Overview
A cool, relaxed private day from Shanghai into ancient Yuyao. Stroll a stream valley of waterfalls and bamboo, walk a Ming trail to hilltop tea fields and pick fresh bayberries, with your own car.
About This Tour
Leave Shanghai for a refreshingly cool day in the ancient land of Yuyao on this easygoing private day tour, designed around gentle walking, stream scenery and seasonal fruit rather than strenuous hiking. Your English-speaking guide and private driver collect you from your hotel for the scenic drive into the Siming Mountains, a region famed as the cradle of the prehistoric Hemudu culture.
After a relaxed lunch, you'll begin at a serene old temple founded around 1,800 years ago, then follow a beautiful stream valley where water threads between bamboo groves and whispering pines. Even in the heat of summer this shaded gorge stays delightfully cool, and its highlight is a series of waterfalls that send up bright white spray above clear, ice-cool pools you can see straight to the bottom of.
From there the route joins a centuries-old Ming-dynasty stone path, its well-laid steps and flagstones making for an easy, comfortable climb. At the top the valley opens onto sweeping hillside tea fields, a peaceful, panoramic reward, and the gentle stone path makes the descent just as effortless.
The sweet finale is a visit to a local bayberry orchard, where you can wander in, pick and eat the plump, juicy fruit to your heart's content, and take some home. With a relaxed pace, an included lunch and a fully private, flexible itinerary, the whole day is yours to enjoy before your car returns you to Shanghai.
What's Included
✓ Included
✕ Not included
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.
Traveler Reviews
Loved exploring Shanghai at our own pace. The English-speaking guide was fantastic.
Seamless from pickup to drop-off. Shanghai truly exceeded our expectations.