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  1. Views over the Jinshanling Great Wall
    Saturday, November 7

    Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall

    Level 4+  ¥510 / ¥460 for members  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Walk from Gubeikou to Jinshanling, following stretches of restored and unrestored Great Wall and taking a detour through the pretty farmland that surrounds Hemp Village, finishing all the way over at the Jinshanling Great Wall.
    Bookings and more info for Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall
  2. Hiking through fields in Beijing’s countryside
    Saturday, November 7

    Kids Club: Rolling Hills and Farm Playground

    Level 2  ¥390 / discounts for members and kids  / 8:00am from Liangmaqiao, 8:30am from Lido.  Book it
    Head out to Miyun for a walk in the rolling hills south of the big reservoir—choose a shorter or longer trail, and finish with some fun at a small countryside playground.
    Bookings and more info for Kids Club: Rolling Hills and Farm Playground
  3. The General’s Tower at the Chenjiapu Great Wall
    Sunday, November 8

    Chenjiapu Great Wall

    Level 3+  ¥430 / ¥390 for members  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    A moderately difficult hike that follows a line of wild wall up to a tall tower with 360° views of mountains, valleys, small villages, and a long line of wall heading high into the hills. Some sections extremely tricky underfoot.
    Bookings and more info for Chenjiapu Great Wall
  4. A large tower on the top section of the Gubeikou Great Wall
    Wednesday, November 11

    Gubeikou Great Wall

    Level 3  ¥470 / ¥420 for members / ¥240 for kids  / 7:45am from Liangmaqiao, 8:15am from Lido.  Book it
    Explore the Panlongshan section of the the Gubeikou Great Wall, starting with a climb up to the 24-Eyes Tower, finishing by the big North Gate, and hiking all the wall in between. Includes a post-hike lunch at a countryside restaurant.
    Bookings and more info for Gubeikou Great Wall
  5. Inside the courtyards of Dajue Temple
    Saturday, November 14

    Walk Down The Incense Trail to Dajue Temple

    Level 3+  ¥390 / ¥350 for members  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Follow an ancient pilgrims’ trail through the hills and forests of Mentougou District, finishing up with a BJH-style picnic and a look about Dajue Temple.
    Bookings and more info for Walk Down The Incense Trail to Dajue Temple
  6. Views over the Jinshanling Great Wall
    Saturday, November 14

    Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall

    Level 4  ¥510 / ¥460 for members  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Walk from Gubeikou to Jinshanling, following stretches of restored and unrestored Great Wall and taking a detour through the pretty farmland that surrounds Hemp Village, finishing all the way over at the Jinshanling Great Wall.
    Bookings and more info for Gubeikou to Jinshanling Great Wall
  7. Views over the lake from the Huanghuacheng ‘Lakeside’ Great Wall
    Sunday, November 15

    Lakeside Great Wall and Longquanyu

    Level 3  ¥470 / ¥420 for members / ¥240 for kids  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Hike up and over repaired Great Wall and cross the glass bridge in the Lakeside Great Wall Scenic Area, and then hike out the back of the park area to find quieter trails and unrepaired Great Wall at Longquanyu.
    Bookings and more info for Lakeside Great Wall and Longquanyu
  8. Hiking up to the General’s Tower at the Chenjiapu Great Wall
    Wednesday, November 18

    Chenjiapu Great Wall

    Level 3+  ¥430 / ¥390 for members  / 7:45am from Liangmaqiao, 8:15am from Lido.  Book it
    A moderately difficult hike that follows a line of wild wall up to a tall tower with 360° views of mountains, valleys, small villages, and a long line of wall heading high into the hills. Some sections extremely tricky underfoot.
    Bookings and more info for Chenjiapu Great Wall
  9. Views over the lake from the ridgeline trail
    Saturday, November 21

    Jinhai Lake hike

    Level 3  ¥450 / ¥405 members / ¥240 for kids  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Hike paved paths and lakeside tracks for super views of Pingu District’s Jinhai Lake, visiting viewpoints in the hills above the lake as well as walking trails right beside the water.
    Bookings and more info for Jinhai Lake hike
  10. A large tower on the top section of the Gubeikou Great Wall
    Sunday, November 22

    Gubeikou Great Wall

    Level 3  ¥470 / ¥420 for members / ¥240 for kids  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Explore the Panlongshan section of the the Gubeikou Great Wall, starting with a climb up to the 24-Eyes Tower, finishing by the big North Gate, and hiking all the wall in between. Includes a post-hike lunch at a countryside restaurant.
    Bookings and more info for Gubeikou Great Wall
  11. Near the ‘Little Potala’ tower on the east side of the Great Wall at Jiankou
    Wednesday, November 25

