Day 1 Shanghai → Gucheng Village → Jingai Mountain → Digang Ancient Town → Shanghai
All day
Meet at the designated location on China-TravelNote at 7:15 AM. Depart at 7:30 AM. The tour leader will lead everyone in a lively conversation, introducing themselves and explaining the itinerary. Before we knew it, we had arrived at our destination.
At around 10:30, we arrived at our destination, Gucheng Village. After a simple warm-up exercise, we crossed the ancient trail and started hiking.
The road conditions along Jingai Mountain are very good, and there are many photo spots. Of course, there will be a climb before reaching the summit, but after reaching the summit, you will have a panoramic view and a wide field of vision.
After the hike, we drove to Digang Ancient Town. Digang is surrounded by water and has a beautiful environment. It is a gathering place of culture and has many ancient buildings. Here you can experience the environment and culture of our grandparents’ lives, stroll along the ancient streets, and take photos in various poses.
From 13:30 to 16:00, we are in the ancient Digang Village, which is quaint and has simple folk customs. The village is located on the bank of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The village is very simple, but the architecture shows its former prosperity. The village is well connected. Let's go find a treasure teahouse in the ancient village called Yiyuan.
Walking into the teahouse feels like stepping back in time, 50 years or even earlier. The atmosphere is full of the everyday life. The neighbors are always eager to help, and the neighborhood is harmonious, creating a warm and unforgettable feeling. A cup of tea in the teahouse is a perfect place to spend a leisurely weekend.
Explore the village's delicious food for lunch, including traditional dishes like "Mian Qianlong," "Mian Shizi," and "Mian Youcai." Explore local specialties at Awen Rice Cake Shop, Yusang Fish Head Noodles, the 20-year-old Shi's Wonton Shop, and Laodifang Restaurant (with meat pie).
We started our return journey around 16:30 and returned to the starting point in the city around 19:30. Everyone was still reluctant to leave and kissed goodbye with tears in their eyes.
