• Shanghai - Gather at the specified meeting location and check in by 7:45 am.

Depart promptly. Enjoy an engaging introduction to the itinerary and participate in interactive activities with your guide on the coach at 8:00 am.

• Zhejiang - 10:30 Arrive at the trailhead near Fuyuan Zen Temple. After a brief warm-up, commence the hike.

11:00
Reach Fuyuan Zen Temple. After exploring the temple, savor a traditional vegetarian lunch (RMB 20 per person, payable directly to the temple via mobile payment). This vegetarian meal is renowned locally and comes highly recommended.

Friendly reminder: The temple offers shared dining utensils. Please clean and return them after use. Alternatively, you may bring your own lunchbox.

Post-lunch, follow your guide to hike along the scenic “Little Great Wall,” a mountain ridge trail approximately 2 km long that encircles the temple. From the ridge, enjoy sweeping views of Taihu Lake. On clear days, you might even spot the lake’s center. The combination of mountains and water creates a truly serene and picturesque setting.

• Yixing - 13:00
  Continue the hike, traversing forest trails and crossing the ridgeline. Surrounded by rolling peaks, Dachao Mountain resembles a blooming lotus embraced by misty clouds. Relish the lush greenery, fresh air, and stunning natural scenery along the way.

14:30
Conclude the hike at a quaint village at the mountain’s base. Board the coach and commence the return journey.

• Shanghai - 17:30
  Return to the original meeting point. Bid farewell to your fellow travelers and anticipate your next adventure.

• Driver service and private transportation for private tour
• Guide or trip leader service
• Round-trip coach transfer from Shanghai for group tour
• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Shanghai for private tour
• Professional English-speaking guide for private tour
• On-site activity coordination and support

• Temple vegetarian lunch, about CNY 20 per person, payable on site
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Extra snacks and water

This day trip from Shanghai offers visitors a serene outdoor adventure in Yixing. Upon reaching the base of Dachaoshan, participants embark on a leisurely hike to Fuyuan Temple, a historic site nestled amidst lush bamboo and greenery. Following the temple exploration, the journey continues along the Yixing Little Great Wall, a 2-kilometer ridge trail offering expansive views of the mountains and Taihu Lake. This route is perfect for beginners and ideal for those seeking a simple nature getaway from the city.

Explore the tranquil Fuyuan Temple on Dachaoshan

Trek the renowned Yixing Little Great Wall, approximately 2 kilometers

Savor panoramic views of Taihu Lake and the surrounding hills

A beginner-friendly outdoor excursion from Shanghai

Optional vegetarian lunch experience at the temple

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.