The latest version of China's top ten hiking routes selection, vote for the road that belongs
Thank you for still walking on the road
Yes, today's hike has been stealing the limelight，outdoor product.
Walking around the world with a pair of shoes, a bag and a pair of sticks has been replaced by tents and wine glasses full of patterns; the "guider" who led countless ALICE friends to contact the outdoors for the first time is considered to be bitter and tiring; At the tuyere, the selection of "China's Top Ten Hiking Routes" is somewhat outdated.
Since 2001, "Outdoor Adventure" magazine has grown together with the Chinese outdoor circle, and has twice selected the "Top Ten Hiking Routes in China", which has become an outdoor travel destination that many mountain friends love. Nowadays, some of these routes have been forced to be closed for various reasons, which is regrettable; there are also new routes that have emerged, which are amazing.
After 20 years, is hiking out? While thinking about the meaning of walking today, we started this selection. In the past 6 months, 179 senior hikers, outdoor photographers, and clubs recommended 216 routes for us. In the process of continuous selection , we also traversed every piece of soil on the land of China and the customs and customs caused by it.
In the geographical and historical origins behind these routes, we have found many peculiar stories and paid attention to this group of people who have hiked to this day. From the initial confusion, to the touch, to the current determination, we finally understand that walking, whether it is the past, today or the future, has a unique and great charm.
It's something you don't have in camping, and it's something you don't have in climbing.
Next, you will see 50 hiking routes from China, each of which is carefully recommended by everyone and carefully selected by the editorial department. Adventure stories from ancient times to the present.
And the selection of "China's Top Ten Hiking Routes" will finally enter the next stage:
We solemnly invite you to be our route judges, hope you can experience the differences between these routes, and tell us through voting at the end of the article and leaving a message, and select the "Top Ten China's Top Ten" belong to this era together with the editorial department of "Outdoor Adventure" Hiking route".
Nominated for "Top Ten Hiking Routes in China"
Hiking on the Great Wall is not only the white moonlight in the hearts of outdoor people, but also on the "life list" of countless Chinese and even global travelers.
Walking on this giant dragon on the winding mountains, the trees are lush in spring and summer, the forests are dyed in autumn, and the winter is covered in silver. Watching the changing colors of the seasons and the mottled city walls complement each other, you and I seem to have traveled through thousands of times. Years of gold and iron horses, the stars are moving, the shock at this time is indescribable.
Recommended reason: "You are not a hero if you don't get to the Great Wall", which is always a longing for Chinese people
Relying on the elements of ancient roads, water towns, secret realms and immortal mountains, the mountains of Zhejiang, among the rolling mountains and rich water systems in the south of the Yangtze River, outline a picture of green landscapes, and countless literati and writers are here to paint.
The ancient Hui-Hang Road, which was built in the Tang Dynasty, starts from Jixi, Anhui, and arrives in Lin'an, Zhejiang. Walking on this ancient road that was the only way for traders to trade salt, tea and mountain goods, streams and waterfalls can be seen everywhere in the canyon. It is quiet and is considered by many to be "the first hiking route in East China".
Recommended reason: The route is simple, very suitable for beginners to start their first hiking
For advanced ALICE friends, the most memorable thing is "Seven Points Crossing". This hiking route from West Tianmu Mountain in Lin'an, Hangzhou to East Tianmu Mountain is called "Seven Points" because it passes through 7 main peaks.
The Tianmu Mountains are rich in landforms, a wide variety of animals and plants, and a collection of rare species. Each peak has its own characteristics. The highest peak is a basalt joint landform. Stone pillars and boulders can be seen everywhere, and the gravel slope is also a big challenge. , climbed to an altitude of 3000~4000 meters, also known as "the second abuse in East China".
Recommended reason: One of the graduation routes in East China; the seven peaks of ice and snow in winter, the scenery is beautiful
One side is backed by the mountains and the other is facing the sea. In one of the provinces with the fewest plains, the very adventurous Fujianese sing "You will win if you love to fight". And just at the end of the ancient cliff in eastern Fujian, surrounded by clouds and mists, the special volcanic rock landform and abundant precipitation have developed the most dangerous, primitive and famous source of streams in the southeast, the Eighteen Chongxi.
Starting from the western village of Fuqing, through Dahua Mountain and the main stream, to the Eighteen Chongxi Scenic Spot, all the way is picturesque, there are many waterfalls and clear pools in the mountains and deep gorges, and the cliffs and deep caves follow along the way. It is better to play in the water throughout the journey, known as the outdoor graduation route in Fujian Province, and it is a rare destination for river tracing.
