Auspicious Village and Huanghuacheng

On this hike we will pass by three different villages - a good opportunity to compare the big-city lifestyle in Beijing to that of the inhabitants of small villages that are practically hidden from the outside world. We’ll get a late lunch at a local restaurant after the hike – the cost of the food and drinks is included in the price of the hike.

We’ll start from the small marketplace of a valley village, and follow a countryside trail over farmland and past an orchard, heading for a tall tree that serves as a landmark for the pass that crosses the mountain. On a clear day we will have views of the Great Wall as we walk. Coming down from the pass we’ll walk through a tiny village at the foot of a steep stretch of Great Wall. The village is situated at the head of a valley road, and there’s not much in the area to draw casual visitors, practically guaranteeing a peaceful walk along our trail.

After the the hike we’ll get snacks and drinks at a restaurant nearby the Huanghuacheng Great Wall. If you’ve still got energy after that, you can climb up there and have a look at the views of the reservoir from on top of the wall.

What to bring on this hike?
Lunch and snacks.
Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sun cream.
Good hiking boots.
(Click here to read our full What To Bring on a Hike list.)

Previous visits
Near the end of 2011 we did the Auspicious Village and Huanghuacheng hike. Click to see photos of what was going on in the countryside at that time.
In March, 2011, we did the Auspicious Village hike in nice clear weather – click to see photos and a write up.
In February, 2010, we hiked the snowy trail from Auspicious Village to Huanghuacheng – click to see photos.

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