Hiking Safely

By following our guidelines you will make it easier for us to look after everyone on the hike.

Insurance:

We arrange insurance for you at a cost of 10RMB per person. We need you to provide your full name and passport number one day prior to departure.

Bring enough food and water:

We recommend that you bring a packed lunch and some snacks, and at least two litres of water - three litres of water for a hot day. In winter, bring some hot water if you can.

Dress appropriately:

It is important to bring clothing appropriate to the weather, and you should also be prepared for surprises. Hiking can get hot, so it is good to dress in easily removable layers. It's usually a few degrees colder in the mountains than in the city, and the wind can get quite strong on the tops of the mountains. Bring something waterproof in case of rain, and a hat to protect yourself from the sun.

Stay with the group:

Each hike has a leader and a tail-person, and you should stay between them. It is especially important to stay in front of the tail-person. Staying with the group makes it easier to follow the trail and stay safe.

Talk to our guides:

Our guides will stay in contact with each other with walkie-talkies. If you need a rest, or a short moment of privacy, please let one of our guides know. If you urgently need a ‘short moment of privacy' and can't spot a guide, leave your backpack on the trail and the tail-person will know to stop and wait for you.

CnAdventure’s hiking level

Level of difficulty:

These hikes are relaxing, not hilly at all and take around 1-2 hours to complete. It is good for family with kid from 4-8 years old. Most of our hikes are more difficult than this.

This level will take approximately 3-5 hours, particular hike gradually gains about 300-500m in elevation and is fine for those with a bit of hiking experience and a decent fitness level and most people will be able to complete this hiking without much trouble.

Level 3+ hikes will take approximately 5-6 hours, and gain about 500-800m in elevation which could be difficult for someone. With a little motivation and some physical fitness it won’t be a problem.

Level 4+ hikes will usually take over 6 hours to complete, and gain over 800m in a day hiking over varied terrain. They are physically challenging, and suitable for experienced hikers in good shape.