From Tea Hills to Hot Springs A Ninghai Escape from Shanghai

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3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover a lesser-known side of China through scenic hikes, ancient villages, tea-covered hills, forest hot springs, and a quiet coastal fishing town. With a local hiking guide, travelers gain deeper insight into Ninghai’s landscapes, village life, tea culture, and fishing traditions while enjoying a relaxed, well-paced escape from Shanghai. The journey balances active exploration with time to slow down, soak in natural hot springs, connect with local surroundings, and experience places that most visitors to China never see.

Please note: This experience requires a minimum of 2 participants to operate. If the minimum number is not reached, we will contact you before departure to offer an alternative date or provide a full refund.

What's Included

English-speaking tour guide
Yancang Mountain Foshoutai Scenic Area admission ticket
Lunch
Round-trip transportation between Shanghai and Ninghai and transportation during the tour
Basic travel accident insurance
2 nights hotel accommodation based on twin sharing
Bottled water and light hiking snacks
Nanxi Forest Hot Spring admission ticket
Meals and drinks not specifically included in the itinerary
Personal expenses and shopping
Optional activities and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Hotel personal charges such as laundry and other incidentals
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up from your hotel lobby. Your guide and driver will meet you at the confirmed time, and the guide will be holding our company banner sign for easy identification.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Shanghai to Ninghai

    1 stop
  • 1

    Travel from Shanghai to Ninghai in the evening. On arrival, your English-speaking guide will assist with hotel check-in before you settle in for the night and prepare for the next day’s hike.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Tea Hills, Ancient Villages & Forest Hot Springs

    2 stops
  • 2
    Ninghai County

    Begin the day’s hike from Longgong Ancient Village and follow trails inspired by Ninghai’s historic routes and national hiking network. Walk through traditional village scenery, tea fields, terraced farmland, mountain streams and woodland before continuing toward Xixi Reservoir. The full hike is approximately 7–8 km and is designed at a moderate, relaxed pace.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Forest Hot Spring Tourism Area

    After the hike, unwind at Nanxi Forest Hot Spring, surrounded by the forested landscape of Ninghai. Enjoy ample time to soak in the thermal pools and relax after the day’s walk before returning to the hotel in the early evening.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Mountain Views, Coastal Villages & Return to Shanghai

    2 stops
  • 4
    Ningbo Yancang Mountain Scenic Resort

    Hike approximately 3 km through the scenic Yancang Mountain area, starting from the Hehong Post Station. Follow gentle paths and stone steps past mountain scenery, waterfalls and a small blue reservoir before reaching Foshoutai, a dramatic viewpoint overlooking the surrounding hills.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Explore the seaside atmosphere of Qiangjiao, a traditional fishing town on the Ninghai coast. After free time for lunch, stroll along the fishing harbor, see returning boats and village murals, and enjoy views across the water toward Hengshan Island. Depending on the tide, there may also be time to explore the rocky shoreline and look for shells before relaxing by the coast.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Small Group

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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