Hiking Day Trip to Yixing Little Great Wall from Shanghai
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Inclusions
- Round-trip coach transfer from Shanghai if you choose the group tour
- Guide or trip leader service
- On-site activity coordination and support
- Driver service and private transportation if you choose the private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Shanghai if you choose the private tour
- Professional English-speaking guide if you choose the private tour
Exclusions
- Temple vegetarian lunch, about CNY 20 per person, payable on site
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Extra snacks and water
Itinerary
Stop 1
Meet at the designated meeting point and check in at 7:45am.
Depart on time. Enjoy a fun introduction to the itinerary and interactive activities with your guide on the coach at 8:00am
Stop 2
10:30 Arrive at the trailhead at the foot of Fuyuan Zen Temple. After a short warm-up, begin the hike.
11:00
Arrive at Fuyuan Zen Temple. After visiting the temple, enjoy a traditional vegetarian lunch (RMB 20 per person, payable directly to the temple via mobile payment).
This vegetarian meal is well-known locally and highly recommended.
Friendly reminder: The temple provides shared dining utensils. Please clean and return them after use. If you prefer, you may bring your own lunchbox.
After lunch, follow your guide to hike along the scenic “Little Great Wall,” a mountain ridge trail stretching about 2 km and encircling the temple. From the ridge, enjoy panoramic views of Taihu Lake. On clear days, you may even see the center of the lake. The landscape of mountains and water creates a truly peaceful and picturesque atmosphere.
Stop 3
13:00
Continue the hike, passing through forest trails and crossing the ridgeline. Surrounded by rolling peaks, Dachao Mountain resembles a blooming lotus embraced by misty clouds. Enjoy lush greenery, fresh air, and breathtaking natural scenery along the way.
14:30
Conclude the hike at a small village at the foot of the mountain. Board the coach and begin the return journey.
Stop 4
17:30
Arrive back at the original meeting point. Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and look forward to your next adventure.
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Know Before You Go
- Animals or pets allowed
- Public transportation nearby
- Passport required
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start




