Huai'an travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Huai'an, Jiangsu, China.
Top trails
Routes worth lacing up your boots for.
Trail difficulty levels
Pick a route that matches your fitness and experience.
Flat or gently sloping paved paths and stone steps with little ascent
Forest and ridge paths of a few hours with short climbs; Huai'an's terrain is low-relief, so none of the routes are strenuous
When to hike
Seasonal conditions in Huai'an.
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Local hazards
What to watch out for on the trail.
Hazard: Summer heat and humidity can cause heatstroke; start before 08:00 and carry at least 1 litre of water
Hazard: Stone steps become slippery after the June-July plum rains and in winter frost
Hazard: Mosquitoes and wasps are common near lakes and forest paths from June to September; carry repellent
Hazard: Mobile coverage is good in the city but can be weaker in the Xuyi hills; download offline maps in Amap or Baidu Maps before setting out
Hazard: Public transport to Xuyi, Hongze and Jinhu is infrequent, so arrange return transport or a Didi pick-up in advance
Hazard: Emergency numbers in China: 110 police, 120 ambulance, 119 fire