Secret Land of Vines: Tiankeng and Difeng | Ningbo Yixiantian: See the Rift Valley through the Primitive Vines

Day 1 Shanghai → Yinjiang → Yixiantian → Shanghai

All day

07:00-07:15 Meet at the designated location of China-TravelNote and sign in. 07:15 Depart on time, enjoy interactive activities and itinerary introductions on board, and have fun all the way!

10:45

We arrived at the Quzha Ancestral Temple and, under the guidance of our team leader, rested and warmed up. Then, the hike began! We climbed up the dirt path, climbing up and down rocks amidst the lush vegetation, feeling like we'd strayed into a lush green forest. After about half an hour, we reached the "One Line Sky" (a narrow passageway) at the end of the mountain. There are two, one large and one small, with vines entwined and thick enough to hang a swing from. Sunlight shone on the exposed rock faces and the dripping moss. Walking among them, I felt the insignificance of humanity in the face of nature.

12:30

We walked out of the jungle and reached the mechanized farming road on the top of the mountain, crossed the tea plantation, and looked out at the open area on the top of the mountain. We rested and had lunch in due time.

We started to descend the mountain, passing through the bamboo forest and then the dense forest. The bamboo forest was shaded by the gurgling stream, and it felt like we had entered a primitive forest without people. The only sounds were the running water, the chirping of birds, and the sound of the wind blowing the leaves. Soon we arrived at the foot of the mountain.

Walk back to the starting point of the loop and get on the bus to return at the appropriate time.

7:00 PM

Arrived at the departure point in Shanghai. Everyone was still reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes!!

Driving time: Shanghai to Yinjiang, about 3 hours

Hiking: Today's hike is about 11km long, with a cumulative ascent of about 400 meters.

1. 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 activities can proceed as usual even if there is light rain. There is still fun to be had on rainy days. If heavy rain is forecast, the event will be cancelled and a full refund will be given to everyone.

2. 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 a few large models are 53-seat. Each car has a certain proportion of tour leaders to ensure the quality of the event.

The Yixiantian Ancient Trail is located in Meiyuan Mountain, Yinjiang Town, in the far suburbs of Ningbo. It lies in the hills behind Yueguancao Village. Along the way, you'll find dense bamboo forests and lush greenery surrounding the ancient trail. The Yixiantian at the end of the trail is even more precipitous than the Yixiantian at Lingyin Temple in Hangzhou.