Travel and Hiking

The Yanshouji Temple loop is one of Beijing's best-kept Spring trail, at the same time it means that probably it could be packed with people. The ancient temple of Longevity sits at the foot of the Yanshan Mountains, framed by towering old pines that have watched pilgrims and hikers come and go for centuries. Every April, the ridgelines in wild azalea blooms that stretches all the way to the summit of Beidaliang. The loop is well-marked and family-friendly with no dangerous sections. (Reference photos are from LiuzhijiaoAPP.)

Hike Information：

Date: April 19th (Sunday)

l Location: Changping

l Drive time: 1.5 hours each way

【The route type】Mountain route + dirt with rubble

【The route description】The trail begins at the gate of temple — a classic stone archway that sets the mood before the first step uphill. From here, a clear, well-trodden path climbs steadily through old pine forest, with stone steps kicking in on the steeper pitches. As altitude builds, the trees thin and the first azalea patches appear along the trail margins. The path continues up to the ridge and on to the high point of Beidaliang, we just stop at the turning point and enjoy flowers from some distance. Then, at the next turning point, we are going to go down. Gradually dropping back into the valley on a smooth, dirt path. It is a friendly trail and good for new comers.

l Distance: 9km

l Time to complete: 5hours

l Total ascent: 579m

l Total descent: 585m

l Peak: 647m

l Lowest point: 214m

Notice:

1. Take at least 2-3 bottles of water

2. Bring some lunch, and some snacks.

3. Wear hiking boots.

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

Itinerary:

07.30: Meeting Dongzhimen subway station;

(Let's start early to avoid crowds.)

09.00: Beginning of the hike;

12.00: Lunch break;

14.30: Ending of the hike;

16.00: Arrive back Beijing.

Activity Fee: 160RMB/person.

Includes:

Activity Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver.

2. The leaders: Lengzhi, Simon.

3. One day outdoor insurance.

4. Payment: please transfer the fee by Wechat or Alipay when we confirm the event on Friday.

(Note: If a kid takes a seat, then the price is same.)

Please note:

- Do not participate if you are sick or showing symptoms of fever 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. Kindly reminder: You can cancel anytime till the deadline on Saturday 13:00PM. As we have to fix capacties for the bus and pay the driver 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 or if you are late and missed the hike, 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. So we will cancel it or change the dates.

Join us:

Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR.

Since it’s peak bloom season in Beijing, the most flower-filled trails are crowded, as we saw last weekend. So we chose to avoid the crowds instead of chasing the blossoms.

Shidu Town is a town in Fangshan District in far southwestern Beijing, around 4 kilometres from the border with Hebei. Shidu, literally the "Tenth Ferry", is located in the valley of the meandering Juma River and so named because accessing the town is said to require crossing the river ten times. Shidu is known for the surrounding karst landscape, the largest in northern China, that is created by the Juma River cutting through the Taihang Mountain. Even you don't need to go Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, Vang Vieng in Laos, and Guilin in China. Enjoy the amazing landscape in this hike.

Hike Information:

l Date: April 18th (Saturday)

l Drive time: 2 hours each way

【The route type】Mountain route + dirt with rubble + mountain stone + few steps.

【The route description】The route is go up at the beginning. Some path are destoried by flood. We will cross stones at the beginning and there is a steep climbing up steps. Then we are walking a long distance on the mountain ridge. Then go down from the top, a bit steep but no dangeous section. All is mountain route. The last section is cement road. We need to walk outside, the vehicle can't drvie in. This is a hike with a little bit challenge.

l Distance: 14km

l Time to complete: 6hours

l Total ascent: 852m

l Total descent: 830m

l Peak: 880m

l Lowest point: 515m

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:

Along this trail, we add 1–2 pickup stops for hikers. Waiting times will be strictly enforced, and we will not wait for late arrivals. Drop-off will be at the same location as pickup when we return.

07.30h Departure from Liangmaqiao (subway line10 exit B);

07:45h Stop at Dongzhimen (subway line 2 exit B);

08:15h Stop at Liuliqiao public bus station.

09:30h Arrive the mountain, beginning of hike

19:00h Arrive back in Beijing

Activity Fee: 160RMB/person

Activity Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi, Nuanyang

3. One day outdoor insurance

4. Payment: transfer the fee by Wechat or Alipay when we confirm the event on Thursday.

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, 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. Kindly reminder: You can cancel anytime till the deadline on Friday 18:00PM. As we have to fix capacties for the bus and pay the driver 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 if you are late and missed the hike, 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. So we will cancel it or change the dates.

