China Hiking Tours
Perhaps China is not so famous for hiking or other outdoor activities in travelers’ minds. But in fact, the diverse landscapes and magnificent scenery of China will never disappoint hikers who love nature.
China hiking tours offer energetic outdoorsy people exciting choices to get out of the cities and out of vehicles and crowds to discover the scenic side of China. The wild Great Wall, picturesque Guilin, amazing Zhangjiajie, the impressive Yellow Mountains, magnificent Tiger Leaping Gorge, and holy Jade Dragon Snow Mountain offer celebrated scenery and excellent hikes.
- 1-star hiking we have classed as short-distant hiking (walking tours) of no more than 5 km (3 miles) on well-paved or mostly well-surfaced paths with little or no ascent in a city or low-altitude area.
- 2-star hiking (easy half-day hiking) is estimated as 5–15 km (3–9 miles) with ascents and descents on paved steps and an altitude of no more than 2,000 m (6,560 ft).
- 3-star hiking describes moderate/long/challenging day treks of about 10–20 km (6–12 miles) with ascents that could be more than 500 m (1,500ft), high points that could be more than 3,000 m (10,000 ft) above sea level, and hiking on dirt roads or small forest paths.
- 4-star hiking we have graded as moderate/challenging multiday hiking of more than 10 km (6 miles) per day on average with possible ascents and descents on steep paths, possibly at altitudes between 3,000 and 5,000 m (10,000–16,000 ft).
- 5-star hiking describes challenging multiday trekking expeditions, requiring professional logistical support/equipment, usually with mountaineering and/or altitudes of over 5,000 m (16,400 ft).
Our Best Great Wall Hiking Tours
We have selected the less touristy and most magnificent sections of the Great Wall for our private hiking tours. You can walk at your own pace, giving you plenty of time to take great photos or just to feel the majesty of the wall at certain places.
We have selected the less touristy and most magnificent sections of the Great Wall for our private hiking tours. You can walk at your own pace, giving you plenty of time to take great photos or just to feel the majesty of the wall at certain places.
Conquer the Most Challenging Great Wall
1-Day Jiankou to Mutianyu Hiking Tour
Hiking difficulty: 3-star
Explore the Top Great Wall Areas
3-Day Great Wall Hiking from Jiankou to Jinshanling Hiking difficulty: 3-star
Recommended Hiking Tours on Beautiful Mountains
If you are a big fan of mountains, here are some hiking tours you might be interested in. From the famous mountains in the east to the magnificent gorges in the west, every tour could be an exceptional experience.
Pilgrimage to Joseph Rock’s Favorite Mountain
1-Day Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Hiking Tour Hiking difficulty: 3-star
Essence of Zhangjiajie
4-Day Zhangjiajie Tour Hiking difficulty: 2-star
Great Mountain and Xi’an Highlights
4-Day Xi’an and Mt Hua Tour Hiking difficulty: 2-star
Walk in Fairy Tales of Autumn
5-Day Daocheng and Yading Tour Hiking difficulty: 3-star
Tibet Hiking Tours
Tibet is a paradise for hikers. We have selected the best trekking tours in Tibet for your reference. no matter whether you would like to just have a taste of the short trekkings near Lhasa or want to challenge yourself with a multi-day trekking for the amazing plateau scenery, we are happy to help you to plan a once-in-a-life Tibet trekking tour.
A Physical and Cultural Adventure in Tibet
7-Day Tibet Tour including Trekking and Camping
- Hiking difficulty: 3-star
- Camping with a Tibetan nomads
Recommended Hiking Tours for Idyllic Countryside
Here are some recommended hiking tours for travelers who want to enjoy the countryside scenery and get close to rural life in China.
Real Interaction with Picturesque and Idyllic Guilin
5-Day Guilin Tour with Moderate Hiking
- Hiking difficulty: 2-star
- Terraced fields and Li River hiking
Fall in Love with the Heavenly Palette of Colors
6-Day Jianshui and Yuanyang Tour
- Hiking difficulty: 2-star
- Terraced fields with water and villages
Picturesque Karst Scenery and Idyllic Countryside
8-Day Guilin, Yangshuo, and Guizhou Relaxation Tour
- Hiking difficulty: 2-star
- Countryside cycling and Rice terrace hiking
Recommended Tours with Outdoor Activities
Here are some suggested tours if you are also interested in other outdoor activities such as biking, kayaking, rafting, rock climbing, or caving.
Dynamic Zhangjiajie
5-Day Dynamic Zhangjiajie
- Enjoy your own hiking and biking
- Shot at Instagram-worthy spots
Indulge in Summer Fun in the Karst Landscape
5-Day Guilin and Yangshuo Tour
- Village adventure with an ATV
- Yulong River SUP
Dynamic Dali
4-Day Dynamic Dali Tour
- Hike on the Cangshan mountains
- Bike along Erhai Lake
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4 Common Questions Travelers Ask Us
Wear walking shoes and clothes suitable for outdoor activities, sunglasses, sun block and hat are necessary.
Best time to hiking in Guilin is from middle of April to October especially the autumn. Avoid Guilin’s monsoon (March and April).Spring and autumn are the best time in Tiger Leaping Gorge, when the temperatures and humidity are lower.
Watering the fields in Longji Terraced Fields starts every April, planting in June and harvest comes during late September. Golden terraced fields are fabulous during China’s National Day holiday. Although we don’t recommend visiting China during the period, yet it’s the best time to see and photograph the countless yellow rice terraces. The rice stalks don’t turn golden before National Day and is quickly cut after the holiday.
Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking is a rather difficult and serious hiking route in China. Get ready for a 7-hour hiking on the first day and 4-5 hours hiking on the second day.
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