GUDAO (ANCIENT HIKING TRAILS)

WildChina’s GUDAO, meaning “ancient hiking trails” in Chinese,
is bringing new life to forgotten routes, and the communities – the people – along them.

Become a part of the revival story
Hike through history, culture, and nature

For millennia, China was connected to itself and the world beyond, by trails. These footpaths, connected not only places, but people and cultures too. We believe these ancient hiking trails deserve to be remembered. Their stories heard, their culture preserved, their people seen.

Our Impact So Far

GUDAO is more than a hiking experience; it’s our commitment to preserving ancient trails, empowering communities, and creating lasting impact through cultural connection and sustainable development.

This dedication has drawn international recognition, including a feature in National Geographic and a nomination for a Virtuoso Sustainability Award.

13

mountain guides trained in Yunnan

130+

local tourism professionals trained in Songyang

12,000+

visitors engaged through Songyang cultural performances

Private Journeys

New for 2025
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GUDAO (Yunnan Ancient Trail): Hiking the Legendary Tiger Leaping Gorge

6 Days
Availability : January - June | September - December
Embark on a legendary adventure deep into Yunnan, conquering Asia's most dramatic gorge: the legendary Tiger Leaping Gorge. Here, the raging Jinsha River carves its […]
New for 2025
GUDAO Jingxi - Trace Beijing’s Roots on Ancient Paths - WildChina

GUDAO (Beijing Ancient Trail): Hiking the Jingxi Route, from Beijing toward Mongolia

2 Days
Availability : January - June | October - December
Discover a hidden side of Beijing through its ancient trails, which have shaped the city’s history for thousands of years. While modern highways now dominate, […]
New for 2025

GUDAO (Zhejiang Ancient Trail): Hiking the Old Tea Trails of Southern China

4 Days
Availability : January - June | October - December
Discover Songyang’s ancient trails, where tea fields and centuries-old villages reveal a rich cultural heritage. Home to China’s largest tea market, this serene region blends […]
New for 2025
Explore GUDAO's Ancient Tea Horse Trail with WildChina -Arulaka View

GUDAO (Yunnan Ancient Trail): Hiking the Tea Horse Road

7 Days
Availability : November - May
Step into a world of adventure along the historic trails of the legendary Tea Horse Road, once traversed by mule caravans carrying tea and treasures. […]
New for 2025

GUDAO (Yunnan Ancient Trail): Hiking the Missionary Trail Across Biluo Snow Mountain

7 Days
Availability : September - November
Located in the southeastern Tibetan Plateau, the Lancang (Mekong), Jinsha (Yangtze), and Nu (Salween) Rivers—three of Asia’s mightiest waterways—flow side by side, carving through some […]

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