Day 1 Shanghai → Longxi Canyon Rafting → Dongdan Sports Beach → Hotel
07:45
【Gathering and departure: 07:45-12:00】
07:45-08:00, gather at the designated location of China-TravelNote and sign in.
We set off on time at 08:00. Under the guidance of the team leader, we had an itinerary introduction and interesting interactions on the bus. There was laughter and joy all the way, and we were approaching our destination unknowingly.
12:00
Songlan Mountain Light Tour: 12:00-15:00
Around 12:00 PM, we arrived at the starting point of this hike, Songlan Mountain. After a quick gear-up, we began our day's hike along the ridgeline, coastline, and plank paths, with lunch available along the way. Songlan Mountain boasts numerous capes and bays, along with numerous beaches. The route passes Baisha Bay Beach, Central Beach, and East Beach, creating a vibrant blend of "mountains, sea, islands, cliffs, beaches, and bays." The trail, located along the coastline of Songlan Mountain, stretches from East Beach in the south to Baisha Bay in the north. It follows a plank path along the coastal reefs and beaches, with coastal viewing platforms and observation decks along the way. This is the largest land-based beach in East China. You can collect shells and search for crabs along the way, but please be careful!
Note: If you do not join the hike, you can follow the bus to the parking lot and walk about 100 meters to the East Beach (the largest beach on the entire route) to play on your own.
3:00 PM
[Heading to the Coast: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM]
Around 15:00, the hike ended and we packed up and headed to Dongdan Village. On the way, our bus also passed by Wangjialan Grassland. Xiangshan also has its own "Altai"
Around 4:00 PM, we arrived at Dongdan Sports Beach. Dongdan is like an uncut jade, with fine sand that still retains its pristine appearance. It was also the filming location for the movie "Lotus Tower"!
After checking in, we can freely run on the beach, catch some seafood, build sand piles, play volleyball and Frisbee, and enjoy the chill time at the beach. We are looking forward to the first group activity on the beach.
5:30 PM
A Midsummer Night's Dream: 5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Around 17:30, we started a seaside BBQ (AA dining) at Dongdan Sports Beach, enjoying the fireworks and watching the sunset.
Around 8:00 PM, we checked into the Dongdan Village B&B and fell into a sweet dream. (The team leader will decide whether to organize a night beach activity based on the team members' wishes.)
Day 2 Dongdan Sports Beach → The Wizard of Oz → Dongdan Village → Shanghai
09:00
Good Morning Beauty: Get Up - 09:00
Early risers can go catch the sunrise together! Just walk from your homestay to the beach, where the Dongdan sunrise over the sea with its salted egg yolk awaits! We can also explore Xiangshan's signature breakfasts, from soup dumplings to seafood noodles to various pancakes, for all the local foodies to explore!
09:30
[Play on the sea: 09:30-11:00]
Around 09:00, we gathered at the B&B and went to the activity together. Everyone chose / kayak / water tricycle. If you don't want to play, you can also enjoy the quiet time on the beach.
Around 10:30, after finishing the sea project, we all gathered and prepared to go out to sea by boat, looking at the endless ocean waiting for us to get close to it!
Around 11:30, after the beach activities, we packed up and gathered. Xiangshan's seafood is well-known in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai, and even in China, so we couldn't miss it when we were in Xiangshan! Let's celebrate our wonderful beach time with a delicious local seafood dinner (AA dinner)
13:00
The Wizard of Oz: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Around 1:00 PM, after lunch, our tour leader led everyone on a leisurely walk through the Wizard of Oz at Dongdan Beach—the muscat vines—and stepped into Hayao Miyazaki's world! The muscat vines blanketed the mountains, creating a soothing green.
2:30 PM
【Return trip: 14:30-19:00】
Around 14:30, gather at Dongdan Village and return to Shanghai
Around 18:30, we arrived in Shanghai. Everyone was reluctant to leave and ended the wonderful trip to Xiangshan with a tearful kiss.
