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Xiaoxia recommends 10 niche hiking trails in China where you can enjoy the entire scenery to yourself!
5,000 years seems far away, but Shanxi feels so close! Enjoy China's most beautiful Great Wall hike, with the Yellow River on the left and the Taihang Mountains on the right. Experience the authentic "Moon Gate" and feel the test of time. Then, walk through the source of the Yellow River at the Shanxi-Shaanxi Grand Canyon and see the first bend of the Yellow River as it enters Shanxi.
Hiking on the Inner Great Wall and Outer Great Wall of Shanxi, the Inner Great Wall is rugged and majestic, while the Outer Great Wall is winding and long, with beacon fires everywhere. The Outer Great Wall is also the dividing line between agricultural civilization and animal husbandry civilization in history!
Compared to the commercial relics of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, the hike along the Ancient Shu Road is even more impressive: the remains of the pre-Qin plank road in Mingyue Gorge are embedded in the cliffs, the Jialing River rushes through the valley floor, and when you step onto the bluestone slabs of the Jinniu Road, the thousand-year-old cypresses on both sides are like green domes covering the sky.
Cross Tianxiong Pass and stroll through Zhaohua Ancient City, built during the Eastern Han Dynasty and boasting over 1,800 years of history. At night, listen to a storytelling performance of the Three Kingdoms story, as if you've just fallen into a 3,000-year dream.
Eastern Tibet hides many secret places that are rarely visited by people. When you hike 4 kilometers along the Bunang Valley, you can see the entire appearance of the three sacred mountains in eastern Tibet: Kajiaqiao Peak (6447 meters), Manazhuo Peak (6264 meters) and Zasolluzan Peak (6144 meters).
Catch the golden mountain in the sunlight beside Lake Sapne, and explore the Yiga Glacier, a small thousand-year-old glacier in the secret realm of Niwu. The giant ice tongue, which is tens of kilometers long, cascades down from the mountain along the canyon, which is very shocking.
Sapu Sacred Mountain
One of China's top ten lesser-known peaks, the Stone City surrounded by mountains is a rocky place! The snow-capped mountains and holy lakes, the blue sky and wilderness, the quiet villages, the endless sea of ​​flowers, the small wooden houses, the yaks and sheep in the fences, the smoke curling in the valley in the evening, etc. are all refreshing.
Known as the "World's First Village," Niru is the last hidden gem of Shangri-La! Even more pristine than Yubeng, it's home to vibrant yellow, red, and white azaleas, all in full bloom from May to June.
The colorful waterfall reflects a rainbow halo in the sunlight, hike to the "Lord of the Rings Forest" Pudacuo National Park and five alpine sacred lakes, and experience the joy of "isolation"!
The twin Lisuohai Lakes are perfect for camping, and at night, the Milky Way and the stars seem to be within reach! Lenggacuo is recognized as the "best mirror of Gongga Peak," offering a perfect reflection of the main peak!
Risohai
San'en Co is smaller than Lenggacuo, with lush flowers and plants around it, creating a more layered feel. Zuoruo Lake is a seasonal lake, with water from July to November, perfect for capturing close-ups of Mount Gongga and silhouettes of people.
The stunning red cliffs of Chibi offer a breathtaking visual impact, while the deep canyons offer a secluded experience. The Jiuqu River winds through the peaks like an emerald belt. A rafting excursion through the mountains is like a picture, with crimson mountains, clear water, green trees, blue sky, and white clouds complementing each other in a striking juxtaposition – a truly unique Danxia landform in China.
Bogda Peak is the most divine mountain in the eyes of all ethnic groups in the west. At the same time, the Bogda hiking trail is one of the top ten hiking trails in China.
This place was once described by China National Geographic as the ultimate test of "measuring divinity with the flesh." Snow-capped mountains, glaciers, snow lotuses, meadows, and gravel are all part of the journey. Travel light through steep seracs, tread across weathered rock faces, encounter inverted glaciers and mysterious glacial lakes, and feel the eternal pulse of the sacred mountain, completing a spiritual pilgrimage.
Monkey Valley is a newly discovered hiking spot in Guizhou, so hidden it's not even marked on maps! It boasts cascading waterfalls, a moonlit cave, vibrant cliffs, and the spectacular "blue tears."
The Screw Shell Hike passes through alpine meadows along the way, and there is the very famous "Devil's Tongue" treasure spot, which is also the filming location of "The Untamed".
Starting from Yading Village, you'll delve into the hidden gems of Boyong Co, Snake Lake, Frog Sea, and Xiannairi Ice Lake. This acclimatization hike to Bottomless Lake will increase in altitude and distance daily. You can choose your hike intensity by turning back midway along the way. Staying five nights in Yading Village means you can pack light and avoid camping.
The ten lakes of Aden: Pearl Lake, Xiannairi Ice Lake, Big Frog Lake, Small Frog Lake, Upper Frog Lake, Boyong Co, Gongga Co, Five-Color Lake, Milk Lake, Snake Lake
