Beijing Hiking & Trekking Guide 2026

Top trails

Routes worth lacing up your boots for.

1. 1

   Jiankou Great Wall (Zhengbeilou to Beijing Knot)

   8–10 km round trip (~5–6 miles) depending on route chosen5–7 hoursexpertBeijing Knot summit approx 1,000 m (~3,280 ft); roughly 600 m (~1,970 ft) of total ascent

2. 2

   Simatai Great Wall (West Section to Wangjing Tower)

   5.5 km one-way along the wall (~3.4 miles), plus the approach path3–5 hourshardWangjing Tower approx 986 m (~3,235 ft); steep, uneven ascents and descents throughout

3. 3

   Gubeikou Great Wall (Wohu Mountain to Panlongshan)

   6–8 km depending on route (~3.7–5 miles)4–6 hourshardApprox 1,000 m (~3,280 ft) at the highest towers; largely unrestored, crumbling steps

4. 4

   Mutianyu Great Wall Loop

   2.5 km walled section (~1.6 miles), Tower 1 to Tower 202–3 hoursmoderateRanges from approx 486 m to 640 m (~1,595–2,100 ft) across the towers; moderate stair climbing

5. 5

   Xiangshan (Fragrant Hills) Incense Burner Peak Trail

   3.5 km round trip (~2.2 miles) to the summit2–3 hourseasy557 m summit (~1,827 ft); approx 250 m (~820 ft) of ascent from the park entrance

6. 6

   Lingshan Mountain (Beijing's Highest Peak)

   8 km round trip (~5 miles) via the main trail6–8 hourshard2,303 m summit (~7,556 ft) — the highest point in Beijing municipality; approx 900 m (~2,950 ft) of ascent

7. 7

   Baihuashan (Hundred Flowers Mountain) Nature Reserve Trail

   10 km round trip (~6.2 miles) to the summit plateau6–7 hourshard1,991 m summit (~6,532 ft); approx 1,000 m (~3,280 ft) of ascent

8. 8

   Miaofengshan (Miaofeng Mountain) Pilgrimage Trail

   6 km round trip (~3.7 miles) to the Niangniang Temple summit3–4 hoursmoderate1,291 m summit (~4,236 ft); approx 700 m (~2,300 ft) of ascent

Trail difficulty levels

Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.

Local hazards

What to watch out for on the trail.