Day 1 Shanghai → Tianmu Mountain → Big Tree Kingdom → Shanghai
All day
Good morning, beauty of the morning: 07:00 - 07:15
It was a beautiful morning. We gathered at the designated location of China-TravelNote and signed in. We set off at 07:15 on time. We interacted with each other and introduced the itinerary on the bus, and laughed and talked all the way.
After gathering, we got on the bus and headed to our destination with laughter and joy!
This is the Big Tree Kingdom: 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Around 11:30 AM, we began our hike under the guidance of our tour leader. The sight of a primeval forest enveloped us, a landscape of lush green peaks and ancient trees, adorned with grotesque rocks and cascading waterfalls – a truly picturesque ecotourism destination. From a distance, the mountains were filled with breathtakingly beautiful rocks, each vying for attention. From time to time, we could even hear the sound of flowing water.
Around 1:30 PM, we were greeted by countless towering trees over 30 meters tall. At the top, we were amazed by the "King of Trees" and the "Sky-reaching Tree." In autumn, we could even admire the 10,000-year-old "Five Generations Under One Roof," the ancestor of the ginkgo trees. We then found an open space to rest and recharge.
Around 14:00, we arrived at the Dashuwang Scenic Area and started to go down the mountain. We will have two options (you can only choose one)
【Recreation Edition】:
In the afternoon, take the scenic shuttle bus at the exit of the Big Tree Kingdom scenic area. You can take beautiful photos of the Big Tree Kingdom in the concave shape. Then take the scenic shuttle bus to [Chanyuan Temple] to visit and check in. You can also have tea and coffee (the scenic shuttle bus fee is 20 yuan, and the last scenic shuttle bus leaves at 16:00) (difficulty level is about 2 stars)
[Hiking Mountain Edition]: (Due to scenic area management, it is currently temporarily closed. All participants will go to the leisure version. The restoration time is unknown)
At the exit of the Big Tree Kingdom, you'll turn onto a pristine trail. Six steep descents are a thrilling experience, offering both a challenging and wild experience. (The descent is relatively concentrated and demanding, resulting in a 3-star difficulty level. Children are prohibited. The tour leader will assess whether to continue the descent in rainy weather.) Halfway up the mountain, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of Tianmu Mountain. In the depths of autumn, the golden hues of the mountain cols are truly breathtaking. (The descent is challenging, and darkens early in winter. You may wish to take the scenic shuttle bus from the Big Tree Kingdom scenic area. If you don't arrive at the starting point by 2:30 PM, the trail will close. You will be responsible for the 20 yuan shuttle bus fee.) (Difficulty level: approximately 3.5 stars.)
Around 17:00, we returned to the starting point and after a brief rest, we returned to Shanghai.
[Return to Shanghai: around 21:00]
Around 21:00, we returned to Shanghai. Everyone was reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes.
