Beginner-friendly
gyms in Beijing
6 climbing gyms in Beijing, China. We're still gathering beginner-specific data — get in touch if you can help us rank these for new climbers.
Starting climbing is easier in some gyms than others. The best beginner-friendly gyms in Beijing share three things: introductory courses that walk you through equipment and basic technique, gear rental so you don't need to buy anything to try the sport, and a graded route or problem section that starts at the easiest grades.
Below are the 6 climbing gyms in Beijing. We haven't yet verified beginner-specific facilities for them — visit each gym page for details on what they offer.
Where to start
768 Climbing
Building No.5 - 768, Xue Qing Lu, , Haidian Qu, Beijing, Beijing, 100096, China
Capital Gymnasium
General Purpose Center; 54 Baishiqia, Beijing, Haidian District China
Jihe climbing gym
Xin’ao Shopping Mall; Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Rejoice climbing gym of Peking University
Northeast of the Weiming Lake, Beijing, China
Shou Ti (the Capital Gym of Beijing)
No 54; Baishiqiao Road, Beijing, China
Xidan Culture Square (Underground)
B3; Xidan Culture Square, Beijing, Xicheng District China
What to expect
- Step 01Sign a waiverEvery gym requires a brief safety waiver before climbing. Standard practice.
- Step 02Rent shoes and chalkMost beginner gyms in Beijing rent shoes for £5-8. Chalk bags are usually £2-3 or included with the day pass.
- Step 03Watch the safety videoBouldering-only gyms show a 5-minute video covering falling and downclimbing. Required before your first session.
- Step 04Start on V0 / Font 3The easiest grades. They look easy because they are. Use them to practice movement, not to "find your level."
- Step 05Take a class if offeredA single 1-hour class at the start can save you weeks of confused trial and error.
Common questions
A beginner-friendly gym in Beijing typically offers introductory classes, gear rental (shoes, harness, chalk), staff who explain holds and grades, and a clear graded route or boulder section starting at V0/5.6 / Font 3. Most also run regular taster sessions that include all gear and a 30-60 minute introduction.
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