Little Forest · Donggang Mountain | Quiet and peaceful mountains and lakes, the golden end of autumn!

Day 1 Shanghai → Yuyao → Donggangshan → Shanghai

All day

07:15-07:30 Gather at the designated location of China-TravelNote and sign in.

Depart at 07:30, with interactive activities and itinerary introductions on board, and lots of laughter along the way!

Around 11:00, we arrived at our destination, Donggang Village. After a warm-up before climbing, our leader led us on our way. Donggang Village is located halfway up the mountain, so our journey involved going uphill, downhill, and finally a slightly challenging uphill climb back to the starting point.

Around 11:30 AM, we set off along the tractor path to a small lake. The water was exceptionally clear and crisp, and the pine forest across the way was reflected in the water, evoking a Norwegian forest. The autumn sun shone brightly on the forest floor, and the golden pine trees blanketing the hills seemed like something out of a Nordic fairy tale. The distant view of Siming Lake was tranquil and serene, akin to stepping into Northern Europe, with a gentle breeze and the sound of birdsong creating a truly relaxing experience.

After a short rest, we set off, following a long ridgeline to the top of Donggang Mountain. On the way down, we passed tea plantations, forests, streams, and stone slabs, with rich scenery and a relaxing and leisurely atmosphere.

Then we began the final climb, following the edge of the canal all the way back to Donggang Village.

Around 16:00, get on the bus and start the return journey.

Around 20:00, we arrived at the departure point in Shanghai and dispersed smoothly. Everyone was still reluctant to leave and said goodbye with tears in their eyes!!!

Driving time: Shanghai to Yuyao, about 3.5 hours.

Hiking: about 11km in total, with an ascent of about 400m

Note: The mountain road is winding and bumpy, so tourists are advised to bring their own motion sickness medicine and other anti-motion sickness equipment

How to arrange the itinerary on rainy days?

In case of light to moderate rain, the activity will proceed as normal, please bring your own rain gear. In case of heavy rain, the activity will be cancelled and a full refund will be given.

Donggang Mountain is the watershed between the Yinjiang River system and the Yaojiang River system in Ningbo City. It is also the source of the Yinjiang River. It is the location of the Donggang Forest District of Yuyao Forest Farm. The forest is deep and dense, and the Tianchi Lake is dotted there, making it a paradise on earth.

The Donggangshan forest area is beautiful and charming, especially the Donggang Terrace, which resembles a rooftop terrace, offering a serene paradise, rural tranquility, summer coolness, and a forest oxygen bar. The forest area, comprising Maodongli, Daping, Donggang, and Doufengling, is located in the Donggang Terrace and surrounding mountainous areas of the Siming Mountains. It spans the administrative divisions of Luting, Liangnong, Dalan, and Lizhou townships and is part of the Yuyao Municipal Forest Farm.