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.
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.
Our hiking itineraries can be customized, which means that your travel advisor can make the tour and hiking arrangements suit you uniquely. Being private, they can also be flexibly adjusted on the day.
Hiking difficulty: 2-star
- Beautiful watchtowers
- Winding ridgetop wall
Hiking difficulty: 3-star
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.
Hiking difficulty: 4-star
- Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking
- Naxi stone village
Hiking difficulty: 3-star
Hiking difficulty: 2-star
Hiking difficulty: 3-star
- The Western Grand Canyon
- sunsets and sunrises
Hiking difficulty: 2-star
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.
- Hiking difficulty: 3-star
- Camping with a Tibetan nomads
- Hiking difficulty: 4-star
- A 4-day trek to Mount Everest Base Camp
- Hiking difficulty: 4-star
- A 4-day trek in great valleys
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.
- Hiking difficulty: 2-star
- Terraced fields and Li River hiking
- Hiking difficulty: 2-star
- Terraced fields with water and villages
- 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.
- Enjoy your own hiking and biking
- Shot at Instagram-worthy spots
- Village adventure with an ATV
- Yulong River SUP
- Hike on the Cangshan mountains
- Bike along Erhai Lake
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