Overview
A cool, relaxed private day from Shanghai to a hidden village near Yuyao. Stroll shady ancient trails to two scenic waterfalls and clear streams with an English guide, private car and lunch.
Itinerary
Shanghai: Yuyao Twin Waterfalls Private Day Trip
Trade the city for a refreshing private day trip to the green hills near Yuyao, an unspoiled pocket of eastern China's Zhejiang countryside. Your day begins with a comfortable pickup from your Shanghai hotel, followed by a scenic drive in your own private car with an English-speaking guide.
This is a leisurely nature outing built around water, bamboo and old village trails, with no demanding climbing. You will wander along two gentle ancient paths, the Yanwo and Jiangjunshan trails, shaded by tall bamboo and cooled by mountain streams. The walk leads to two lovely waterfalls, Shimen Longtan and Xialu Longtan, where you can relax by the clear pools, dip your feet in the cool water and take in the sound of falling water, a spot locals call a miniature Baizhangji.
Along the way your guide introduces the rhythms of traditional Zhejiang village life, the surrounding tea and bamboo culture and the legends behind the old dragon pools. You pause whenever you like for photos, a rest in the shade or a quiet moment by the stream. A relaxed home-style local lunch is included.
The pace stays gentle and unhurried, perfect for families, couples, photographers and anyone wanting cool scenery and authentic rural China without a tough hike. After an easy afternoon among the waterfalls and bamboo groves, you are driven comfortably back to your Shanghai hotel.
A cool, relaxed private day from Shanghai to a hidden village near Yuyao. Stroll shady ancient trails to two scenic waterfalls and clear streams with an English guide, private car and lunch.
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
The part around Yuyao Twin Waterfalls Day was unhurried, which mattered more to me than squeezing in one more stop. Shanghai was a good counterpoint.
What helped was simple: our questions wandered well beyond the standard facts, and the guide stayed with them. That made the time at Shanghai much more interesting.
Looking back, I would check the weather and dress in layers. We moved between the vehicle, open spaces and indoor sites often enough to notice the difference. With 10 hours to work with, the balance felt sensible.