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Bamboo Sea Qinwang｜Retracing the route of Emperor Qin Shi Huang's eastern tour to view the sea

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Day 1 Shanghai → Qinwang Mountain → Feiziling → Shanghai

All day

Meet at the designated China-TravelNote location between 07:00 and 07:15 to sign in. Depart at 07:15, interactive and itinerary briefing on board, full of laughter and fun all the way!

We arrived at the starting point, Wulian Village, around 10:30. Everyone packed up and got off the bus. The team leader would first lead everyone to warm up, and then we would set off along the trail in a team.

Entering the mountains and forests, you'll find a variety of paths, sometimes dirt roads, sometimes stone steps and ancient paths, making the journey a delightful experience for hikers. Therefore, Qinwang Mountain is also a popular destination for local people in Shaoxing to enjoy the scenery.

We arrived at the Qinwang Mountain Trail around 11:45 AM and began the descent. We continued downhill, passing a colorful staircase, immersing ourselves in the vicissitudes of history. We arrived at Yunmen Temple, a thousand-year-old temple near our base. Next door is the former residence of Wang Xianzhi, a renowned calligrapher from the Eastern Jin Dynasty.

We set out again, climbing through boulders and bamboo forests, conquering the mountain from another direction. Around 1:30 PM, we reached the summit of Qinwang Mountain, overlooking Shaoxing City and Hangzhou Bay in the distance. We could briefly refuel at the summit, which also marked the first checkpoint.

We continued our journey at the right time and arrived at the second checkpoint at 14:30. After entering the bamboo forest, the road condition was good with a small slope. We would soon enter the Tongkang Bamboo Sea and go up to the Feiziling Ancient Trail. After passing the Feizi Temple, we would go down to the end point, Zihongshan Village.

Board the return bus around 17:00.

We returned to the departure point in Shanghai around 20:00, reluctant to leave and agreed to see each other again.

There will be slight adjustments to the closing points in autumn and winter, and the specific details will be announced by the tour leader on the day!

It gets dark earlier in autumn and winter, so it's recommended to bring a headlamp! Also, bring a set of clean clothes to change into after your hike to avoid getting cold in wet clothes!

Driving time: about 3 hours

Hiking: 21km, 1200m elevation gain

Note: There is no supply except at the end point, so you need to prepare enough food and water.

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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.

Many poets have captured the breathtaking beauty of Qinwang Mountain. For example, Tang Dynasty poet Xue Ju wrote in his poem "Climbing Qinwang Mountain," "Climbing Qinwang Mountain to the south, my gaze reaches out to the vast sea and sky. The morning sun shone halfway across the water, the sky and water shone brightly, crimson. Streams and ravines compete to burst forth, rivers and lakes connect..." Luo Yin, from the late Tang and Five Dynasties period, also wrote in his poem "Monastic Monastery at Qinwang Mountain," "Rugged and precarious peaks lean against Cangzhou. I heard that even the Emperor Qin Shi Huang visited here..." And Xu Wei, a fellow Shaoxing native from the Ming Dynasty, wrote in his poem "Along the Qinwang Stream," "The flowing water is as clear as if nothing, the fish swim in the air. Round rocks gather here, their tranquility is particularly skillful. I sing the tune of Xiangshan, its echo echoing through the grass. Deer drink water every morning, their hoof tracks are endless." In numerous records, Qinwang Mountain is described as a fairy-like mountain with "infinite scenery on its perilous peaks." "The mountain is solitary and precarious, the path treacherous and dangerous; the plank baskets cling to the vines, yet they manage to ascend. There are few tall trees on the mountain, probably due to the remoteness and strong winds of the terrain." Li Daoyuan's brief description in "Water Classic Notes: Jianjiangshui" vividly captures the steep and precipitous scenery of Qinwang Mountain, with its lush trees on the mountainside and its unique landscape of bare rocks and shrubs on the summit. Wang Yangming of the Ming Dynasty also wrote in "Climbing Qinwang Mountain": "Qinwang stands out among the majestic mountains, with winding bird paths circling the vast sky. Hundreds of cascading springs pour down like jasper, and the green cliffs are carved into ancient bronze."

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