Join us:

Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR.

Since it’s peak bloom season in Beijing, the most flower-filled trails are crowded, as we saw last weekend. So we chose to avoid the crowds instead of chasing the blossoms.

Shidu Town is a town in Fangshan District in far southwestern Beijing, around 4 kilometres from the border with Hebei. Shidu, literally the "Tenth Ferry", is located in the valley of the meandering Juma River and so named because accessing the town is said to require crossing the river ten times. Shidu is known for the surrounding karst landscape, the largest in northern China, that is created by the Juma River cutting through the Taihang Mountain. Even you don't need to go Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, Vang Vieng in Laos, and Guilin in China. Enjoy the amazing landscape in this hike.

Hike Information:

l Date: April 18th (Saturday)

l Drive time: 2 hours each way

【The route type】Mountain route + dirt with rubble + mountain stone + few steps.

【The route description】The route is go up at the beginning. Some path are destoried by flood. We will cross stones at the beginning and there is a steep climbing up steps. Then we are walking a long distance on the mountain ridge. Then go down from the top, a bit steep but no dangeous section. All is mountain route. The last section is cement road. We need to walk outside, the vehicle can't drvie in. This is a hike with a little bit challenge.

l Distance: 14km

l Time to complete: 6hours

l Total ascent: 852m

l Total descent: 830m

l Peak: 880m

l Lowest point: 515m

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:

Along this trail, we add 1–2 pickup stops for hikers. Waiting times will be strictly enforced, and we will not wait for late arrivals. Drop-off will be at the same location as pickup when we return.

07.30h Departure from Liangmaqiao (subway line10 exit B);

07:45h Stop at Dongzhimen (subway line 2 exit B);

08:15h Stop at Liuliqiao public bus station.

09:30h Arrive the mountain, beginning of hike

19:00h Arrive back in Beijing

Activity Fee: 160RMB/person

Activity Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi, Nuanyang

3. One day outdoor insurance

4. Payment: transfer the fee by Wechat or Alipay when we confirm the event on Thursday.

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, 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. Kindly reminder: You can cancel anytime till the deadline on Friday 18:00PM. As we have to fix capacties for the bus and pay the driver 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 if you are late and missed the hike, 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. So we will cancel it or change the dates.

Join us:

Add mona_zhangli as your wechat, or scan the QR.

Escape to the hills for the Kaishan Tanko Mountain Party (檀谷开山节). This three-day spring gathering at Tanko Flash Park features a vibrant mix of outdoor activities and social vibes. Perfect for Beijing's adventurous youth looking to celebrate the season with a 'mountain party' experience in a scenic, artistic setting.

More Info: Sponsor: Tanko; Presented by: SRAVAKA

When spring begins to touch the mountains around Beijing, Silver Mountain Pagoda Forest becomes one of the most beautiful places for an early-season hike — where ancient pagodas stand quietly among the awakening hills.

Silver Mountain Pagoda Forest, located 30 kilometers east of the seat of Changping District is a key cultural heritage site under national protection as well as a national-level scenic spot. It boasts the Buddhist pilgrimage in Liao and Jin Dynasty, one of the “Eight Great Sights” in Beijing during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Because of the cliffs like the wall and the color of rocks become black, and in winter the snow-covered mountain is as bright as silver, it is referred to as "Iron-Wall Silver Mountain".

Hike Information:

l Date: March 22nd (Sunday)

l Drive time: 1.5hours each way

【The route type】2/3Mountain path + 1/3steps

【The route description】We will enter from main entrance directly. It is a leisure hike in the nature park and It is good for any kind of hikers.

l Distance: 8km

l Time to complete: 5hours

l Total ascent: 540m

l Total descent: 405m

l Peak: 690m

l Lowest point: 305m

Note:

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:

08.30: Departure from Dongzhimen (line2 exit B)

10.00: Arrive the place, beginning of the hike.

16.00: Arrive back in Beijing.

Activity Fee: 170RMB/person.

Price includes:

1. Transportation with a driver

2. Hiking Leaders: Lengzhi, Jiannan (intership).

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 by Wechat or Alipay when we confirm the event on Thursday or Friday.

(Note: the entrance fee is 15.00RMB/person. It is not included in the event fee. )

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 or complaint, 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. Kindly reminder: You can cancel anytime till the deadline on Saturday 13:00PM. As we have to fix capacties for the bus and pay the driver 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 or if you are late and missed the hike, 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. So we will cancel it or change the dates.