Hillwalking

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

A moderately-difficult loop hike in Beijing’s northeast that follows old roads and tracks through the mountains to pass by Big Tiger Stone and through Yellowstone Gap, with a good climb near the end to check out a short stretch of repaired Great Wall.
Bookings and more info for Yellowstone Gap

Hike past the Ming-era walled barracks at Changyucheng and up a quiet valley on the way to the one of the highest Great Wall towers in Beijing, then follow repaired wall to the rocky path that leads down past the old farm at Huanglouyuan.
Bookings and more info for High Tower and Huanglouyuan

A variation of our Vulture Rock Ridge Loop hike, finishing by hiking down the main pilgrim’s trail on the Beijing side of the hills instead of completing the loop. Great views and hill climbing exercise.
Bookings and more info for Vulture Rock Ridge and the Yangtaishan Pilgrim’s Trail

Ramble about in the hills of Huailai, passing villages, valleys, and fields, with views of big mountains and Great Wall.
Bookings and more info for Big Camp Plate Village and Hengling Valley