is the only short section that you need to help by hands. After that, going throught a small forest to go up the wall again. Then the rest of the route is quite easy. Meanwhile you could enjoy beautiful view.

After the hike, Jiuwan accommodation will offer us some drinks. We will have a short break there and then go back Beijing.

Hike Information:

l Date: May 26th, June 2nd (all is on Sundays)

l Drive time: 2 hours each way (depending traffic)

l Maximum: 12 people

【The route type】Mountain route + Wall restored road

【The route description】At the beginning, we are walking in the forest. That section is dirt route and climbing up slowly in the forest till reached the wall. Then walking a short distance, we will go down a bit to reach the restore section. Here is a deep slope about 20 meters but short distance. The rest of route we are walking on the wall till going down the village. (Reference level 1+)

l Distance: 7km

l Time to complete: 4-5hours

l Total ascent: 410m

l Total descent: 406m

l Peak: 942m

l Lowest point: 610m

Notice:

1. Take at least 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)

09.30: Arrive the mountain, beginning of hike.

14.30: Ending the hike.

Activity Fee:

Group of 8-9: 240RMB/person

Group of 10: 210RMB/person

Group of 11: 190RMB/person

Group of 12: 180RMB/person

Activity Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leader: Shannan

3. One day outdoor insurance

4. Entrance fee / Liaise with villagers

5. Refreshment surprise at the end of the hike

6. Payment: After hiking, you can transfer to Mona.

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 23:00PM. 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 Sunday 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 the weather condition. If there is a thunderstorm, heavy rain or strong winds it will be dangerous to do the hike in the high mountains. So we will cancel it or change the dates.

Join us:

Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan theQR in below. I'll add you into HikersFamily hiking group.

Lupiguan Great Wall is located on the North of Miyun district. This Great wall is one of the important passes of the Ming Dynasty. It connects Hebei provide from the North, and leads to Huairou in the northeast. It is said that the Lupi guan Great Wall was built in the Qi Dynasty and rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty. The first thing come into your eyes is the green water of the White River and the mountains on both sides. The rhythm of the water and the rise and fall of the mountains form a beautiful dynamic painting scroll. It's immersing you in it without even knowing it. Every moment is like a painting. (The last section is going up and going down the same route. You can choose to stay waiting and not seeing the view in below.)

Hike Information:

l Date: May.25th (Saturday)

l Location: Miyun

l Drive time: 2 hours each way

【The route type】All is mountain route and the wall trail

【The route description】At the beginning, we climb up slowly to reach the Great Wall. Then we walk alone with the wall. The entire route is dirt but it is easy to walk. At the last section is going up again to view the entire White River. The slope is steep, and it is go and back route. You can choose to stay there to enjoy the landscape of Miyun reservoir, if you don't want to climb up. Then we are going down to the village. The rest of road is quite flat. You will enjoy the green around you in the jountry. (Reference level 1+)

l Distance: 7km

l Time to complete: 5hours

l Total ascent: 410m

l Total descent: 462m

l Peak: 547m

l Lowest point: 153m

Notice:

1. Take at least 4 bottles of water.

(Remember to drink and eat constantly on the trail, if you have to drink because you are thirsty you are not drinking often enough, if you need to eat because you feel weak you haven't been eating enough.)

2. Bring some lunch, and some snacks.

3. Hiking boots are recommended.

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

Itinerary:

07:30: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B) Pleaseon time.

09:30: Arrive at wang temple, beginning of the hike

15:30: Ending of the hike

Activity Fee: 150RMB/person

Activity Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Nuanyang/TBD

3. One day outdoor insurance

4. After the hike, you can 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 me as your wechat: mona_zhangli, or scan the QR. I'll add you into our hiking group.

Last year, we organized the trip and got great feedbacks. Not only the landscapes and hiking routes are fantastic, but also the accomodations, food and our local guide are great as well. We are happy to offer this incredible trip again during Dragon Boat Festival. Details and Photos

Lingshan Island is located in the Yellow Sea, 20 nautical miles off Huangdao District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province. It is surrounded by the sea on all sides, with its southern end higher than the northern end, making it the third highest island in China. The island has twelve villages with a population of over 3,000 people, mainly engaged in fishing, aquaculture, and angling. With its primitive way of life and natural island landscape, Lingshan Island offers a unique experience of the fishing culture.

Huangdao has a long coastline and new urban landscape, which is a photographer's paradise. The length is 42 kilometers and consists of two sections. One is from west points of Jinshatan beach, Fenghuangshan, Ganshuiwan; Another is from east points of Yinshatan beach, Liansandao. This route offers a chance to view the sunrise and sunset, and also we will experience kayak or sailing on the sea.

Qingdao history includes a 17-year long period of being colonized by Germany. During that time, German followed the pattern of western cities to built lots of buildings and roads, also improved infrastructure in Qingdao. Today, there are still as many as 360 European-style buildings protected properly, including the famous German Chancellery, Jiangsu Road Christian Church, Badaguan Villa District, etc. Such a number of European architecture is unique in China; also Qingdao is known as the "International Architecture Museum".

