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Hiking photos – Immortal Valley, 2012/04/15

We did our Immortal Valley hike on a nice sunny day in April – click through to see some photos.
(2012/05/15)   Read more

Hiking photos – Great Wall Spur, 2012/05/02

One of our first hikes in May 2012 was the Great Wall Spur, an picturesque stretch of unrestored Great Wall in Huairou District Click through to see the photos!
(2012/05/15)   Read more

Hiking photos – Earth Day 2012

We organised several activities for Earth Day in April 2012, including our annual cleanup hike. Click through to see a few photos!
(2012/05/07)   Read more

Hiking photos – Mr Mao’s Chestnut Orchard, 2012/04/22

In late April we took a walk in the hills and valleys around our local friend's chestnut orchards. Click through to see photos of the scenery and other things we spotted out in the hills.
(2012/05/03)   Read more

Hiking photos – Full Moon hike, 2011/04/07

We took advantage of a full moon to go out for a night hike, and, while night photography while hiking is not so easy, we got a couple of shots – click through to see a few photos of the moon and hiking group.
(2012/04/12)   Read more

Hiking photos – Eastern Qing Tombs, 2012/04/08

To the north-east and south-west of Beijing city there are two sites where the tombs of Qing Dynasty Emperors can be found. For this hike, we headed north-east, to the Eastern Qing Tombs, for a hike that took us over the hills to the tombs. Click through to see more photos!
(2012/04/09)   Read more

Hiking photos – Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall, 2011/03/24

We did the excellent Gubeikou to Jinshanling hike in clear weather on March 24 – click through to see photos of blue sky and Great Wall.
(2012/04/06)   Read more

Special trip photos – Wuyuan, Jiangxi Prov., 2012/03/23-25

We visited Wuyuan to visit and hike around small riverside villages, and to see the fields of flowers - click through to see photos of some amazing scenery!
(2012/03/29)   Read more

Scouting trip photos – Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong, 2011/11

In November 2011 Huijie and Yanjing headed south to Sichuan for a scouting trip to the Jiuzhaigou National Park, and the surrounding area. Their tasks: figure out how to best organise a trip down there; try out the accommodation and restaurants; and take as many photos as possible! Click through to see the results of the photo-taking task!
(2012/03/27)   Read more

Hiking photos – Great Wall Spur 2012/03/18

The Great Wall Spur is a fantastic hike at any time of year. It was especially nice in the snow, which turned the surrounding peaks and valleys into a magical winter wonderland. Click through to see photos of the Great Wall covered in snow!
(2012/03/20)   Read more

Hiking photos – Vulture Rock Park, 2012/03/11

This hike was a moderately strenuous stroll through rolling hills and along ridgelines. We got some good exercise, and beautiful views of the peaks, valleys, and forest near Vulture Rock Park. Click through to see photos from the hike.
(2012/03/18)   Read more

Hiking photos – Gubeikou Great Wall and Hemp Village, 2012/03/10

This hike is a variation on the famous Gubeikou to Jinshanling hike, which turns to the hemp village instead back Great Wall to Jinshanling after getting out of the spider valley. It’s on an unrestored section of Great Wall and as such, tends to get less traffic than recently renovated sections of the Wall. Click through to see photos and a write up of the hike.
(2012/03/15)   Read more

Hiking photos – Switchback Great Wall, 2012/03/06

After a fall of snow the day before, we were unsure if we’d be able to do this hike. Our local contacts said all was ok, so we headed out for a day of tricky hiking on the Great Wall in the snow. Click through to see photos of the wall and hikers in the snow.
(2012/03/13)   Read more

Hiking photos – Lily Village, 2012/03/04

Our Lily Village to the Silver Pagodas hike is a nice easy hike walk the countryside, and on this visit we got good photos of the peaceful countryside after a snowfall – click through to take a look!
(2012/03/08)   Read more

Hiking photos – The Rolling Hills, 2012/03/03

Our original plan for this date was to visit Dragon Cloud Mountain, but heavy snow the day before meant that we couldn't get there. We thought that the easier version of our Rolling Hills hike might be a nice one in the snow, and we were right – click through to see photos!
(2012/03/06)   Read more

Hiking photos – Yanqing Great Wall, 2012/02/25

The Yanqing Great Wall is one of our favourites for a good rugged hike, and we had the hills all to ourselves on the slightly chilly day we visited. Click through to see photos of hills, hikers, and the wild Great Wall!
(2012/02/28)   Read more

Hiking photos – Middle Route of Switchback Great Wall, 2012/02/04

We drove out into Yanqing District to visit an unrestored section of Great Wall that we call the Switchback. We got good photos on a nice clear day – click through to take a look!
(2012/02/08)   Read more

Hiking photos – Dragon Cloud Mountain, 2012/02/01

On this hike we drove way out into Miyun District to climb up on to Dragon Cloud Mountain and to cross the frozen White River. Click through to see photos!
(2012/02/08)   Read more

Hiking photos – Triangle Hike and Silver Pagodas, 2012/01/22

For this hike we joined two of our older trails to make a longer trek, starting with a long walk through the countryside before climbing up to the top of the mountain behind the Silver Pagodas. Click through to see some photos from the hike.
(2012/02/08)   Read more

Hiking photos – Gubeikou and Jinshanling Great Wall Christmas hike, 2011/12/24

Every year we do a Christmas hike, usually walking a nice stretch of Great Wall before a feast of food at a local restaurant. For 2011, we did the Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall hike – click through to see a whole lot of Great Wall photos!
(2012/01/13)   Read more

Sixteen trips, seven provinces: a review of our 2011 Long Distance trips

In 2011 we did sixteen special long distance trips, visiting interesting and scenic locations outside of Beijing. We'll be doing more of them in 2012—some to the same places, and some others to places we didn't get to in 2011. Click through to see photos from where we went in 2011, and where we'll be going in 2012!
(2011/12/30)   Read more

Special trip photos – Lijiang and Shangri-La, 2011/11

Our last long distance trip for the year was to Yunnan Province, where we walked the cobbled lanes of the old towns of Lijiang and Shangri-La, did a little countryside hiking, and got a good local at the local ethnic culture. Huijie took hundreds of photographs – click through to take a look at her favourites!
(2011/12/30)   Read more

