Depart from Shanghai! A spring hiking route, the first hike of the Year of the Snake is here!


The Three Peaks of Western Zhejiang is a classic outdoor route in the Yangtze River Delta. The peaks are Prince Peak, Baizhang Ridge, and Tonggong Peak.

Among the three peaks, Prince Peak has the most magnificent scenery. To the east are Baizhang Ridge and Dahushan, to the southwest are Longtang Mountain and Qingliang Peak, to the northwest is Shanyun Ridge in Anhui Province, and to the north are Jiulian Mountain, Prince Mountain, Longchi Mountain, and Dishuiyan in Changbei.

✅ Prince Peak - Baizhang Ridge - Tonggong Peak, walk along the ridge line, cross the three peaks, with an average altitude of 1,400 m.
The total hiking distance is about 22.7 km, with a cumulative ascent of 1,277 m.

🌟 Prince Peak, one of the famous Three Peaks of Western Zhejiang
A winding road leads to the foot of the mountain, with a gentle slope and low intensity. It takes only 40 minutes to reach the top. Among the three peaks, Prince Peak has the most magnificent scenery, especially the "snow, sea of clouds, and sunrise", which are the famous "Three Wonders" of Prince Peak. Only by being there can you truly feel it.

🌟 Baizhang Ridge
With an altitude of about 1,445 m, it is known as the "Greater Khingan Range of the South" and has a mature hiking route, Baizhang Ridge Ancient Trail. Climbing along the ancient trail, you can experience different snow scenes as the altitude increases, and you can also see Yunding Lake at an altitude of more than 1,400 m.
The whole route is on the ridge, so the view is wide, and the scenery on both sides of the mountain is unobstructed. You can often see the sea of clouds and fog waterfalls.
A route suitable for hiking and sightseeing all year round.

🌟 Tonggong Peak
With an altitude of 1,558 m, it is known as the Three Peaks of Tianmu along with Prince Peak and Baizhang Ridge, located in the west of Lin'an. The wide alpine meadows here are rare, with a good hiking experience, and in winter, they may be covered with thick pine needles.

💫 Highlights
✨ Snow hiking
From the end of December to early February every year, the mountains in western Zhejiang are covered with snow, and walking in the snow, you can experience a different kind of hiking fun.
✨ Ridge route
The whole route is on the ridge line, with a wide view and magnificent scenery, and you can often encounter the wonders of the sea of clouds.

Post by Charlotte987 Turner | Feb 3, 2025

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