Overview

Private hiking tour from Shanghai to Suzhou's Tai Lake and Guangfu Peak. Enjoy lakeside trails, bamboo forests, tea gardens, and stunning views with private transport.

About This Tour

Don’t spend your Shanghai stopover inside the airport; instead, maximize your time in China by opting for a private and customizable sightseeing tour.

Xiangxuehai: Located in the Dengwei Mountain area of Guangfu Ancient Town, this place has been renowned for admiring plum blossoms in Jiangnan since ancient times. It is recognized as one of the four major plum blossom viewing bases, alongside Wuhan's East Lake, Nanjing's Plum Blossom Hill, and Hangzhou's Chaoshan.

Hiking distance: 9km
Altitude: about 230m
Hike about 9km, climb a total of 400m, and the highest altitude is 230m.

Itinerary

Your professional guide will pick up you at your Shanghai hotel around 8:00 in the morning, travel in the comfortable vehicle to Suzhou and enjoy about 2-hour fun ride. 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, stretch your legs, head out with your outdoor guide to explore the 9km hiking tour. Arrive at the hiking starting point at 10:30. We begin by passing through an ancient Taihu village and start climbing the first mountain: Dengwei Mountain. The first peak is the most challenging part of the journey, so it is recommended to bring trekking poles. Once we reach the mountaintop, Taihu Lake lies beneath us. We then continue to climb the second mountain: Midui Mountain, and the third mountain: Xuanmu Mountain. Around 14:30, we arrive at the final stop of our trip, which is also one of the most important destinations: Xiangxuehai (Sea of Fragrant Snow)! Xiangxuehai has the longest history of plum blossom appreciation and the richest cultural heritage, renowned as "the best plum blossoms in the world under the fragrant snow." Emperor Qianlong visited Xiangxuehai six times to enjoy the plum blossoms and celebrate the arrival of spring.

16:00 The trek is finished. Around 18:30, you will arrive at Shanghai.

What's Included

✓ Included

All itinerary transport
Bottled water
Outdoor tour guide
Gratuities

✕ 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.

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 126 reviews

Felix E.🇯🇵 Japan★★★★★2024-06

For us, this was less about eating a huge meal than paying attention to several small ones. That rhythm worked for 11 hours.

Sam N.🇵🇹 Portugal★★★★★2025-05

Practically speaking, dietary questions in Shanghai and Suzhou were handled before we started, not halfway through the first tasting. That made the session much easier to enjoy.

Thomas Y.🇲🇽 Mexico★★★★☆2025-08

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

Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Guangfu Peak Private Hiking Tour