China Top Hiking Routes

China Top Hiking Routes will show you the 4 of the most popular hiking trails for backpackers and nature lovers. You can walk along the Li River to appreciate the serenity water flows aside, or enjoy a hiking through the majestic Great Wall, or even take a long journey to trek through the grand Tiger Leaping Gorge…Are you ready?

No. 1 Great Wall Hiking
The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest architectural achievements in the world, has long held the imagination and wonders of writers, scientists, photographers, and of course, travelers and adventurers. This Great Wall Hiking Tour wants to show you the true Great Wall with its mighty peaks and valley, and its beautiful and mysterious ruins. Follow the itinerary you will have enough time to hike and explore more sections of the Great Wall which are less-known to foreign visitors, such as Huangyaguan Great Wall in Tianjin and Jinshanling Great Wall. Besides easy-pace for hiking and snack and cold drinks for breaks, we will also prepare you many interesting stories of the Great Wall beyond books.

Duration: approximate 7 days

Recommended route:
Day 1 Beijing    Qinhuangdao
Day 2 Laolongtou (Old Drago Head)    Shanghaiguan Pass    Jiaoshan Great Wall    Qinhuangdao
Day 3 Qinhuangdao    Taolikou    Luweishan
Day 4 Luweishan    Liujiakou    Zunhua City
Day 5 Zunhua City    Huangyaguan Great Wall 
Day 6 Huangyaguan Great Wall    Beijing    Jinshanling Great Wall 
Day 7 Jinshanling Great Wall  Gubeikou    Beijing

Recommended Tour: 9 Days Hiking to the Great Wall

 

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No. 2 Tiger Leaping Gorge Trekking
Rough but absolutely worthwhile! As one of the most classical hiking itineraries of China, this one is an adventure that hiking along the swift Tiger Leaping Gorge between Lijiang and Shangri-la. Meanwhile you will have the hard-won chance to see Jade Dragon Snow Mountainand Habra Snow Mountain from different perspective when you are in the gorge.

Duration: 2 or 3 days

Recommended route:
Day 1 Lijiang    Qiaotou Town    Tiger Leaping Gorge    Halfway Guesthouse
Day 2 Halfway Guesthouse    Middle Tiger Leaping Gorge    Walnut Grove    Tina's Guest House
Day 3 Tina's Guest House    Lower Tiger Leaping Gorge    Shangri-la

Recommended Tour: 8 Days Trekking through Tiger Leaping Gorge

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No. 3 Li River Hiking
Would not it be interesting to discover more about Li River scenic area of Guilin by your own feet? Well now you can! A Combination of sightseeing, physical exercises, bicycle riding, local specialty and folk custom now is at your choice. This tour provides you the opportunity to walk in the picture from Yangdi to Xingping, the most beautiful part of Li River.

Duration: 1 day

Recommended route:
Guilin    Yangdi    Xingping    Yangshuo

Recommended Tour: 6 Days Walking in the Picture

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No. 4 Longji Rice Terrace Hiking

The fresh air and the unique scenery in Longji will be an ideal place for hiking fans to go. You will fall in love with this place at the first time when you see the terrace rice fields here.