Phoenix Ridge and the ‘Big Wind Gap’, 2021/02/20
A 16km hike up to and along the top of Phoenix Ridge, passing through the Little and Big Wind Gaps on the way to the end—see 20+ photos of rocky scenery and mountain views.
On the ‘wild’ Great Wall at Stone Valley, Yanqing, Beijing.
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Gathering for a festival at Labrang Monastery, Gansu Province.
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Hiking the west side of the Jiankou Great Wall, Huairou, Beijing.
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On the ice at the White River, Miyun, Beijing.
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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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Rolling Hills hike, 2021/02/17
See 24 photos from a day out in the rolling hills south of the Miyun Reservoir—a big blue sky, with long views of hills and far-off mountains. -
Immortal Valley Loop hike, 2021/02/16
A special setup for ISB staff—we spent a day out in Miyun exploring the canyons and mountains of Immortal Valley, with great views across the Miyun Reservoir from the top. -
Immortal Valley hike, 2021/02/14
A mix of fog and smog made this hike a mysterious experience—see 20+ photos of icefalls, forests, and misty mountain scenery. -
Over the Hills from Moss Mountain, 2021/02/03
See 17 shots from a ramble from Moss Mountain over the hills and through forest to the Little West Lake area—photos of cliffs, boulders, frozen waterfalls, streams, and reservoirs. -
White River ice hike, 2021/01/31
With the ice starting to thaw a little, we spent some time on side trails to avoid wet (and frozen!) feet—take a look at 16 photos.
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