Hidden Village
Sep 20-22
This is it.
The hidden village in Xianju, often called the Shangri-La of the East, is saying goodbye to us.
In just the next few months, the local village hosts who have welcomed M2 teams for the last 10 years, along with rest of the senior villagers, will have to leave their beautiful village. They've lived there for decades, but now the local gov plans to "renovate" the village. They want to turn it into a commercial area and build a scenic park for the whole region. The days of it being a hiker's paradise are ending. In a few years, mass tourists will be visiting by cable car instead.
(Miller and Mariane) M2 Founders first met in this village and has visited more than 50 times with hundreds of M2adventurers. We will surely witness the legendary place and its great people close its last chapter and will stand by them every step of the way. So before it is too late, please join us to visit this amazing Hidden place with great views and tradtions. The host villagers are grateful for your visits to what they still call home and appreciate all the support.
June Update: According to the local host, 30+ workers from gov contractor will start working on the cable car in Oct, the local villagers will gradually move out early next year, so for 2nd half of this 2024 we can still visit there.
Xianju is a breath-taking hidden village, surrounded by mountains, clouds, and rice terraces - also known as the "Shangri-La of East China". It is one of the best places to hike, see beautiful sceneries, and experience authentic Chinese culture!
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
🏞 Discover an authentic Chinese village
⛰ Get a stunning view of the village
😍 Admire the Rice Terraces
Price
850 RMB
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DESTINATION DETAILS
Gongyu Village, Xianju County, Zhejiang Province
A hidden village located deep in the mountain. It is often called "Shangrila of the East".
ITINERARY
Meeting & Drop off Point: Zhongshan Park Metro Station exit 11 of line 2 * Crossroad Kaixuan Road and Changning Road 凯旋路长宁路.
Private Coach | 4.5h
Guesthouse | Shared room
You need to carry all your belongings on Day 2 Morning hike (2/3 hours) and Day 3 Morning hike (3 hours~). So pack light~ 😊
Day 1 Friday
18:45 Let's get the Hell Out Of Shanghai. We are waiting for you at Zhongshan Park exit 11
19:00 Everyone’s here, time to go!
23:30 Arrived the hotel in a nearby town
24:00 Quickly get the room and go to sleep 💤
Day 2 Saturday
08:30 Time to get up and ready for breakfast
09:30 We start hiking to the Hidden Village (with our Backpack on!) mostly uphill following a nice trail, about 2-2.5 hours hike
12:00 Arrive at the Hidden Village and enjoy the amazing view
12:30 Take a quick break after we will have lunch together, nice food cooked by the locals (vegan-friendly option available)
14:00 Rest for a bit and go for either a challenging hike to climb a peak (4 hours) or a light hike around the village for (2 hours)! You can also choose to chill in the village if you prefer.
18:00 After the hike, you'll probably be hungry again... Good, because dinner is ready and waiting for us! Lots of delicious food (incl. vegetarian options)
19:00 Bonfire party, sit around the fire, and chitchat
Day 3 Sunday
09:30 Get up and have breakfast
10:00 Pack our belongings and hike to the next village. The hike is about 3 hours, mostly downhill. If the weather permits, we might see the cloud-sea view!
13:00 Drive for 30mins and reach the restaurant for Lunch (incl. vegetarian options). After the meal, we will head back to Shanghai 😭
19:30 Estimated Time of Arrival in Shanghai
*Note that this itinerary is for referral only. Actual timing might be flexible depending on the weather or other organizational factors.
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OTHER INFO
Price: 850 RMB
Min 10 ppl
Dates:
Sep 20-22
Oct 25-27
Nov 8-10
Nov 29-Dec1
Prepayment:
- 300 RMB deposit
- Accepted payment method: Alipay, Wechat, Bank transfer
Balance:
- Pay the remaining on the trip
- Accepted payment method: Alipay, Wechat, or cash
*Included in the price:
- Transportation fees and driver’s allowance
- Organizing and local guides fee + allowance
- M2adventure Team Leaders
- Meals Day 2 Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Meals Day 3 Breakfast and Lunch
- Professional outdoor insurance and first aid kit
- Bonfire fee
- Other costs for public equipment (raincoat etc)
- Outdoor insurance
*Not Included:
Drinks (water, beer, soda) can be bought at the guesthouses
- 2 nights accommodations
(150rmb in total per person)
Day 1: Standard bedroom at local hotel
2 ppl per room
Towel & Toiletries included
Day 2 : Dormitory Bed in Village Guesthouse or camping (camping can bring your own tent or rent from local guesthouse)
4 - 6 ppl per room
No Toiletries or Towel provided
Shared Bathroom Out of the Bedroom.
Cancellation policy:
- If you decide to cancel last minute (less than 5 days in advance) you won't be able to get the deposit back.
- If the weather is really bad and represents a risk for people safety during hiking, we will cancel the trip up to 2/3 days in advance.
Disclaimer:
All forms of outdoor recreation (including hiking) have a higher level of risk than most ordinary activities.
By participating in M2adventure's hike, you acknowledge and accept the responsibility for making your own determinations as to the suitability of the activity and for their own safety, conduct, and well-being and agrees to participate solely at your own risk.
M2adventure, its organizer & hike leaders will not be held responsible for any loss or injury which you may sustain as a result of your participation in any of these activities.
