Dog Hikes | Wild Wall & Mountain hikes

Clear Water River Hike

What you’ll do

6–10 Hours 1–20

OUR BEIJING · CLEAR WATER RIVER HIKE

Follow the water.
Find a quieter Beijing.

Our Clear Water River Hike takes you into the mountain scenery of Miyun. Follow the riverside, weave through greenery and enjoy a day that moves at nature’s pace. Bring a packed lunch, a sense of curiosity and the energy for an active escape from the city.

Miyun · Difficulty 2/5 · Private groups of 1–20 · Full-day outing

A mountain day with water at its heart.

The river gives this adventure its rhythm. Walk beside the water, navigate sections of the riverside and stop to enjoy the view. In warmer conditions, we can discuss opportunities for a dip where suitable. Water levels and weather shape what is possible on the day.

Your Clear Water River Hike

Leave the city. Travel with your group to the mountains, with the exact meeting point confirmed when you book.

Explore the riverside. Follow a route through mountain scenery and greenery, with your English-speaking guide handling the navigation.

Pause and enjoy it. Bring your lunch and make time for the setting before the journey back to Beijing.

Choose your season

Warmer months bring a different experience from winter. Cold weather can transform the river, but frozen conditions are never guaranteed. Ask us about the route and access for your dates. Any time on ice or in the water depends on a suitable assessment of conditions.

Clear Water River Hike pricing

Prices are per vehicle for your private group: 3,200 CNY for a 4-seat car, comfortable for 3 guests; 4,000 CNY for a 6-seat car, comfortable for 5; 4,800 CNY for an 8-seat van, comfortable for 7; 6,200 CNY for a 14-seat van; or 7,800 CNY for a 22-seat coach, comfortable for 20. We confirm the right vehicle and guest capacity when you enquire.

Included in your river day

Private transport and an English-speaking guide are included. Photos and a mini-video edit are available on request. Dogs join free of charge; tell us beforehand so we can confirm suitable arrangements. Food costs extra. Bring a packed meal or ask us to quote for one.

Before your Clear Water River Hike

Allow a full day. The outing is generally around 6–8 hours, but travel, stops and the route can extend it towards 8–10 hours. We confirm the plan for your date before booking. Wear shoes with good grip and bring suitable layers, water and anything you need for wet feet.

A pace that suits your group

The listed difficulty is 2/5, but riverside terrain still needs care. Share your walking experience, children’s ages and any access needs with us. We can then discuss whether the route fits your group and how to plan the day.

BETTER TOGETHER

Your company could unlock partner pricing

You may already qualify through your company or organisation. Share your company name and work email, and our team will confirm eligibility.

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Make more of your time in Beijing.

Explore The Hutong Experience, or ask us how to combine your plans with another local adventure.

Let’s plan your Clear Water River Hike.

Send your preferred date, group size and any special requests. We will confirm availability and the details before you book.


From 3,200 CNY / vehicle
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Super way to see Old Beijing

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Great experience

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Incredible Journey

This has definitely been my favorite experience and adventure in China! It is a very unique, fun, enlightening, and enjoyable way to learn about the culture here in China. The beauty that you will see in the Hutongs is incredible! […]

Kjirsten

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Great with kids, highlight of our trip to Beijing!

Best of our stay in Beijing. We had 3 ebikes, one had a little child seat in front, which was perfect for our 4 years old daughter. My son, 14 could go on the ebike by himself. Our guide totally […]

Hanneke

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The perfect end to our Beijing holiday

This E-Bike tour around the Hutongs ended up being my favourite activity I did while I visiting Beijing. Dom our tour guide couldn’t have been better, he was super friendly and chatty. He made us feel super comfortable when it […]

Louisa

Glasgow

An Amazing Wild Wall Hike!

I went on a Wild Wall hike in April led by Dom from Our Beijing and it was amazing! I organized the hike because my brother was visiting Beijing and really wanted to see the Great Wall and not just […]

Emmet

U.S.A.

Happy kids, happy parents!

Dom taught a group of my daughter’s middle school-aged friends and their parents how to make jian bing over the CNY holiday. It is a fun mid-day activity that sets you up with a full belly and the know-how for […]

Jessica

Amman

A must do tour

A fab tour! Well organised and incredibly easy for the new bike drivers. Dominic was knowledgeable and fun with patience to listen to all the children’s stories and replied to all their questions. We are now applying all the knowledge […]

Sara

Spain

Super way to see Old Beijing

I really enjoyed this experience! Dom was a great, knowledgeable host who helped us navigate the hutongs safely. We would have never seen some of the things we did under our own steam and were grateful to have seen this […]

Rose

Kuala Lumpur

Great experience

Dom and his team have that great ability to make anything from a hutong tour or visit to the great wall both fun and informative. We headed out to the great wall in Gubeikou – a stunning section of the […]

Philippe

France

Incredible Journey

This has definitely been my favorite experience and adventure in China! It is a very unique, fun, enlightening, and enjoyable way to learn about the culture here in China. The beauty that you will see in the Hutongs is incredible! […]

Kjirsten

Ireland

Great with kids, highlight of our trip to Beijing!

Best of our stay in Beijing. We had 3 ebikes, one had a little child seat in front, which was perfect for our 4 years old daughter. My son, 14 could go on the ebike by himself. Our guide totally […]

Hanneke

Netherlands

The perfect end to our Beijing holiday

This E-Bike tour around the Hutongs ended up being my favourite activity I did while I visiting Beijing. Dom our tour guide couldn’t have been better, he was super friendly and chatty. He made us feel super comfortable when it […]

Louisa

Glasgow

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