Overview

Take the bullet train from Shanghai to Hangzhou for a private hiking tour. Walk the ancient Tofu Road through bamboo forests with stunning views of West Lake region.

About This Tour

Discover the beauty of Tofu Ancient Trail on this Classic Private Hiking Day Tour. By going on a guided tour, you’ll save hours researching where to visit, as you’ll have a carefully planned itinerary that takes you to Tofu Ancient Trail in a day. Highlights include Dayangwu dam, waterfalls, suspension bridges, hanging bridge and Longmen ridge, Xiaohe Mountain, Jinlian Temple.

Save time and see many beautiful viewing

An excellent choice for travelers with limited time in Shanghai and Hangzhou

Avoid the hassle of planning transport—round-trip transfers included

Experience the charm of China's Jiangnan water town

No language barriers—a guide will be with you to translate

Itinerary

Your professional guide will pick up you at your Shanghai hotel in the morning,travel in the comfortable vehicle to Shanghai train station and enjoy 1-hour fun ride on the modern bullet train to Hangzhou. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be fully customized around you. Following is the recommended itinerary, feel free to let your guide know if need make any changes.

Upon arrival, your private guide will pick you up. Make your first visit to Hangzhou Xishan National Forest Park, here enjoy a fun explore beautiful viewing in the pure mountains surrounded by gently streams and lush greens. Once you arrive at the starting point of the hike, follow the stream, through bamboo forests and tea plantations. Stretch your legs before enjoying DIY food for lunch, then head out with our outdoor guide to explore the Tofu Ancient Trail. Then pass through Dayangwu dam, waterfalls, suspension bridges, climb over the inverted hanging ridge and Longmen ridge, pass through Xiaohe Mountain, and finally arrive at Jinlian Temple. After a short stop, continue your journey. 16:30 The trek is finished.

Around 19:30, you will arrive at Shanghai.

What's Included

✓ Included

All itinerary transport
Bottled water
Insurance
Outdoor tour guide

✕ Not included

Meals

Know Before You Go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

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

4.8★★★★★Based on 54 reviews

Marco C.🇵🇹 Portugal★★★★★2025-06

For us, there are plenty of polished photos online; the useful surprise was having time at West Lake without being moved along every five minutes.

Yuki R.🇺🇸 USA★★★★★2024-09

Practically speaking, the guide checked the pace before the steeper section rather than after someone fell behind. That made the trail feel supportive without becoming fussy. I would rather keep the pause at West Lake than add another stop.

Nina M.🇫🇷 France★★★★☆2024-04

Expect uneven ground and a few sections where conversation stops because everyone is concentrating on their feet. The views near West Lake repay the effort.

Shanghai to Hangzhou Tofu Ancient Road Hiking Tour by Train