Personal Essay: Hiking In China

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Hiking is a good way to feel the culture of a place. It is also a good way of exercising,which is beneficial to our health. It cannot only reduce the risk of many kinds of diseases but also strengthen the muscles and build up the bones. It is safer than some other ways of exercising,such as bungee jumping and free climbing. There is a famous saying in China. Reading or traveling, body or soul must be on the road. As far as I 'm concerned, hiking to a place that you have never been before is a great way to put both your body and soul on the way. It’s also a great challenge for you. There are many kinds of terrain in China; it is a good place to go hiking. If you want to try, this paper will introduce some good place for hiking to you, this introduction of these places in China will allow you to see China differently and afresh. For …show more content…

both a beautiful landscape and unique customs in Motuo County. It is the only county in China with no highway, so it became a paradise for travelers and adventurers. Covering an area of 34,000 square kilometers, the mysterious Motuo County is mainly inhabited by the Menba and Luoba ethnic groups who have a population of about 9,700. It’s really a great place to experience the minority ethnic culture. On entering in the Motuo County, you can enjoy thousands of colorful natural landscapes from the alpine frigid zone to the tropical rain forests within a few hours. You can see the white snow mountains, the lush green grasslands, the red maple forests, the yellow rape flowers, and so on. However, with the complicated topography and erratic weather, you will be faced with several difficulties like altitude sickness, blisters, or blizzards. It will be a great challenge for you. As a traveler, you should prepare well for the altitude, climate and tough walking