Adventure Holidays In China

The third-largest country in the wold, China is a land of arid deserts of Mongolia , inhospitable plateaus, vast oceans, towering mountains and featureless plains. In the south-west, the Yunnan-Guizhbou Plateau includes frequent gorge rapids, waterfalls, underground caverns and limestone pinnacles, making it one of the country's most impressive areas. Inland desert, shifting salt lakes and China 's hottest region known as the Oasis of Fire contrast with the melting snow from the mountains of western China . Many of the headwaters for the country’s major trade routes are provided by the Tibetan Plateau, including the Yangzi, Yellow, Mekong and Salween rivers.

ADVENTURE SPORTS IN CHINA

Some of the world’s highest mountains define the southern border of Tibet , including 8848m Mount Everest , 7756m Namcha Barwa, and 7728m Gurla Mandhata providing amazing opportunities for mountaineering enthusiasts. Hiking and trekking enthusiasts are also well served, with trails taking in natural beauty that ranges from the untamed to windswept plains. Skiing in China is also an option, with downhill and cross-country skiing and snowboarding popular in the North-east provinces.

ADVENTURE SPORTS AREAS AND REGIONS IN CHINA

Best spots for hiking & trekking

Opportunities abound in the 27,000 sq km around Everest’s Tibetan face that have been designated as the Qoomolangma Nature Reserve.

Best spots for climbing & mountaineering

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (also known as the ‘roof of the world’) is one of the world’s most famous mountaineering destinations, while the Everest Base Cam p is the most popular trekking destination in Tibet .

Best spots for skiing and snowboarding

The popular Alshan Ski Resort in Alshan city, Inner Mongolia , is surrounded by primitive forests and contains both country and alpine trails.