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Select from one of the below 8 scenic China hikes & treks  for 2026-2027. Do you prefer shorter walks or longer treks? Easy strolls or conquering the highest peaks? China hiking and trekking trips range from 5 to 25 days in 2026. The China hiking & trekking trip planners at Adventure Life can help choose the perfect hikes and then help you to customize them to make your own unique China trekking experience. 
 

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Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan
from $4,720
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Hiking Enchanted China

10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit a small Miao village
  • Hike to waterfalls & along rivers
  • Explore Fenghuang Ancient Town
  • View Qinglong Cave Temple
Activities
Homestays
Activity Level
Challenging
Spend 10 days trekking through Guizhou and Hunan, two of China’s most diverse regions. Meet locals and learn about their unique culture, customs, and history as you travel through the mountains. Enjoy rich cultural connections and breathtaking landscapes. View the Southern Sky Column used in Avatar and explore Fanjingshan trails.
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Jinshanling section of the Great Wall
from $1,902
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Great Wall Trek

4 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Gubeikou defense wall
  • View Jinshanling watchtowers
  • Climb Jiankou's steep ridges
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
This challenging 4-day Great Wall tour explores Gubeikou, Jinshanling, Wangjinglou, and wild Jiankou. You trek steep ridges and quiet paths far from the masses, visiting ancient villages along the way. It serves as an excellent extension to other China tours, offering a deeper, active experience beyond a standard Beijing day trip.
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Longsheng Rice Terraces
from $1,491
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Rural Landscapes

4 Day Itinerary
  • Longsheng Rice Terraces hike
  • Li River hike
  • Yulong River biking & rafting
  • Explore Fuli Town market
Activities
Village Visits, Hiking, Biking, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience the rural beauty of Guangxi on this 4-day Yangshuo adventure. Discover the Longsheng Rice Terraces, meet the Zhuang and Yao people, and hike, bike, and raft through stunning karst landscapes along the Li and Yulong Rivers. A scenic and active escape into China's countryside.
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Adorable panda resting on a tree
from $1,479
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Wonders of Sichuan

4 Day Itinerary
  • Explore World Heritage Sites
  • Visit the Panda Base
  • Visit Sanxingdui Museum
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the Sichuan province on this 4-day China tour add-on. Hike UNESCO-listed Qingcheng Mountain, tour the ancient Dujiangyan Irrigation System, and spend a hands-on day at the Giant Panda Dujiangyan Base. Round out the trip with a traditional tea ceremony, a Sichuan face-changing show, and the ancient artifacts of Sanxingdui Museum.
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Dragon Boat Festival in Guizhou
from $1,629
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Dragon Boat Festival

4 Day Itinerary
  • Witness Dragon Boat Racing
  • Lusheng pipe making
  • Langde village hike
  • Farm life with locals
Activities
Festival Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Travel to Kaili, in China's Miao and Dong Minority Autonomous Region, for a 4-daytrip timed to the Miao Dragon Boat Festival. Visit Langde, Paika, Shidong, and Wangba villages, watch dragon boat races, learn Lusheng pipe making from a family that has made pipes for generations, and see traditional batik and silverwork firsthand.
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World famous Terracotta Army
from $10,514
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Boundless China

25 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the Panda Base
  • Hike the Great Wall of China
  • Visit the Terracotta Warriors
  • Cruise the Yangtze River
  • Tour the Three Gorges Dam
  • Walk along the Golden Whip Stream
  • Visit Guangzhou Tower
  • Explore the Longsheng rice terraces
Starts / Ends
Beijing / Hong Kong
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Urban Exploration, Land & Sea Exploration, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience the ultimate 25-day trip across China, blending iconic history with rugged adventure. Hike the Great Wall and Longsheng Rice Terraces, cruise the Yangtze River, and explore the Avatar-inspired peaks of Zhangjiajie. From the ancient warriors of Xi'an to the neon skyline of Hong Kong, this is an active exploration of China’s diverse landscapes.
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Li river and hills in the sun, Yangshuo
from $4,805
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Great Wall, Dynasties, & Rivers

Active China - 13 Day Itinerary
  • Hike the Great Wall of China
  • Visit Leshan & the Giant Buddha
  • View pandas early in the morning
  • Explore Ping'an & the rice terraces
Starts / Ends
Beijing / Guilin
Activity Level
Easy Active
On this 13-day active tour of China, you'll hike the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, see rice terraces near Ping'an Village, pandas in Chengdu, bike along the Li River in Yangshuo, and kayak the Yulong River. Visit the Forbidden City & Summer Palace in Beijing & the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an.
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Beijing great wall trekking
from $734
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Jinshanling Great Wall Hike

2 Day Itinerary
  • Remote Great Wall hiking
  • 70 unique watchtowers
  • Sleep near Jinshanling
  • Ming Dynasty history
Starts / Ends
Gubeikou Section / Simatai Section
Activity Level
Challenging
This 2-day extension follows two remote sections of the Great Wall of China: Gubeikou, built in 1378 to repel Mongol invasions, and Jinshanling, home to nearly 70 uniquely built watchtowers. Add it to your Beijing itinerary for a day of challenging hiking, an overnight near the wall, and a second day along one of its best-preserved stretches.
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