Day 1 Hangzhou → Jidong → Xuedouling Ancient Trail → Hangzhou
08:00
Gather and sign in at Huanglong Seafood Stall
08:30
After getting on the bus and setting off, the tour guide led the tourists to introduce themselves and play interactive games, making everyone laugh and have fun along the way.
10:00
Arriving at Zhibukeng Village, we warmed up and set off. The Xuedouling Ancient Trail, approximately 7 kilometers long, serves as the gateway to Ancun and Shangwang Village. The stone steps, constructed of natural stone, rise and fall, stretching upwards. Along the way, peaks overlap, rocks meet, and streams flow gently, creating a natural landscape of overlapping mountains, grotesque rocks, and vibrant greenery. The unusually shaped rocks along the trail are particularly breathtaking.
Walking up from Zhibukeng Village, a stone bridge comes into view. Further ahead, a natural stone lion crouches by the stream, known locally as Lion Rock. From behind, it looks like a crouching lion about to ascend, a truly lifelike sight. Before the lion, two rocks have been split in two. This is called Jianmen Liyun, resembling rocks split by a sword.
We soon reached the mountaintop reservoir, its surface as smooth as a mirror. The leaves of the metasequoia trees had turned red, transforming into a redwood forest. It was still lush green, but under the sunlight, it offered a unique beauty. A new cliffside café, with its retro design, has opened beside the metasequoia trees. It's a great place to stop for a cup of coffee and soak in the warm spring sunshine. We continued our journey, slowly descending the ancient path. The long stone steps and gentle breeze along the way were a truly pleasant experience.
2:00 PM
After descending the mountain, we took a bus to Anchang Ancient Town. Historically, Anchang was a bustling commercial hub with a thriving economy. Even today, you can still witness over 20 traditional culinary techniques on Anchang Old Street, including making zongzi (rice dumplings), stuffing sausages, pounding rice cakes, and pulling white sugar. Here, you can stroll along the river, tour the ancient town on a stilt boat, savor the local delicacies, and relax by the river. Anchang Ancient Town's soy sauce and fennel beans are excellent, and the sausages are a true delicacy. You can shop and find something to eat for lunch. Don't miss the popular rice wine, coffee, and fermented glutinous rice steamed buns, both popular on Xiaohongshu!
5:00 PM
Everyone boarded the bus and returned to Hangzhou.
6:30 PM
When we arrived at the starting point, everyone was reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes.
