京郊爬山指南

　　Hiking A round Beijing （updated2010） has been compiled under the auspices of the Beiing Hikers， based on a pioneering work done by some of the club'smembers which appeared in2003. Much has changed since then， not only in China's capitalcity but also in the surrounding country side. Roads and transportation have improved tremendously， and hiking trail shave been cleared. Some once-remote but breathtaking spotsare now within one-day'sjourney from Beijing. Moreover，accommodation and basicrestaurant services arc nowadays widely available where once they were non-existent. These improvements have been largely incorporated in the presentvolume， together with some new routes which the Beijing Hikershave explored since the first edition.This book contains a total of27 hikes， with explanations of how to reach and follow them.It is in a format easily carried ina pocket or rucksack， and it is hoped that it will assist as many people as possible to discoverfor themselves the greatout doors that lie upon Beijing's doorstep.

　　原書外文社已于2003年出版過，三位作者均為爬山愛好者。