Hiking photos – Auspicious Village to Huanghuacheng Great Wall, 2011/12/10

Our Auspicious Village is a nice long walk that takes us through the typical Chinese countryside. On the way we saw small villages, empty fields, and a variety of animals commonly found in the country – click through to see some photos!
(2011/12/29)   Read more

Hiking photos - Silver Pagodas hike, 2011/11/30

We took the long way to the Silver Pagodas, walking through two small villages and crossing some nice countryside as we went. The weather was clear and crisp – click through to see photos of a very nice day out.
(2011/12/28)   Read more

Hiking photos – Big Black Mountain to the Walled Village, 2011/11/20

The Big Black Mountain hike is a nice long tramp through the hills of Changping and Huairou District, starting off near Big Black Mountain and ending up at the Walled Village, near the Huanghuacheng Great Wall. Click through to see photos from the hike.
(2011/11/29)   Read more

Hiking photos - Walled Village to Huanghuacheng Great Wall hike, 2011/11/16

This hike started at a village that dates back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD). This village is completely surrounded by a thick protective wall and is full of courtyard houses in various states of repair. From there, we walked up to a nearby stretch of Great Wall and followed it over to Huanghuacheng, taking photos along the way – click through to take a look!
(2011/11/18)   Read more

Hiking photos - Zhuangdaokou to the Walled Village, 2011/11/13

On this nice and easy hike we walked between two small countryside villages, stopping midway to explore a section of Great Wall. It was a very clear day, and we had excellent views while hiking, especially from high up on the wall. Click through to read a write up and see photos!
(2011/11/14)   Read more

Hiking photos - Yanqing Great Wall, 2011/11/05

The Yanqing Great Wall is one of our favourite remote stretches of wall, and the hike we do out there has a good amount of up and down along the way. We hiked the hills and valleys on a cool autumn day – click through to see some photos.
(2011/11/07)   Read more

Special trip photos - Zhangye Danxia Landform, Gansu Prov., 2011/10

During the October holiday we did two trips way out west – the second trip was to the Danxia Landform in Gansu Province, an area of multi-coloured sandstone hills and mountains. The scenery is hard to describe, so click on through to see photos!
(2011/10/25)   Read more

Special trip photos - Journey from the West, 2011/10

During the big October holiday we did a 7-day trip through Xinjiang and Gansu, following a stretch of the Silk Road and visiting the key historic sites along the way. Click through to see seven day’s worth of photos!
(2011/10/07)   Read more

Hiking photos - Student Camping trip, 2011/09

In September we helped organise camping trips for students from one of Beijing's international schools. Each group spent two days out, with a night of camping between two days of hiking. Click through to read a write up and see more photos.
(2011/10/05)   Read more

Beijing Hikers in Shanghai, 2011/09

In September we were in Shanghai for the Expat Show, and to see if there were any hikers to chat to in Shanghai. If you’ve ever been curious to see what Hayden would look like in a shirt and tie, click through to see more!
(2011/10/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - Jinshanling Great Wall, 2011/09/21

The Jinshanling section of the Great Wall is one of our favourites: it's an impressive example of Ming Dynasty Great Wall, it has a mixture of restored and unrestored areas, and it's far enough out of the city to not be totally crowded. We like this hike for its great combination of historical significance, natural beauty, and good exercise! Click through to see some photos from a visit in September 2011.
(2011/09/30)   Read more

Hiking photos - Intelligence Valley, 2011/09/11

Betsy Taylor, our nature expert, spotted a few really interesting-looking critters on a recent hike through Intelligence Valley. Click through to take a look!
(2011/09/29)   Read more

Hiking photos - Bashang Grassland, 2011/09/09

On our last trip to Bashang for the year, we saw the beginning of autumn colours and felt some definitely cooler temperatures! Click through to see photos.
(2011/09/20)   Read more

Hiking photos - Tengger Desert trip, 2011/08/07

In August we visited the Tengger Desert on a 4-day trip that included 2 days of desert hiking, driving, and camel-riding. The desert trips are some of our most popular long-distance trips - take a look at the photos to see why!
(2011/08/30)   Read more

Hiking photos - Cypress Wells Canyon, 2011/08/06

The Cypress Wells Canyon hike is a nice long hike with a short, steep ascent up through the woods and bush. Near the end of the walk, we pass a broken down section of the Yan Great Wall. Click through to see photos and a short writeup.
(2011/08/23)   Read more

Hiking photos - Sancha Valley, 2011/08/07

The Sancha Valley Countryside Stroll is part of the Spring Valley Loop hike. It’s a leisurely hike with a very gradual ascent up through the woods of the lower part of the of one of the valleys of our Spring Valley Loop hike. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/08/11)   Read more

Hiking photos - Great Wall Spur, 2011/08/07

This popular hike is part of our Seasons Series; we’ve done it in the spring and summer, and will repeat it in the autumn and winter. The Great Wall Spur is named for a section that branches off and ends at a cliff face. One story goes that it was built by mistake! After a challenging climb up a hill slope, we hiked along the Great Wall as it followed the top of a ridgeline, through several towers, before finishing at one of our favorite local restaurants. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/08/11)   Read more

Hiking photos - Bashang Grassland trip, 2011/07/29-31

We escaped Beijing's summer heat with another visit to the Bashang Grasslands, north of Beijing. We walked, rode horse, saw lots of flowers, and enjoyed the stars! Click through to see photos!
(2011/08/03)   Read more

Hiking photos - Jinshanling Great Wall, 2011/07/31

On the last day of July we took a trip out to the Jinshanling Great Wall, just over the border in Hebei Province. The skies were clear, and we enjoyed great views of the Great Wall – click through to see a few photos!
(2011/08/03)   Read more

Hiking photos - Hulunbuir Prairie, 2011/07/14

In July, 2011, we made a visit to the Hulunbuir Prairie, known as the most beautiful in China. We took a whole lot of photos - click to see shots of the grasslands and the different sorts of flowers we saw, as well as the people and culture of the north!
(2011/08/02)   Read more

Hiking photos - Longevity Village to Ming Dynasty Tombs, 2011/07/09

This 14km hike took us past different types of scenery, from the steep, rocky peaks which overlook the Silver Pagodas to the more gently rolling hills in the vicinity of the Ming dynasty tombs. We were fortunate enough to have an clear day, which allowed us to fully appreciate all of the views near and far. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/07/14)   Read more

