Tianmu Mountain Trail: Seven Peaks | East China Classic, Tianmu Seven Peaks, Respect for All Creatures

Day 1 Shanghai → Farmhouse at the foot of Tianmu Mountain

All day

18:30 Meet at the designated location of China-TravelNote for check-in. (Regular weekends, Friday night 18:30-19:00)

We set off promptly at 7:00 PM. The team leader chatted with everyone and played games, bringing laughter and joy along the way.
Around midnight, we arrived at a farmhouse at the foot of Tianmu Mountain and stayed overnight to rest and recharge for the next day's trek.

Note: Please prepare enough dry food and water for two lunches before departure. It is recommended to bring a thermos and fill it with hot water.

Note: (All national holidays of 3 days or more will depart at noon, gather at 12:00 and depart at 12:30)

Driving time: about 4 hours

Note: I have to get up early tomorrow morning and go to bed in time tonight.

Day 2: Xianrending → Qianmutian → Dongguan Village

All day

4:30 Breakfast. Pack your luggage before breakfast and bring water and dry food.

5:00 Charter a car to go to the starting point of the hike.

At around 5:30, everyone will get off the bus and please fully participate in the warm-up exercises under the guidance of the team leader, and start hiking when you are ready.

Around 10:00, we reached the summit of Longwang Mountain and looked down at the Seven Peaks. We then continued along the ridge fire road, going up and down the hump line along the way.

Around 12:00, the group had lunch at Yaowang Peak

13:30 Set off across Qianmu Peak and arrive at the forest ranger station, where we will assemble for a while.

Around 14:30, we moved forward along the winding mountain road. The front team rested as they walked, while the back team quickened their pace.

At 3:30 PM, the entire group assembled and began descending along the mountain trail. The journey was thrilling, but the tourists helped each other and their laughter echoed through the mountains!

Around 17:30, we arrived at Dongguan Village before dark and went to a farmer's house for dinner and overnight stay.

It gets dark early in the mountains, so a headlamp is essential

Crampons are essential in winter. You can bring your own crampons or purchase crampons from China-TravelNote. You can buy crampons from the tour guide on the bus. Please confirm that there are no quality problems on site. Once put on and taken off, they are not returnable or exchangeable.

1 pair of basic crampons (steel 8-tooth chainstay, rubber mesh strap, shoe sizes 35-44), 18 yuan/pair

Hiking: The hike is approximately 17 km+, lasting about 10 hours, and climbing 1,587 meters.

Note: There will be a descent point about a third of the way. Please make your own decision based on your own situation and follow the guide's instructions.
Because it gets dark early in the mountains and the roads are dangerous at night, the guide will control the descent to the farmhouse between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Route adjustments may be made during this time, so please cooperate!

Crampons are essential for winter. Bring your own or purchase crampons from China-TravelNote. Purchase crampons from the guide on the bus. Please confirm that there are no quality issues on site. Once put on and taken off, they are non-refundable.

One pair of basic crampons (steel 8-tooth chainstay, rubber mesh strap, shoe sizes range 35-44), 18 yuan/pair.

Day 3 Dongguan Village → Daxianding → Shanghai

All day

Wake up at 5:00, have a hot breakfast at the farmhouse, and put your luggage on the bus.

5:30 Continue to travel light and head to the starting point of the hike

6:00 After a group warm-up, we started to go up the mountain, climbing up along the trail using our hands and feet.

Around 8:30, we arrived at Xianren Terrace. After a short rest, we descended along the trail and then climbed up again after about half an hour (there should be crying here...)

Around 10:00, we arrived at East Tianmu Peak - Daxian Peak. From here, we looked out at West Tianmu Peak and the road we walked yesterday, and couldn't help cheering.

10:30 Descend and arrive at Caotang after about an hour and a half. Here tourists can take out dry food for lunch and continue the journey after lunch.

We arrived at the foot of the mountain around 13:30 and boarded the bus back to Shanghai. Tourists can make a good summary on the bus.

Driving time: about 4.5 hours

Hiking: The hike is about 14 km, takes about 7 hours, and climbs 1,470 meters.

Note: Today's hike is about 14km, so please prepare enough dry food for lunch and water for the entire journey;
the road conditions along the way vary greatly, so avoid running and pay attention to safety!

1.Why didn’t I receive a text message notification after registering?

2. What if it rains during the event?

2-3 days before the event, we will decide whether the event will proceed as scheduled based on the weather forecast and route conditions. Please pay attention to our notifications. Most outdoor activities can proceed as usual even with light rain. Rainy days also have their own fun. If heavy rain is forecast, the event will be cancelled and a full refund will be given to everyone.

3. Is this route crowded?

Most of our routes are natural and niche, with relatively small traffic. Of course, it also depends on the registration situation for each period. Generally, ordinary models are 37-seat buses, and there are also large models with 53 seats. Each car has a certain proportion of tour leaders to ensure the quality of the event.

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The Tianmu Mountains stretch for hundreds of miles, stretching from Qingliang Peak in the west to Mogan Mountain in the east. Tourists who have traveled through East Tianmu, Longwang Mountain, West Tianmu, and the Seven Peaks Crossing know that Qianmutian is a crucial staging post along the way. With its unique eastern alpine scenery, it's a must-see for every outdoor enthusiast!