Explore Eastern Zhejiang: Mountains and Seas | 3-Day Family Tour from Shaoxing to Ningbo

Day 1 Nanjing → Shaoxing

06:45

06:45-07:00, gather and sign in at Exit 1 of Andemen Station, Nanjing Metro Line 1, where you will see the yellow China-TravelNote flag.

07:00

We set off on time, and the team leaders on the bus communicated with everyone and played interactive games, with laughter and joy all the way.

12:00

Arrive at Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing, where you can stroll along the river, explore the town by boat, savor local delicacies, and relax by the river. The soy sauce and fennel beans in Anchang are excellent, and the Chinese sausage is a true delicacy. Enjoy some shopping and find your own way to lunch. Don't miss the popular rice wine and coffee and fermented glutinous rice steamed buns on Xiaohongshu!

2:00 PM

After touring the ancient town, we gathered and set off for the Keyan Scenic Area.
Keyan boasts four scenic spots: the Stone Buddha, Mirror Water Bay, Yuezhong Celebrity Garden, and Yuanshan Garden.
We also visited Jianhu Lake, the site of Li Bai's poem "One night, I flew across the mirror lake moon," and the best water source for rice wine.
Finally, we headed to Lu Town, a physical ancient town based on Lu Xun's novels, offering restaurants, B&Bs, and the opportunity to watch a local opera.

5:00 PM

After the tour, you will be taken to the city of Shaoxing for your overnight stay. In the evening, you can enjoy a delicious meal at your leisure. If you still have energy, you can explore the night view of the water city on your own, which is quite unique.

Driving time: about 5 hours

Day 2 Shaoxing → Xiangshan

08:00

After breakfast, gather and set off

11:00

Arrive at Songlan Mountain in Xiangshan and begin today's hike along the ridgeline, coastline, and walking trails. Songlan Mountain boasts numerous capes and bays, with endless beaches. Passing by Baisha Bay Beach, Central Beach, and East Beach, the walking trail combines "mountains, sea, islands, cliffs, beaches, and bays." The trail runs along the coastline of Songlan Mountain, starting from East Beach in the south and ending at Baisha Bay in the north. It follows a plank path along the coastal reef beach, with coastal viewing platforms and observation decks along the way. It's the largest land-based beach in East China. You can pick up shells and search for crabs along the way, so be careful!
Note: If you're not joining the hike, you can follow the bus to the parking lot and walk about 100 meters to East Beach (the largest beach along the entire route) for your own enjoyment.

4:00 PM

After our beach hike, we will be taken to our accommodation (near Dongdan Beach. Accommodation may be moved to Xiangshan County due to the peak season. Please be informed when registering).

6:00 PM

Arrive at the accommodation, have a meal and rest at your own leisure.

Driving time: about 2.5 hours

Hiking: The hiking distance is about 11 kilometers, the cumulative climb is about 350 meters, and it takes about 4-5 hours

3rd Tianxiang Mountain → Nanjing

08:00

Tourists eager to watch the sunrise rise early and quietly wait on the beach, watching the sun slowly rise over the East China Sea. At Dongdan Beach, every sunrise is a farewell to the mundane past and an anticipation for the unexpected future. With hair blowing gently in the sea breeze and face illuminated by the morning glow, every photo opportunity is a beautiful one. Of course, those who prefer to sleep in can also sleep in naturally, enjoying the ultimate relaxation. (If you're staying in Xiangshan County, the sunrise viewing will be canceled, allowing you to rest assured.)

After breakfast, we went to Dongdan Fashion Sports Beach. The sand here is very fine and clean. We can relax here for the whole morning, take a free sand bath, catch the waves, pick up shells on the beach, and dig crabs. At the same time, Dongdan Beach has new sea entertainment projects (at your own expense), where you can sail a large sailboat, take a kayak, and experience the novel jet ski.

09:00

Gather at the right time for a fun beach sports event organized by your team leader! Ding ding ding, hand in hand, tourists, assemble! Join us for a variety of fun beach parent-child games like missing slippers, sandbag toss, eagle catches chicken, and 60-second race. The winning team will receive a small gift. Those who want to relax and unwind can also enjoy the fun here!

11:00

Lunch is free for you to enjoy.

12:00

We gathered and boarded the bus back to Nanjing.

6:00 PM

Returning to the starting point in Nanjing, the journey comes to an end.

Driving time: about 6 hours

Anchang Ancient Town: One of Shaoxing's four ancient towns, located in the northwest of Shaoxing County, Zhejiang Province, is a renowned Jiangnan water town with a thousand-year history. It was also one of the first designated historical and cultural towns in Zhejiang Province. Unlike Xitang and Wuzhen, with their winding alleyways and secluded paths, this ancient town lacks the bustling shops and crowded crowds of commercially developed ancient towns.
Keyan: Over ten kilometers west of Shaoxing City lies the National 4A-rated Keyan Scenic Area, boasting over 1,800 years of history. Originally a quarry during the Three Kingdoms period, it gradually evolved into a scenic area embodying the rich Shaoxing water town landscape. The vast scenic area, divided into Keyan, Jianhu Lake, and Lu Town, is rich in ancient Yue culture.
Songlan Mountain: A northeastern extension of the Tiantai Mountains, Songlan Mountain meets the sea, creating a winding coastline dotted with islands, reefs, beaches, harbors, headlands, and reefs, with mountains and beaches blending seamlessly into the sea. The coast of Songlan Mountain, with its numerous capes extending out to sea, forms numerous crescent-shaped formations and a series of natural beaches. Visiting all four of Songlan Mountain's beaches means you've explored the entire scenic area.

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