Hiking photos - Changyucheng, 2011/07/09

This hike starts at the village of Changyucheng, which means “Long Valley City”. The village was an army outpost back in the Ming Dynasty. We explored the village, and then took a walk up to an isolated Great Wall tower. Click through for photos and a writeup.
(2011/07/13)   Read more

Hiking photos - White River, 2011/06/26

This hike along the White River turned into quite an adventure after heavy rains raised the river level. Everyone got quite wet, but with the hot weather it was quite nice to cool down a little! Click through to see how deep the water got!
(2011/07/08)   Read more

Hiking photos - Dragon Cloud Mountain, 2011/06/25

This scenic and easy hike took us north of Beijing on one of the best 'blue sky' days Beijing had seen for a while. Click through to see the photos!
(2011/07/08)   Read more

Hiking photos - Bashang Grasslands, 2011/06/17

We made a long weekend of our visit to the Bashang Grasslands, leaving on Friday afternoon and coming back on Sunday night. Click through to see photos of the rolling hills, grassy meadows, flowers, and animals that we saw while hiking about.
(2011/07/06)   Read more

Hiking photos - Long Way to Pray for Rain, 2011/06/26

Click through to see a few photos from our Long Way to Pray for Rain hike!
(2011/07/06)   Read more

Hiking photos - Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall, 2011/06/25

We hiked restored and unrestored sections of Great Wall on this trip, visiting Gubeikou, Jinshanling, and little bit of Simatai on a day when the weather was near perfect. Click through to see photos and a write up of this hike, including some stats!
(2011/06/30)   Read more

Hiking photos - Zhangye, May 2011

In May 2011 we made a trip to the see the spectacular scenery of the Zhangye Danxia Landform in Gansu Province. Click through to see photos of the stunning colours of the mountains, as well as camels, Great Wall, and a short stone prospecting detour. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/06/29)   Read more

Photos - Sancha Courtyard House

We've recently refurbished a rustic little cottage in Sancha, which is one of our favourite countryside villages. One of the last steps was to lay down a bit of grass in and around the grounds. Click through to see some photos.
(2011/06/24)   Read more

Hiking photos - Wuyuan, April 2011

In April 2011, we travelled to South China's Jiangxi Province to look about the county of Wuyuan. Click through for photos of old villages, rivers, and the fields of flowers we hiked through.
(2011/06/22)   Read more

Hiking photos - Zhuangdaokou Great Wall and Walled Village, 2011/06/12

This hike is an easy, relaxing stroll from the village of Zhuangdaokou to the Walled Village, a small settlement that once was home to the Ming Dynasty soldiers who were in charge of the upkeep and guarding of the section of Great Wall in that area. Click through for photos and a write up of the hike.
(2011/06/16)   Read more

Hiking photos - Ingot Village and Tanzhe Temple, 2011/06/11

This hike is an easy, relaxing stroll around a small village called Yangpoyuan, near west Beijing's Tanzhesi Temple. After exploring the courtyards and lanes of this empty village, we visited Tanzhe Temple, where we took a look around and burned some incense. Click through to see a few photos and to read an interesting story from our local guide.
(2011/06/11)   Read more

Hiking photos - Mr. Mao’s Chestnut Orchard, 2011/06/05

On this ridge and valley hike, we were accompanied by Mr. Mao, a local resident who acted as our guide. This route included a flat section across cultivated land, some short steep ascents up a rocky ridge to get good views of the nearby peaks and Great Wall towers, and a gentle stroll along the bottom of a river valley, followed by a large lunch! Click through for photos and more!
(2011/06/03)   Read more

Hiking photos - The Quarrymen’s Trail to the Ming Tombs, 2011/06/04

This hike involves a route that, for most of its length, is different from the normal trails that we take to the Ming Tombs. It winds gently through forests, valleys, and hills before joining the last part of our usual route for the descent to the tombs. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/06/02)   Read more

Hiking photos - Pingyao Trip, 2011/05/20

In May, 2011, we made a visit to the ancient city of Pingyao in Shanxi Province. Click through to see photos from the trip.
(2011/05/31)   Read more

Special Project - Jinshanling Great Wall photo, 2011/05/07

In early May, 2011, we organised a photo shoot on the Great Wall for a group of 500—quite a bit of a different activity to what we normally do on the wall … hiking! Click through to see some photos.
(2011/05/26)   Read more

Hiking photos - Yajishan Temple Fair, 2011/05/04

The outing today combined an interesting visit to Yajishan Taoist temple for an overview of Taoism, its practices and beliefs, with nice views of the surrounding countryside and the temple fair! This temple fair is held every year and has a market like atmosphere, with locals selling everything from incense to food to toys! Click through for photos and more!
(2011/05/12)   Read more

Hiking photos - Pingyao Trip, April 2011

Near the beginning of April 2011 we took a trip to Shanxi Province to visit the ancient walled city of Pingyao. Click through to see some photos of the city and what we got up to on our visit!
(2011/05/11)   Read more

Hiking photos - Jinshanling Great Wall, 2011/05/02

The section of the Great Wall at Jinshanling is becoming a better known destination as the adjacent section at Simatai has been closed down for renovations. We hiked under a clear sky to enjoy incredible views of one of the most beautiful sections of the Great Wall. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/05/11)   Read more

Hiking photos - Intelligence Valley, 2011/05/01

The Intelligence Valley hike is a popular one that we’re offering twice every season in order to appreciate and enjoy the contrasts that each season offers. The scenery varies greatly from one season to another, as we saw during our spring hike in early May. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/05/10)   Read more

Hiking photos - Miaofengshan to Dajuesi, 2011/04/24

Today’s outing included a visit to a Buddhist temple after a moderately strenuous hike, which allowed us not only to get some exercise and beautiful views of the peaks, valleys, and forest near Vulture Rock Park, but also enabled us to get some cultural exposure and learn about one of Asia’s oldest religions. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/05/01)   Read more

Special trip photos - Tengger Desert Lakes, April 29–May 2, 2011

Near the end of April we made a visit to the Tengger Desert in Inner Mongolia, a 30,000 square kilometer expanse of sand. We traveled for two days through the dunes by foot, jeep, and camel, visiting desert lakes, oases, and the tiny settlements of desert dwellers. Click through to see a few photos from the trip.
(2011/05/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - Clean-up Hike at Huangcaoliang, 2011/04/23

