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Saturday September 4th, 2010
Zhenbiancheng and Big Plate Camp Great Wall Challenge
This Great Wall hike is one of our most challenging treks, covering a long section of wild wall dating back over two thousand years. There are great views of the Great Wall stretching in the North and then curving west as we walk along it. We will be able to see all the way to Changyucheng, where we have other hikes, and will finish at Big Camp Plate. We’re leaving at the extra early time of 7am for this hike to try and avoid traffic on the Badaling Expressway.
Zhenbiancheng and Big Plate Camp Great Wall Challenge - Basic hike information
Cost: 350RMB; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 7:00am; 2.5 hours travel each way; 7-8 hours of hiking; return 6pm at earliest.
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Saturday September 4th, 2010
Longyunshan ‘Dragon Cloud’ Mountain
On this relatively relaxed hike we’ll take a stroll about scenic Longyunshan, walking along a trail that leads up the steep hills beside the river canyon and visiting waterfalls on the way to the local Heavenly Lake. The area is surrounded by mountains, and contains the largest river canyon in Beijing – as we climb into the hills we will get great views of both. This hike is suitable for families with teenagers; 3 hours hiking over approximately 6km.
Longyunshan ‘Dragon Cloud’ Mountain - Basic hike information
Cost: 280RMB; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 2-3 hours travel each way; 3-4 hours of hiking; return approx 5:30pm.
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Sunday September 5th, 2010
Tomb Raiders and the Sacred Way
On this hike we’ll hike an old hill trail in the mountains to the north of the Ming Tombs in Changping District. The hill trail leads over the mountains, up to a lookout, out a valley past a small reservoir, and then on towards the tombs. After a quick look around the outside of two of the closed tombs in the area, as well as the Tomb Caretakers’ Village, we’ll get lunch at a local restaurant before finishing up with a stroll up the Sacred Way, the official entrance to the tombs in times gone by.
Tomb Raiders and the Sacred Way - Basic hike information
Cost: 320RMB; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 1.5 hours travel each way; 3-4 hours of hiking; return approx. 5:30pm.
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Wednesday September 8th, 2010
Silver Pagoda Loop Mid-week
For this hike we will follow a seldom-used trail to get to the Silver Pagodas, a set of five impressive 300 year-old pagodas still standing on the site of an old temple. On the way to the pagoda site we will take a long walk through the countryside, passing a village, quarries, and a local shrine, before a steep climb to the 730m peak of Holly Mountain. From the top we can look down on the pagodas and large swathes of the surrounding countryside, and as we follow the path down we will pass large bells, “North Beijing’s Number One Waterfall,” and plenty of other interesting local landmarks. After the hike we’ll get a late lunch at a local restaurant - the cost of the food and drinks is included in the price of the hike.
Silver Pagoda Loop Mid-week - Basic hike information
Cost: 320RMB per person; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 1.5 hours travel each way; 3 hours of hiking; return approx. 5:30pm.
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Saturday September 11th, 2010
Round Tower Great Wall
Pay a visit to the Round Tower, a lookout and beacon tower that is part of the Great Wall in Miyun District. From the top we will enjoy amazing views in almost every direction - a deep canyon on one side, mountains on the other, and a broad view of the Beijing plain and our path up and down the mountain. After the hike we’ll head to nearby restaurant for a good lunch of Chinese food and views of the Miyun Reservoir
Round Tower Great Wall - Basic hike information
Cost: 320RMB (200RMB for kids under 12); Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 1.5 hours travel each way; 3 hours of hiking; return approx. 5pm.
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Saturday September 11th, 2010
The Rolling Hills and Empty Lanes
Take a Miyun countryside ramble with us on a long walk through peaceful and sparsely populated hills, valleys, and forests. This walk is quite long, but it’s not difficult - there is not a lot of climbing up and down. The countryside scenery is excellent and we’ll follow country trails and lanes through pine forests, cornfields, orchards, villages, and farmland.
