Overview

Hike from Shanghai to Suzhou's Tai Lake and Moli Peak on a private tour. Enjoy scenic trails, lake views, and peaceful countryside with round-trip transport included.

About This Tour

Suzhou East Mountain: also known as East Dongting Mountain, commonly known as East Mountain, is located in Wuzhong, Suzhou. East Mountain is a peninsula that extends in Taihu Lake, surrounded by water on three sides, the lake is full of light, the shadow of fishing sails and gulls is dotted, and 72 peaks such as Dongting West Mountain, Guangfu Deng Wei and so on converge to form a beautiful and broad Taihu Lake Scenic Area. According to legend, General Moli of Sui lived here, so 1 is called Moli Mountain.
Moli Peak is located on the shore of Taihu Lake, with an altitude of 293.5 meters, and you can overlook the panoramic view of Taihu Lake from standing on Moli Peak.

Hike about 12km, climb a total of 530m, and the highest altitude is 300m.

Itinerary

Your professional guide will pick up you at your Shanghai hotel around 7:30 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 12km hiking tour. The first stop is the Moli Peak of East Mountain, it has a long history, beautiful scenery, and a large area of tourist attractions. At 12:00, you will arrive at Tzu Yun Nunnery which is the top of the MOLI peak and enjoy your food. After a short rest, we set off for Luxiang Ancient Village. Luxiang Ancient Village originated from the Southern Song Dynasty, more than 1,000 years ago, is a relatively complete preservation of the Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient villages, there are Ming Dynasty old streets, Sanyuan archway and various halls in the village. You can feel the ancient atmosphere that has traveled through thousands of years here. The ancestral hall of the archway in the ancient village is well preserved, and various literary and artistic photos can be taken in the ancient village.

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

4.9★★★★★Based on 16 reviews

Andreas E.🇫🇷 France★★★★★2024-04

My camera roll says the trail was the big moment. My actual favourite was Shanghai and Suzhou; it felt less obvious and more personal.

Emma D.🇨🇭 Switzerland★★★★★2025-07

What helped was simple: there was no pressure to turn every pause into a photo stop. We could catch our breath, look around and move when ready.

Noah E.🇬🇧 UK★★★★★2025-10

Looking back, my legs noticed the climbs the next morning. I would still do the same route, just with lighter shoes and fewer things in my daypack. I would still leave extra time for the trail.

Alex J.🇮🇪 Ireland★★★★★2024-09

Looking back, this wasn't a “see everything” tour, and that was a strength. The time around Shanghai and Suzhou felt specific to Shanghai and Suzhou, not interchangeable with another city.

Shanghai to Suzhou Tai Lake and Moli Peak Private Hiking Tour