On November 17th, the eighth stop of the "Dajue Temple–Jiufeng Eco-Friendly Hiking" under the Green Mountains Action was successfully held through a collaboration between Orion Outdoor Theme Shopping Mall and Green Field Outdoor Network. Despite it being the eighth iteration of the Green Mountains Action, and even with Beijing experiencing snowfall just two days prior to the event, outdoor enthusiasts who care deeply about environmental protection showed tremendous enthusiasm. The "Dajue Temple–Jiufeng Eco-Friendly Hiking" initiative gathered three teams with over 150 participants in total, demonstrating that the outdoor community views environmental conservation as an urgent priority. The participating teams selected several different routes around the Jiufeng area to conduct comprehensive trash cleanups, helping restore the natural beauty of Jiufeng. A Green Field editor had the opportunity to join the Eagle Trail Outdoor team and personally experience the unique significance that the Green Mountains Action brings to us, to everyone, and to all outdoor enthusiasts.
Team members take a group photo at the entrance of Dajue Temple
The "Green Mountains Action" — a large-scale outdoor environmental initiative organized by Orion Outdoor Theme Shopping Mall in partnership with Green Field Outdoor Network — is a major environmental protection activity covering Beijing and its surrounding areas. Starting from April 2012, Orion has joined forces with Green Field to mobilize outdoor enthusiasts through monthly events aimed at clearing litter from hiking trails around Beijing and protecting the environment, restoring the natural beauty of the green mountains. This event marked the eighth stop of the Green Mountains Action.
In November, Dajue Temple and Jiufeng were already like a "snow mountain," with fresh snowfall in Beijing just two days earlier leaving snow still on the ground. On the morning of the 17th, members of the Kaile Team gathered at the entrance of Dajue Temple at 9:30 AM, preparing to hike the Dajue Temple–Jiufeng route. Despite the cold weather, everyone was in high spirits and ready to take part in this Green Mountains Action.
The climb began, and the initial stretch was fairly easy.
Due to the recent snowfall in Beijing, some areas of the mountain still had patches of snow, which made climbing quite challenging. Fortunately, trekking poles proved to be very useful, and everyone proceeded with caution. Of course, they also didn’t miss the chance to have a bit of fun in the snow.
Team members make their way up the "snow mountain"
Despite the treacherous path, they didn’t forget to pick up trash.
The girls looked even more beautiful in the snow
Thanks to everyone’s efforts, by noon, all had reached the mountaintop, where many other hikers had already gathered. It seemed that despite the recent snow, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of outdoor enthusiasts to come up the mountain. Everyone was curious about the blue bags carried by the "Green Mountains Action" team. After we explained the initiative, many expressed their praise, and some even decided to join in by taking a bag themselves and becoming part of the movement. The ranks of the "Green Mountains Action" are growing stronger by the day.
The mountaintop was crowded with hikers
While resting at the summit, team members remained mindful of bringing the trash back down the mountain.
Group photo at the mountaintop
Reaching the top of Jiufeng — Eagles Soaring High
After reaching the summit, everyone continued to have a snowball fight.
I just want to have some fun in the snow.
Having hotpot and singing songs at the mountaintop.
The goal of the Green Mountains Action is to promote environmental awareness and protect the natural environment. By simply carrying the trash generated during outdoor activities — both from the surroundings and personal waste — down the mountain, everyone can help make the outdoors more beautiful and the skies bluer. Small actions can bring significant results. Let’s ensure that future generations can enjoy even more beautiful mountains and clearer waters.
Jiufeng looks even more beautiful after the Green Mountains Action
The eighth stop of the Green Mountains Action was a complete success thanks to the collective effort of all the hikers. Everyone descended the mountain carrying bags full of collected trash. The sweat and hard work along the way became an unforgettable highlight of the winter season. Beyond cleaning up the litter, the hikers also set a positive example for other visitors enjoying the scenic beauty, reinforcing environmental awareness among the public.
We would like to thank all the participants of this Green Mountains Action. Though the group was small, their impact was powerful. We also firmly believe that, inspired by these hikers, more people will join the movement for environmental protection.