Easy hiking
Three or four hours of walking a day, good for beginners.
Theme tours · Hiking & outdoors
China on foot: mountains, canyons and trails
Outdoor lovers will find many trails worth walking in China: Zhangjiajie’s valley paths, Huashan’s dramatic ridges, Yunnan’s canyon routes… We match routes and logistics to your experience and fitness.
Hiking & outdoors
China on foot: mountains, canyons and trails
Hiking in China is often hard not because of fitness but information: how the route goes, where to resupply, whether you can stay on the mountain, how the weather changes. Much trail information exists only in Chinese.
Our hiking trips suggest routes by experience and fitness and arrange transport up and down, mountain lodging and luggage transfers; guides know the trails and adjust when the weather turns.
What you may wonder
Three common questions about hiking
- 01
How hard is it?
We give daily walking time and climb, so you can choose easy or challenging routes.
- 02
What should I pack?
Before departure we send a packing list for your route and season.
- 03
Is it safe?
We only use open, official trails with a guide, and change or cancel a hike in bad weather.
A typical day
A hiking day
An early start
On the trail before the heat and the crowds.
Morning hike
A steady pace with rests at the viewpoints.
Lunch on the mountain
At a rest stop or a packed lunch.
Onward or down
Continue or take the cable car down, depending on energy and weather.
Back to base
A hot meal and an early night.
Where to go
Recommended hiking destinations
Zhangjiajie
Valley trails such as Golden Whip Stream — moderate and beautiful.
View destinationMount Huashan
Shaanxi’s Mount Huashan, famous for its steep ridge paths.
Guide coming soonYunnan
Canyon and snow-mountain trails.
Guide coming soonGuilin
Hills and village paths around Yangshuo, for easy hiking.
Guide coming soonHow long
How long for a hiking trip?
Classic hiking
Including one or two longer trail days.
Deep outdoors
Several routes combined, for experienced hikers.
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Questions
Hiking & outdoors: frequently asked questions
Can beginners join?
Yes — choose an easy route with shorter days; most sections have steps and railings.
Can you arrange porters or luggage transfers?
We can arrange luggage transfers so you carry only a light daypack.
Can we stay on the mountain?
Some parks have simple hotels or guesthouses on the mountain; confirmed before departure.
When is the best season?
It varies a lot by route; we suggest routes for your dates.
Do I need outdoor insurance?
We recommend travel insurance that covers outdoor activities.
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