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival Day Qingdao station

We will pick you up at the Qingdao train station at 11:00am and then check in to the hotel. After having lunch, we are leaving towards Huangdao coastline and begin our hike. At the end of the hike, you can experience kayak for 30 minutes. (Optional; It depents time.)

Hike information：

Distance: 10km

Time to complete: 4hours

Group lunch: Fast food

Group dinner: standard dishes

Accommodation: Qingdao hotel

Day 2: Lingshan Island

After having breakfast and packing up, we will depart at 7:20 from hotel. We are going to go Ling Shan Island by boat. After landing on the island and placing luggages, we hike along the north of Ling Shan Island to reach the small fishing village with the scenery along the way. You can enjoy the sea and the natural scenery of the small island. （Can swim in the sea)

Hike information:

Distance: 12km

Time to complete: 5 hours

Note: If the wind is at level 5 on land and level 7 on the sea, it is impossible to land on the island. The itinerary will be changed to visit Beijiushui in Laoshan.

Group breakfast: Chinese style

Lunch: lunch to be prepared by yourself

Group dinner: Sea food and standard dishes

Accommodation: Farmer yard

Day 3: Qingdao old town

After checking out at 9:00am, we leave towards Qingdao old town. Walking tour such as Badaguan, Flower Stone Tower, the former site of the German Consulate, Catholic Church, etc. After having lunch, we send you to the train station. You could choose any train after 13:30pm. For going back to Beijing, G210 is a good option leaving 14:19pm.

Group breakfast: Chinese style

Group lunch: Standard dishes

3-Day Trip Information:

Date: June 7th – June 9th

Price: 2264/person (4-5 people Minimum.)

Price: 2090/person (6 people Maximum.)

Includes:

1. Pick up from and drop off at the train station in Qingdao. All transportation during the trip. (4 people, we take a taxi.)

2. A local guide who cooperates with us in a long time.

3. Accommodations listed in the itinerary.

4. Meals as listed in the itinerary.

5. Activities, attractions and boat tickets as listed in the itinerary.

6. 3 days outdoor activity insurance

7. A small gift from HikersFamily: Extra 2 beers for each person.

Excludes:

- Transportation to and from Qingdao

- Personal expenses

- Kayak activity fee

Note:

1. Pay 200 RMB deposit when we confirm the trip (around May 22nd, we will inform you in the grop).

2. Pay the full amount before one week leaving. Any refund for later cancelation depends on possibilities to still cancel hotel rooms etc.

Join us:

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Hike at alpine meadows.

Laolongwo is located on the border of Fangshan and Mentoutgou District. The altitude is 1649. It’s a famous hiking route in Beijing. Also it’s an open area and alpine meadows. Now the color is getting green, with a bit yellow. You won’t miss it!

Hike Information:

l Date: May.18th (Saturday)

l Location: the junction of Fangshan and Mentougou

l Drive time: 2 hours each way

【The route type】All is mountain route

【The route description】There are two kinds of route. One section is crossing the forst, the other one is alpine meadows. Before reaching there, there is a deep slope. The hike requires some hiking experience and good inclines with some stress on further distance. It is better you have long pants and a long sleeves shirt. There are few hundred meters dense forest. (Reference level 2.5)

l Distance: 10km

l Time to complete: 6hours

l Total ascent: 696m

l Total descent: 870m

l Peak: 1514m

l Lowest point: 700m

Notice:

1. Take at least 3-4bottles of water.

(Remember to drink and eat constantly on the trail, if you have to drink because you are thirsty you are not drinking often enough, if you need to eat because you feel weak you haven't been eating enough.)

2. Bring some lunch, and some snacks.

3. Hiking boots are recommended.

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

Itinerary:

07:30: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B) Pleaseon time.

09:30: Arrive at wang temple, beginning of the hike

16:30: Ending of the hike

Activity Fee: 150RMB/person

(Note: the village will charge entrance fee around 20.00/person. You can pay the entrance fee when you are there.)

Activity Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi and Nuanyang

3. One day outdoor insurance

4. After the hike, you can 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 me as your wechat: mona_zhangli, or scan theQR in below. I'll add you into our hiking group.

 This Sunday , April 28th  , May 2nd ( Holiday edition) . Two gorgeous mindful hikes . Enjoy the beautiful season in the BJ outskirts , opportunity to reflect and appreciate the nature and yourself in it   ! 
On April 28st hike we will explore part of the Wild Great Wall . Check out the images below ( same place last year) and the intro video for inspiration . Have a beautiful day !

This is not South Taihang. Houcheng Chibi is located on the border of Yanqing and Huailai of Hebei province. It’s famous for Danxia land form. Chibi is a large 600 meters height. The largest monolithic rock ranksfirst in Asia, and third in the world. It stretches 40 miles away. It is said that is as beauty as Ayers Rockin Australian. Highly recommended!

