Day 1 Shanghai → Cixi → Kaoluo Mountain → Shanghai
07:15
Meet and check in at the designated location of China-TravelNote at 7:15 am.
07:30
We set off on time and, under the guidance of the staff, we carried out ice-breaking activities on the bus, introduced ourselves, played interactive games, and had a lot of laughter.
10:30
We headed to the [Kaoluo Mountain] hiking spot. This is a prime section of the National Fitness Trail, offering beautiful scenery, fresh air, and a gurgling stream along the way, creating a relaxing and enjoyable experience. After we passed the waterfall, the trail mostly continued along the gently ridged dirt road, making it a beginner-friendly hike. (The hike is approximately 6 km long, with a total ascent of 230 meters and an elevation gain of 435 meters. The scenery along the way is very relaxing, with mountains and water views.)
13:00
After the hike, we headed to Minghe Ancient Town for lunch.
1:30 PM
Enjoy a free lunch in Minghe Ancient Town. Minghe is a thousand-year-old town, rich in natural resources and blessed with outstanding people. We strolled through the town, basking in the sun and experiencing its tranquility and pristine nature. A major feature of the town is its abundance of street food. Look out for the famous rice cake dumplings and rat candy balls – they're definitely worth a try!
3:00 PM
Arrive at the Shanglin Lake Celadon Cultural Heritage Park or the Shanglin Lake Yue Kiln Ruins Museum. Following the museum's guide, we'll learn about the history of Yue Kiln celadon in Cixi. Yue Kiln celadon dates back to the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties. Experts confirm that the Shanglin Lake Yue Kiln was the first "official kiln" in Chinese history. The earliest mature celadon was successfully fired in its dragon kilns, earning it the nickname "Mother Porcelain." This area is not only the birthplace of Chinese celadon culture but also the starting point of the "Maritime Ceramic Road." (Note: Tour times vary depending on shift schedules, so morning and afternoon itineraries may vary. This will be determined by the tour leader and will be determined based on availability.)
4:30 PM
The bus had been waiting for a long time, so we got on and returned to Shanghai.
8:30 PM
Returning to the starting point in Shanghai, we were reluctant to leave and made an appointment to see each other again.
