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Hiking in Longyang, Pudong and Taihu Lake | Climbing Dongshan Moli Peak and Visiting Luxiang Ancient Village

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Day 1 Shanghai → Dongshan → Luxiang Ancient Village → Dongshan → Shanghai

All day

Departing from Longyang Road: Meet at the bus stop near Exit 11 of Longyang Road between 7:30 and 7:45 AM to sign in. Depart at 7:45 AM sharp. Team members will introduce themselves to each other along the way to help new members integrate quickly. Staff will play interactive games, creating a lively atmosphere along the way.

We arrived at the starting point of the hike around 10:00 and the leader helped everyone warm up before starting the 12-kilometer hike.

In the four seasons of Moli, we start from [Yuhua Scenic Spot], which is a large tourist attraction with a long history and beautiful scenery in Dongshan. You can directly reach the top of Moli Peak. The name "Yuhua" comes from the Ming Dynasty, when the mountain valley was full of peach trees. You walk along the bluestone road, stopping and starting. The first half is a dirt road in the mountains. You can shuttle through the season and see the [Moli Peak] in autumn.

Arriving at the Halfway Pavilion at 11:00 AM, you can rest briefly, take photos, and drink some water before heading to the summit. Upon reaching the summit, you'll be treated to a panoramic view of Taihu Lake, which is breathtakingly beautiful in autumn.

There is also Ciyun Temple at the top of the peak. If you have time, you can go there to pray. You can have a picnic nearby around 12:00.

After lunch, take a short break and gather at an appropriate time to go down the mountain. Follow the hiking trail down to the Ksitigarbha Hall, where you can also pray for blessings and peace.

We continued on, passing through Luxiang Ancient Village. Dating back over a thousand years to the Southern Song Dynasty, Luxiang is a relatively well-preserved village from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The village boasts a Ming Dynasty street, a Sanyuan Archway, and numerous halls. Here, you can experience a millennium of ancient customs.

The archways and ancestral halls in the ancient village are well preserved, and you can take various literary and artistic photos in the ancient village.

Everyone continued to stroll around and then gathered together;

Gather around 16:00 to board the bus back to Shanghai.

We arrived in Shanghai around 18:30 and everyone kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes.

Driving time: Shanghai to Dongshan, about 2-2.5 hours

Hiking: Today's hike is about 12km, with a total climb of 530m, the highest altitude is 300m, and the road conditions are good.

Note: Additional payment is required on site: 18 yuan for the Yuhua Shengjing scenic area ticket; children under 1.4 meters are free of charge;

  1. Q: Is it cold at night when camping?

    A: Camping in the mountains is very cold at night. The recommended comfortable temperature for sleeping bags in winter is around -10°C. It is recommended to have extra coats.

  2. Q: Is the activity completed? How many people are involved?

    Answer: Most activities along the surrounding outdoor leisure routes require 12 or more people to pay to proceed. For some activities, please refer to the page for details.

  3. Q: Can I participate if I exceed the age limit?

    A: Those who are outside the age range but are in an appropriate physical condition can participate and can register first.

  4. Q: Are there any vacancies?

    A: You can register directly and the pass status will be displayed. If you encounter a substitute, please wait patiently.

  5. A: You will receive a message one day before your trip. Once payment is made, you can report to the meeting place and time according to the page.

  6. Q: If I register alone, do I need to pay the room supplement?

    A: For non-preferred accommodation routes, single tourists do not need to pay the room rate difference.

Suzhou Dongshan, also known as East Dongting Mountain and more commonly known as Dongshan, is located in Wuzhong District, Suzhou. A peninsula extending into Taihu Lake, Dongshan is surrounded on three sides by water. The vast expanse of lake water stretches to the horizon, dotted with fishing boats and gulls. It joins 72 peaks, including Dongting West Mountain, Guangfu, and Dengyu, to form the magnificent and vast Taihu Lake Scenic Area. Legend has it that General Moli of the Sui Dynasty resided here, hence the name Moli Mountain.

Mori Peak is located on the shore of Taihu Lake, 293.5 meters above sea level. Standing on Mori Peak, you can overlook the panoramic view of Taihu Lake.

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