River Crossings to the Past: A Wild & Historic Summer Escape
A summer adventure of river crossings and historic village discovery just outside the city.
⌛️ Duration:
~8 Hours
🕙 Start Time:
9am
🚩 Group size:
4 - 6 pax
🌍 Language:
English
👣 Transport:
By car
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Overview:

This summer-only escape takes you deep into one of Beijing’s most unique natural settings, a karst canyon where towering limestone peaks and narrow gorges create a real-life geological gallery. Walk along a flat river valley framed by cliff walls, stepping across streams and splashing through clear water. After drying off, we take a short ride — not forward, but back in time to a 400-year-old mountain village that still carries the spirit of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Though revitalized, the stone courtyard homes and winding alleys offer a glimpse into historic northern China. It’s a one-day journey across water and time — from wild nature to living memory.

Free cancellation • Full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before the experience starts (local time).

What’s Special:

☑️ Cross cool mountain streams and hop across rocks in a unique karst limestone canyon.

☑️ Explore one of Beijing’s rare limestone peak forests, known as the “Northern Karst Museum.”

☑️ Visit a 400-year-old mountain village with well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty stone architecture.

☑️ Escape the usual tourist routes and discover a hidden side of Beijing’s landscape and culture.

$120.00 USD
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Departure and Return

Start: Car pick up at your hotel
End: Car drop off at your hotel

What’s Included:

Entry tickets
Lunch, including one beverage

What’s Not Included:
Travel insurance
Gratuities

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible
Not near public transportation

Additional Information:

Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

Please contact us if you have not received your confirmation via email.

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking. Advanced notice is required to be able to cater to any dietary restrictions.

This experience includes river crossings over slippery stones and uneven natural terrain, with some sections involving wading through water. Participants should be in good health, confident with hiking on wet, slippery surfaces, and comfortable navigating natural inclines and rocky riverbeds without assistance.

Water conditions can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous—please assess your own fitness, balance, and comfort level carefully before booking.

Proper footwear with a strong grip is essential. Waterproof hiking shoes or sturdy trainers designed for wet terrain are strongly recommended.

Not recommended for travelers with heart conditions, respiratory issues, serious medical concerns, or limited mobility.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers.