Xiaoshao Ancient Road Symphony with Blue
Moss-Covered Path · A Literary Pilgrimage Wander along this hidden trail in the heart of Jiangnan’s waterways, where relics like the Southern Song Imperial Trail and Caoshan Temple (est. 964 CE) beckon you to explore the ancient stories of scholars and emperors. Millennium Military Path · Echoes of History Walk the path where the Wu-Yue rivalry of the Spring and Autumn period once raged, straddling Xiaoshan and Shaoxing. Feel the echoes of ancient battles and the fusion of two rich cultures as you journey through history. Tales of Plum Blossoms · Celebrating Ephemeral Beauty In this enchanting place, plum blossoms bloom like poetry. Varieties such as Gongfen (Palace Pink), Zhusha (Cinnabar Red), Lü’e (Jade Calyx), Yudie (Jade Butterfly), and Meiren Mei (Beauty Plum) take turns gracing the landscape, each one a fleeting masterpiece, waiting to bloom again in glory.
Depart from Shanghai, explore Liandong Village, mossy stone steps, Yunmen Temple, Caoshan Temple, and Kanpo Ridge Boundary Monument. Enjoy King Yue Zen Tea under a ginkgo tree.
Activities:
- 07:30 | Depart promptly at 7:30 AM in the center of Shanghai. The journey takes approximately 3 hours, including a 25-minute rest stop at a service area. Onboard briefing by the tour guide.
- 11:00 | Arrive in Xiaoshan. Embark on the 'Journey of Sincerity,' starting from Liandong Village. The first leg follows the ancient secret trail used by the Yue army during their night raid against the Wu Kingdom in the Spring and Autumn period, where moss-covered stone steps whisper tales of history. Pass through cultural landmarks such as the Eastern Jin Dynasty-era Yunmen Temple and Northern Song Dynasty-era Caoshan Temple. Pause to savor the 'King Yue Zen Tea' beneath a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree. Ascend to the summit of Kanpo Ridge Boundary Monument, where you stand on one foot in Xiaoshan and the other in Shaoxing.
- 16:30 | Arrive at Jishan Plum Garden. Immerse yourself in the ethereal charm of lingering plum blossoms, capturing the poetic beauty of fading petals.
- 18:30 | Conclude the journey and return to Shanghai.
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