Recommended reason: There is no one of the best outdoor routes in Fujian to play in the water!
As a holy place for outdoor hiking in East China, Wugong Mountain is famous for the largest area of meadows at the same latitude: 100,000 mu of alpine meadows are distributed on the ridge with an average altitude of more than 1,600 meters, allowing you to enjoy the feast of the southern grasslands.
If you are lucky, you can still see the surging sea of clouds in Wugong Mountain, and watch the sunrise and sunset above the clouds within your reach. As early as 385 years ago, Xu Xiake left here, "Watching the sun is like gold. Tourists walk among the colorful clouds".
Today's Wugong Mountain has convenient transportation and complete facilities. When it comes to peak season, it is full of tourists. You can choose to take the traditional crossing route, only less than half of which overlap with the scenic route, and enjoy a different kind of fun belonging to outdoor people.
Recommended reason: East China Outdoor Holy Land, a place you want to go again after you go
There are three major abuse lines circulating in the Guangdong outdoor industry: Baikalianyin, boat bottom top Aoguang line, and the three sisters of Dadongshan, of which the three sisters of Dadongshan are the most.
The Three Sisters of Dadong Mountain, located on the border of Guangdong and Hunan, are 1575 meters above sea level and consist of three abruptly connected stone walls. Walking on granite landforms with a slope of more than 25°, the mountains are high and the ravines are steep, hiking through thickets, over deep valleys, over streams and continuous mountain peaks. Need to open up.
Recommended reason: Indulge in the picturesque scenery along the way in the extreme route
The sign on the top of the boat reads "If you can't get along with yourself, please get on the top of the boat".
Legend has it that the terrain here is steep, lush, and there are many snakes and beasts. You must cross deep valleys and creeks, climb steep cliffs, pass through dense jungles, and climb up and down on winding roads, facing physical exhaustion, The risk of poisonous insect bites and falling cliffs, and the changeable weather of "Ten Ships and Nine Rains" make it difficult to identify the direction.
Crossing various mountainous landforms and dealing with bad weather, your outdoor ability is also continuously improved. When you can successfully complete the bottom crossing, congratulations, graduation!
Recommended reason: The roof of the boat is not only a place to test your outdoor ability, but also a training ground
Zhenbaoding is located in the Yuechengling Mountains, at the junction of Quanzhou and Resource counties in Guilin City, with an altitude of 2123 meters, second only to Maoer Mountain. It is the second highest peak in South China. It crosses from Zhenbaoding to Nanbaoding. The whole journey is 34 kilometers, and the cumulative climb is 1700 meters. It is also known as "South China Aotai".
Walking on the alpine meadow here, looking at Tianhu Lake from the top of Zhenbao, the rolling mountains are dotted with lakes composed of 13 reservoirs, like a bright mirror. Windmill Fan Sea of Clouds".
Recommended reason: The wild grass is covered in the mountains. There are no inns or cableways here. The original ecological alpine meadows have the taste of outdoor paradise.
"Guilin's landscape is the best in the world", taking a bamboo raft with a public tour group and seeing the Elephant Trunk Hill has become the impression of Guilin for most people, but in addition to the waterway, there is also a hiking route that can walk into Guilin's landscape - Li River Trekking .
The best part of hiking the Lijiang River starts from Yangshuo Yangdi Wharf and arrives at Xingping. There will be 3 ferries in the middle. The green hills on both sides of the river are lush and lush. The distance of about 20 kilometers can be completed in half a day. Measure the scenery of "the best under heaven" with both feet.
Recommended reason: Guilin landscape is the best in the world
If you don't go to heaven, go to Yubeng. The traditional Yubeng line enters from Xidang and leaves from Niru, about 60 kilometers. You can also take a car directly to Yubeng Village, and choose Shenhu Line, Shenpu Line, Binghu Line, Ninong Canyon Line and other routes.
Among them, the Shenhu Line is the most difficult. From 3,100 meters to 4,200 meters above sea level, it goes uphill all the way. After passing through the bamboo forest and the rhododendron forest, the Tibetan sacred mountain Kawagebo is in front of you. Going through the cross-cut section is the alpine pasture, the world is vast and the mind is magnanimous, just like stepping into the middle-earth world of the Lord of the Rings. Climb two more mountain passes, and the emerald-green Shenhu Lake will appear in front of you.
There are also many people walking on the ice lake line, and the end point is a lake formed by the melting water of snow-capped mountains. Along the way, you will also pass by Xiaonong Ranch, which was the base camp for the Sino-Japanese joint mountaineering team to climb Kawagebo in the 1990s.
