Moganshan truly lives up to its reputation as the top summer retreat in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai region
by ISRAEL PENA
Jul 27, 2025
【Transportation Guide】
🚗 For Drivers:
- 1h direct drive from Hangzhou with scenic bamboo forest views
- Recommended to rent EVs (fuel-efficient & quiet for mountain roads)
🚄 For Train Travelers:
- Take Y1 tourist bus from Deqing Station to Transit Center
- Arrive before 10am (avoid afternoon crowds)
【Itinerary】
DAY1 Mountain Adventure
🕘09:00 Drive uphill (fill gas tank!)
🕙10:30 Yulin Dam water play (arrive early for best photo spots)
👉🏻 Parent Tip: Bring nets+water guns for catching fish
🕐13:00 Yiyuan Farm (choose lunch combo ticket)
✨ Hidden Gem: 2:30pm cow milking workshop
DAY2 Cool Stream Trekking
🕘09:00 Xibei Village stream (navigate to "Xibei Village Committee")
👉🏻 Gear List: Water shoes+dry bag+collapsible stool
🕛12:00 Geng Village's Republic-era street (try "Old Station" restaurant)
🕒15:00 Qianbai Line S-curve Dam (less crowded photo hotspot)
【Top 5 Must-Do】
1️⃣ Yulin Dam Dual Experience
- East: Viral tiered dam (perfect for drones)
- West: Bamboo rafting (¥30/person)
2️⃣ Xibei Village Secrets
- Upstream: Dad-friendly diving spots
- Downstream: Kid-safe shallow waters
3️⃣ Yiyuan Farm Activities
✔️ Animal feeding (¥10/feed)
✔️ Cow milking (limited daily)
✔️ Organic strawberry picking (winter only)
4️⃣ Geng Village Culture
- Republic-era library (free reading)
- Vintage photo studio (costume rentals)
5️⃣ Qianbai Line Drive
- 3 wild waterfall viewpoints
- Magical S-dam night views
【Food Guide】
🥇 Mama Jinyu (mountain-view restaurant)
Must-try: Free-range chicken soup, bamboo shoots with bacon
🥈 Geng Village Noodles
Specialty: Eel noodles (spicy recommended)
🥉 Yiyuan Farm Restaurant
Highlight: Milk pudding made with farm-fresh milk
【Accommodation】
🏡 Family Picks:
- Senbo Resort (water park+kids club)
- Migong B&B (fairy-tale garden)
🌅 Scenic Choices:
- Naked Castle (cliffside pool)
- West Hill (renovated century-old houses)
【Packing List】
☑️ Sun protection: Arm sleeves+hat+sunscreen
☑️ Water gear: Quick-dry clothes+phone pouch
☑️ Mosquito defense: Balm+electronic repellent
☑️ Parent hacks: Foldable stroller+baby carrier
💡 Rainy Day Tips:
- Check "Moganshan Updates" for landslide alerts
- Rain alternative: Discovery Adventure Park (indoor climbing)
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