Day 1 Suzhou → Xinchang → Salt Gang Ancient Road → Shibadu → Suzhou
07:00
Meeting Point 1 07:00-07:10 (10 minutes to sign in, please do not be late), intersection of Jintang Street and Zongguantang Road (near Exit 6 of Pinghe Road Station on Metro Line 2. Cars can park at Yaosheng Building, capped at 20 yuan/day)
Meeting Point 2 07:30-07:35 (5 minutes to get on the bus, don't be late), Suzhou City Toll Station (G1522 Changtai Expressway Entrance), 200 meters south, waiting under the elevated road (if you drive, you can park at Huadong Decoration City, the maximum fee is about 25 yuan/day)
After signing in, we set off on the highway. The team leader led the interaction, introduced himself and explained the itinerary, and we laughed and laughed all the way to our destination.
11:30
Arriving at the starting point of the hike, Qingzhai Village, we disembarked and warmed up with our tour leader. This warm-up is a must! Afterward, we set off. The hike along the ancient trail, through towering mountains, lush greenery, and a beautiful landscape, was complete. Occasionally, birds and frogs appeared in the forest, filling our ears with the sounds of nature.
12:30
At noon, we'll have a lunch break at a designated spot, sharing the delicious food we brought along. We'll then continue our journey, passing ancient Torreya trees, beautiful water curtains, boundless mountains, and ever-lasting smoke. It's like a paradise, a fairyland-like village!
Walking slowly among the mountains and rivers, I unknowingly reached the end of Shibadu. It is a delightful sight and I will never want to leave.
5:30 PM
We arrived at the end of this trip. The bus had been waiting for us for a long time, so we all got on and headed back to Suzhou.
9:00 PM
We returned to the starting point. Everyone was reluctant to leave. We said take care to each other, kissed goodbye with tears in our eyes, and made an appointment to meet again next time.
