Rock climbing is an activity in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route without falling. Rock climbing competitions have objectives of completing the route in the quickest possible time or the farthest along an ever increasingly harder route. Rock climbing is similar to scrambling (another activity involving the scaling of hills and similar formations), but climbing is generally differentiated by its sustained use of hands to support the climber's weight as well as to provide balance.

Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climber's strength, endurance, agility and balance along with mental control. It can be a dangerous sport and knowledge of proper climbing techniques and usage of specialized climbing equipment is crucial for the safe completion of routes. Because of the wide range and variety of rock formations around the world, rock climbing has been separated into several different styles and sub-disciplines. While not an Olympic event, rock climbing is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a sport.

In the beautiful Ritan Park is an artificial rock climbing wall and bouldering wall. This is the best place for beginners and advanced climbers to try the different rock climbing routes or to boulder around. The Touchstone Climbing Club called Dianshi is a friendly club of passionate rock climbers that run the climbing wall.

The rock climbing and bouldering wall at Ritan Park is the best place for beginners and advanced climbers to train. Dianshi, the Touchstone climbing club has climbing sessions here every week. RMB50 per day or get a membership card for RMB260 and each time is RMB26. RMB10 for shoe rental.

Address:Ritan Park,

Directions: Near the northeast gate

Open: 10am-9:30pm