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This week's hikes
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Reduced Schedule for Summer
In summer it gets a bit too hot to hike comfortably, so we switch to 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 to read more about the summer hiking schedule.Short descriptions of this week's hikes are listed below, and our full hiking schedule is on the upcoming hikes page.
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Saturday July 4th, 2009
Nine Eyes Tower on Flame Mountain
This is a looping walk over steep and rocky terrain, with a lot of scrambling and climbing required to arrive at the highest point on the hike, the impressive Nine-Eyes Tower. On a clear day in this spot in the heart of the mountains it will be possible to see sections of Great Wall to the north, south, east, and west. Five hours of tough hiking with a lot of climbing over approximately 10km. Limited spaces left.
Nine Eyes Tower on Flame Mountain - Basic hike information
Cost: 250RMB; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 2 hours travel each way; 4-5 hours of hiking; return approx 5:30pm.
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Sunday July 5th, 2009
The Perfect Loop
For this hike we’ll take a trip out to Pinggu County for a moderately difficult walk that will take you up and down valleys and a small gorge, over mountain passes, along ridges, across a plateau, and through a few small and tranquil villages. In many places along the way we will have panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. We’re doing a modified version this time, making it a little easier by cutting out some of the tough climbing. Suitable for children over 8 years of age.
The Perfect Loop - Basic hike information
Cost: 250RMB (150RMB for children under 12); Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 2 hours travel each way; 3-4 hours of hiking; return approx. 5pm.
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Wednesday July 8th, 2009
Great Wall Spur Mid-week
On this hike will visit a remote stretch of the Great Wall that was completed around 1580, during the reign of Emperor Wan Li. After a very tough climb up a hillside trail we’ll follow the Great Wall along a ridge, enjoying great views the whole way. After the hike we’ll eat a late lunch at a countryside hotel. (cost of lunch and drinks included in the price of the hike)
Great Wall Spur Mid-week - Basic hike information
Cost: 300RMB per person; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 2 hours travel each way; 3 hours of hiking; return approx. 5pm.
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Saturday July 11th, 2009
Tiger Valley
There’s no guarantee of meeting a tiger on this hike - most likely a good thing. The hike starts from one of the smaller Ming Tombs, follows a mountain trail up and over a ridge, and then heads down through Tiger Valley. At this time of year the cherry blossoms in the hills should be in full bloom. We’ll finish up at the local water reservoir by Tiger Valley Park.
Tiger Valley - Basic hike information
Cost: 250RMB per person; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 1.5 hours each way; 2.5 hours of hiking; return approx. 5pm.
Read more about this hike | Make a reservation | Back to top of page - For a full list of all our upcoming hikes, please visit our upcoming hikes page.
Hike the Great Wall Spur, July 8 - click for more information.
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News and updates
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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