March 16-18: Let’s go…trekking on Thousand Rock Mountain!!!

 

It’s time to head out of the city and into nature for a spring trek on Thousand Rock Mountain. Visit a local town, explore one of the biggest Buddhist monasteries in China, taste some local tea, and more!!

 

 

We will be taking an awesome trek through nature…

...exploring a local town…

...checking out a Buddhist monastery…

...and more!!

 

Dates: March 16-18 (Friday to Sunday)

 

Day 1 – Friday, March 16

19:00 – Meet at Hongkou Stadium (Metro Lines 8 and 3) Exit 3, outside - follow the music!

23:30 – Arrival and check in to our hotel

 

Day 2 – Saturday, March 17

08:00 – Simple Western breakfast

09:00 – Head over to our trekking start point

10:00 – Set out for an awesome trek through forests, rock formations, and ancient villages

12:00 – Picnic with your favorite food

13:00 – Continue trekking

16:00 – Return to our hotel

17:00 – Local specialty dinner

18:00 – Free time to explore the town

Day 3 – Sunday, March 18

08:00 – Simple Western breakfast
09:00 – Set off to a huge 1400 year old Buddhist monastery
09:30 – Reach the monastery and stroll through unrestored parts of the monastery, and if we are lucky, chat with the monks!
12:00 – Local specialty lunch
13:30 – Hop on the bus and chillax on our way back home
18:00 – Arrive in Shanghai

 

Transportation:

Included - Insured private bus with A/C, shuttle bus

 

Accommodation:

Included - 2 nights -Clean double occupancy rooms are included in the price. These will be booked on a first come first served basis.  If you wish to room alone, the single occupancy fee is an extra 300 RMB per person total. Please note that 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 may apply. Pairings in this case are distributed in order of request.)

 

Meals:

Included - All meals as listed - Western breakfast (toast, jam, butter, peanut butter, eggs, coffee, tea), local specialty lunch and dinner - veggie friendly!

 

Not included - Picnic on day 2 - Bring your favorite meal for our outdoor picnic!

 

Price: Book now to get the early bird price of 999 RMB, or 1190 RMB if the deposit is paid after March 6

 

Book by February 9 and get a special price of 899 RMB!

 

Deposit: 500 RMB (included in price)

*Full payment due March 6. (Registration is still open after this date)

 

Includes:

Accommodation, 3 day onsite transportation, meals as listed, entrance tickets to all sites, trekking guide, local tea tasting, speakers, emergency medical insurance, mineral water, driver’s allowance, English/Chinese speaking facilitator, pre-trip scouting and site research, coupons, an experience of a lifetime, and looots of fun!

 

Does not include:

Drinks, picnic on D2, other personal expenses

 

What you need to bring:

PASSPORT/ID card, camera/GoPro, small day pack, hiking shoes, walking sticks, flip flops, towel, toiletries and your favorite food for our picnic!

 

Cancellation & Disclaimer:

If the traveler decides to cancel, s/he can get refund of the deposit (a small cancellation fee may apply) up to March 6 and no refund after that. The schedule, accommodation, and transportation may be adjusted due to weather conditions, unforeseeable events etc. For complete information please refer to www.travelers-society.com/terms-conditions.

 

What is the minimum age to join in this trip?

Kids older than 9 years old can join, depending on the fitness level of the child.

 

How difficult is the hike?

Medium to high level, some points on the hike require climbing.

 

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