Day 1 Shanghai → Chongren Ancient Town → Xiacai Village → Qianwang Village → Hotel
All day
7:45-8:00, gather at the designated location of China-TravelNote and sign in.
At 8:00 sharp, we boarded the bus and set off. Led by the tour leader, we had an itinerary briefing and interesting interactions on the bus. We laughed and chatted all the way, and before we knew it, we were approaching our destination.
We arrived at Chongren Ancient Town around 12:00 PM. Let's take a group photo! Then we tried Shengzhou rice cake dumplings and steamed buns, two of the nation's most famous snacks. They were steaming hot, and the tender tofu and savory pork complemented each other perfectly. It was so delicious you'd almost swallow it.
After lunch, explore Zhejiang's last thousand-year-old ancient town. It's devoid of commercial activity, with only quaint old houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties and small shops from the last century quietly standing guard. Strolling through the town, you'll see stages, ancestral halls, and painted buildings, making you feel like you've stepped into a play, a scene of bizarre beauty.
Around 2:00 PM, we gathered and boarded the bus for Xiacai Village in Ganlin Town, home to a breathtakingly beautiful and hidden maple forest. Maple leaves formed a sea of crimson, and falling leaves shone like rain. As we journeyed through the mountains, our gaze was captivated by the towering sea of maples and the golden carpet of fallen leaves. We were captivated by the scenery, and we grabbed our cameras to capture the dreamlike moment.
2024 Autumn Leaves Viewing Season: November 23rd - Mid-December!!
Around 5:00 PM, we'll gather on the bus and head to downtown Shengzhou to check in. We'll then head to Yuexiu Road, where you'll find a wealth of delicious restaurants, allowing you to share your meals or simply explore. After lunch, we'll retire early. Tomorrow's climb up Tianmu Mountain will be quite challenging, with its steep ascent. Let's look forward to the autumn colors of bamboo in this paradise.
Day 2 Shengzhou City → Banzhu Village → Tianmu Mountain → Shanghai
All day
Wake up around 8:00 am and have breakfast. Check out around 8:30 am and head to Banzhu Village.
Around 9:30, we arrived at Banzhu Village, which was once a commercialized scenic spot. Now it has restored its original appearance and can be described as an autumn secret place in the valley. The word "dream" is no exaggeration here. The red maple leaves, golden ginkgo, red-crowned fir forests, and blue mountains and rivers, autumn has generously spread all its colors on today's hiking trail. Any words here seem too thin. You will see it with your own eyes and be intoxicated as you walk.
Everyone followed our guide's lead, each glance a glimpse of the vibrant colors, each step a blossoming experience. Along the way, we passed through ancient villages, traversed a challenging, steep ridge, and ascended to the summit of Jinyin Terrace, sharing a meal along the way. The scenic area's quaint steps offered a pleasant climb, interspersed with soft dirt paths along the ridge. A gentle breeze, falling maple leaves, and a blanket of golden and crimson leaves created a truly idyllic autumn paradise.
Around 15:00, everyone returned to the starting point. The bus had been waiting for a long time. We reluctantly said goodbye to Autumn Tianmu and got on the bus back to Shanghai.
We arrived in Shanghai around 19:00 and everyone kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes!
