Let’s go…hiking on Tianmushan!
Let’s go…hiking on Tianmushan!
Highlights
- Hiking through beautiful nature
- UNESCO
- Local specialty meal
Tianmushan Mountain, located in Lin’an County 83.2 km west of Hangzhou, is comprised of two peaks: West Tianmu (elevation at 1,506m) and East Tianmu (elevation at 1,480m). Tianmushan is said to be formed over 150 million years ago and its landform represents the typical example of ancient glacier relics in Eastern China.
It is famous for giant Japanese cedars, waterfalls, Tianmu tea, peaks surrounded by clouds, bamboo shoots, temples and nunneries, and odd-shaped rocks. The rich vegetation includes more than 2,000 species of plants and attracts hundreds of species of birds and animals, including 39 endangered or protected species.
Tianmushan is a national level nature reserve and is listed as part of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program.
In this trip we will hike to the peak in West Tianmu along the trail and we can enjoy the beautiful snow or rime views if we are lucky!
Schedule
Saturday
07:50 – Meet at Starbucks @Marriott Hotel Hongqiao;
08:00 – Drive to Tianmashan (+/- 4 hrs);
12:30 – Lunch at local area;
13:45 – Hike from the village at the bottom to the top (max elevation at around 1,150m for about 3hrs depending on pace), enjoying the beautiful mountain views en route. After get to the top get picked up by our driver to drive to check in local guesthouse (about 20mins);
18:00 – Dinner at your guesthouse;
Free time after dinner
Sunday
07:00 – Breakfast at your guesthouse;
08:00 – Hike from your guesthouse, going up to Immortal Peak and then coming down from another trail back to your guesthouse (max elevation at around 1,500m for about 4 hrs depending on our pace);
12:30 – Lunch at your guesthouse;
13:45 – Board our minivan and transfer back to Hongqiao Marriot Hotel (we might come back to hotel at around 20:00 depending on the traffic);
Program ends.
Details
Transportation
Included – Private transfer between Shanghai and Tianmushan
Accommodation
Included – 1 night – Double occupancy guesthouse rooms are included in the price. These will be booked on a first come first served basis. If you wish to room alone, the single occupancy fee is an extra 150 RMB per person per night. Please note that single occupancy availability may be limited. (If needed, we can help you find someone to share. Pairings, in this case, are distributed in order of request submission. If there is an uneven number of travelers, the extra single occupancy fee may apply.)
Meals
Included – All meals as listed
Not Included – Other snacks or meals you may want.
Price
Price: 1250 RMB
*Registration closes 7 days prior to departure, but it may be possible to join later, depending on ticket availability.
Includes:
Transportation to and from destination (based on a Shanghai departure), 1-night accommodation (double occupancy), onsite ground transportation, driver’s allowance, all meals as listed, water, scouting and organizational costs, an English/Chinese speaking guide, a trip of a lifetime, and looots of fun!!!
Does not include:
Drinks, insurance, other personal expenses.
Insurance:
Insurance is required for this trip.
What you need to bring
PASSPORT/ID card, camera/GoPro, hiking shoes, water bottle, mosquito repellent, energy snacks, sunscreen, toiletries, small daypack, sunglasses, and a change of clothes.
Note: If your passport is in the visa office for processing, please bring the slip of paper given to you by the authorities along with a photocopy of your passport with you on the trip. This paper can be used for domestic travel instead of a passport.
Cancellation Information
If the traveler decides to cancel, s/he can get a 50% refund up to 7 days before departure and no refund after that. For complete information please refer to www.travelers-society.com/terms-conditions. Travelers Society Adventure powered by ShanghaiOutingClub.
Payment Info
Payment methods:
1) ICBC Bank Transfer
2) Alipay / Wechat Pay
3) Cash on Delivery
FAQs
How long will we be hiking for? Is it going to be difficult?
This is a moderate level hike.
Minimum Age
6 yrs old, depending on fitness level and experience. Safety is our priority. Please contact us beforehand if you would like to bring your children along.
