CNY【Step into History&Nature】Discover Xuedou Mountain& Qixiakeng Ancient Village
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✨ Celebrate Chinese New Year off the beaten path! ✨
In just three days, explore a historic riverside town, stand beneath a towering open-air Buddha, feel the spray of majestic waterfalls, and walk ancient mountain trails. Boutique stays, authentic culture, and festive Lunar New Year charm make this a journey you won’t forget.
✨ Highlights
⛰️ Xuedou Mountain
Visit Xuedou Temple, one of China’s important Zen Buddhist sites, and stand before the open-air bronze Maitreya Buddha, the world’s tallest seated statue of its kind. Set against mountain skies, the experience is spacious, calm and deeply reflective.
🌊 Stunning Scenery
Explore the dramatic landscapes of eastern Zhejiang, including the famed Qianzhangyan Waterfall and the Xufu Cliff where cliffs, forests and flowing water define the character of the mountain.
🏛️ Historical Sites
Discover quiet historical locations such as the former confinement site of General Zhang Xueliang and Miaogao Platform, once a summer retreat of Jiangjieshi and Song Meiling.
🥾 Qixia Pit Ancient Trail
Hike a secluded mountain path through centuries-old villages surrounded by lush forest.
🏘️ Xikou Ancient Town
Stroll through a historic riverside town where modern Chinese history quietly comes to life.
Trip Inquiry:
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🗺️ Itinerary
Day 1 | Shanghai – Xikou Ancient Town
07:30 Meet at the designated location in Jing’an, Shanghai and bus departure to Xikou, Fenghua, Zhejiang
12:00 Arrive at the ancient river town of Xikou, often called the “First Town of the Republic of China.”
12:30 Check in the hotel located at the riverside
13:00 Enjoy local cuisine as lunch
14:30 Wander along tranquil waterways lined with traditional Jiangnan architecture and explore the Chiang Kai-shek Former Residence, where modern history merges seamlessly with timeless charm.
18:00 Dinner and free evening time
Day 2 | Mt Xuedou & Cultural Exploration
08:00 Breakfast at hotel
09:00 Transfer to Xuedou Mountain Scenic Area
09:30 Visit Xuedou Temple and the open-air Maitreya Buddha, light walking around the temple area
11:00 Hike to Qianzhangyan Waterfall, enjoy mountain scenery and photo stops
12:30 Lunch (*Please remember to prepare your own picnic lunch🥪)
13:30 Visit historical sites including Zhang Xueliang’s former confinement site and Miaogao Platform
15:30 Continue hiking at Xufuyan Scenic Area, enjoy glass skywalk at the cliff
17:30 Scenic shuttle down the mountain and return to hotel
18:00 Dinner and relax
Day 3 | Qixiakeng Ancient Trail – Return to Shanghai
After 07:00 Breakfast
09:00 Hotel check out and transfer to Qixia Pit Ancient Trail
09:30 Hike along the Qixiakeng Ancient Trail, walk through hidden mountain villages (7km; appx 3.5h)
13:30 Lunch with local cuisine
14:30 Bus return to Shanghai
19:00 Estimated arrival back in Jing’an, Shanghai
Destination: Fenghua, Ningbo, Zhejiang
Date: 17-19th February 2026(3d2n in CNY Holiday)
Group size: 10 - 30 people
Accommodation: Trip.com 4 star hotel
Meet up: 7:30am at 1788 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an.
Qixiakeng Ancient Trail Hiking difficulty level: ★★★☆☆ Easy to moderate
Approx. 7-9 km hike | 3.5 hours | Elevation gain 720 m
Beginner-friendly, suitable for physically healthy people under 65, friendly to children above 6 years old
Price: 2290rmb/person
(children discount please contact us for quotes)
What's included in the price:
✅ tour bus to and from Shanghai
✅ 2 night's accommodation in 4* Hotel *double occupancy
✅ 2 breakfast; 2 lunch; 2 dinner
✅ english speaking tour leader and local hiking guide
✅ all entrance and activity fees listed in the itinerary
✅ travel insurance
✅ daily water and first-aid kit
What's not included in the price:
❌ Single room supplement: 600rmb
❌ Day 2 lunch
❌ Mini train in Xuedou Mountain tour attraction 50rmb/person if opened
❌ Your other personal expenses
What to pack
- Your original id card or passport for hotel check in.
- Backpack; several sets of clothes, swimsuits for hotspring, outdoor winter jacket, anti-slippery hiking shoes, alpenstock, toiletries, thermal mug, tissue and wipes
- Mobile phone, ipad and relating chargers.
- Picnic Lunch for Day 2, high-energy snacks (chocolate, energy bars, etc.), fruit and other snacks