In celebration of Earth Day we wanted to do our part to preserve the places we hike in, so we headed out to one of the most beautiful spots we go to and collected garbage left by other, more careless visitors. We encountered some intense weather in the form of a snowstorm that left about two centimeters of snow on the ground! Click through for photos and more!
(2011/04/23)   Read more

Beijing Hikers in Huffington Post, 2011/04

One of our hikes was recently featured on the main page of the Travel section of the Huffington Post website. Click to read a write up of our 'Dragon Cloud' Mountain and White River hike.
(2011/04/22)

Hiking photos - Huanghuacheng to LIttle West Lake, 2011/04/13

This is a popular hike that visits the Great Wall in an area called Huanghuacheng, which means “Yellow Flower City”. It rises up quickly from a valley to provide hikers with great views of the hills nearby, which at this time of the year are covered with flowering fruit trees. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/04/14)   Read more

Hiking photos - Mr. Mao’s Chestnut Orchard, 2011/04/06

On this ridge and valley hike, we were accompanied by Mr. Mao, our local guide, as well as Betsy Taylor, a naturalist who introduced us to some of the flora and fauna that we saw. We had a chance to enjoy interesting information, fun exercise, nice weather, and good views, followed by a large lunch! Click through for photos and more!
(2011/04/06)   Read more

Hiking photos - Changyucheng Hike and Opera Performance, 2011/04/20

The village of Changyucheng was an important outpost in the Ming Dynasty. There is Great Wall in the area, and some of the town's thick walls still remain. After a nice climb up into the hills above the village, we returned to see a performance of Hebei-style opera in the courtyard of the village temple. Click through to see our photos of the performance!
(2011/04/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - Nine-Eyes Tower, 2011/03/20

This hike takes up to a Great Wall Tower with spectacular, sweeping views of the Great Wall at Jiankou, the Chinese Knot, as well as the section we walk on the Great Wall Spur hike. The hike is a reasonably tough one but is well worth the effort. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/03/25)   Read more

Hiking photos - Middle Route of the Switchback Great Wall, 2011/3/19

This hike follows a section of the Great Wall as it straddles the border in Yangqing county northwest of Beijing. After climbing up from a valley, we hiked along the Wall, finally reaching a fantastic lookout point on the General’s Tower. The views from there were great that day even in spite of the hazy skies. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/03/23)   Read more

Hiking photos - Get Lost Again, 2011/03/16

On this ridge and valley hike, we were accompanied by Betsy Taylor, a naturalist who explained some of the flora and fauna that we saw. This all inclusive hike combined some natural science education, exercise, nice weather, and good views, followed by a large lunch! Click through for photos and more!
(2011/03/18)   Read more

Hiking photos - Longquanyu Loop and Great Wall, 2011/03/13

This early spring hike had us walking along top of a ridge as well as through the bottom of a valley. We followed the Great Wall and enjoyed fantastic views of the mountains north of Beijing before we started following a semi-frozen river up the valley. The temperatures were starting to warm up, but there was still some ice on the ground! Click through for photos and more!
(2011/03/13)   Read more

Hiking photos - Mr. Mao’s Chestnut Orchard, 2011/03/09

On this ridge and valley hike, we were accompanied by Mr. Mao, a local resident who acted as our guide, and Betsy Taylor, a naturalist who explained some of the flora and fauna that we saw. This all inclusive hike combined some natural science education, exercise, nice weather, and good views, followed by a large lunch!
(2011/03/09)   Read more

Hiking photos - Gubeikou Loop Hike, 2011/03/05

This hike is a variation on the famous Gubeikou to Jinshanling hike, but which loops around to end at the starting place. It’s on an unrestored section of Great Wall and as such, tends to get less traffic than recently renovated sections of the Wall. Click through for photos.
(2011/03/07)   Read more

Hiking photos - Auspicious Village to Huanghuacheng, 2011/03/06

We had crystal clear skies and cool temperatures for our hike from the Auspicious village to Huanghuacheng. As we made our approach into the mountains, we had good views of the surrounding hills and cliffs, and as well as a high section of Great Wall and distant peaks after pausing for lunch. Click through to see some photos of the countryside of Beijing.
(2011/03/07)   Read more

Hiking photos - The Perfect Loop hike, 2011/03/02

We headed out into Pinggu District on a pleasant day to do a hike we hadn’t done yet in 2011. The hike took us up a pretty valley and down a road that wound its way along the mountainside. We also went through a canyon with a frozen river that had been turned into a park. Click through for photos and more!
(2011/03/04)   Read more

Hiking photos - Heilongtan Valley Ice Festival, 2011/02/19

During winter, the park officials at Heilongtan commission artists from the far north of China to help them create ice sculptures for their winter festival. On this relaxing day out we explored the valley, with caves and frozen waterfalls and streams to see as well as all sculptures of the festival.
(2011/03/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - Switchback Great Wall, 2011/02/04

This hike follows the Great Wall as it straddles the border between Hebei and Beijing. After climbing up a valley, we hiked along the Wall, finally reaching a fantastic lookout point on the General’s Tower. The weather on this day was perfect, with the temperature starting to drop only after we were done with the hike.
(2011/03/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - White River Ice Hike, 2011/02/05

The White River hike is excellent in both the summer and winter because of how the water changes. On this hike we crossed back and forth across the frozen river, admiring both the icefalls in the cliffs above us as well as the beautiful icicles in the holes underfoot. As we walked on the river’s ice, we noted the interesting changes in how it formed.
(2011/03/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - Intelligence Valley, 2011/01/16

Intelligence Valley is a popular hike, so we made it part of our Seasons Series. We’ll be repeating it in the spring, summer, and autumn to see how the local scenery changes throughout the year. Although there was not any snow on this hike, the river was frozen and we still got to see some very impressive icefalls.
(2011/03/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - Silver Pagodas hike, 2011/02/13

This was our first hike after the only big snowfall of 2011 so far. Although the conditions made the hike a little more challenging, it also made the scenery more beautiful. The snow-covered pagoda complex was even more stunning than usual.
(2011/02/27)   Read more

2011 Long Distance Trips

In 2011 we did doing more trips to other places in China, including Xinjiang, Yunnan, Gansu, and Inner Mongolia. Click through to see where we went, and to find links to photo sets from the trips.
(2011/01/27)   Read more

