
Earth Day clean up hike at the Jiankou Great Wall, 2018/04/22
The Earth Day clean up hike has been a Beijing Hikers tradition for almost a decade. The Great Wall is where we enjoy outdoor fun and amazing views, and we want to keep it clean for everyone to enjoy. Every year we head out to clean up a messy stretch of Great Wall, hoping to set an example for other hikers we meet along the way.
In 2018 we were back at the Jiankou Great Wall, an area fairly popular with casual hikers and often a little bit messy. We chose the west side to clean, as it’s not too difficult to hike. We don’t want a tough hike while trying to carry large sacks of rubbish!
It was a rainy day all over Beijing, but luckily we didn’t get much rain during our walk. The air was fresh after a day’s rain and all green seemed new and hopeful, and embracing. It was great fun – click through to see the photos!