Hike Information:

l Date: May.4th (Saturday)

l Location: the junction of Yanqing and Huailai,Hebei provience

l Drive time: 3 hours each way

【The route type】Comfortable dust road

【The route description】After climbing on the hill, then we walk on the flat road. (Reference level 1.2)

l Distance: 16km

l Time to complete: 6hours

l Total ascent: 558m

l Total descent: 1246m

l Peak: 1108m

l Lowest point: 656m

Notice:

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

(Remember to drink and eat constantly on the trail, if you have to drink because you are thirsty you are not drinking often enough, if you need to eat because you feel weak you haven't been eating enough.)

2. Bring some lunch, and some snacks.

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

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

Itinerary:

07.30: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

9.30: Arrive the village, beginning of hike

17.00: Arrive back in Beijing

Activity Fee: 160RMB/person (It is further distance and mountain road.)

Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi and Shan

3. One day outdoor insurance

4. After the hike, you can 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 our group.

Jinhai Lake is also named Haizi Reservoir, which is 85 kilometers from Beijing city center. According to the records of Pinggu District, in the eighteenth year of Kangxi of Qing Dynasty, there was a big earthquake in Pinggu, thus forming the river valley there. In 1985, Jinhai Lake reservoir as a tourist area called Jinhai Lake Park. It is surrounded by water and mountains. There are two different hiking routes and we choose the easy one for enjoying the view mainly.

Hike Information:

l Date: April.27th (Saturday)

l Location: Pinggu

l Drive time: 2 hours each way

【The route type】Comfortable steps + easy hill dust road

【The route description】This is an easy level 1 Hike which requires to walk some distance and do a little bit climbing.

l Distance: 10km

l Time to complete: 5hours

l Total ascent: 284m

l Total descent: 260m

l Peak: 309m

l Lowest point: 74m

Notice:

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

(Remember to drink and eat constantly on the trail, if you have to drink because you are thirsty you are not drinking often enough, if you need to eat because you feel weak you haven't been eating enough.)

2. Bring some lunch, and some snacks.

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

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

Itinerary:

07.30: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

9.30: Arrive the village, beginning of hike

17.00: Arrive back in Beijing

Activity Fee: 150RMB/person

Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi and Shan

3. One day outdoor insurance

4. After the hike, you can 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 our group.

Road Trip Adventure: Beijing to Shanghai and Back!

Are you and your partner craving an unforgettable road trip experience? Join us as we embark on an exciting journey from Beijing to Shanghai and back again! We're seeking another adventurous couple to share this memorable adventure with.

Date: Departure from Beijing on April 30th, 2024 Return to Beijing from Shanghai on May 4th, 2024

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart from Beijing and begin our scenic drive towards Shanghai, making memorable stops along the way.

Day 2-3: Explore the vibrant city of Shanghai, experiencing its rich culture, delicious cuisine, and iconic landmarks.

Day 4: Journey back to Beijing, reminiscing about our incredible adventures and creating lasting memories.

What to Expect:

A fun-filled road trip adventure with a like-minded couple.

Sharing the driving responsibilities and enjoying the journey together.

Splitting expenses such as fuel, accommodation, and meals for a budget-friendly trip.

Requirements:

One couple to join us in our car for the journey.

Willingness to share expenses and collaborate on planning.

If you're ready for an unforgettable road trip experience filled with laughter, adventure, and new friendships, join us on this epic journey from Beijing to Shanghai and back! Limited spots available, so act fast!

Interested couples, please contact Jackosn 18515900280 for more details and to secure your spot.

Let's make this road trip one for the books!

Wangquanyu Great Wall is located in Huairou. It had been rebuilt based on Qin Great Wall in the Ming Dynasty. It took more than 170 years. If you’re a Great Wall geek and you have been to Jiankou, Dazhenyu, these parts are all in a series. At the end of wall, it is a cliff. You can see there is a 100 meter's wall ending. As local people said that when this section of the Great Wall was reinforced during the Ming Dynasty, due to an error in the terrain survey, the construction was stopped. Because it went very far and it was in the wrong direction. Therefore, some people also call it the Wrong Great Wall. Some people also say that this section of the Great Wall was originally planned to be built up to the Mountain where the "Jiankou" is located, but after it was built here, it was found that the mountain was too high and dangerous to build any higher, so the construction route had to be changed.

Hike Information:

l Date: April 21, May 5, May 12.

l Drive time: 1.5 hours each way

l People: 8-10 (small group)

【The route type】Mountain route + dirt with rubble

【The route description】We need to climb up to the wall in 30 minutes and then go along with the wall. Go down from the mountain route. Friendly GreatWall route. (Reference level 1.2)

l Distance: 8km

l Time to complete: 6hours

l Total ascent: 627m

l Total descent: 613m

l Peak: 801m

l Lowest point: 306m

l Location: Huairoui

Notice:

1. Take at least 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:

08.00: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

10.00: Arrive the mountain, beginning of hike

17.00: Arrive back in Beijing

Activity Fee: 240RMB/person

Activity Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. One Hiking Leader

3. One day outdoor insurance

4. The GreatWall entrance fee

5. A beer for each person

6. Payment: After hiking, you can transfer to Mona.

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 me as your wechat: mona_zhangli (please note GreatWall hike)