Scouting photos - Hulunbeir, Inner Mongolia, July 2010

In July 2010 Huijie and Yanjing headed up to the Hulunbeir Grasslands in the far north of Inner Mongolia, looking for good places to visit on a longer trip. As well as the grasslands, they visited towns on the border of China and Russia. Click through to see some photos.
(2011/01/26)   Read more

Scouting photos - Yunnan, November 2010

In November 2010 we went to Yunnan on a scouting trip, visiting the area around Lijiang before heading on to Shangri-La. As usual, we took a lot of photos - click through to see the pick of the bunch!
(2011/01/24)   Read more

Hiking photos - Immortal Valley Loop, 2011/01/08

We headed out to Immortal Valley, near the Miyun Reservoir, for a hike that took us past frozen pools and waterfalls and up to a ridgeline lookout. Click through for photos of frozen waterfalls, ice climbers, and blue skies.
(2011/01/24)   Read more

Hiking photos - New Years Day Longyunshan hike, 2011/01/01

For our first hike of 2011 we headed out to Miyun for a walk around ‘Dragon Cloud’ Mountain, climbing up to the reservoir at the top, and then taking a walk upriver to cross the frozen ice. Click through for photos.
(2011/01/17)   Read more

Hiking photos - Jiankou to Mutianyu, Christmas BBQ, 2011/12/25

We've been doing our Christmas Hike-and-BBQ since 2004, and in 2010 the tradition continued. For Christmas 2010, we did the Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall hike, and finished our day with a big meal and a dumpling-making competition! Click through to see photos from the hike, as well as the dumpling-making contest.
(2011/01/05)   Read more

Scouting photos - Gansu Province, December 2010

At the beginning of December Yanjing and Huijie headed up to Gansu on a scouting trip to the Danxia Landform. We're planning a visit to this area in 2011 - click through to see a few photos!
(2010/12/27)   Read more

Hiking photos - Gubeikou and Jinshanling, 2010/11/13

In November we hiked from Gubeikou to Jinshanling on one of the clearest days we've seen in Beijing. As usual on a clear day we forgot to bring a camera, but some of our hikers took some excellent photos - click through to take a look!
(2010/12/22)   Read more

Seasons Series

In 2011 we're going to do a Seasons Series, picking two popular hikes to visit in every season of the year. We're going to select a few good spots to take a photo each time so we can compare the changes in the countryside over the course of a year. If you come on all of the hikes in the series, and we'll give you a special gift! Click through for more information about the 2011 Seasons Series.
(2010/12/16)   Read more

Hiking photos - Opera in a Countryside Temple, 2010/11/06

One of the countryside villages we often visit has a troupe of performers who like to do the Hebei Bangzi style of opera performance. On this trip, they gave us a great performance after we finished hiking in the hills around the village - click through for some photos!
(2010/12/16)   Read more

Winter Sports in City Weekend Magazine, Dec. 2010

Zach and Hayden contributed information about winter hiking for a winter sports feature in the December 2010 issue of City Weekend magazine. Because of space constraints, not all of the information fit into the finished articles. We thought that there might be some interest in the extended information provided - click through to read more about hiking in cold weather and how to prepare for it.
(2010/12/13)   Read more

Hiking photos - Huanghuacheng Great Wall, 2010/12/01

On a misty Wednesday at the beginning of December, we walked a stretch of the Huanghuacheng Great Wall. We started near the Huanghuacheng Reservoir, and walked up and over the hill, heading for the Walled Village. The temperatures were low enough for the mist to turn into frost in some places, and we got some good photos - click through to see our photos.
(2010/12/09)   Read more

Special Trip Photos - Xinjiang: Journey from the West, Oct 1-7 2010

During the big holiday at the start of October, we headed west for a seven day trip along the Northern Silk Road, starting at Urumqi in Xinjiang, and finishing at Jiayuguan in Gansu Province. Click through to see photos from the trip!
(2010/11/23)   Read more

Agenda Magazine Interviews Zach Chen

Zach was recently featured in Agenda Magazine, in a great interview about hiking in Beijing. If you didn't see it in print, click through to find a link to an online version of the interview, which includes his tips for good places to get a beer after hiking!
(2010/11/19)   Read more

Hiking photos - Dahaituo Mountain, 2010/10/16

We do our Dahaituo Mountain hike twice every year - once in spring, when all is green; once in autumn, when we see all the fall colours. Click through to see some photos from our autumn 2010 visit.
(2010/11/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - Plants, wildlife, 2010/09

A lot of the photos on our website focus on scenery. In this collection of photos you'll see some of the plants, animals, and insects we spotted out and about in September 2010.
(2010/10/19)   Read more

Hiking photos - Great Wall Spur, 2010/09/18

On this visit to the Great Wall Spur we enjoyed clear and cool weather, and got a few good shots of the Great Wall - click through for a look.
(2010/10/19)   Read more

Hiking photos - Baihuashan and Lingshan Overnight, 2010/08/28-29

In August we did an overnight hike in the mountains west of Beijing, climbing to the peak of the highest mountain in Beijing on the second day. Click through to see some photos of hikers in the high mountain scenery of Baihuashan and Lingshan.
(2010/09/27)   Read more

Hiking photos - Badgers’ Pass and Lotus Pond Overnight, 2010/7/31

At the end of July we did our Badgers' Pass and Lotus Pond Great Wall overnight hike, staying in a small guesthouse far out in the Beijing countryside. Click through to read about it, and to see some photos.
(2010/08/17)   Read more

Special Trip Photos - Tengger Desert, July 2010

In July 2010 we headed to a different area of Inner Mongolia's Alashan Plateau for a 4-day trip that included two nights camping in the desert. Click through to see photos!
(2010/08/12)   Read more

Hiking photos - Walk Down the Incense Trail, 2010/8/8

On August 8th we headed out west, to the district of Mentougou, for a good walk along an old pilgrim's trail. We started near the temple at Miaofengshan, and followed a trail over the mountains to Dajue Temple. Click through for photos, stats, and a write up.
(2010/08/11)   Read more

Hiking photos - Yanqing Great Wall Camping, June 2010

This backpacking trip along the Great Wall took us into Hebei Province, where we followed the Wall between Big Camp Plate Village and Chenjiapu Village. We carried all of our food and gear, including tents, sleeping bags, clothes, and stoves, on our backs for the two-day trip. Click through to see some photos!
(2010/08/02)   Read more

