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Yixing Little Great Wall Day Trip from Shanghai

By Interstellar Cloud Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is €47 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This one day trip from Shanghai takes guests to Yixing for a relaxing outdoor experience. After arriving at the foot of Dachaoshan, guests begin a gentle hike to Fuyuan Temple, a historic temple surrounded by bamboo and greenery. After the temple visit, continue along the Yixing Little Great Wall, a ridge trail of about 2 kilometres with wide views of the mountains and Taihu Lake. The route is suitable for beginners and is ideal for travellers who want an easy nature escape from the city.

Visit the peaceful Fuyuan Temple on Dachaoshan

Hike the famous Yixing Little Great Wall, about 2 kilometres

Enjoy open views of Taihu Lake and the surrounding hills

A beginner friendly outdoor day trip from Shanghai

Optional temple vegetarian lunch experience

Activity location

  • Shanghai
    • Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shanghai South Long-distance Bus Station Visitor Center
    • 734 Shi Long Lu
    • 200234, Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

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Chinese-speaking group tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Chinese (Traditional)

Duration: 9 hours: Chinese-speaking tour guide. Meet at a designated group meeting point. Return transport by coach.

Language options: Chinese (Traditional)
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€46.85 x 1 Adult€46.85
Total
Price is €46.85
Until Sat, 1 Aug

English-speaking private tour

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Chinese (Traditional)

Duration: 9 hours: English-speaking tour guide, hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Language options: Chinese (Traditional)
Starting time: 07:30
Price details
€301.89 x 1 Adult€301.89
Total
Price is €301.89
Until Sat, 1 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Driver service and private transport if you choose the private tour
  • Inclusions
    Guide or trip leader service
  • Inclusions
    Return coach transfer from Shanghai if you choose the group tour
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Shanghai if you choose the private tour
  • Inclusions
    Professional English-speaking guide if you choose the private tour
  • Inclusions
    On-site activity coordination and support
  • Exclusions
    Temple vegetarian lunch, about CNY 20 per person, payable on site
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Extra snacks and water

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Shanghai

  • 2h
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

Zhejiang

  • 3h
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 centre of the lake. The landscape of mountains and water creates a truly peaceful and picturesque atmosphere.

Yixing

  • 2h
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.

Shanghai

  • 2h
17:30 Arrive back at the original meeting point. Say goodbye to your fellow travellers and look forward to your next adventure.

Location

Activity location

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    Shanghai
    • Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Shanghai South Long-distance Bus Station Visitor Center
    • 734 Shi Long Lu
    • 200234, Xu Hui Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China

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