Recommended reason: The world you see when you look back when you climb to the highest point you can, the world that is piled up by your step-by-step journey and every drop of sweat, is like a dream at your fingertips
The Meili North Slope Hiking Route, located at the northern foot of Meili Snow Mountain, starts from Shangri-La's Yagong Village, and returns to Yagong after passing through the peaks such as Nairidingka, Zuoji Glacier, and Leo Snow Mountain. The whole journey is accompanied by snow-capped glaciers. .
On the road to Yagong Village, you can look down the Lancang River from the north to the south. The canyon, which was eroded by ancient glaciers and then deeply incised by the river, starts from 2000 meters above sea level. In the area with a drop of more than 4000 meters, there are 5 climate zones at the same time. , coupled with the special location of the Sino-Tibetan border and multi-ethnic coexistence, it has been a paradise for Chinese and foreign botanists and anthropologists since ancient times.
The Meili North Slope, which is located in the core area of the three parallel rivers, has been a hot spot in the past two years, not only because it is the closest route to the glaciers with the lowest latitude in China outside Mingyong, but also because it allows tourists to do it by themselves. Feel the local half-farming and half-grazing Tibetan culture and explore the natural landscape of glaciers.
Recommended reason: The terrain of the route is rich and colorful, the vegetation distribution is rich, and the close contact with the snow-capped glaciers can take beautiful pictures of ice and snow.
The Jinsha River in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River runs for thousands of miles from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and turns to the northeast to Shigu.
This section of Tiger Leaping Gorge High Road trekking is known as one of the top 10 most beautiful classic trekking routes in the world. It attracts trekking enthusiasts from all over the world to hike in China. It is a route with "more foreigners than Chinese".
After completing the high road hike, you can continue to walk down the Ancient Tea Horse Road to reach Baoshan Stone Town. This thousand-year-old village is built on a mushroom-shaped boulder, and next to it is the Taiziguan Canyon, which is like a Tianque. It is a city of natural danger.
Climb over Prince Edward Pass on foot, pass through the ancient tunnel, and be in the canyon and mountains, surrounded by the magnificent Jinsha River. After a few days of trekking, we finally arrived at Lugu Lake, a popular spot for Internet celebrities to check in. There is more clarity.
Recommended reason: Tiger Leaping Gorge cannot be bypassed in the selection of any Chinese classic hiking route
There are many people who go hiking in Yubeng, but very few people know that there is another Baima Snow Mountain in Yunnan.
The Baima Snow Mountain Scenic Spot is located in the middle of the Hengduan Mountains. There are more than 20 peaks above 5,000 meters above sea level. Its main peak, Zaraqueni, with an altitude of 5,430 meters, is the second highest peak in Yunnan. The vertical height difference of more than 3,000 meters and the low-latitude climatic conditions mean a rich plant gene pool, with a large number of rare plants and a sea of flowers distributed, and it is known as the "Kingdom of Alpine Animals and Plants in the Cold Temperate Zone". At the same time, it is also the hinterland of "Three Parallel Rivers" and the core habitat of the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey. During the hike, you can fully enjoy the beauty of snow-capped peaks, alpine meadows and virgin forests.
Recommended reason: During the hike, you can look up at the main peak and glaciers of Baima Snow Mountain at close range, and you can also enjoy the Meili Snow Mountain and the surrounding snow mountain groups from different angles.
Gongga Snow Mountain is located in Sichuan, and is the king of Shu Mountain. Gongga Crossing starts on foot from Laoyulin Village, Kangding, ends at Caoke Township, and walks along the southwest slope of Gongga Snow Mountain.
Riwuqie Pass is an excellent viewing point for Tianhaizi Snow Mountain and Xiaogongga Glacier, and Zimei Pass is the essence of the whole line.
The Gonggar route is mature and clear, and Zimei Village and Gonggar Temple can provide accommodation. When you go out of the mountain and arrive at Caoke, you can take a beautiful hot spring to relieve the fatigue of the journey.
Recommended reason: An excellent route to see Gonggar, the king of Shushan
In 2020, the Wilderness Project Great Hengduan Exploration Team took 130 days to walk through China's first thousand-kilometer-level hiking route with a complete trajectory. It is divided into 12 sections, each section is composed of different landscapes, and concentrates the best of China. Among them, Yala on the Cloud is the most recommended second paragraph.
This section is located on the side of Yala Mountain, passing through Yalacuo. Most of the routes are above 4,000 meters above sea level. The mountains are surrounded by clouds and mists, such as walking on the sea of clouds, so it is named "Yala on the Clouds". The route mainly follows the valley, starting from
