Day 1 Shanghai → Hot Spring Hotel → Shimenxia
All day
【7:15~7:30】Gather at the designated location of China-TravelNote,
[7:30] Depart on time, with interactive activities and itinerary introductions on board, and laughter all the way! We will stop at service areas for everyone to rest and use the restroom along the way.
Around 11:30, we arrived at the hot spring hotel. After checking in, we could go to the restaurant for a group meal or have lunch on our own.
After lunch, we took a short break and then headed to the Shimenxia Longmen Scenic Area next to the hotel according to the tour leader’s instructions.
The product manager searched for a long time near Prince's Peak and finally found this treasure trove of scenic spots with few people, beautiful scenery and abundant negative oxygen ions!!!
This is the largest waterfall complex in East China, with 18 cascading down from cliffs thousands of feet high. It's the perfect place to see the icefalls in winter! Check in and take photos!
The waterfall group here is called "Eighteen Dragon Pools". Legend has it that it is the palace where the Dragon King lives. There is a deep pool under each waterfall, such as Eagle Pool, Turtle Spring, and Blessing Waterfall.
We walked in the primeval forest to find the mysterious and spectacular waterfalls!
After visiting the Longmen Scenic Area, if we have enough time, we can follow the tour leader and take a bus to the next small attraction [Jianmen]. The landform here is unique, like two swords standing in the mountains. The scenery after reaching the top is very beautiful!
We then returned to the hotel. If you have enough time, you can go to the hotel's exclusive [Xuecun Hot Springs] to soak in and relieve the fatigue of the day. If you don't want to go to the hot springs, there is also an [open-air swimming pool] next to it.
Around 6:00 PM, the tour leader will inform everyone in the group chat about group meals or individual meals. If your time conflicts with the hot springs, we recommend soaking after dinner. Hot spring hours are from 3:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
[In the evening], the lights of [Snow Village Hot Spring] are turned on at night, which is very suitable for posing for photos. Any photo is full of beautiful memories. Everyone should have a good rest tonight and recharge your energy for tomorrow's sunrise and sea of clouds hike!
Note: The sea of clouds is a rare natural wonder and may be difficult to see if the weather is not suitable. Due to the changing climate, the viewing experience of the sea of clouds may vary from batch to batch. However, the scenery of Shimenxia and Taizijian is beautiful at any time. Tourists are advised to participate in outdoor activities with a positive attitude and appreciate the ever-changing nature.
Day 2 Hot Spring Hotel → Prince Peak → Hot Spring Hotel → Daming Mountain → Shanghai
All day
The sun breaks through the sea of clouds and the world is full of romance
[Early Morning] Today, we will charter a car (cost is 180 yuan per car and can seat 6-7 people, which needs to be paid by each party) and set off before dawn to chase the most beautiful sunrise and sea of clouds in the top few places in East China. The geographical location of Prince Peak has already determined that it has scenery that other routes cannot have.
The team leader will set off about an hour and a half in advance based on the sunrise time of the day; if you have trouble getting up, you can wait for the main group to come back and have breakfast together~
Around 5:10
We arrived at a secret entrance to Prince Peak. This passage does not take the steep slope on the Internet, but a niche ancient path, slowly climbing to the top of Prince Peak.
As the night slowly fades away, the world is immersed in tranquility.
The stars gradually disappeared, and the sky changed from dark blue to light gray, heralding the arrival of a new day.
We stood on the top of Prince Peak, breathing the first breath of morning air, feeling the peace and tranquility of nature;
The sea of clouds and sunrise at Prince Peak have long been famous in the outdoor circles of East China. If the weather is good, we can witness the wonders of both the cloud waterfall and the sunrise at the same time!
Taizijian is 1,557 meters above sea level. In addition to the Yunpu Waterfall, you can also see the beautiful mountains and rivers of our motherland, which are like ink paintings, undulating in the distance.
The view here is wide, and you can see Qingliang Peak and Daming Mountain in the distance, with the peaks and mountains far away and the skyline stretching across the horizon;
It was already spring, and the vegetation in nature had already changed colors. Seeing the forests covered in all their colors was so pleasant and comfortable. Everyone cheered with all their might, roaring for three thousand miles, shaking the land of China!!!
Around 7:30
We returned to the trailhead, boarded the bus and returned to the hotel to have breakfast and pack our gear before heading to our next destination.
Around [10:00-11:00], we arrived at the starting point of Daming Mountain Scenic Area and took the scenic area bus to the Daming Mountain trail entrance to start today's hiking trip.
We went to Daming Mountain in Lin'an, which is known as the Little Huangshan Mountain. There are strange mountains and rocks, and clouds on rainy days. It is rich in animal and plant resources.
From 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, we'll begin our Daming journey, a rendezvous with nature. This scenic hike will take you past the Longmen Waterfall, a suspended plank road, and a thousand-acre meadow. Experience the breathtaking peaks, seas of clouds, and vibrant autumn leaves of the "Little Huangshan Mountain of Western Zhejiang" (the red leaves are a seasonal sight). Meals along the way are at your own expense.
According to feedback from previous groups of team members, going down the mountain is to buy a combined ticket: Super Slide + Mountain Kart (100 yuan/person). This way of going down the mountain will be a great experience~
Around 20:00, we arrived in Shanghai and said goodbye in tears. What we experienced in these two days was not only the beautiful scenery of mountains and rivers, but more importantly, the people and things we met along the way. I believe this will definitely be one of the beautiful memories for us tourists!
Note: The sea of clouds is a rare natural phenomenon and may be difficult to see if the temperature is too high. Due to the changing seasons and climate, the viewing experience of the sea of clouds may vary from batch to batch. However, the scenery of Shimenxia and Taizijian is beautiful at any time. Tourists are advised to participate in outdoor activities with a positive attitude and appreciate the ever-changing nature.