Special Trip Photos - Bashang Grasslands, 2010/06/18

In June 2010 we made a two day trip to the Bashang Grasslands in the north of Hebei Province, very close to Inner Mongolia. During the trip we hiked, rode horses, and enjoyed a musical performance by local herdsmen and farmers. Click through for a selection of Huijie's photos!
(2010/07/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - The Great Flood, 2010/06/06

On June 6th we headed out to Miyun County for the Great Flood hike, a very scenic trail that had us following rivers through boulder-filled canyons, climbing a steep valley, and walking through grassy meadows on the way to a village that was abandoned after a particularly large flood. Click through for photos and stats from the hike.
(2010/06/21)   Read more

Special Trip Photos - Alashan Desert, May 1-4, 2010

In May 2010 we travelled out to the Alashan region of the Gobi Desert on a four day trip through the desert. As well as exploring the dunes and seas of sand, we visited desert lakes and oases, rode camels, visited the Western Xia Imperial Tombs, and hiked in the Helan Mountains. Click through for a selection of Huijie's photos!
(2010/06/03)   Read more

Hiking photos - Zhenbiancheng and Big Plate Great Wall Challenge, 2010/5/15

Of the 18.5 kilometers we hiked, it seemed like we might have been walking on flat ground for just 1km in total. Despite a thick haze as we left the urban area of Beijing, we had breathtaking views of Hebei and the western border of Yanqing County as we tramped for seven and a half hours on the Zhenbiancheng section of the Great Wall. Click through for photos, a write-up, and statistics from the hike.
(2010/05/27)   Read more

Hiking photos - Quarrymen’s Trail to the Ming Tombs, 2010/05/12

One of our classic routes, this hike took us near the Ming Tombs in Changping District. We explored the nearby mountains before having a quick peek at two of the tombs, Yongling and Deling. Click through for photos and a write up of the hike.
(2010/05/26)   Read more

Hiking photos - Mr. Mao’s Chestnut Orchard, 2010/04/24

On April 24, 2010, we headed out to Huairou District for a nice easy walk through Mr. Mao's chestnut orchards - click through to see some photos from the hike.
(2010/05/13)   Read more

Special Trip Photos - Wuyuan, April 3-5, 2010

At the beginning of April we did a special 3-day trip to Wuyuan County in Jiangxi Province. Wuyuan possesses great natural beauty, and is famous for gorgeous, vast fields of yellow rapeseed flowers, the main focus of this trip - click through to see some of Huijie's photos.
(2010/05/11)   Read more

Special Trip Photos - Ancient Pingyao, March 19-21, 2010

In March we did a special trip down to Shanxi Province to visit the ancient walled city of Pingyao. As well as exploring the city, we hiked in the hills outside the walls - click through to see lots of Huijie's photos from the trip.
(2010/05/06)   Read more

Trail Maintenance Day

When we scouted the trail for the Zhenbiancheng Great Wall Challenge, we noticed that sections of the route leading up to the Great Wall were very bushy. In an effort to make the trail more passable, we decided to return to brush out some of the most thickly overgrown stretches. Click through to read more, and to see a few photos.
(2010/04/22)   Read more

Hiking photos - Zhenbiancheng Great Wall, 2010/04/04

Click through to see stats and photos from our Zhenbiancheng Great Wall hike - mountains, valleys, Great Wall, and an old walled town.
(2010/04/08)   Read more

Hiking photos - Nine-Eyes Tower, 2010/04/03

Photos and statistics from our visit to the Nine-Eyes Tower - click through for a look!
(2010/04/07)   Read more

Hiking photos - Gubeikou to Simatai Great Wall, 2010/03/27

In November 2009 we went and scouted out an extra bit of Great Wall to walk on at Gubeikou, and this hike was the first time we'd walked the extra section and continued on all the way to Simatai - quite a distance, and most of it on the wall. Click through for statistics and photos from the Gubeikou to Simatai Great Wall Challenge.
(2010/03/31)   Read more

Hiking photos - Snowy Round Tower, 2010/03/14

We headed up to a section of the Great Wall that usually has an exhilarating view of Miyun Reservoir in one direction and Yunmengshan in the other, but whiteout conditions changed the character of the hike and presented a challenging new dimension. Click through for the writeup and a few photos.
(2010/03/29)   Read more

Hiking photos - Yajishan Long Route, 2010/02/20

This longer hike in Pinggu District covered a good distance and involved two uphill jaunts, but was overall quite relaxing. On this ramble, we were able to enjoy both cultural sites at the temples as well as the natural scenery of the mountains. Click through for photos, statistics, and a write up of the hike.
(2010/03/13)   Read more

Hiking photos - Spring Valley Loop, 2010/02/17

On this hike during the Chinese New Year holiday we followed a scenic trail through valleys and along ridges, finishing up with a meal of dumplings and other tasty dishes of farmer's food - click through for photos.
(2010/03/11)   Read more

Hiking photos - Auspicious Village, 2010/02/07

Our Auspicious Village walk is a good long stroll through Beijing's countryside. On this trip we walked on fresh snow through small villages, and got a good look at a 'travelling market' - click through for photos and statistics.
(2010/03/09)   Read more

Hiking photos - Snowy Switchback Great Wall, 2010/02/06

In February we did several hikes in the snow - click through to see stats and a few photos from our February 6 visit to the Switchback Great Wall.
(2010/03/03)   Read more

Hiking photos - Intelligence Valley, 2010/01/31

We headed north into Huairou District, past the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, to the head of Intelligence Valley for a wintertime walk along one of our easier routes. Click through for stats, writeup, and a few photos!
(2010/03/01)   Read more

Free hike winner

Back in the summer of 2009 we passed out survey forms on the bus after each hike, hoping to collect feedback that would help us improve our service. We also offered the chance to win a free hike to everyone that took the time to help us out by completing the survey, and, after much delay, picked the winner - congratulations to Rachel K Maria! If you're interested to find out how we picked the winner, follow the link to find a description of our bias-free and computer-geeky method.
(2010/02/23)   Read more

Hiking photos - Lotus Pond to Mutianyu, Great Wall Spur

Click through to see some shots from the recent Lotus Pond to Mutianyu (2010/01/24) and Great Wall Spur (2010/01/27) hikes.
(2010/02/02)   Read more

Hiking photos - Rolling Hills, 2010/01/17

This hike in Miyun is an old favorite and took us through some very pretty landscape. There were no major climbs, so we covered a good amount of distance over the course of the day. Click through for photos of snow-covered hills and fields.
(2010/01/19)   Read more

