Explore Phoenix Ridge, enjoy spring outings and apricot blossoms, experience the culture of the Western Hills, immerse in local folk customs, take pleasure in hiking, and embrace a healthy lifestyle. You can also appreciate the cultural landscapes of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. In this vibrant season, organized by the People's Government of Haidian District and the Beijing Hiking Association, and hosted by the Haidian District Sports Bureau, Haidian District Gardening and Greening Bureau, Sujiatuo Town People's Government, Beijing Xinnong Investment Co., Ltd., Beijing Phoenix Ridge Natural Scenic Park, with support from Beijing Sports Radio (FM102.5), Green Field Network, and the "Three Mountains and Five Gardens Hike: Explore Phoenix Ridge, Cheer for Beijing's Winter Olympics Bid" Haidian Phoenix Ridge Mountain Hiking Event, the activity will take place on April 18, 2015, at Beijing Phoenix Ridge Natural Scenic Park.
The hiking route is a mountain trail covering a total of 11 kilometers. The event follows a come-and-go format, starting at 8:00 AM on April 18, 2015, with the event concluding at 2:00 PM. The start and finish points will be at Parking Lot No. 1 of Beijing Phoenix Ridge Natural Scenic Park. There will be checkpoints along the way, where participants will pass through three arches symbolizing the "Three Mountains" and collect "Five Gardens"-themed postcards at five checkpoint stations. Before 2:00 PM, participants can present their postcards and hiking passport at the souvenir exchange area to get a commemorative stamp and receive an event souvenir.
Registration Requirements
1. Good physical health with a history of regular running exercise or training.
2. A total of 3,000 spots are available to the public, and only group registrations of three or more people will be accepted.
3. Registration is now open and will be on a first-come, first-served basis until all spots are filled.
4. Individuals with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or cerebrovascular diseases should participate with caution. Participants are personally responsible for any personal injury or property loss caused by individual health conditions or other personal reasons during the event.
Registration Fee: 50 RMB per person
Difficulty Level
Transportation
1. Bus Route: Take bus 346 from Summer Palace (Beigongmen Subway Station) to the terminal stop, Phoenix Ridge.
2. Driving Route:
(1) Take the Badaling Expressway – exit at Beianhe – follow Beiqing Road westward and drive according to signs.
(2) Take the Third or Fourth Ring Road – Wanyuanhe Road – Yongfeng Road – head west on Beiqing Road – cross the Jingmi Diversion Canal and drive north according to signs.
(3) Take the North Fifth Ring Road – exit at Xiaojiahe Bridge (Yuanmingyuan West Road) – go via China Agricultural University to Yongfeng Road – turn left onto Beiqing Road heading west – then turn north on Wenbei Road and drive according to signs.
(4) Take the West Sixth Ring Road – exit at Wenyang Road Toll Station – drive along Nieguezhuang East Road to reach the destination.
Registration Method
Registration is available in two ways: online registration and payment with materials delivered by express mail, or online registration with on-site payment and material pickup at designated registration points. Once payment is successfully made, the registration fee will not be refunded.
Method 1: Online Registration and Payment with Express Delivery of Materials: Participating groups must register on the official website of the Beijing Hiking Association (www.tbbj.org). After online registration, pay the activity fee online and accurately fill in the delivery address information (any losses due to incorrect address entry leading to failed delivery will be borne by the registrant). The Beijing Hiking Association will deliver the materials by express mail, with the courier fee borne by the registrant.
Method 2: Online Registration with On-site Payment and Material Pickup: Participating groups must register on the official website of the Beijing Hiking Association (www.tbbj.org). After online registration, print the "Online Registration Form" generated by the website. Group members must bring the form to the registration payment site between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM on April 13–14 for on-site payment and material pickup.
Registration Payment Site 1: Secretariat of Beijing Hiking Association (Room 405, Beijing Youth Palace, No. 68 Xizhimen Nandajie, Xicheng District, Beijing), Consultation Phone: 66188602
Transportation: Take bus 50 to Guanyuan Ximen and get off; or take Subway Line 2 or 6 to Exit B of Chegongzhuang Station, walk about 200 meters east, then about 500 meters north.
Registration Payment Site 2: Sports Post Office (No. 3 Gongti Beilu, opposite Worker’s Stadium; formerly Gongti Beilu Post Office), Consultation Phone: 64154778
Transportation: Take bus 110, 113, 115, 117, 118, 120, 208, 403, 406, 416, 431, 701, 703, 758, 823, or 834 to Worker’s Stadium Station; or take Subway to Exit D of Tuanjiehu Station, walk about 800 meters west, then about 200 meters north.
Registration Consultation Phone: 66188602
Registration Consultation Hours: Weekdays 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Beijing Hiking Association
March 31, 2015