Beijing Hikers

Beijing Hikers

Beijing Hikers
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Join fun and friendly guided hikes to Beijing’s beautiful mountains, rivers, valleys, and villages. Try tough treks, easy walks, Great Wall hikes, camping and overnighters, and more, every week! We take care of all the organisation, leaving you free to enjoy the sights and scenery while hiking – more time for fun, less time spent negotiating the tricks and traps of travel in China's remote and rural areas. Beijing Hikers has been leading hikes and trips around Beijing & greater China since 2001—visit our website to find the hiking schedule and more information.
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David M
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Family
This hike was outstanding. Huangwei and the local guides were great (we were with kids), helpful, understanding, and made for an amazing trip, a highlight of our time in China. We learned about the wall, the water systems of Beijing, the geography and security reasons for building it. The wall itself is beautiful and the area is nearly without other people - the other folks we met along the way were like us, exploring or hiking their way through away from the crowds. The trip to the hike site was efficient and clean, the communication clear and superb, and unexpected after hike snacks were brilliant. We would do it again next time in Beijing.
Written January 14, 2025
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Hi David—glad to hear the hike went great, and thanks for coming back to write a review! This hike was at the Jiankou section, not so easy to get to. Please say hello if you come back to Beijing! Hayden
Written January 14, 2025
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Helen Twite
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2020
Huge thanks to Hayden and the Beijing Hikers team for the metaphorical leg work to get us out and about this spring. Its not been easy to find places to hike during the COVID-19 putbreak but the team has laid on weekly walks in the Beijing area. With fewer tourists in town, its been an opportunity to explore areas away from the Great Wall, although as things open up, I know that wall hikes will be back on the agenda! The walks are fantastically well organised with knowledgeable guides, small groups of around 10 clients and well planned routes which take the path less trodden as much as possible. Walks are rated for strenuousness, so you can find a trip to match your fitness. Sure you could get out and about for less money, but if you want to be sure of a top quality, hassle free walk then Beijing Hikers provide a first class service.
Written April 25, 2020
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Thanks Helen! Really appreciate you hiking with us during this time. Best regards, Hayden
Written September 2, 2020
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Erik H
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Excellent provider of Hiking! Beijing Hikers where able to arrange a tour that was customized to our needs and the guide was great. Hiking the wall when the sun sets is an experience I will take with Me for the rest of My life
Written June 13, 2023
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Thanks Erik! We were happy to have you and your friends for a hike. Looking at the photo you sent it seems like the weather was just perfect for a sundown hike! Best regards, Hayden
Written June 13, 2023
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Eoin O
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2020
This was the first hike I did since the onset of the virus and it was held near Beijing city centre, as the outer province is still not accessible. it was a demanding and enjoyable hike up the many many steps in Western Hills park, a trek cross country and a descent into Fragrant Hills. I have been on abour a dozen Beijing Hikers hikes and they have all been marked by expert planning, very good routes and superb guides and equipment. This one was of a particularly high standard and it was great to get out into the open air again. The continuing anti virus measures meant we could not have the usual enjoyable meal on this occasion.
Written April 21, 2020
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Thanks for the review Eoin, and we appreciate you hiking with us during this time. The Western Hills and Xiangshan tracks are not hikes we usually do because we'd worry about crowds, but they've been great to explore with not so many people out and about. Best regards, Hayden
Written September 2, 2020
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tuttiefruity
Doha, Qatar2 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Friends
We were expecting great views of the wall but only saw a small portion on this hike.. If you’re looking for a hike, this is great for you. But if you’re expecting spectacular views of the wall, or even to walk on the wall itself for more than 10 minutes, then this isn’t the hike for you. Plus, it’s over priced for what it is. The guide was lovely and friendly though!
Written January 21, 2020
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Hi tuttiefruity, I'm not totally sure this review is in the right place. Guide was lovely and friendly – sounds like us, yes Great hike – sounds like us, yes Overpriced – matter of opinion, sure. I think we're pretty good. Only 10 minutes on the wall – doesn't sound like us Would you mind sending me an email so we can clear it up? You can reply to the booking confirmation emails you received, and ask that it's passed on to Hayden. Happy to sort something out for you if possible. ... Hello, everybody checking our 2-star review. We have a lot of different hikes. A lot of them are on the Great Wall, some aren't. We think it's pretty clear which are Great Wall-focused and which are not – it will say 'Great Wall' in the name of the hike, the photos will show lots of Great Wall, and it will show up on our Great Wall hikes page. If there's a trail that is not a wall hike, but offers a short look as an option, we try to make it extra clear that it's not a good choice if you specifically want a Great Wall hike. It won't mention Great Wall in the name of the hike, and in the 'Reasons you might not enjoy this hike' section there will also be a note about it. And if it's not a wall hike the description won't mention the wall at all. We want to help you choose a hike that suits you perfectly. Email us or contact us through our website with any sort of pre-booking questions. best, Hayden
Written January 27, 2020
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Stewart747
Marco Island, FL47 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Friends
Contacted them on their website whilst in Beijing for four days on layover. Very well organised pick up at designated locations, bus to wall and level 4+ hike, 15km, 900+ m climbing on parts of wall tourists would never get to see. Great team of guides, appropriate fitness required and all info sent to you by them. Very reasonable 400 RMB for guest hikers with their club. Will definite do again, what a GREAT day out……plus beer and snacks at end before bus ride back.
Written March 2, 2024
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Hi Stewart747 - thanks so much for coming back to write a review, and hope to see you and crew for more hikes soon! You all did the High Tower and Huanglouyuan hike, which is way out there. We added a trip report from this hike to the website. might spot yourself in some the photos! (You'd have to head over to our website and look in the the Photos & News section - not allowed to post direct links in here apparently 🙄 ) Best regards, Hayden
Written March 6, 2024
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Calliopehk
Singspore284 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Friends
Thanks to Millie for a fun well organized hike. Each week there is an update on the hikes. You meet centrally and take a bus to the area. Combination of local and foreign (chinese speaking) guides. Routes are well researched and updated regularly as things change.
Walking sticks made available.
Communal lunch at local restaurant afterwards.
Hikes at different levels and duration.
Written October 3, 2020
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Hi Calliopehk, thanks for the review! I'll pass on your thanks to Millicent, and hope to see you for another walk soon. We have certainly had to keep checking on the hiking trails—both for closures, and freshly-open-again favourites! Best regards, Hayden
Written November 17, 2020
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Louise C
Beijing, China9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Friends
Organization was seamless and impeccable. The guides made sure we had everything we needed - both clear information and delicious food and snacks at all times so that we could fully enjoy the views and the hike.
It was also just the right level of challenge for me - steep climbs and epic views.

