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The 10 most beautiful hikes Within China

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· China
Great Wall of China loop walk at Badaling
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5 km
2:30 h
286 m
286 m
A nice but also crowded loop walk with some steeps climbs and descents on one of the most popular and best restored sections of the Great Wall of China at Badaling with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.

Hiking Route
· China
Lujiazui Central Green to Foreshore Friendship Park Walking Route
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Difficulty
moderate
15.5 km
3:58 h
13 m
20 m
A hiking route in Shanghai with beautiful views of both sides of the Huangpu River. The route also passes many famous sights in Shanghai, such as the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Universal Architecture Exhibition on the opposite bank.

Hiking Route
· China
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, The Bund, Shanghai
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Difficulty
moderate
5.9 km
1:40 h
39 m
28 m
The route includes two of the most popular sights in Shanghai, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street and the Bund. Along the way you will not only see the history of Shanghai but also satisfy your shopping desires.

Hiking Route
· China
Hangzhou West Lake Tour
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Difficulty
moderate
11.7 km
2:54 h
24 m
23 m
It is a well known saying that there is a paradise above and a place below ” and the “Hang” refers to Hangzhou. The West Lake is the most famous attraction in Hangzhou, and you can see some beautiful views of the West Lake on this route.

Hiking Route
· China
Shanghai World Expo Source, China Pavilion, Changli Road Walking Route
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Difficulty
easy
6.4 km
1:36 h
9 m
8 m
The highlight of the route is the Expo Source, a famous leisure and shopping centre in Shanghai, and a visit to the China Pavilion, built for the 2010 World Expo, before ending the route at Changli Road.

Hiking Route
· China
Beijing Yuanmingyuan
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Difficulty
easy
7.1 km
1:46 h
19 m
19 m
One of the famous tourist, historical and cultural attractions in Beijing, the Yuanmingyuan. This route will take you around the Yuanmingyuan and on the way you can see many of the sights and traces of history left in the Yuanmingyuan Heritage Park. It is a route suitable for all ages.

Hiking Route
· China
Beijing Juyongguan Great Wall
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Difficulty
moderate
3.4 km
1:39 h
437 m
437 m
Another famous section of the Great Wall in Beijing, the Juyongguan Great Wall. It is 60 kilometres from Beijing and 20 kilometres from Badaling Great Wall, an important pass on the Great Wall.

Hiking Route
· China
Gaoqing Road to Fangdian Road Walking Route
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Difficulty
moderate
20.8 km
5:16 h
19 m
19 m
One of the most famous and well known hiking trails in Shanghai is the Oriental Pearl Tower. In addition to this, you will also pass the famous attractions such as the Riverwalk and the Expo Park.

Hiking Route
· China
Shanghai Binjiang Avenue, Oriental Pearl Tower to Plum Garden Park Walking Route
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Difficulty
moderate
4.9 km
1:20 h
27 m
19 m
The route starts from the Oriental Pearl Tower and goes all the way east along the Riverside Avenue, with views of Pudong and the opposite side of Puxi on the way.

Hiking Route
· China
Shanghai Lujiazui Binjiang Avenue Walking Route
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Difficulty
easy
7.7 km
2:03 h
27 m
23 m
The route is in one of the busiest areas of Shanghai and there are several famous tourist attractions in the city that can be seen from the route. It is an excellent hiking and viewing route in Shanghai.
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MacLehose Trail Sec 2 麥理浩徑第二段 by ᴘᴀᴠɴᴇ
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三泉寺-金海湖登山步道 Jinhaihu Lake Afternoon Hike by Haiyu
October 18, 2022
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5 star for the view, 3 star for the trail making - need to pay extra attention to the last part of slippery trail.
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Pretrip 2020/8/24 by Kwan
April 05, 2022
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