December 30-January 1 (NYE): Let’s go…hiking and camping on Dongbai Mountain for New Years!!!
This trip is all about spending the end of the year on a breathtaking trek up a mountain to refresh your soul… Hike through bamboo forests, tea plantations, and grasslands, up the top of the mountain to some ancient windmills-- where we’ll set up camp! Enjoy the last few moments of the year watching the gorgeous sunset on top of a mountain, celebrating with a BBQ party, checking out the stars, then catching the first light of the New Year with a stunning view!!
We will be taking an awesome hike past bamboo forests and tea plantations…
… seeing some snow (if we're lucky)…
...camping under the stars…
...bringing in the New Year with an awesome bonfire party and BBQ...
...and more!
Dates: December 30 - January 1 (during New Years Eve)
Day 1 – Saturday, December 30
13:00 – Meet at Hongkou Stadium (Metro Lines 8 and 3) Exit 3, outside - follow the music!
17:30 – Arrive and check in our hotel
18:00 – Local speciality dinner
Day 2 – Sunday, December 31
08:00 – Simple Western breakfast
09:00 – Head over to start our trek
10:30 – Start our awesome hike! (4 km, ~ 6hrs)
12:30 – Picnic lunch
13:00 – Continue our trek, ultimately reaching the summit!
15:00 – Set up our tents
16:00 – Enjoy our BBQ party for dinner
17:13 – Watch the awesome sunset
18:00 – Bonfire party to celebrate New Year’s Eve with music and drinks!!!
Day 3 – Monday, January 1
06:55 – Watch the first sunrise of 2018!
07:30 – Simple Western breakfast
08:00 – Pack up our camping equipment
08:30 – Continue our trek down, passing by a lake, wetlands and other awesome views! (7.5 km, ~ 2.5 hrs)
11:00 – Arrive at our destination and hop on a bus to the restaurant
12:30 – Local specialty lunch
13:30 – Hop on the bus and chillax on our way back home
17:30 – Arrive in Shanghai
Transportation:
Included - Insured private Bus with A/C, shuttle bus for camping equipment
Accommodation:
Included - 1 night - Clean double occupancy rooms for day 1 night in a 3-star hotel is included in price. These will be booked on a first come first serve basis. If you wish to room alone, the single occupancy fee is an extra 150 RMB per person per night. Please note that single occupancy availability may be limited. (We can help you find someone to share if needed. However, if there is an uneven number of travelers, the single occupancy fee may apply. Pairings are distributed on a first come first serve basis.)
Not included - Bring your own camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag (-10℃), lamp, etc.) mat or you can it from us for a fee - tent - 50RMB, sleeping bag - 50RMB, mat - 20RMB, lamp - 20RMB: deposit: 400 RMB to be refunded after the trip, does not including transportation fee)
Meals:
Included - All meals as listed - Simple Western breakfasts (toast, jam, butter, peanut butter, eggs, coffee, tea), BBQ, local specialty lunch and dinner - veggie friendly!
Not included - Picnic on day 2 - Bring your favorite meal for our outdoor picnic!
Price: Book now and get the early bird price of 989 RMB or 1089 RMB if booked after December 14.
Deposit: 600 RMB (included in price)
*Full payment must be made by December 19. (Registration is still open after this date.)
Includes:
3 day onsite transportation, meals as listed, BBQ, entrance tickets to all sites, trekking guide, bonfire party, speakers, emergency medical insurance, mineral water, driver’s allowance, English/Chinese speaking facilitator, pre-trip scouting and site research, an experience of a lifetime, and looots of fun!
Does not include:
Camping equipment, drinks, picnic on D2, other personal expenses.
What you need to bring:
PASSPORT/ID card, camera/GoPro, camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag (-10℃), mat, lamp, etc. -- unless you rent it from us), small day pack, hiking boots, walking sticks, headlight/flashlight, flip flops, towel, toiletries, warm clothes, and your favorite food for our picnic on day 2.
Note: If your passport is in the visa office for processing, please bring the slip of paper given to you by the authorities along with a copy of your passport with you on the trip. This paper can be used for domestic travel instead of a passport.
What is the trekking level for this trip?
This is a medium level trek, so we recommend some daily exercise prior to participating in this trip.
Cancellation & Disclaimer:
If the traveler decides to cancel, s/he can get refund of the deposit (a small cancellation fee may apply) up to November 30 and no refund after that. The schedule may be adjusted due to weather conditions, unforeseeable events etc. For complete information please refer to www.travelers-society.com/terms-conditions.
Have a question?
email us: info@travelers-society.com
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Price: Book now and get the early bird price of 989 RMB or 1089 RMB if booked after December 14.
Deposit: 600 RMB (included in price)
*Full payment must be made by December 19. (Registration is still open after this date.)
This is a medium level trek, so we recommend some daily exercise prior to participating in this trip.