Overview
Escape the city on a relaxed private day trip from Shanghai to Tianmu Mountain, China's 'Kingdom of Giant Trees'. Stroll under towering ancient trees, visit a serene temple, and enjoy a tea break.
Itinerary
Shanghai: Tianmu Mountain Ancient Forest Private Day Trip
Trade the Shanghai skyline for a peaceful day among China's oldest giant trees on this relaxed private day tour. After a comfortable pickup from your hotel, settle into your private air-conditioned car for the scenic drive to Tianmu Mountain, a protected nature reserve in Zhejiang famous as the 'Kingdom of Giant Trees'.
With your private English-speaking guide, take an easy, unhurried walk along well-maintained forest paths beneath a canopy of soaring ancient trees, some more than 30 meters tall. Your guide shares the stories behind landmark trees such as the 'Tree King' and 'Sky-Reaching Tree', and the legendary thousand-year ginkgo grove. This is gentle, leisurely walking on flat scenic trails and shaded boardwalks, not a strenuous hike, with plenty of stops for photos and fresh mountain air.
Enjoy a relaxed local lunch, then visit the tranquil Chanyuan Temple where you can sip tea or coffee and soak up the calm atmosphere. A convenient sightseeing shuttle keeps walking light. After a restful afternoon in the forest, your private car returns you directly to your Shanghai hotel. Ideal for travelers and families who want authentic Chinese nature, culture, and tea culture at an easy, comfortable pace.
Escape the city on a relaxed private day trip from Shanghai to Tianmu Mountain, China's 'Kingdom of Giant Trees'. Stroll under towering ancient trees, visit a serene temple, and enjoy a tea break.
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
I booked with two dishes in mind and left with a longer list. Tianmu Mountain Ancient Forest Day gave the route a clear sense of place rather than feeling like random snacks.
What helped was simple: the useful part in Shanghai was having someone explain how to order the same dishes later. I left with names in my phone, not just photos. The time around Tianmu Mountain Ancient Forest Day was not the part I would cut.
Small tip: do not eat a large breakfast before the Shanghai tour. The portions at individual stops look modest, then suddenly you realise you have been tasting things for hours. For 14 hours around Shanghai, the pace felt about right.
Looking back, this felt like travelling with someone who knew the area, not following a person holding a flag. That difference showed most at Shanghai. I would keep the Shanghai outline as it was.