Day 1

Take a Friday night train from Shanghai to An Hui province, get off at a small unknown town. After a local breakfast, drive to the starting point of the ancient Hui Hang Caravan Trail, then start our trekking, following the footprints of the Anhui merchants.

Almost unknown to tourists, Hui Hang Caravan Trail was the ancient route linking Anhui province with Zhejiang province. As its name suggests, the trail was used to transport tea from Anhui in exchange for grains in Zhejiang. Thanks to the trail, locals can save at least 50 kms traveling. Also the trail across a landscape of beautiful mountains, bamboo forests, ancient villages, colorful fields??We will hike a portion of the route, starting from Fuling, climb up to Jian Chuan, then Jiang Nan No.1 pass. Lunch will be held by the stream. Spend sometime walking along the stream. Later in the afternoon, get to a country guesthouse called Xia Xue Tang, stay overnight there. After a nice country meal, we would sleep soundly in the heart of the mountain. 

Day 2

Keep hiking on this beautiful trail, enjoying the stunning view, and hiking itself will be much easier, most likely going down. In 3 hours, we will get to a small village. After more hiking in the Stone Gate area, we will drive all the way to Hangzhou, catch a train back to Shanghai.

Agenda:

Friday: N518, 22:02 train leaves Shanghai to Jixi

Saturday: 07:40 arrives at Jixi

Sunday: N 528 18:55 - 20:45 Hangzhou-Shanghai ( Shanghai South Railway Station )

Or N 510 19:04 - 21:24 Hangzhou -- Shanghai ( Shanghai Railway Station )

Price:

980 RMB

Includes the train tickets, local transportation, accommodation, all entrance fees, meals ( 1st day lunch - picnic by the stream and 2nd supper are excluded ) and English-speaking tour guide

Things to bring:

A middle-sized backpack ( necessary, you need to carry your stuff during the hiking, suit cases are not applicable ), hiking shoes ( necessary ), 2 spare pairs of socks, sunglasses, sun block lotion, camera, snacks/energy complement and food for the picnic and warm clothes

Trip Level:  Easy to Mid-level

Reservation :

Reservation is essential. Since we do small group, seats are limited, book early. Minimum number is 5 for this the trip. Please leave you mobile number upon booking. Cancel at least 2 days before the departure, later cancellation will be charged for the train loss.

Sign up: call 139-1707-1775 or email shanghai@cyclechina.com  to make a reservation.

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