    Jiankou Zhengbei Tower Great Wall

    Level 4  ¥460 / ¥415 for members  / 7:45am from Liangmaqiao, 8:15am from Lido.  Book it
    Hike up and explore the Great Wall around Zhengbei Tower, including the ‘Little Potala’ Tower and the steep ‘Ox-Horn’ section.
    Bookings and more info for Jiankou Zhengbei Tower Great Wall
  12. Great Wall on the rim of the White River canyon
    Saturday, November 28

    Lupiguan ‘Deerskin Pass’ Great Wall

    Level 4  ¥400 / ¥360 for members  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Hike up to Great Wall towers high above the White River for superb views of mountains, the White River canyon, and the Miyun Reservoir.
    Bookings and more info for Lupiguan ‘Deerskin Pass’ Great Wall
  13. Crossing a stream in the valley
    Saturday, November 28

    Lianhuatan Big Loop

    Level 3+  ¥380 / ¥340 for members  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Hike easy trails in forested valleys, with one extended climb to Pigs Head Peak and a visit to the fabulous ‘One Ribbon of Sky’ boulder.
    Bookings and more info for Lianhuatan Big Loop
  14. The General’s Tower at the Chenjiapu Great Wall
    Sunday, November 29

    Chenjiapu Great Wall

    Level 3+  ¥420 / ¥380 for members  / 8:00am from Liangmaqiao, 8:30am from Lido.  Book it
    A moderately difficult hike that follows a line of wild wall up to a tall tower with 360° views of mountains, valleys, small villages, and a long line of wall heading high into the hills. Some sections extremely tricky underfoot.
    Bookings and more info for Chenjiapu Great Wall
  15. Near the ‘Little Potala’ tower on the east side of the Great Wall at Jiankou
    Wednesday, December 2

    Jiankou Zhengbei Tower Great Wall

    Level 4  ¥460 / ¥415 for members  / 7:45am from Liangmaqiao, 8:15am from Lido.  Book it
    Hike up and explore the Great Wall around Zhengbei Tower, including the ‘Little Potala’ Tower and the steep ‘Ox-Horn’ section.
    Bookings and more info for Jiankou Zhengbei Tower Great Wall
  16. Exploring the pagodas site
    Saturday, December 5

    Silver Pagoda Loop

    Level 3  ¥450 / ¥405 for members / ¥220 for kids  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Includes a post-hike lunch at a countryside restaurant. Follow a trail through the Changping countryside, passing villages, quarries, and a local shrine on the way to the Silver Pagodas, a set of five well-preserved 600-year-old pagodas that are all that remains of a big Buddhist temple.
    Bookings and more info for Silver Pagoda Loop
  17. Hiking by Haowang Tower at the Gubeikou Great Wall
    Sunday, December 6

    Gubeikou Great Wall

    Level 3  ¥470 / ¥420 for members / ¥240 for kids  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Explore the Panlongshan section of the the Gubeikou Great Wall, starting with a climb up to the 24-Eyes Tower, finishing by the big North Gate, and hiking all the wall in between. Includes a post-hike lunch at a countryside restaurant.
    Bookings and more info for Gubeikou Great Wall
  18. Hiking up to the General’s Tower at the Chenjiapu Great Wall
    Wednesday, December 9

    Chenjiapu Great Wall

    Level 3+  ¥430 / ¥390 for members  / 7:45am from Liangmaqiao, 8:15am from Lido.  Book it
    A moderately difficult hike that follows a line of wild wall up to a tall tower with 360° views of mountains, valleys, small villages, and a long line of wall heading high into the hills. Some sections extremely tricky underfoot.
    Bookings and more info for Chenjiapu Great Wall
  19. Autumn colours in the hills above the Shuiquan Canyon
    Saturday, December 12

    ‘Big Cloud’ Valley and Shuiquan Canyon

    Level 4  ¥380  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Hike down 'Big Cloud' Valley, climb a short, steep stretch of the Longquanyu Great Wall, and then descend into Shuiquan Canyon for a fun walk up a boulder-filled river valley.
    Bookings and more info for ‘Big Cloud’ Valley and Shuiquan Canyon
  20. Near the ‘Little Potala’ tower on the east side of the Great Wall at Jiankou
    Saturday, December 12

    Jiankou Zhengbei Tower Great Wall

    Level 4  ¥460 / ¥415 for members  / 7:30am from Liangmaqiao, 8:00am from Lido.  Book it
    Hike up and explore the Great Wall around Zhengbei Tower, including the ‘Little Potala’ Tower and the steep ‘Ox-Horn’ section.
    Bookings and more info for Jiankou Zhengbei Tower Great Wall