The Rolling Hills and Empty Lanes - Basic hike information
Cost: 280RMB per person; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 2 hours travel each way; 3-4 hours of hiking; return approx. 5:30pm.
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Sunday September 12th, 2010
White River to Sihetang
Ford rivers on this long and level canyon hike in Miyun District, passing beneath tall cliffs and following the path of the river as it winds through the mountains. The area is relatively unpopulated, making this an excellent scenic hike that will fill your lungs with fresh air. 5-6 hours of reasonably easy hiking over approximately 14km, and you’ll get your feet wet crossing the river!
White River to Sihetang - Basic hike information
Cost: 280RMB; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:00am; 2-3 hours travel each way; 5-6 hours of hiking; return approx 6:00pm.
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Wednesday September 15th, 2010
‘Camp Big Plate’ Great Wall, Route 2
This abridged version of the Big Camp Great Wall hike will have us hiking on a part of the Wall in Hebei Province that served as a template for other sections. We’ll detour around some of the toughest, steepest parts in order to have a chance to take in the scenery at a more relaxed pace. In addition to getting a better understanding of Great Wall construction, we’ll also have a chance to learn about how the Great Wall’s logistics were organised as we pass through a town that supplied the garrison. At the end of the hike, we will enjoy snacks, soft drinks, tea, and beer - please bring your own lunch along.
‘Camp Big Plate’ Great Wall, Route 2 - Basic hike information
Cost: 280RMB; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:00am; 2-3 hours travel each way; 4-5 hours of hiking; return approx 6:30pm.
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Saturday September 18th, 2010
Yanqing Great Wall and High Tower Challenge
This hike combines our “Yanqing Great Wall” and “High Tower” routes into a challenging extended day hike in the mountains of Yanqing, way past touristy Badaling. We’ll follow an isolated section of the Great Wall that dates back to the Warring States period and also see a tower that was more recently constructed during the Ming Dynasty. The day promises to be a challenging one as it will be long and take us over lots of uphill terrain. We’re leaving at the extra early time of 7am for this hike to try and avoid traffic on the Badaling Expressway.
Yanqing Great Wall and High Tower Challenge - Basic hike information
Cost: 350RMB per person; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 7:00am; 2 - 2.5 hours travel each way; 6-7 hours of hiking; return 6pm at earliest.
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Saturday September 18th, 2010
Ming Village day trip
On this hike we’ll take a good look around the alleys and courtyards of Cuandixia, a 500-year old Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.) village that is sometimes referred to as a living museum. After exploring the village, we’ll eat a big lunch of country-style food, and then take off for a nice walk in the hills around the village before heading back to Beijing. It will be quite a long day, but well worth it!
UPDATED 2010/8/24: Changed to an 8am departure.Ming Village day trip - Basic hike information
Cost: 320RMB (200RMB for kids under 12); Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:00am; 2-2.5 hours travel each way; 3-4 hours of walking and hiking; return approx 6:00pm.
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Sunday September 19th, 2010
Great Wall Spur
On this hike we will visit a remote stretch of the Great Wall that was completed around 1580 A.D., during the reign of Emperor Wan Li. We take a fairly tough climb up a hillside trail to reach the wall - after that, the hike follows the Great Wall along a ridge, with great views the whole way.
Great Wall Spur - Basic hike information
Cost: 280RMB; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 2 hours travel each way; 3-4 hours of hiking; return approx 5:30pm.
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Wednesday September 22nd, 2010
Holiday Hiking and Hot Springs
Soak away any hiking aches and pains at a small and secluded hot spring hotel on this relatively relaxing trip to the countryside. Start with a scenic and easy three-hour hike through hills and valleys, then relax in the spa until you’re ready to enjoy the food and drinks of the hotel restaurant. All-inclusive price, limited spaces available.
The "Holiday Hiking and Hot Springs" hike is fully booked, and we can't take any more reservations. We can put your name on the standby list and call you if a seat becomes available, but can't guarantee a place on the hike. To get your name on the standby list, please call (10) 6432-2786, or email with your name and mobile number.
