Hiking in China: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

There are few places in the world as fascinating and overwhelming as China. It is the  most populated country on Earth, boasting one of the oldest and richest civilisations. As one of the world’s most geographically varied and largest countries in the world, China offers wonderful hiking opportunities. The Tiger Leaping Gorge, in Yunnan, is one of the best hikes, not for the faint-hearted! The beautiful landscapes of the Li-River region and the mist-enshrouded granite peaks of Huangshan are another great trekking option, or a cruise through the Yangtze River’s breathtaking Three Gorges. The Yading Nature Reserve, takes you on a Tibetan pilgrimage route around spectacular peaks. These are just a few great treks, but the options are endless!

There is no shortage of options in this magic land for outdoor enthusiasts, from the deserts of Mongolia to the spectacular lakes or impressive mountains of Tibet, the beautiful green rice fields or magic forests of bamboo. If you have enough time, don’t miss out on a visit to some of the the main tourist highlights: the spectacular Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, the Forbidden City and the Yangzi gorges.

Stunning scenery

Hiking in China offers the opportunity of appreciating the breathtaking and diverse scenery of the country, from magnificent high mountains and lush bamboo forests, beautiful rivers, gorges and beaches to vast Tibetan highlands. Exploring China’s wild side is well worth the effort!

Something for everyone

Hikes and treks in China vary from easy short strolls through an enchanting forest or a rice field to challenging multi-day mountain trek for the more experienced, or a demanding Tibetan pilgrim path in a remote area. Whatever your level of fitness and interest, the choices are endless and fascinating!

Discover a unique culture

Trekking is one of the best ways to discover this fascinating culture, visiting small remote villages, meeting local people and learning their customs and ancient traditions. Travelling withing the country is also a great way to eat your way around this food-lovers paradise, sampling its regional culinary traditions.

China is a vast, huge country, therefore it has a great variety of climates. In general, summers are very hot and winters are very cold, with extreme temperatures prevalent. Specially in the north, , in the mountains and the plateaus, winter is freezing cold, while it's mild in the south. Summer is hot everywhere, except in the highlands and in the high mountains. Summer is the rainiest season.

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Shangai, Beijing and Hong Kong are China’s main interational air gateways.

April through October is the best time for a trekking in China, but conditions vary greatly from place to place. Spring and autumn have the most tourism-friendly weather. If you are planning a trekking trip in Tibet, the best time is from May to October.