【3D3N】APR30-MAY3 Huangzi Mt Azalea Hiking & Countryside Cycling/Paddling/Camping

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Huangzi Mt Hiking with Azalea Blossome
Escape the city for a 3-day, 3-night outdoor immersion in Jing County, Anhui. This trip blends a beautiful spring hike to witness the spectacular wild azalea (Rhododendron) bloom on Huangzishan Peak & cycling and camping through the picturesque Huizhou-style countryside. It’s the perfect mix of adventure and tranquility during the prime spring season.

### 🏔️ Why Join This Trip?

1. A Rare Floral Spectacle: Huangzishan is Jing County's highest peak. In early May, its slopes transform into a breathtaking "sea of flowers" that is only accessible by foot. This is a true seasonal highlight.
2. Dual-Passion Itinerary: We’ve combined the thrill of a mountain ascent with the laid-back pace of rural cycling. You get both an adrenaline rush and a chance to unwind.
3. Authentic Huizhou Culture: Experience more than just scenery. Pass through working villages, see traditional architecture, and taste local organic food away from the crowded tourist hubs.

Part.1 Trip Information

Time
APR 30th night - MAY 3RD 2026
May Holidays

Location
Jing County, Anhui, China

Difficulty
Hiking - 7km with 800m elevations, some parts are quite steep
Biking - 50Km/day

Transportation
Private Bus

Meetup Time/Point
19:00 APR 30TH
Exit 6 , Line1/4 Shanghai Indoor Stadium Metro Station

Accommodation
2 nights Local guesthouse [2ppl/room]
1 night camping (can also choose hotel nearby)

Part.2 Trip Itinerary
Day1 APR 30TH
-> Meetup at Exit 6, Line 1/4 Shanghai INDOOR Stadium Metro Station
-> Departure time: 19:00 [Please be there 5-10mins earier, Thanks]
-> Travel Time: About 330km away, 4.5-5 hours driving depends on the traffic. 1 Stop on the way.

ACC: Hotel in town: 2 ppl sharing a room
Meal: no meal, bring your own dinner for bus ride if needed

Day2 MAY 1ST
-> Breakfast 8:00 at hotel
-> 9:00 about 40mins driving to hiking start point;
-> 10:00 Let's go hiking, this small loop is about 7km hiking with 800m elevations, pretty wild trail and some parts are a bit steep;
** this trail is not good to hike if it's raining, so if it will rain, we will change to visit some old hui-stly villages;
-> We will finish hiking around 4-5pm and then head back to the same hotel in town, take a shower and good rest;
Dinner around 6:30pm and then we will enjoy the night in the small town

ACC: Hotel: 2 ppl / room
Meals: Included: Breakfast & Dinner, provided by local guesthouse
Bring your own picnic lunch for the hiking

Day3 MAY 2ND
-> Breakfast around 8am at hotel
-> 9:00 Check out from hotel and then about 30mins driving; Get your bikes and then let's go biking;
10:00 Let's go biking, we will bike about 50km to the campsite next to the river; 4-5hrs biking, then we will enjoy chill time at campsite; It's a nice location next to the river; We will bring some SUP boards and you can also paddle there;
-> 17:00 We will enjoy the sunset BBQ & Cold beers at campsite and bonfire at night when it's getting dark;

About accommondations:
* Camping - it's really a nice place for camping, bring your own camping gears; We have some tents can offer for free, but you need to bring your own sleeping bag or blankets
* Hotel: If you dont want to camp, you can enjoy the BBQ and bonfire with us at campsite, and 9pm we will arrange bus to drive you to hotel nearby;

ACC: Camping or Hotel nearby campsite
Meals: Included: Breakfast & BBQ at campsite, provided by local guesthouse. Bring your own picnic lunch for the biking

Day4 MAY 3RD
-> Enjoy the morning in the nature, make your coffee (we will provide), you can also do some morning paddling;
* Arrange your own breakfast, we will offer camping cooking stove if you need to cook for your breakfast
-> 10:00 Let's go biking, about 50km for today, need 4-5hrs depends on the team speed; let's enjoy the countryside and spring;

14:30 finish biking and then about 30mins driving to the lunch place
15:00 lunch time
16:00 We will head back to Shanghai and will be arrival at Shanghai around 8-9pm depends on the traffic; Say goodbye to new and old friends and see you next time;

ACC: No.
Meals: Included: Breakfast & lunch, provided by local guesthouse.

TRIP PRICE
1488 RMB
1438RMB FOR Early Bird
BOOKING 20 DAYS in advance
OR signed up with a friend

1388 for HikingLovers VIP members
[How to become HikingLovers VIP & what you can benefit? ONLY 888RMB for a life-long VIP]

** Participants : 5-15 ppl international hikinglovers
** Deposit: 500RMB should be paid ASAP to secure your spots and the balance we will collect in the wechat group 1-2days before the trip;
** Payment can be transfered via WeChat or Alipay or Cash or Bank

Price Included
✅ All transportation fees & driver’s allowance
✅ The organizing fees & trip leaders’ allowances
✅ Utility equipment & first aid
✅ Outdoor insurance
✅ Bikes and SUP
✅ 2 nights hotel - 2ppl/room
✅ 2 breakfasts; 1 dinner and 1 lunch; 1 BBQ at campsite
✅ free water refill, please bring your own water bottle
✅ free coffee & 2 bottles cold beer/one at campsite

Price Excluded
❌ Single room supplement: 360RMB for two nights
❌ D3 night if not camping, hotel nearby - about 300RMB/night for 2 ppl to share
❌ Alcoholic drinks [Guesthouse can buy beers; If you wanna other alcohol, please bring by yourself from Shanghai]
❌ Personal shopping & other cost not mentioned above
❌ Invoice (6% extra if you need an invoice)

CONTACT US
More questions about our trips, Feel free to contact us
HikingLovers-Customer Service
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WeChat 2 : hikinglovers-sh1

CANCELLATION
-> For cancellation up to 5 days before departure time, the full deposit will be refunded
-> For cancellation within 5 days of departure time, the deposit will be lost (possibility to transfer it to someone else if you find a person willing to replace you)
-> HikingLovers has the right to adjust the trip schedule based on weather and safety conditions. [Also the Covid-19 situations for now]

DISCLAIMER
Considering that Outdoor hiking trips have some unexpected risks and environmental changes or other uncertainties, the organizer - HikingLovers will buy professional outdoor insurance for all the members before the trip and also will organize rescue for any emergency on site. All the participants have to follow the organization of the trip organizer/ trip leaders/coordinators/Local guide. Otherwise you should bear your own consequences caused by your own mistakes. We hereby declare that the trip organizers will not have any joint liability of the unpredictable accidents caused by Environment or any accidents caused by the participants’ mistake during the hiking trips.

ABOUT US
HikingLovers Outdoor Club was founded in May, 2013 by outdoor lovers who loves hiking and kinds of adventure activities! HikingLovers now turned to be an international hiking club. We organized hiking trips and kinds of adventurous acitivities for foreigners and English Speaking ppl living in Shanghai. We want to make the mixculture of “West meets East” . We have a group of energetic hiking and adventure lovers working as full-time/part-time trip learders from different countries. Join us to adventure in the wilderness and challenge yourself and explore China.
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