Girl Scout’s hike at Changyucheng, 2018/04/14
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The name of the village, Changyucheng, translates roughly as “Long Valley Town”. It’s way out in the hills, and it is indeed sited in a very long valley. We hadn’t been out there for quite a few years, so we went out scouting in winter, during the planning part of the event. Without a doubt, the spring view at Changyucheng is more attractive than winter.
After a stroll through the village we did a loop hike in the hills. It was a windy but beautiful day. We spotted peach blossoms, apricot blossoms, frog eggs in the reservoir, and even a wild pheasant on a cliff!
The loop hike featured quite a tough climb up a big hill, but we made it to the top. A tablet on top of the hill marks the border of Beijing and Hebei Province, and we enjoyed a picnic right there by the border.
After lunch we continued the hike, walking back down by the reservoir and then down to the village for a look about.
We had a really good time on the hike and headed back to school safely.
Big thanks to the Girl Scouts for asking us to help them organise a hike!
A fun family moment before starting the hike.
Time for some photos before setting off.
Everybody ready?
Group photo in front of an arch in the old village walls.
We hiked a paved trail up to the reservoir.
We were hiking up to the end of the long valley.
Peach blossoms by the road.
Stairs up to the reservoir.
A boardwalk by the reservoir.
Views from beside the reservoir.
Hiking up into the hills.
Blue skies.
How far to the top?
A zigzagging trail on the hill.
This sign marks the Beijing-Hebei border.
We made it!
Picnic time.
Hiking back down to finish the loop.
A peaceful scene by the reservoir.
Looking down towards the village.