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...

Hike paved paths and lakeside tracks for super views of Pingu District’s Jinhai Lake, visiting viewpoints in the hills above the lake as well as walking trails right beside the water. This hike gives great views of Pingu District’s picturesque Jinhai Lake—first an overlook from the paved ridgeline...

Hike on hill trails and Great Wall between Jiankou and Beigou Village, getting a look at Great Wall between Jiankou and Mutianyu and finishing with a scenic walk down into Beigou Village. We'll start off the hike by following a zigzag hillside trail that rises quickly to a Great Wall tower that is...

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...

Embark on an artistic journey across five unique cultures at Ms. Jennifer Studio’s Winter Design Camp. Designed for Grades 1–2 and Grades 3–6, this program offers a hands-on exploration of global design traditions through creative projects.

Celebrate Christmas with a hike on the Great Wall! We've been doing our special Christmas Hikes since 2004, and in 2024 the tradition continues! This year for Christmas Eve we're going to do the scenic Hemp Village to Gubeikou Great Wall hike, and then head to our favourite Gubeikou restaurant for...

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...

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...

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...