On the Great Wall at Huanghuacheng.

Hike the Great Wall

Step off the tourist trail and hike the ‘wild’ Wall, with trips from Beijing to secluded and scenic sections of China’s old frontier.

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Autumn colours in Beijing’s hills.

Hike in Beijing

Spend your weekend out of the city, and socialise while you walk. There's more to Beijing hiking than just the Great Wall.

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Hikes this weekend

Saturday, December 14

Stone Valley Great Wall Loop

Level 3+ ¥430

Rolling Hills and Empty Lanes

Level 3 ¥360
Sunday, December 15

Longquanyu Great Wall to the Little West Lake

Level 3+ ¥460
Black Dragon Pool in Lijiang, Yunnan Province.

Explore China

From Silk Road deserts to mountain paths, from ancient ruins and traditional culture in mountain villages to the stunning scenery of the Zhangye Danxia Landform—join our active trips and really explore China.

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Next trips

December 11–15, 2019

Lijiang and Shangri-La, Yunnan Province

January 1–4, 2020

Lanzhou Danxia Landform, Yellow River Stone Forest, and Bingling Temple, Gansu Province (4 days)

Getting ready to go camping.

Private Hikes & Events

If you've got something special planned for a small or large group, we can help you to take friends, family, students, staff, or co-workers on a private trip to the Great Wall and other scenic areas in Beijing.

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On a trail through forest in Huairou District.

Photos & News

Take a look through our photos and news section to see write-ups and photo blogs from our hikes and trips—see our shots of Great Wall, small country villages, plus forests, rivers, mountains, and more.

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  2. Cuandixia Village day trip, 2019/11/03

    Cuandixia Village day trip, 2019/11/03

    A lovely day in a mountain village, despite the rain—see 22 photos from the lanes and courtyards of the village, and the autumn colours in the surrounding hills.
  5. Rolling Hills and Empty Lanes, 2019/10/27

    Rolling Hills and Empty Lanes, 2019/10/27

    We always make sure to schedule this hike in autumn because the colours in the hills here are so pretty—click through to see 22 photos from a walk through the rolling hills of Miyun County.

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