GUDAO (Ancient Hiking Trails)

WildChina’s GUDAO, meaning “ancient hiking trails” in Chinese, is bringing new life to forgotten routes, and the communities – the people – along them.

Become a part of the revival story
hike through history, culture, and nature

For millennia, China was connected to itself and the world beyond, by trails. These footpaths, connected not only places, but people and cultures too. We believe these ancient hiking trails deserve to be remembered. Their stories heard, their culture preserved, their people seen.

New for 2025

GUDAO (Zhejiang Ancient Trail): Hiking the Old Tea Trails of Southern China

4 Days
October - August
Discover Songyang’s ancient trails, where tea fields and centuries-old villages reveal a rich cultural heritage. Home to China’s largest tea market, this serene region blends […]
New for 2025
Explore GUDAO's Ancient Tea Horse Trail with WildChina -Arulaka View

GUDAO (Yunnan Ancient Trail): Hiking the Tea Horse Road

7 Days
November - May
Step into a world of adventure along the historic trails of the legendary Tea Horse Road, once traversed by mule caravans carrying tea and treasures. […]
New for 2025
GUDAO: Across Biluo Snow Mountain with WildChina - Hiking Among the Mountains in Nujiang

GUDAO (Yunnan Ancient Trail): Hiking the Missionary Trail Across Biluo Snow Mountain

6 Days
September - November
Located in the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, the Lancang (Mekong), Jinsha (Yangtze), and Nu (Salween) Rivers—three of Asia’s mightiest waterways—flow side by side, carving through some […]
New for 2025
GUDAO Jingxi - Trace Beijing’s Roots on Ancient Paths - WildChina

GUDAO (Beijing Ancient Trail): Hiking the Jingxi Route, from Beijing to Mongolia

2 Days
All Seasons
Discover a hidden side of Beijing through its ancient trails, which have shaped the city’s history for thousands of years. While modern highways now dominate, […]

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