Xishi Rock, Xiaowu Creek, Shengzhou | Shaoxing Little Three Gorges, a place for leisurely hikers to play in the water

Day 1 Suzhou → Shengzhou → Xishi Rock → 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.

11:00

After arriving at the starting point of the hike in Shengzhou, Shaoxing, we simply packed up and started hiking up the Xiaowu River. We played in the water and took photos at the same time. It was so beautiful!

Traveling along Xiaowu Creek to Linggen, you'll find rolling hills on both sides, lush green near and dark blue far away, surrounding a pool of emerald water. This scenic spot is known as the Mini Three Gorges. The mountain scenery is a poetic and picturesque experience, bringing a sense of relaxation and relaxation. It's truly a wonderful place.

12:30

At noon, find an open and flat place for lunch. You can take out the food you brought with you to share. Along this route, there are bamboo groves, dense forests, tea gardens, streams, and strange rocks, which bring a unique and original ecological leisure experience.

The whole journey climbed about 200 meters (mostly light hiking trails), which was not high but very beautiful. After going down the mountain, we walked along the stream again, and the refreshing feeling penetrated our hearts.

1:30 PM

Everyone played in the water along the way; beautiful peaks and rocks, hiking in such pristine mountain scenery, relaxing body and mind, embracing nature.. (Swimming is prohibited in some deep waters during the trip!)

4:30 PM

After the hike, you can wander around the village and return at the right time.

9:00 PM

Return to Suzhou, the starting point, and the trip ends.

Driving time: about 4 hours

Hiking: About 6 kilometers of hiking, with a total ascent of about 200 meters (light hiking + treading water for a total of 6 kilometers)

Xishiyan Village boasts a picturesque landscape, with two mountains facing each other like a brocade screen. A gurgling stream flows through the dense thorns, and birds fly up and down. Nearby lies the Xishi Cave, a masterpiece of exquisite rock formations. Inside, one can see traces resembling a bun, a pan, and a comb, said to be relics of Xishi. Villagers live close to the mountains, facing the water, using axes and saws regularly, enjoying the convenience of splitting firewood. Fishing is possible, and there's never a need to lament the lack of fish. It's truly a paradise. Living here is a true achievement of the great.