Holiday Hiking and Hot Springs - Basic hike information
Cost: 550RMB; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 2 hours travel each way; 3 hours of hiking; return approx 6:00pm.
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Saturday September 25th, 2010
Chinese Knot Great Wall
The ‘Chinese Knot’ is a place where three sections of the Great Wall meet in a knot-shape that looks a bit like a traditional Chinese macrame knot. This hike involves a lot of climbing and scrambling, and you’ll need strong legs and a good head for heights. We’re going to start off on the south side of the mountains, and walk over to the not-so-well-known Jiankou Great Wall, visiting the Chinese Knot on the way. Cost of the hike includes a late lunch of country-style Chinese food at our local guide’s guesthouse.
Chinese Knot Great Wall - Basic hike information
Cost: 320RMB per person; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:00am; 1.5-2 hours travel each way; 4 hours of hiking; return approx. 5:30pm.
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Sunday September 26th, 2010
Big Black Mountain to the Walled Village
Walk through chestnut orchards and follow hill trails along ridges and past the Great Wall on the way to the Walled Village, converted from an army barracks that used to house soldiers tasked with guarding the Great Wall. Along the way we’ll have views of the Great Wall, the surrounding mountains, old pines, terraces, orchards, and we will pass an abandoned army storehouse and a mysterious mine tunnel. After the hike we’ll have a late lunch at a restaurant at the foot of the Huanghuacheng Great Wall. (Cost of food included in the price of the hike.)
Big Black Mountain to the Walled Village - Basic hike information
Cost: 320RMB per person; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 1.5 hours travel each way; 3-4 hours of hiking; return approx. 4:30pm.
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Wednesday September 29th, 2010
Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall mid-week
Jiankou is west of Mutianyu, and is home to some of the most dramatic stretches of Great Wall in the Beijing area. This is a tough and challenging hike, suitable for fit hikers with a good head for heights. We’ll start off at Jiankou, following a zigzag hillside trail that rises quickly to a Great Wall tower that is 1,000 meters above sea level. From the tower we can see the Jiankou basin, as well as the many other sections of Great Wall in the area. From there we’ll head east, following the wall towards Mutianyu. After the hike we’ll get a late lunch at a local restaurant - the cost of food and drinks is included in the price of the hike.
Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall mid-week - Basic hike information
Cost: 350RMB per person; Bus leaves from Lido Starbucks at 8:30am; 1.5 hours travel each way; 4-5 hours of hiking; return approx. 5:30pm.
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SPECIAL TRIPS
A'ERSHAN FOREST NATIONAL PARK, September 22-25
Explore and enjoy that natural attractions of A’ershan National Forest Park in northeastern Inner Mongolia. The 4-day trip is timed for the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, and will include hiking in mountains and forests as well as soaking in mineral hot springs.
Click here for more details about the A'ershan Trip.
XINJIANG: JOURNEY FROM THE WEST, Oct. 1-7
Follow a key stretch of the northern Silk Road, see the Flaming Mountains and Old City of Turpan, the Han Dynasty Great Wall in the Gobi Desert, the fortress of Jiayuguan, the Buddhist cave art of Dunhuang’s Mogao Grottoes, and more.
Click here for more details about the Xinjiang Silk Road trip.
Hiking schedule
We hike every weekend, and plan our hikes a month at a time. The schedule is usually updated by the 10th of each month.
The current schedule is listed below - the 'Brief description link will take you to a short description of the hike (on this page); the 'Full info' link will take you to a new page with detailed information about the hike.
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Current Conditions
Light Rain Shower, 22°C
Sunrise: 5:42 am
Sunset: 6:43 pm
Humidity: 88%
Forecast Conditions
Fri, 3 Sep 2010
Scattered Thunderstorms, high of 27°C, low of 19°C
Sat, 4 Sep 2010
Mostly Sunny, high of 29°C, low of 19°C
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