Shanghai to Tonglu Self-Drive Return

🚗 Self-Drive Route and Time

Route: Depart from Shanghai → Hukun Expressway → Hangyong Expressway → Hangxin Jing Expressway → Tonglu Exit (approximately 260 km in total)

Duration: About 3 hours (non-peak hours), may extend to 4 hours during holidays.

Cost: Fuel approximately ¥156 + toll fees ¥110 (one way total ¥266).

🌟 Must-Visit Attractions Recommended

Yanzi Ling Fishing Terrace

Take a boat tour of the Fuchun River’s Little Three Gorges, check in at the “Shan Gao Shui Chang” archway made famous by Deng Chao and Sun Li, and experience Eastern Han recluse culture⛵️. Ticket ¥125, recommended visit time 2 hours.

Yaolin Wonderland

Explore the karst caves, with dreamy lighting highlighting the stalactites; the cave maintains a constant 18℃, perfect for summer cooling! Ticket ¥116, combined ticket with Chuiyun Tongtian River glass rafting is more thrilling (combo ticket ¥239).

Daqi Mountain National Forest Park

Known as the “Little Jiuzhaigou of Jiangnan” with sapphire lakes and forest waterfalls, ideal for family hiking🎒. Ticket ¥35, about 4 hours to explore.

Ancient Village Stroll

Shishe Village: A Ming and Qing dynasty ancient village with streams flowing through stones, try the intangible cultural heritage snack “Mi Shai Pa.”

Maoping Village: Starting point of the 900-year-old Maling Ancient Road, with a strong sense of walking on bluestone paths.

🍜 Foodie Guide

Yiwei Courtyard: The king of queues! Recommended dishes are bullfrog with clams and Tongjun stewed tofu; waiting guests get complimentary sour soup meat rolls.

Yaoji Noodle House: Pork liver mixed noodles with a savory and salty taste, certified by locals🍜.

Shishe Village Farmhouse Cuisine: Must-order native chicken pot and gray soup rice dumplings, fresh ingredients with wild mountain flavors.

Fuchun River Fresh: Wild fish feast from the water-side fishermen, braised mandarin fish so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows fall off🐟.

🏡 Accommodation Suggestions

Convenient in County: Tonglu Fuchun River Atour Hotel, river view rooms with windows opening to mountains and water🌊.

Homestay Experience:

Shen’ao Village · Liansheng Sanji: Renovated Ming and Qing ancient residence, quiet and elegant.

Tingjian Yunshu: Small wooden houses with pool in Yaolin Town, divine private chicken dishes.

⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance Tips

Avoid Peak Times: Long queues for boats at Yanzi Ling Fishing Terrace on weekends, recommend arriving before 9 AM.

Navigation Settings: Tonglu exit on Hangxin Jing Expressway is easy to miss, confirm “Tonglu Interchange” before exiting.

Gear Checklist: Non-slip shoes (ancient village stone roads are slippery when wet), mosquito repellent spray (essential for forest hiking).

📅 Classic 2-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Depart Shanghai at 7 AM → Arrive at Yaolin Wonderland at 10 AM (cave exploration) → Afternoon glass rafting on Chuiyun Tongtian River → Overnight at Tingjian Yunshu homestay.

Day 2: Boat ride at Yanzi Ling Fishing Terrace → Lunch at Shishe Village → Forest hike at Daqi Mountain → Return to Shanghai at 4 PM.

Tonglu is famous for its “unique mountains and waters unmatched in the world.” Self-driving flexibly connects mountains, waters, and ancient villages, with a per capita cost of ¥600-800 to enjoy a slow life! 🚙💨

Attached map: Tonglu Attractions Distribution Diagram.