Autumn in Siming · Xuedou Mountain | Stroll along the famous mountain trails and see the red maple trees

Day 1 Shanghai → Fenghua → Shanghai

All day

Meet at the designated location of China-TravelNote at 7:00 AM and depart promptly at 7:15 AM (no latecomers!)

7:15-11:00 The journey is long and there will be a stop at a service area in the middle. The team leader will introduce himself and explain the itinerary on the bus, and there will be laughter all the way. During the journey, friends can also recharge their energy for the next hike.

We arrived at Zhejiang Buddhist College, the starting point of the Xikou hike, around 11:00. After warming up, we started hiking!

Passing the Mingshan Zhulin Temple, we arrived at the entrance of the ancient road. Then we continued along the Mingshan Ancient Road, where we saw small bridges, flowing water, and the autumn atmosphere.

Along the way, vast expanses of red and yellow maple forests stretched out their graceful forms. We rested here, and tourists, don't hesitate to use your cameras to capture the stunning autumn scenery. See who smiles amidst the blossoming mountain flowers.

Around 12:30, we’ll choose a place to start our road meal, and everyone can share the delicious food!

The second half of the journey was along the ancient pilgrimage trail, with autumn scenery all the way. The reservoir was reflected in the sun, and the autumn colors on both sides came into view, which was picturesque.

We finished our hike around 4:30 PM and reached the destination. The bus had been waiting for us for quite some time, so we boarded it and headed back to Shanghai.

We returned to our departure point in Shanghai around 20:00. We all said goodbye with tears in our eyes and agreed to meet again next time.

Driving time: about 3.5 hours (including service area)

Hiking: About 9 kilometers, with a total ascent of about 600 meters and a maximum altitude of 655 meters

Note: The first half of the climb requires a certain level of physical fitness. It is recommended to bring trekking poles and take breaks along the way.

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 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.

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

Located within the Xikou Scenic Area, the Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area primarily encompasses Xuedou Mountain and Xuedou Temple. The mountain boasts beautiful scenery, fresh air, and waterfalls worth seeing. At the foot of the mountain, Xuedou Temple boasts a striking outdoor Maitreya Buddha statue.

Take a shuttle bus from the Xuedou Mountain Tourist Distribution Center to Sanyintan, and visit Shangyintan, Zhongyintan, and Xiayintan in turn. This is the essence of Xuedou Mountain, where a stream forms three pools in the canyon. Especially on sunny days, you may even see a rainbow at Xiayintan.