How to make sure you overcome your challegens as you hike in China
Home to some of the world's most spectacular natural wonders and breathtaking wildernesses, China is a hiking enthusiast's dream come true. Offering avid hikers a host of exciting and challenging hiking trails, exploring the Chinese Republic on foot is a rare chance for tourists to walk off the beaten path in more ways than one. Hiking in China, however, is not without its risks. Here are some tips on how to ensure your hiking experiences in the country are nothing but memorable.
1. Avoid Vacation Time
When it comes to hiking in China, tourists need to avoid engaging in their favourite activity during the holidays. This means one must steer clear of the hiking trails across the country during weekends and other public holidays as local families and other tourists will be heading to those very same trails. A successful hiking experience is one free of tackling large crowds and hubbub of constant chatter so hikers would be wise to select weekdays and working days to explore the exciting hiking possibilities in the country. In addition to weekends and more popular national holidays, visitors should avoid the months of January and February when the Spring Festival takes place as well as the National Day celebrations in October.
2. Know Your Limits
This is a rule of thumb hikers and trekkers should follow whether they are hiking in China or any other destination around the world. Hiking is an activity that relies heavily on one's own body and its capabilities. Endurance, lower body strength and a good sense of one's surroundings are required to enjoy hiking expeditions in any location. Most hiking hubs in China are suitable for those with average hiking skills and experience and most feature footpaths as well as staircases with railings. There are more remote hiking landscapes in China that feature none of these support mechanisms and this means hikers must have an accurate or realistic understanding of what their capabilities are before choosing a challenging trail. As there are routes more suitable for beginners and elderly or physically compromised hikers, it is better not to go beyond what your body can handle.
3. Consider Using a Guide
One of the safest and most relaxed ways to enjoy a hike in China is to hire a professional guide for the tour. An experienced hiking guide can not only provide valuable information on various elements of the terrain one is passing through but also prevent hikers from getting lost or using their sense of direction. Guides also know short-cuts and lesser-known attraction along the route while paperwork such as permits and other permissions will also be secured by the guides on your behalf. While it may not be the most economical option for those on a budget it is a good option for those who are hiking in China for the first time. Note that although most hiking trails in China are signposted; the information is written in Chinese so tourists may not be able to understand what's on the boards.
4. Follow Your Own Compass
The secret to having a grand old time hiking in china is dependent on how deftly one can safely avoid the popular sightseeing hubs around the country. Even if the domestic tourists are not interested in the hiking trails in the area, if a well-known cultural or recreational attraction is located nearby, hikers will find it difficult to sidestep the masses. There's also no need to pay for hiking expeditions in China as there are plenty of free trails that are accessible to all free of charge. Those based at Grand Park Xian or any similar hotels in Xi An, for example, can inquire about free hiking locations near their accommodation provider.
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