Hiking photos - Longyunshan and White River, 2010/01/16

This hike in Miyun County took us well past the trailheads for the Round Tower Great Wall and Immortal Valley hikes up to the top of Longyunshan. Click here for pictures of our hike above the canyon and along the riverside.
(2010/01/18)   Read more

Hiking photos - Immortal Valley Loop, 2010/01/10

Much of the snow between the start of this hike and the highest point had been cleared away by park staff, but the trail we followed back down was still covered, which made for a very interesting descent! Click through for photos and our writeup.
(2010/01/12)   Read more

Hiking photos - Gubeikou to Jinshanling, 2010/01/09

We found a new place to start hiking at Gubeikou, and were able to add an extra hour of Great Wall walking on this visit. With a clear blue skies, light snow on the ground, and no other hikers in the area, this was a particularly fine day of hiking - click through to see the photos and read the stats.
(2010/01/11)   Read more

Hiking photos - Snow Day, 2010/01/03

We had to change our hiking plan on very short notice because of the heavy snow that had fallen overnight and continued to fall throughout the day, but we had quite an adventure out in the Changping countryside. Click here for photos of our snow day.
(2010/01/05)   Read more

Hiking photos - Hike and Hot Springs, 2010/01/02

Our first hike of the new decade took us out to Changping District for one of our easier hikes followed by a soak at a local hot springs hotel. Click through for photos of the hike and of the delicious meal we ate after warming up in the springs.
(2010/01/04)   Read more

Hiking photos - Round Tower Great Wall, 2009/12/27

Our last hike of 2009 took us up to the mountains near Miyun County for a spectacular panorama of Yunmeng Mountain, Yunmeng Gorge, and the Miyun reservoir – click to see photos of this hike.
(2010/01/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - Switchback Great Wall, 2009/12/16

Our usual route along this stretch of the Great Wall is steep and a little dangerous. On this visit we walked a shorter version - a bit shorter, still a bit steep in places, same great views! Click through to see photos of hikers on the wall and hillsides.
(2009/12/21)   Read more

Hiking photos - Cypress Wells Canyon, 2009/12/13

This is one of our new trails, and this trip was the first time we'd taken a group of hikers out there - click through for photos of the canyon, an abandoned village, and Warring States-era Great Wall.
(2009/12/15)   Read more

Hiking photos - Big Black Mountain, 2009/12/12

Click through to see photos from our hike from Big Black Mountain to the Walled Village, a scenic walk through hills and small villages.
(2009/12/12)   Read more

Hiking photos - Immortal Valley, 2009/12/09

Immortal Valley is nice and shady in summer, and has a nice stream running right down the middle. In winter it all ices up, and this year the park workers diverted some of the water to create strange icy shapes in caves and on the cliff faces - click through to see some photos.
(2009/12/11)   Read more

Hiking photos - A Long Way to Catch the Train, 2009/12/06

Our Long Way to Catch the Train hike is a good long walk through the Beijing countryside, passing four small villages, and following a trail that some of the residents of those villages used to walk to get to the train station. Click through to see photos of village life and mountain scenery.
(2009/12/11)   Read more

Hiking photos - Flower Tower Great Wall, 2009/12/05

The Flower Tower is a long way from Beijing's city center, making it a section of interesting Great Wall that is certainly not that well known, or often visited. We went out there on a nice, clear Saturday - click through to see some of the photos we took.
(2009/12/10)   Read more

Hiking photos - War Tunnels and Lost Village, 2009/12/03

For this Wednesday trip we paid a visit to the War Tunnels Museum on the outskirts of Shunyi District before walking a nice hillside trail in Pinggu District, ending up at the Lost Village - click through to see photos from the hiking part of the day.
(2009/12/09)   Read more

Hiking photos - Ingot Village and Tanzhe Temple, 2009/11/29

We've often passed Tanzhe Temple on the way to a hike, but don't usually have enough time to look around inside. This time we had a guided tour of the temple after a hike around an interesting nearby village. Click through to see photos from the hike and inside the temple.
(2009/12/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - The High Tower, 2009/11/28

We hiked through quite a lot of snow on this visit to the High Tower in Yanqing District, and it made the hike a lot of fun. The weather was clear, and we got some good photos - click through to read more about the hike, and see the statistics and photos.
(2009/12/01)   Read more

Hiking photos - Ming Dynasty River City, 2009/11/25

For one of our Wednesday trips we drove out to Mentougou District to visit a Ming Dynasty 'River City.' Click through to see photos from the area, including some big Great Wall towers.
(2009/11/30)   Read more

Hiking photos - A’ershan Forest National Park, October 2009

In October we visited A'ershan Forest National Park, a 100,000+ hectare nature reserve in Inner Mongolia famous for its volcanic landscapes, mountaintop lakes, deep forests, grasslands, rivers, and mineral-rich springs. Huijie made good use of her camera on the trip - click through to see shots of lakes, forests, grassland, and amazing autumn colours.
(2009/11/25)   Read more

Hiking photos - Triangle Hike, 2009/11/22

We had cold-but-good weather for this countryside stroll in Changping District. It was a quiet day, with not many people out and about in the hills - click through to see photos of hills, trees, snow, and some countryside life.
(2009/11/25)   Read more

Hiking photos - Huangyaguan Great Wall, 2009/11/18

On a cold but clear Wednesday we took a long drive out to the Huangyaguan Great Wall, a section of the wall not often visited by Beijingers - click through to see some photos from the trip.
(2009/11/25)   Read more

Hiking photos - Great Wall Spur, 2009/11/5

On November 15th we headed up to the Great Wall Spur for what worked out as a very nice hike - clear skies, a little bit of snow on the ground, some good climbing exercise, and a very tasty meal afterwards. Click through to see photos from the trip.
(2009/11/18)   Read more

Hiking photos - Longyunshan ‘Heavenly Lake,’ 2009/11/14

It was a cold but clear day when we walked up to the 'Heavenly Lake' at Longyunshan - perfect weather for this nice, easy hike far out in Miyun District. Click through for photos from the trip.
(2009/11/18)   Read more

Hiking photos - Ten-Thousand Buddhas, Ancient Horse Hoofprints

During the weekend of November 7-8 we went hiking twice - on the first day of the weekend we walked through the Village of Two-Thousand Chickens on our Ancient Horse Hoofprints hike, and on the 8th we visited the ruins of the Hall of Ten-Thousand Buddhas - click through to see a few photos from both of those hikes.
(2009/11/17)   Read more

