Day 1 Shanghai → Pingyao Old Street → Qingshan Village → Longwu Reservoir → Shanghai
07:15
From 07:15 to 07:30, we will gather at the designated location of China-TravelNote for check-in. We will depart on time at 07:30, and the tour leader will interact with everyone along the way, making everyone laugh and chat.
10:30
Arrive at Yuhang Pingyao Old Street. Once a bustling neighborhood in the 1980s, this area retains a significant portion of its architecture, giving it a distinctly retro feel. A library, cinema, supply and marketing cooperative, and grain depot are all part of the street. Built along the river, the street is home to numerous antique shops, art galleries, and a wealth of vintage folk collections. The old street is renowned for its intangible cultural heritage, with museums like the Ceramics Museum, Paper Umbrella Museum, Jade Carving Museum, and Lantern Museum offering visitors a chance to explore. You can also walk along the ancient plank road carved by kilns and experience the passage of time.
12:45
After our shopping and dining, we gathered by bus and headed to Qingshan Village. This village exemplifies the fusion of traditional Chinese culture and village architecture. We strolled through the village, then leisurely journeyed along bamboo paths. Passing Yanziwu Reservoir, we reached the summit, where the tranquil, blue Longwu Lake unfolded before us, a breathtaking sight. We then descended to the Longwu Observation Deck, where we took plenty of photos before returning to our starting point.
Those who don't want to hike can take a leisurely stroll through the art village, where you can check out attractions like the Rong Design Library, the Frog-themed garden, Qingshan Ecological Green Space, and Houwu Modern Art Design!
4:30 PM
As the sun sets, we gather and board the bus for the return journey.
7:30 PM
When we arrived at the meeting point in Shanghai, everyone was reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes.
