Overview

Hike from Shanghai into a thousand-year-old torreya tree forest in the Kuaiji Mountains. Pass dramatic boulder lookouts, hidden waterfalls, and quiet villages on this 1-day mountain adventure.

Itinerary

Shanghai: Zoumagang Hike Through Ancient Torreya Forest

Step into a real-life forest fairy tale on this 1-day mountain hike from Shanghai to the Kuaiji Mountain range. Coach pickup from Xuhui at 7:00 AM, arriving at the Huangkeng Village trailhead around 10:30. Climb through ancient torreya groves where many trees are over 1,000 years old. The path winds beside a constant stream of small waterfalls and clear mountain streams. Reach the Zoumagang summit by midday for panoramic views of the rolling Kuaiji range and traditional villages tucked in the valleys below. In the afternoon, descend through pine forests and sweet-smelling herb meadows. End at Dongxi Village, an old hamlet that has kept its original character. Coach back to Shanghai, arriving by 8:00 PM. This is a beginner-challenge hike (10-65 years) with significant climbs but no technical sections. Bring your own picnic lunch, water, and proper hiking shoes.

Hike from Shanghai into a thousand-year-old torreya tree forest in the Kuaiji Mountains. Pass dramatic boulder lookouts, hidden waterfalls, and quiet villages on this 1-day mountain adventure.

Meeting & Pickup

Century Avenue Metro Station, Exit 6

📍 Century Avenue Station, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 200120, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

Round-trip coach transport (Shanghai - Kuaiji Mountains); Professional tour leader; Driver service

✕ Not included

Travel insurance; Lunch (bring your own picnic); Personal expenses

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

4.7★★★★★Based on 162 reviews

Oscar K.🇳🇱 Netherlands★★★★★2025-12

I went in most excited about the trail. Funny enough, Shanghai is the part I kept talking about afterward.

Hugo J.🇺🇸 USA★★★★★2025-11

What helped was simple: transport to the trailhead was the piece I would not have wanted to arrange myself. Once there, the day felt simple. My only advice is not to shorten the time at the trail.

Aoife C.🇸🇪 Sweden★★★★☆2024-06

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. With 10 hours to work with, the balance felt sensible.

Amelia V.🇦🇪 UAE★★★★★2026-01

Looking back, I tend to switch off when tours become a stream of dates. Here, the stories around Shanghai gave me enough to hold on to without overloading the day.

Karim O.🇮🇹 Italy★★★★★2025-04

In short, a full 10 hours, in the good sense. Wear comfortable shoes and leave the evening loose.