Moganshan 2D1N getaway

Hi, families/friends, It's been a while since our last trip. been stuck with work and life. -. Planning to have a short getaway to Moganshan.

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Moganshan is a mountain located in Deqing County (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deqing_County,_Zhejiang), Zhejiang (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhejiang) Province, China (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China), 60 kilometers from the provincial capital Hangzhou (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hangzhou) and 200 km from Shanghai (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai). It is part of the Moganshan National Park and at its base is the small town (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town_(PRC)) of Moganshan.

Known for its cool temperatures during the region's scorching summers, it has long been the playground of the Shanghai elite. Moganshan retains a country lifestyle with a mix of local inns and old villas built early in the 20th century.

According to Chinese legend, in the Spring and Autumn period of 770- 476 BC, China’s most talented swordsmith Ganjiang, arrived in the mountains. It was here that he cast and forged a pair of special swords on the demand of the Emperor of Wu. Gan’s wife was called Moye, hence the name Mogan Mountains and the main tourist attraction Sword Pond.

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The crisp refreshing breezes of Mogan Mountain first enchanted foreigners in the 1880s, where rooms and houses were rented from locals. Large European style villas, houses, churches and public halls were built for missionaries, businessmen, customs officials and their families. Many of these villas and houses are still standing, with some being turned into hotels and guesthouses operating today.

By 1910 approximately 300 foreigners, mostly Americans and British, had set up summer homes on the hill. The foreigners left the mountain top with the rise of the Communist party in 1949, where the villas were handed out to different work units or “danwei’s” from Hangzhou and Shanghai. Many of the villas are owned by the People's Liberation Army. Mark Kitto, the first foreigner to live on the mountain in modern times, obtained a 10-year lease from them in 2003, renovated the villa, and opened Moganshan Lodge, a restaurant and guest lodges.

Features of the trip

• Green mountains, clear river, fresh air

• Azalea flowers on the way

• Biking & hiking and nature exploring

• Local culture, lifestyle and food

• Meeting new hiking friends from all over the world

Itinerary

Day 1 Saturday:

7:30 Departure from people’s square Line 1, exit xxxx

10:30 Arrival at the guesthouse in Moganshan town/city (arrival may vary due to the traffic)

11:00 Walking around the town.

12:00 Lunch at guesthouse

13:00 drive to hiking trail starter

13:30 hiking around Moganshan (may see some historical houses) biking at bike trail through the town(2-hours)

16:30-17:00 driving back to guesthouse

18:00 Dinner time, enjoy the local food at restaurant

19:30 Back to guesthouse, enjoy your free time or we can organize bonfire party or play games if you have some in mind;)

Day 2 Sunday:

08:00 Wake up and enjoy breakfast

09:00-12:30 heading to SUNSHINE ECOLOGICAL PARK (can choose the activities you like)

12:30 Lunch at park

14:30 Heading back to Shanghai

19:00 Arrive in Shanghai

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Cost: 650/Person(if you pay one week before price is 580) 300 deposit, rest to be paid before the trip

Cost includes

· Accommodations: 1 night in Moganshan guesthouse

· Meals during the trip (1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast)

· Transportation: all transportation during the trip

· Outdoor travel insurance

· Experienced guide

· Equipment: first aid

Not included:

· Personal expenses(shopping) and other costs not mentioned

· Other meal/snake not listed

· activities in SUNSHINE ECOLOGICAL PARK

Equipment Requirements:

· Backpack

· Headlight & flashlight

· Hiking shoes

· Clothes: comfortable cloth, gym shoes

· Other: Sunglasses, waterproof bag, sun cream, extra batteries, tissues, toiletries, kneepads/ankle pads (optional) and of course, camera

Payment Method:

· Alipay

· Wechat pay

· Bank Transfer

Email: 3105907299@qq.com

WeChat:

Note: Registration will be CONFIRMED ONLY after we receive your payment. Registration will be closed once we are full.

Mobile: 18616193843(Vivian)

If it is the first time you travel with us, please provide the following information for the insurance:

· Full name (same as your passport or ID)

· Nationality

· ID / passport number

· Date of birth (year/month/day)

· Phone number

· Wechat ID if you have

Cancellation and refund policy:

Cancellations made 10 days before the trip is a 50% refundable; Cancellations made between 5-10 days before the trip is a 25 % refundable; Cancellations made less tan 5 days before the trip is not refundable.

· If the organizer cancels the trip due to weather or other reason, you will be notified 3 days ahead of time and there is a 100% refund.

DECLARATION

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