3 Days Hiking around Jiangshan Ancient Town
This is a 3 day 2 night trip that features the nature and historical wonders hidden deep in the interior city of Jiangshan in Zhejiang Province. On day one we will arrive into the ancient town of Nianbadu, a town with over 1100 years of history. It was once an important military garrison town and transportation hub due to its strategic location on the border of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi province. The next day we’ll hike the ancient Xianxia Caravan Trail. Located deep in the Chong Shan Mountains, this trail was first built by general Huang Gou for the invasion of Fujian during the Tang Dynasty in around 878 AD, but had gradually became a caravan trail for traders between the two provinces. The total length of the original trail was about 120 kilometers, up until 1932, this was the only path connecting Zhejiang and Fujian. Now much of the trail has disappeared due to new roads built. We’ll do a 15-30 kilometer trek (depending on the group) on the remains of this ancient trail near Nianbadu, where the ancient passes still exists.On day 3, we’ll head to Jianglangshan, a scenic reserve that features Danxia, a geological wonder of red sand stone mountains which is listed as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO along with Guangdong’s Danxia Mountain.
Trip Specifics
Dates: 2nd- 4th Apr. 2017
Duration: Three days' trip Land Cost: 2200 rmb/person(double occupancy, pay extra 400 rmb for ur private room) Includes: high speed trains; local minivan transfer; water; guide cost; all meals listed below; accommodation and admission tix to scenery areas. |
Level: Moderate
Routing: Shanghai - Zhejiang- Shanghai Participants: 6-12 people Registration Deadline: 26th Mar. 2017 |
Detailed Itinerary
D1
07:50 - Meet at the Shanghai Hongqiao train station, board the train G1323 at 08:22; arrive Jiangshan Station at 10:57.
12:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Hike to the Jianglangshan peak and back (+/- 4 hrs);
17:00 - Drive to our guesthouse/hotel at the Nianbadu Ancient Town (+/- 45 min);
19:00 - Dinner;
D2
08:00 - Breakfast
09:00 - Free walking inside Nianbadu Ancient town.
10:30 - Transfer to the trail, hiking along the Xianxia Caravan Trail (+/- 4.5 hour), lunch en tour;
17:00 - Afternoon drive to a village close to a beautiful reservoir to check in a lovely guesthouse, chilling out after check-in
19:00 - Dinner
D3
Another hike around the village after breakfast;
14:11 - Board train G7376 back to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station at 16:34.
Program ends.
07:50 - Meet at the Shanghai Hongqiao train station, board the train G1323 at 08:22; arrive Jiangshan Station at 10:57.
12:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Hike to the Jianglangshan peak and back (+/- 4 hrs);
17:00 - Drive to our guesthouse/hotel at the Nianbadu Ancient Town (+/- 45 min);
19:00 - Dinner;
D2
08:00 - Breakfast
09:00 - Free walking inside Nianbadu Ancient town.
10:30 - Transfer to the trail, hiking along the Xianxia Caravan Trail (+/- 4.5 hour), lunch en tour;
17:00 - Afternoon drive to a village close to a beautiful reservoir to check in a lovely guesthouse, chilling out after check-in
19:00 - Dinner
D3
Another hike around the village after breakfast;
14:11 - Board train G7376 back to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station at 16:34.
Program ends.
Important items to bring
Passports; hiking sticks; hiking footware; Water bottle; Sun protection; Rain gear; Mosquito repellent; Energy snacks; Prescribed medication (if any)