Day 1 Shanghai → Qiandao Lake Hotel
All day
On regular weekends and non-holidays, groups will gather at the designated location of China-TravelNote for check-in at 18:30 and depart on time at 19:00.
The holiday batches will gather and sign in at 12:00 noon and depart on time at 12:30.
On the way, the team members introduced themselves to each other, and the team leader led everyone to interact, and there was laughter and joy all the way.
Arrive at Qiandao Lake Hotel at 23:00 on weekends/around 20:00 on holidays and arrange accommodation.
Everyone, hurry up and take a rest. We will sleep in tomorrow.
Day 2 Qiandao Lake Hotel → Muxin Valley → Secret Forest → Kayaking → Qiandao Lake Hotel
All day
Depending on the weather, if you are an early riser, you can watch the sunrise by yourself.
We slept in in the morning and gathered around 9:00 to head to Muxin Valley.
At around 9:30, we arrived at the hiking starting point near Lilian Village. We first walked up a gentle slope and a mechanized farming section to do a morning slow warm-up, and then entered the secret forest of Muxin Valley.
This is East China's most atmospheric "S"-rated hiking route, worthy of Zhejiang's "Ailao Mountain." Towering pines and cypresses reach the clouds, gurgling streams and fallen leaves blanket the ground, and wildflowers and fragrant mushrooms occasionally appear along the roadside. This pristine forest will wash away all inner worries, leaving only immersive relaxation. Everyone laughs and walks together, slowly experiencing the reality of "The Wizard of Oz." (There are many forks in the road and mosquitoes are common, so please walk slowly.)
Around 12:30 PM, we walked out of the forest and arrived at the shore of Qiandao Lake. We strolled along the lakeside and then boarded the bus back to the hotel. It was time to treat ourselves to lunch.
Around 3:00 PM, we'll gather at Happy Water World for our fun kayaking adventure. After receiving our kayaking gear and receiving instruction from our team leader, we'll practice balancing and turning in shallow water before embarking on our kayaking adventure. Floating freely across the vast expanse of water, we'll explore uncharted waters and isolated islands, and experience the charm of Thousand Island Lake.
We disembarked at the right time and headed to the beer town and the viewing point near the Thousand Islands Lighthouse. It happened to be the sunset by the lake, and we were treated to a beautiful sunset.
In the evening, you can dine together or find food on your own. After dinner, you can take a leisurely stroll along the lake or go to Qilong Lane to experience the local night market. Tomorrow, you can walk into the Red Valley!
Day 3 Qiandao Lake Hotel → Red Valley → Baipuxi River → Xiajiang Village → Shanghai
All day
Depending on the weather, if you are an early riser, you can watch the sunrise on your own. You can also go to the Dongguawu Vegetable Market to experience the bustling local morning market.
Around 7:30 in the morning, we got up, had breakfast at the hotel, and then gathered to set off.
Around 8:30 AM, we arrived at Red Valley. We climbed up in search of waterfalls: Hanging Bell Waterfall, Pipa Waterfall, Pearl Pond, and Fishtail Pond. Along the way, streams and waterfalls accompanied us, springs gurgled, and the forests were cool and refreshing, like stepping into a fairytale forest. The treacherous ladders built by hikers in the past have become relics, making the trail less wild but much safer.
Around 11:00 AM, we gathered for Daxiajiang Village, the filming location for "My Hometown and I—The Last Lesson." We first enjoyed a hearty lunch, then strolled through the village. It evokes the image of our hometown in our hearts: the sounds of chickens and dogs echoing through the rural alleys, smoke curling in the breeze. We strolled through the ancient village, taking photos, and playing in the stream.
Around 13:30, we got on the bus, said goodbye to Qiandao Lake, and gathered to return to Shanghai.
We arrived in Shanghai around 20:00. Everyone was reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes!
