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Nowadays, if you haven't had one or two camping experiences, you'd be embarrassed to tell others that you love the outdoors. Camping is not a difficult asceticism. On the contrary, people who like camping in their daily lives must all love life.
The weekend is here. It’s a wonderful thing to let down your guard, immerse yourself in a comfortable and cozy environment, stay away from work pressure, reject complicated social interactions, go camping with the people you love, enjoy this rare time alone, and release the tension accumulated over the week.
Now that we are urging everyone to join the camping team, where is the best place to go camping?
Located in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, Jiangsu and Zhejiang boast exceptional natural conditions, offering countless opportunities for tenting. From the elegant and upscale Moganshan to the more accessible farmyards, anywhere is a great camping spot. However, this guide strongly recommends Dajianshan, a niche outdoor destination meticulously discovered by China-TravelNote's product managers. It offers exceptional value and you'll know it's what you're looking for after just one visit.
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Haining Dajianshan Paragliding Sports Base
Dajianshancheck the details
The Haining Dajianshan Paragliding Base is located at the Haining Dajianshan Paragliding Flight Camp, at the mouth of the Qiantang River, between Shanghai and Hangzhou. It is currently the most scenic flying site in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions, integrating mountains, lakes, and the sea. It also boasts one of the highest number of flying days in China, providing ample dynamic airflow for takeoff and gliding. Jianshan is surrounded by plains on all sides. Approaching the mountain from the east, you can fly in winds from south, north, and west, allowing for nearly daily flights. A landing pad on each side of the mountain ensures a safe landing.
Recommended months: January to December
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The most convenient way to get here is by driving. Starting from Hangzhou or Shanghai metropolitan area, the driving time is less than 1.5 hours. In addition, the campsite has a parking lot that can accommodate more than 200 vehicles, and it is free!
Note: To prevent traffic congestion, please follow the staff's instructions. There are camp carts available for you to check in your luggage.
Admission will begin around 10:30 am
The quality of the camp’s infrastructure directly affects the camping experience. Choosing a camping site with relatively complete conditions can make your body and mind feel more comfortable.
The campsite is fully equipped with facilities, and all tents are set up in advance. There are many choices of tents in the accommodation area, equipped with air mattresses, pillows, blankets, camp lights, etc. You can just move in with just your luggage. It is recommended to bring your own sleeping bag and small quilt.
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Tent location and tent style cannot be specified in advance, first come first served
There is an extra-large air-conditioned yurt room with a canopy, tables and chairs, and various photo props. If you want to have a cup of coffee at any time, that's also possible. Outdoor gas tanks and small stoves are available at any time, but you can't make a fire directly on the lawn.
The campsite provides water sources, toilets, and 24-hour hot water for showers, allowing everyone to enjoy the comfort and happiness of vacation even when they are outdoors.
You can bring your pets. Such beautiful scenery also needs to be enjoyed by our dear animals.
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Dajianshan is also famous for its paragliding base. Surrounded by plains, ascending from the east, you can fly in all three wind directions: south, north, and west, allowing for nearly daily flights. Two landing pads, each half the size of a football field, ensure safe landings. The main landing pad at the base, at 28,000 square meters, is the most luxurious in East China. For safety reasons, pre-flight instructors will personally teach you the principles, techniques, precautions, and other essentials. Professional equipment is provided, and instructors accompany you throughout the flight. In-flight 1080p videos are recorded for memorable moments.
Now is a great time to go paragliding. Flying up to 300 meters in the air, you will see greenery and romance everywhere. Especially at sunset, it is so beautiful!
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Suitable for people aged 5-65, weighing less than 160 catties, without heart disease, fear of heights and high blood pressure
Camping sites accept on-site reservations
Just behind the tent is a pristine lake in the campground. It's quite large and perfect for rowing or kayaking. It's unacceptable not to play in the water in the summer, and water sports are also a good option in the hot summer.
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Kind tips:
Remember to take sun protection measures in advance
The lake is sometimes windy, so children are not recommended to go in the water. Children over 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult if they want to participate. Two people can ride in one kayak.
Fishing has become a favorite outdoor activity for young and middle-aged men. They enjoy a quiet, "old cadre" lifestyle, often spending entire afternoons sitting down. If you have a man like him at home, you might want to bring him here.
There is a fruit planting base in the village where the camp is located, where you can pick seasonal fruits. Strawberries, cherries, bayberries and other fruits change with the seasons, which is very suitable for girls and families with babies to participate.
About 1 km away from the camp, there are alpacas, rabbits, guinea pigs and other healing animals on the farm, which children will definitely like.
At night, the camp provides bonfires and open-air movies. Enjoying a favorite movie on a cool night will instantly bring you a sense of bohemianism.
Food, drinking water and some supplies are sold in the camp, which you can buy on your own.
The tour group provides exquisite afternoon tea, a buffet barbecue for dinner or a long table banquet at the camp, and a simple sandwich breakfast the next day.
Those who bring their own tents and travel independently can choose to bring their own food. Of course, they can also choose to stay in a nearby farmhouse, which is very convenient.
Electricity usage:
There is no electricity supply in all tent areas. Mobile phones can be charged in the staff rest area. It is not recommended to use electrical appliances such as rice cookers.
Use of fire:
It is strictly forbidden to light a fire directly on the grass. It is recommended to use a fire pit or gas cylinder to cook and heat your own food
Rubbish:
Please protect the environment. There are garbage disposal points in many places in the camp. It is everyone's responsibility to consciously sort the garbage.
Clothing:
As it is located near the lake, it can be a little chilly even in the summer nights, so it is recommended to bring a jacket.
mosquito:
Be careful to prevent mosquito bites in summer and autumn. Please bring your own mosquito repellent.
Safety:
There are wetlands and ponds outside the campsite. To avoid accidents, please do not let children move around on their own.
prohibit:
It is prohibited to carry firecrackers, crackers, sky lanterns and other flammable and explosive dangerous goods
Alcohol stoves are prohibited
All-inclusive tour: 580 yuan/person
Bring your own tent: Only a campsite fee of 100 yuan per tent is required, and no more than 6 people can use one tent. The fee includes campsite usage fees (shower, sanitation), but does not include breakfast and barbecue fees.
Camping is an outdoor experience and a new lifestyle. Give yourself a chance to feel nature!