Guide Katie did an amazing job looking after all the details!
Written October 2, 2020
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Hi Louise, Sorry about the slow reply! It's great to hear you had a fun camping trip - even though it was cold! - and I'll pass on your compliments to Katie (and the other office buddies who were involved with the set up). Hope to see you again one day! Hayden
Written November 17, 2020
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AFS
Tokyo Prefecture, Japan72 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2014 • Solo
I did a 4+ hike in the beginning of October that was probably about 16K (but people were saying it was less). The weather wasn't ideal (dam and post/pre-rainstorms) and the hike itself got pretty slick, muddy, and involved some steep ascents/descents - we were also slaying branches and thorns most of the way. Despite the weather and not really being able to enjoy any spectacular views, the hike itself wasn't bad and it was nice to get out of the city.

I was bothered and disappointed by some of the hikers who did not make the non-regulars feel very welcomed but instead, were rather cold and dismissive. After splitting into a 'faster' team and 'leisurely' team (which I was told is unusual and atypical), I really began to take issue with the attitudes of some of the hikers. To begin, much of their discussion seemed to focus on one-upping each other (whether it be about hiking, Beijing knowledge, or something else altogether). There were a few snide remarks about our local guide ("SO SLOW" "No good") and once we reached our final destination, I made a remark that as long as everyone gets back safely, I'm fine with waiting - to which one woman sarcastically replied, "Well, that's a nice way of thinking." That's the spirit...The whole vibe of a few people really ruined the experience and while it isn't Beijing Hiker's fault, it just takes spending one hike with some disagreeable people for a few hours for me to decide I won't be doing this again with Beijing Hikers.
Written October 4, 2014
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Hi AyakaFaithS, I'm really sorry you didn't feel welcome on the hike. I appreciate you writing in about this, because it's important to us that the hikes are a friendly and enjoyable experience. We're aware of the fast vs. leisurely issue, and taking extra guides so the group can split, if necessary, is one of the ways we're trying to deal with that. But the rest of what you mention is not nice at all, and that can't have been much fun for you – I'd guess definitely not what you were expecting. We'd love for you to give us another chance, because we typically have a great time out hiking. If you would like to come out for another try I would be very happy to take care of that for you – send an email to hayden@beijinghikers.com and I'll fix everything. Thanks again for writing to let us know about this, and again, so sorry it wasn't an enjoyable day out for you. best, Hayden
Written October 6, 2014
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chocobo128
Orange County, CA41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2017 • Solo
I have frequented Beijing Hikers since 2008. I always get on one of their hikes when I visit Beijing which I do quite often.

I am an avid hiker at moderate level. I lived in Beijing for 3 years as an expat. During the three years span, I hiked almost weekly on many of the unrenovated Great Wall sections around the rural regions of Beijing and also ventured in several long distance journeys into the remote regions of China such as inner Mongolia and Zhangye Danxia Landform, Gansu. For the safety, convenience and accessibility, I joined hikes that were designed and operated by Beijing Hikers and relied on its expertises to make all the hiking, transportation, guide and dining arrangements. It was an ideal setup for me personally since it took out most of my concerns and all I had to do was to show up and hike. The club is designed for expats with English as the official tour language. It offers fully escorted hiking excursions around Beijing and Hebei every week - rain or shine. It also offers some hikes in the remote regions of China.

Beijing Hikers was mentioned on the Travel section of Time magazine.
Written May 24, 2017
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Hi chocobo128 - hope to see you back in Beijing some time for more hiking! Great overview of how we operate, thank you. best, Hayden
Written June 22, 2017
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