Hiking photos - Ming Village overnight, Oct. 17-18, 2009

We had an excellent two days of hiking in and around out of Cuandixia, a Ming Dynasty-era village in the hills of Mentougou - click through to see photos from the hikes and other activities.
(2009/10/28)   Read more

Photos from the Countryside Painting and Sketching Trip, 2009/10/11

Huilin and Huijie both went to art school, and Huilin now studies and teaches at the University of Western Australia. While Huilin was in town we organised a trip to the countryside to learn about and try out sketching and Chinese watercolour painting. We've put some photos from the trip online, click through to have a look!
(2009/10/27)   Read more

White River to Sihetang hike photos, 2009/10/10

Photos from our trip to the White River and water canyon in Miyun's Yunmengshan area, one of our new hikes.
(2009/10/23)   Read more

Dahaituo Mountain hiking photos, 2009/10/03

Coincidentally (or not!), the weather during the weekend after the 60th Anniversary Celebrations was amazing; we hiked Dahaituo Mountain, where the scenery and autumn colours were a perfect match for the weather - click through to see some photos from the Challenge Dahaituo Mountain hike on October 3rd, 2009.
(2009/10/21)   Read more

Hikers in City Weekend and China Daily

In the last month we've had people from City Weekend magazine and China Daily join the hikes; the China Daily guys made a five-minute video, and the City Weekend crew took some photos - click the links to have a look.
- City Weekend 'Round Tower' hike photos
- Beijing Hikers in China Daily video blog
(2009/10/20)

Jinshanling Study Trip photos, 2009/09/23

We had great weather and a friendly group of people for this trip to the Great Wall, and were accompanied for some of the way by an expert from China's Great Wall Conservation Association. The weather was perfect for photography - click through to see some photos from the trip.
(2009/09/29)   Read more

Hiking photos - Walk Like a Pilgrim and Coffin Village

Click through for photos from two recent hikes: the misty and cloudy Walk Like a Pilgrim, and the sunny and easygoing Coffin Village visit.
(2009/09/24)   Read more

Hiking photos - The Highest Tower, Sept. 12 2009

On the 12th of September we took a walk up to what might not actually be the highest Great Wall tower in Beijing, a discovery which may lead to a revision of title and difficulty rating. Nonetheless, it was a lovely hike on a lovely day - click through to see photos and check the statistics.
(2009/09/15)   Read more

Hiking photos - Brush-rest Mountain, Sept. 5 2009

Brush-rest Mountain is named for its jagged peaks that take the shape of the brush rest that is used in traditional Chinese painting. On September 5th we took a walk up and down valleys in the area, getting a view of the peaks from different angles and crossing sections of Great Wall - click through for some photos from the hike.
(2009/09/09)   Read more

Chestnut Orchard Camping photos, Aug. 29-30

We spent the weekend of the 29th and 30th of August camping in a chestnut orchard, hiking on both days, and spending a night outside in tents. Click through for some excellent photos from the trip, contributed by campers Han Ye and Chuck.
(2009/09/07)   Read more

Two Valley Walk hiking photos, August 24

On the 24th of August we took a walk through the Two Valleys, this time doing the loop walk in the opposite direction to our normal route. The valleys were green and leafy after all the recent rain in Beijing, and the streams were running a little higher than usual.
(2009/08/26)   Read more

Yanqing Great Wall hiking photos, August 23

We had a good, tough day of hiking in the hills of Yanqing District on Saturday the 23rd of August - click through to see photos from the hike and get the stats.
(2009/08/25)   Read more

Eastern Qing Tombs photos, August 19

Click through to see some pictures from our Eastern Qing Tombs study trip on August 19th - wet weather, but still a good day at an interesting place.
(2009/08/25)   Read more

Hiking photos August 15-16

Click through to see a whole lot of photos from our hikes on the 15th (Lotus Pond to Mutianyu) and 16th (Intelligence Valley) of August. Included are shots of the Great Wall, and the 'Intelligence Test' we gave to hikers after they had completed the Intelligence Valley walk.
(2009/08/18)   Read more

Hiking photos June 27-28

We've picked out a few photos from our hikes on June 27 (Mines and Pines hike) and June 28 (Switchback Great Wall) - click through to have a look.
(2009/07/01)   Read more

Huijie interviewed on China Radio International

We headed out to the CRI studios in west Beijing for a live interview about hiking around Beijing: click through to see some photos from the studio and find links to listen to the interview online. If you were on our Spring Valley Loop hike on July 20th, listen in - CRI did a field recording on that hike, and you might hear yourself!
(2009/06/30)   Read more

Reduced Schedule for Summer

In summer it gets a bit too hot to hike comfortably, so we operate on a trimmed back schedule. This year, from July 22nd until August 9th, we're going to be doing hikes on Sundays only, and we'll be sticking to relatively easy hikes as well. Click through for more information.
(2009/06/16)   Read more

Beijing Hikers on CRI English website

Beijing Hikers was the focus of a recent article on the CRI English website.
Click to read the article "Hiking Club Helps City Dwellers Experience the Great Outdoors".
(2009/06/10)

Hiking photos from May

We got some good photos of the sights and hikers on our recent trips to the Eastern Qing Tombs and Dahaituo Mountain - click through to have a look at some of them.
(2009/05/27)   Read more

Wedding Photos

Follow the link to see photos from Huijie and Hayden's wedding.
(2009/05/25)

Subway Pickup Point

We've updated our "Where to meet" page with the new details of our subway pick up and drop off - click to read all about it.
(2009/05/06)

Huangcaoliang Cleanup Hike Photos

On April 18th a bunch of keen hikers went out to the Huangcaoliang Plateau to do a cleanup hike, and collected a whole lot of trash and litter; here we’ve got some photos from the hike, click through and have a look. Many thanks to all that helped!
(2009/05/04)   Read more

Beijing Hikers on Time.com

One of our hikers let us know that we got a mention on the Time website in a Beijing City Guide article.
Read the article "Beijing: Side Trips Great Wall".
(2009/03/26)

Discounts for Club Members

Become a member of the Beijing Hikers club and get a 10% discount on regular hikes as well as overnight hikes.
(2008/03/18)   Read more

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