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Discover a side of Beijing that few get to experience — its ancient trails, which, though largely forgotten in the modern rush of tourism, have shaped the city for thousands of years. Today, Beijing is dominated by highways and concrete streets, but once, it was linked only by winding dirt and stone paths. While many of these ancient routes were lost in the wave of urbanization, some have endured in the less-traveled suburbs of Western Beijing.
The Western mountains stretch across this region, rugged and largely untouched by urban development, yet they have played a vital role in the city’s growth. For centuries, they provided the coal that fueled Beijing’s homes during cold winters, as merchants and traders on foot and horseback transported the precious resource into the city. These trails also served as key routes connecting Beijing to China’s northwestern regions, facilitating trade, education, and military exchanges.
Join WildChina’s GUDAO Jingxi to see the capital from a nuanced perspective. Trek through the West Mountains — a landscape that has long defined Beijing’s geographical and cultural identity. Walk the ancient paths that have borne witness to the city’s rise, explore relics that tell stories from distant times, and gain a deeper understanding of Beijing through the very trails that helped it thrive.
Moyan She Guesthouse in Sangyu village features private courtyards and heated pools, providing easy access to village exploration and starlit nights.
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We’re on the ground with you
During the planning phase, our team of specialist travel advisors based in China will design every detail of your trip with you. When you’re on the ground, they will then orchestrate your entire journey, maintaining close contact with each of your guides throughout your trip to ensure you’re having the best journey possible. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, and an expansive network of operational partners across the country, we are committed to ensuring that your journey is safe, reliable and comfortable from beginning to end.
Your trip, your way
Flexibility is our highest-ranking complement. With over two decades of experience, we’ve run just about every type of journey you can imagine. No request is too strange, too extreme, or too exclusive. Our team regularly pulls off unprecedented logistical feats; nearly any time frame or budget is within our realm. No matter how you wish to experience China, we are here to bring that dream to life.
We embody passion
WildChina’s guides are carefully handpicked for their knowledge and charisma, then meticulously trained to maintain our exceptional service standards. They are expert storytellers and passionate natives of the regions where they guide, having the perfect combination of local insights and service know-how to bring you seamless once-in-a- lifetime moments all across China.
The little things, the big picture
We firmly believe that supporting local people and economies allows you to experience the soul of a destination, while also protecting and cultivating China’s cultures. From watching artisans’ hand–make shoes in Yunnan, to picking organic vegetables for dinner on a local farm in Fujian, our tours are designed to showcase and protect China’s heritage, both natural and human.
