Baihe
Also known as: White River, 白河, Miyun
White River (Baihe) canyon, sandy river beaches, twisting gorge north of Beijing
The climbing
What there is to climb at Baihe, and whether a mixed-ability group can split up here.
1643 routes/problems (theCrag, incl boulders); ~20 crags
Refresh 5.13a; Kang 5.13a; Perfect Feeling multi-pitch granite face (250m, 8-10 pitches)
Beginner 3-bolt sport and bouldering plus hard sport/trad; Perfect Feeling multi-pitch for advanced
Great mixed-ability day-trip crag from Beijing; entry-level jug routes to 5.14
Rock & setting
Granite/gneiss; ranges from bullet-hard gems to crumbly sections
Granite/gneiss slabs, faces, cracks; sport, trad and bouldering; short single-pitch to 250m multi-pitch
River-canyon crags of varied aspect; sun/shade options across 20km valley
Busy weekends near road crags; solitude at outer crags
Season & conditions
Spring and autumn; winter too cold, summer too hot
late Feb-May, Sep-Nov
Riverside spring/autumn climbing weekends from Beijing
Winter freeze, summer heat/humidity, occasional river-valley wind. Confirm.
Approach & gear
Generally free access; parking/village charges possible near HeiLongXia. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Short riverside walks; some crags require river crossing/wading
~90min-1h45 drive north of Beijing via Miyun/HeiLongXia; public bus XiZhiMen-Miyun then minivan ~50 RMB each way
Sport draws plus trad rack for crack lines; 60-70m rope; decent mobile signal near road
Riverside beach camping; Zhangjiafen village hostels ~100 RMB with food
Village food/snacks/water; no dedicated gear shop, supply in Beijing
Bolting & safety
Baihe Climbing Fund supplies/maintains hardware; mixed vintage bolts. Confirm.
Crumbly rock on some lines, river crossings/flow, loose blocks, cold/heat extremes
Not required; Beijing gyms/clubs run trips and instruction
Miyun district facilities ~30-45min; no formal crag rescue
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand crag report. Coordinates are approximate.