As a fashionable way of traveling, Hiking is full of challenge, and it becomes more and more popular among visitors. In China, a number of hiking routes are very popular among hikers, include Tiger Leaping Gorge Hiking of Lijiang, Li River Hiking of Guilin, Yellow Mountain Hiking, Great Wall Hiking,
Zhangjiajie Tianzi Mountain Hiking and Longji Terraced Field Hiking. Here lists China Hiking Travel Tips.
What to prepare before a hiking tour?
1.Physical preparation
If you book a multi-days China hiking tour, it is necessary for your to make physical preparation to make yourself to suite long-time walking. It is also a way to let you to know your own physical condition. If you are personal who keep doing exercise everyday, a leisure day hiking tour will be not a problem.
2.Know your hiking route
We will send you the details about the hiking route you are interested in before the tour. We also have guide service for each group. It will not be a problem. If you are planning a hiking tour on your own, you need to do some research about the route, the road condition, the transportation safety, where you could get supplies, ect.
3.Gear and supplies
The gear and supplies should be as less as possible, but also as necessary as possible, such as spare clothing, water, food, medicine, mobile, trekking pole, raincoat, backbag, kneelet, ankke support, soft towel, ect.
4.Suitable and comfortable shoes and thick cotton socks
Travel Tips during Hiking
1.Hiking is a total body exercise. For a long hiking tour, walking in different postures could be helpful to reduce the pressure on the feet and relax the leg muscles.
2.Do not try to catch up with others. You should walk at your own pace at a steady speed.
3.Choose a suitable partner during hiking, who have the similar pace with you.
4.Have a break positively and regularly to drink water and replenish energy
5.Short break keeps in 5 minutes without putting the bag down. Long break keeps on 15 minutes every 2-3 minutes for eating and relaxing the feet and legs.