Highlights of this hike:
1. Explore Hundreds-Flowers Mountain which has won acclaim as the "best forest bath" in a Beijing suburb;
2. Awesome views for photographers;
3. A nice cool retreat in summer: Hundreds-Flowers Mountain is 2049 meters high and it has an average temperature 10 degrees lower than downtown Beijing;
4. Big Challenge for experienced hikers;
5. Fit for family with kids: You can decide how far you want to go;
6. Small group of maximum of 15 travelers. The group usually has 6-12 travelers;
7. No commission shopping stops.
Price and discount:
The cost is 400RMB per person. It includes transportation, entrance fees, water and guides. We give 10% discount for students, members and kids under 12’s.
Detailed itinerary:
As the third highest peak outside of Beijing, Hundreds-Flowers Mountain is a nice cool retreat with winding creeks and dense vegetation, which makes the temperature here on average 10 degrees Celsius lower than downtown Beijing. Hundreds-Flowers Mountain has also won acclaim as the "best forest bath" in a Beijing suburb. The Forest here is dominated by various pine trees, and the ground is dotted with wild flowers. The mountain’s name in Chinese literally means a mountain boasting hundreds of flowers.
We will start our hike along a stone trail and there are stunning views along the way. There are 1,100 species plants in Baihua mountain. You will see a large meadow when you reach the summit. In this area, the meadow extends for a long distance. We will have our lunch on the summit . After lunch we will walk along the wooden trail in the meadow and then will return to the entrance where our driver will be waiting for us. The whole hike takes about 4-5 hours.
Bad weather plan:
We will email you 2-3 days before the hike to let you know about the weather condition. If there is thunder storm, heavy rain or strong wind we will cancel the hike or change the dates.
What to bring on this hike?
1. Lunch and Snacks;
2. Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, long-sleeved shirt;
3. A bottle of sports drink with salt content;
4. Comfortable sport shoes (hiking boots are strongly suggested).
What is included on this hike?
1. Air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver;
2. English-speaking hiking tour guide;
3. Entrance fees;
4. Unlimited bottled water.
What is excluded on this hike?
1. Travel insurance;
2. Cable car, chairlift, toboggan (slide way) or any other additional local facilities;
3. Personal expenses.
Level of difficulty for this hike: Level 4 (challenging hikes)
Before booking this hike, please read about
how difficult this hike is.
Customize this hike and make a private reservation:
In addition to our regular weekly hikes, we also offer private tours. You can customize a private hike for you, your family or your friends exclusively. Just tell us what you want and we will organize a hike for you, with places, guides, transport, food, and accommodation all taken care of. You can
make a private reservation on the private tour page.
1. A private tour is more flexible. Both extra distance and less distance are available.
2. Discounts are available for larger groups.
3. Prices are quoted in Chinese dollars.
Notes:
1. There are risks involved in outdoor activities. Please read our
Risk Acknowledgment and Waiver and inform yourself before participating.
