Overview

Private day trip from Shanghai to Yixing with hotel transfer and English-speaking guide. Hike the 2 km Little Great Wall ridge on Dachaoshan, visit Fuyuan Temple, and take in views of Taihu Lake. Optional temple vegetarian lunch. Beginner friendly.

About This Tour

This one day trip from Shanghai takes guests to Yixing for a relaxing outdoor experience. After arriving at the foot of Dachaoshan, guests begin a gentle hike to Fuyuan Temple, a historic temple surrounded by bamboo and greenery. After the temple visit, continue along the Yixing Little Great Wall, a ridge trail of about 2 kilometers with wide views of the mountains and Taihu Lake. The route is suitable for beginners and is ideal for travelers who want an easy nature escape from the city.

Visit the peaceful Fuyuan Temple on Dachaoshan

Hike the famous Yixing Little Great Wall, about 2 kilometers

Enjoy open views of Taihu Lake and the surrounding hills

A beginner friendly outdoor day trip from Shanghai

Optional temple vegetarian lunch experience

Itinerary

Meet at the designated meeting point and check in at 7:45am. Depart on time. Enjoy a fun introduction to the itinerary and interactive activities with your guide on the coach at 8:00am

10:30 Arrive at the trailhead at the foot of Fuyuan Zen Temple. After a short warm-up, begin the hike. 11:00 Arrive at Fuyuan Zen Temple. After visiting the temple, enjoy a traditional vegetarian lunch (RMB 20 per person, payable directly to the temple via mobile payment). This vegetarian meal is well-known locally and highly recommended. Friendly reminder: The temple provides shared dining utensils. Please clean and return them after use. If you prefer, you may bring your own lunchbox. After lunch, follow your guide to hike along the scenic “Little Great Wall,” a mountain ridge trail stretching about 2 km and encircling the temple. From the ridge, enjoy panoramic views of Taihu Lake. On clear days, you may even see the center of the lake. The landscape of mountains and water creates a truly peaceful and picturesque atmosphere.

13:00 Continue the hike, passing through forest trails and crossing the ridgeline. Surrounded by rolling peaks, Dachao Mountain resembles a blooming lotus embraced by misty clouds. Enjoy lush greenery, fresh air, and breathtaking natural scenery along the way. 14:30 Conclude the hike at a small village at the foot of the mountain. Board the coach and begin the return journey.

17:30 Arrive back at the original meeting point. Say goodbye to your fellow travelers and look forward to your next adventure.

Meeting & Pickup

Shanghai South Long-distance Bus Station Visitor Center

📍 734 Shi Long Lu, Shang Hai Shi, 200234, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

Round-trip coach transfer from Shanghai if you choose the group tour
Guide or trip leader service
On-site activity coordination and support
Driver service and private transportation if you choose the private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Shanghai if you choose the private tour
Professional English-speaking guide if you choose the private tour

✕ Not included

Temple vegetarian lunch, about CNY 20 per person, payable on site
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Extra snacks and water

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

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 127 reviews

Oscar H.🇮🇹 Italy★★★★★2025-11

One detail from the day: the title makes this sound like a lot of ground to cover. In practice, the Great Wall and the trail felt like two distinct parts of the trip, not the same day repeated. For 10 hours around Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou, the pace felt about right.

Marco Y.🇨🇭 Switzerland★★★★★2025-04

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 keep the Beijing, Shanghai and Suzhou outline as it was.

Tom B.🇸🇪 Sweden★★★★☆2024-05

A practical note: this is not technical hiking, but it isn't a city stroll either. Starting early gave us a cooler, quieter stretch on the trail. The time around the Great Wall was not the part I would cut.

Yixing Little Great Wall Day Trip from Shanghai