Hiking difficulties: Level 2; no very steep climbing

Location: Mentougou District, west Beijing

Driving hours: 2.5



Beijing Ambers will head to Mentougou District in the west suburb of Beijing to visit an old and authentic village; then we will climb along a stone slab path up to the trees and valley. We will meander for a 3-hour hike up to the meadow which is 1,700 meters above sea level, where it is fully covered with withered and yellow grass in winter and blossoms of wild flowers in summer. We will continue to view another old section of the Great Wall with several watchtowers that frame fantastic views of the remote mountain landscape.



About CCC's Beijing Amblers



A more relaxed, rambling hikes, although some are rigorous and marked with high difficulties. It is to take in some of the fine scenery, the wild wall and rural life around the capital at a leisurely pace -- the pace set by Beijing Amblers, CCC' s special interest group. We also do hiking tours and they are rated by difficulties ( from level 3 to 5 as seen below), and we try to manage the climbs and hikes at a relatively leisure pace so that you won't feel rushed and exhausted but have no time to take photos or to appreciate the landscape.



Level of Difficulties:



Level 1 ambling tours are very easy without much climbing, and they usually take around one or one and half hours to complete. The main theme of these tours is to “smell the flowers” and enjoy greens and fresh air out of the city.

Level 2 ambling tours are relaxing, even though they are sometimes kind of hilly but not very long. They are usually less than 5 kilometers in length and take around two hours to finish, and they are also children friendly.

Level 3 from Level 3 above, they are hikes rather than ambling tours. They are about 5 - 10 kilometers in length and take approximately 2-3 hours, and involve one or two sections of severe climbs. can be either reasonably or challenging, depending on your level of fitness. They tend to be and Most people will be able to complete a level 3 hike without much trouble, although they may be difficult for people who are not used to hiking or are severely out of shape.

Level 4 hikes are 10 - 15 kilometers in length and take 3-4 hours to complete, and involve a lot of climbing and descending. They can be sometimes very steep. They are difficult for people who have no hiking experience or are out of shape.

Level 5 hikes will usually take 4-5 hours or sometimes 7-8 hours to complete. They are physically challenging and suitable for very experienced hikers in really good shape.

Insurance: We suggest you to purchase local travel insurance for this tour if you have no insurance while in China. Please let us know your personal details (full name, passport number and date of birth) 48 hours prior to the tour departure if you are interested. Should you not subscribe to this option, CCC will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents which may occur during the trip.