Feb. 10-12【CNY Retreat】 Xinchang Nature Hiking&Cultural Wonders

Destination: XinChang, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 

Date: Feburary 10th -12th, 2024 （Chinese New Year Holiday)

 Price: 2190 rmb/person 

Group size: 10- 30 guests 

Weather: around 8-18°C 

Meet up: Starbucks at 1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an temple area 

Day 2 Hiking difficulty level: ★★★☆☆ About 12 km in length, suitable for all physically healthy people, friendly to children above 10 years old

What's included in the price: 

· tour bus to and from Shanghai 

· english speaking tour leader and local guide 

· entrance fee to all attractions and activities

· two nights in 5-star resort with daily continental breakfast 

· lunch and dinner · travel insurance · water, first-aid kit

What's not included in the price: 

· Day 1 Breakfast, Day 2 Lunch, and Day 3 Dinner 

· The extra alcohol, drinks and snacks at the bonfire party 

· Single room supplement 900 rmb/person

Day One

7:30 AM: Assemble and embark on our journey (240 km/approx. 3.5 hours drive) 

12:30 PM: Arrive at the Xinchang County 

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Relish a delicious lunch at hotel 

2:30 PM - 5:30PM Free time at hotel, enjoy the swimming pool, gym, wander in the tea garden, or have fun with the cute pets in the park 

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Gather for a sumptuous buffet dinner. 

7:30 PM: Night tour to Dafo Temple, dive deep into the temple's rich heritage and spirituality with our guided tour, and immerse in the stunning latern show. 

Breakfast: N Lunch: Y Dinner: Y Accommodation: Y

DAY TWO

 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Kick start your day with a continental breakfast spread. 

9:30 AM: Group up and gear up for our trek to the picturesque Xiazhou Village (30 km, 1.2 hours drive). 11:00 AM: Begin the trekking journey through breathtaking landscapes. Trek Route: Xiazhou Village - Lion Rock - Baiyan Village - Shimen Pit - Hanfei River - Fanzheng Rock - Xiazhou Village (approx. 5 hours) 

12:00 PM: Lunch (Pack your own). 

1:00 PM: Resume the trek, discovering hidden gems along the way. 

4:30 PM: Conclude trek at Xiazhou Village, basking in the day's achievements. 

6:00 PM: Arrive back at hotel. 

7:00 PM: Enjoy a well-deserved dinner. 

8:00 PM: Evening at your leisure - or join the night market tour for Spring Festival celebrations Breakfast: Y Lunch: N Dinner: Y Accommodation: Y

DAY THREE 

7:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Continental breakfast to fuel up for the day. 

11:00 AM: Set off for the culturally rich Meizhu Village (14 km, 20 min drive). 

12:00 PM: Relish a local lunch at Xiayanbei Village, tasting regional specialties. 

1:00 PM: Begin our village exploration, unearthing stories of the past. 

2:30 PM: Assemble and begin our journey back to Shanghai.(approx. 3.5 hour drive) 

6:30 PM: Arrive in Shanghai, carrying memories of a lifetime; our unforgettable trip concludes. Breakfast: Y Lunch: Y Dinner: N Accommodation: N

What To Pack 

· Mid-sized backpack, suitcase, jacket, hat and hiking shoes, hiking sticks, jacket for keeping warm. 

· Towel, shampoo, sunglasses, umbrella, alpenstock (optional). 

· One lunch for D2 hiking, high-energy snacks and fruits.

· ID card/passport and some cash.