Things to do in China, China: The Best Hiking Trails

March 9, 2022 Tynisha Seiler

China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a unitary sovereign state in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the third- or fourth-largest country by total area, depending on the source consulted. China also has the most neighbor countries in the world. Governed by the Communist Party of China, it exercises jurisdiction over 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four direct-controlled municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Chongqing), and the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau.
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1. Mount Kailash

Within Pulan County Humla Simikota, Burang County 859500 China
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Mount Kailash

Gangs Rin-po-che is the Tibetan name of Mt. Kailash which is considered as a sacred place in four regions: Bon Religion, Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. Every year, thousands make a pilgrimage to Kailash for the faith they believed that circumambulating Kailash by foot will bring good luck and clear the sins. The trek begins and ends at Darchen which is at 4,575m elevation.Mount Kailash trekking is one of the most challenging and sacred treks in the world. The trek is widely known as Mt. Kailash kora which is scared in four religions, Bon Religion, Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. What’s more, this holy mountain is also the headstream of four famous rivers in Asia: Indus River (also called Shiquan River in China), Sutlej River (a major tributary of the Indus River), Yarlungzangpo River (also called Brahmaputra River) and Ganges River. Every year, thousands make a pilgrimage to Kailash for the faith they believed that circumambulating this holy mountain by foot will bring good luck.

Reviewed By Antharyatri

Visited Mt. Kailash in July 2019 through Monterosa Treks. It was a wonderful trip. We were well taken care of by the staff. All of them were extremely helpful. Just to mention a few names Ranjan, Prakash. Food was very delicious, hot and always served with broad smiles in spite of the hard work that went behind getting the food ready in time for the guests. Big thank you to all team members of Monterosa Treks.

2. Tianming Mountain Spring

Tianming Mountain, Ninghai County China
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Tianming Mountain Spring

3. Pubutang Waterfall

Pubutang Village, Gaozhou, Yangshuo County 541900 China +86 133 2173 0600
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Pubutang Waterfall

4. Long Chao Kok Coastal Trail

Macau China http://nature.iam.gov.mo/e/trails/detail/4a8be116-77eb-4a35-95e9-5d6e82ba4b23
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Long Chao Kok Coastal Trail

Reviewed By LetsGoToMacau - Macau, China

This is easily one of the best trails in Macau. It located at the southern end of Coloane, starting near Hac Sa Beach and making its way along the rocky coastline. The trail is only 1200 metres and flat with only a few steps to climb from time to time. There is a granite safeguard lining the trail as well, making it ultra safe even for children. You will see good ecology, amazing rock formations and sweeping landscape and sea views during this 45-60 minute hike. It could be shorter but you'll probably want to take quite a few stops for pictures. At the end of the trail, just catch a local bus back to the city. All buses that go north from here will take you back to the Cotai Strip where you can make your way wherever you need to go from there.

5. Coloane Walking Trail

Estrada de Seac Pai Van, Macau China http://www.secretmacau.com/coloane-walking-trail/
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Coloane Walking Trail

6. Dragon's Back

Hong Kong China +852 3105 0767 http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/see-do/tours-walks/guided-tours/nature/dragons-back-hike.jsp
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Dragon's Back

Reviewed By Veg-Traveller-2020

Dragons Back is a must do hike in Hong Kong. The view is breathtaking. To get here, you take the Chai Wan Line To the starting point: From MTR Shau Kei Wan Station Exit A, walk to the Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus to take bus number 9 and get off on the Dragons Back stop on Shek O Road. Before you start the hike there are a couple of toilets and you wont find any along the way until the end. It takes a couple of hours and you have shorter hike options too

7. Silk Road

China +86 156 9920 6236 http://www.china-silkroad-travel.com
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Silk Road

These ancient trade routes between China and the West began in Xi’an, China, stretched across the mountains of Central Asia, the deserts of Persia, the plains of India to the Mediterranean.

Reviewed By VVPoh

It’s exceptionally breathtaking 10 days trip. Our private tour guide is very knowledgeable of the area and we did not miss any important history landmarks. From the Gobi desert...... to Macao Caves .... then The Rainbow Mountains of China within the Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park, wonder of the world. These famous Chinese mountains are known for their colours that mimic a rainbow painted over the tops of rolling mountains. The Zhangye National Geopark is located in Sunan and Linze counties

8. Meili Snow Mountain

Shengping Town, Deqin County 674500 China
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Meili Snow Mountain

Also known as the Prince Snow Mountain, it is famous for its main and yet unconquered peak, Kagebo Peak.

Reviewed By ThuptenTsering - Shangri-La County, China

North of Shangri-La,Drive to Dechen 180km.4-5 hrs, Dechen Yibong hike 4-5 days tour Secret Holly Glaciers,Waterfall,Lake.If you have still more days than local life style and cultural ethnic minorities village too. For further information contact English tour guide.Thupten Tsering phone no :13988788410.

9. Lantau Trail

Lantau Island, Lidao Distict, Hong Kong China http://hiking.gov.hk/eng/longtrail/ltrail/ltrail2.htm
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Lantau Trail

Reviewed By schmidtmg - Switzerland, null

This year we hiked Lantau Trail Sections 5 and 6, section 5 running from Sham Wat Road to Man Cheung Po and 6 from Man Cheung Po to Tai O. Make sure you take good hiking shoes with a good profile, as the trail goes up and down a lot. Much of the trail is in the open, so also take enough water and sun block and a hat if it is sunny. The scenery is beautiful and you can have an almost 360° view of Lantau from some of the peaks you climb on these sections. One additional benefit of this section of the Lantau trail is that it is not crowded. On the beautiful January Saturday afternoon we took the hike, we met less than 15 hikers on a 10 km stretch....

10. Lamma Island

Lamma Island, Islands Distict, Hong Kong China +852 2982 8100 http://Lamma.com.hk/
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Lamma Island

Reviewed By cairn7_amanda - San Francisco, United States

My friend and I took the ferry from Central Pier to Sok Kwu Wan and walked up the island to Yung Shue Wan to take the ferry back. Along the way, we had lunch, took a ton of photos and had a wonderful day outdoors. The weather was perfect and the hike was pretty easy. We especially enjoyed Lo So Shing beach and could have stayed there for hours. Lamma Island is gorgeous and such a shirt distance from the busy city, I highly recommend as a half or full-day trip to get another view on Hong Kong.

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