Climb China is both a travel guide and a climbing guide. It has everything that a non-Chinese speaker will need to get from place to place. Our book has been written for travelers of all language levels. For those with little or no experience with Mandarin Chinese, we have provided Chinese characters so you can simply point at the book to buy train tickets or a night of lodging with ease. For those who want to practice speaking the language, we have included a pronunciation guide and a helpful phrases section. Key restaurants, hotels, and non-climbing attractions are highlighted in each area. The guidebook also has vital information relating to visas, emergency numbers, transit, and GPS coordinates for most important locations.
North China
Baihe River ValleyBaihe, meaning “white river”, is about two hours north of Beijing and has an array of granite blocks towering over the river valley. Most climbers in Beijing go to Baihe during weekends when the weather is mild. There is a ton of rock to be climbed and the rural, small village atmosphere makes Baihe a great place to unwind.
Guoliang National ParkGuoliang, located in northern China, is about 6 hours south of Beijing and contains some of the most inspiring rock in the Middle Kingdom. Relatively off the radar for climbers, the area has a large selection of sport climbs and a good number of traditional lines that have not seen their first ascent. The climbing area is located in a national park that contains the Guoliang Tunnel, a tunnel that was initially handmade by the locals to connect the remote village to the rest of the world. This tunnel attracts tourists from all over China. With its awe-inspiring collection of cliffs that wind for kilometers, Guoliang’s appeal makes perfect sense.