Shaoxing｜A Perfect Hiking Route for Low-Energy Travelers

The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon! Not sure how to spend your three-day holiday? Gather your friends and embrace nature together! 🍃🍃🍃 📝 This guide to "Xinchang｜Top 3 Most Scenic Hiking Routes" 🌟 is a must-save! ✔️ Less crowded, stunning views, and free ✔️ Stream trekking adventures ✔️ Oxygen-rich recharge 1️⃣ **Anshan Ancient Trail** 🗺️ Route 1: Anshan Village 👉 Huguo Temple 👉 Feilong Waterfall 👉 Jinsuo Bridge 👉 Yixiantian (Full route: 3-4h) 🗺️ Route 2: Xiaoquanxi Village 👉 Jinsuo Bridge 👉 Feilong Waterfall 👉 Xiaoquanxi Village (Easy route: 3-4h) ✅ Highlights: Diverse landscapes including ancient trails, streams, villages, waterfalls, and tea fields! ⚠️ Tips: ❶ The trail will disappear forever by 2027—hurry! The area from Anshan Ancient Trail entrance to Shilin Wenye (including Zhutan Village’s wooden bridge, Xiaoquanxi Village, Jinsuo Bridge, and Youlong River) will be submerged due to reservoir construction. ❷ Currently, cars cannot enter Xiaoquanxi Village directly. For the easy route, park at **Zhutan Village** parking lot 🅿️ and hike in. ❸ We drove directly to **Anshan Village** and hiked to **Jinsuo Bridge**. The full route is wild and fun, with lots of stair climbs. 2️⃣ **Yanbang Eighteen Crossings** 🗺️ Route 1: Shuidui Crossing 👉 Niuping Crossing 👉 Leigong Crossing 👉 Hongyan Crossing (Round trip: 3-4h) 🗺️ Route 2: Chiyan Village 👉 Leigong Crossing 👉 Niuxin Crossing (Easy route: 1-2h) ✅ Highlights: A relaxing riverside walk, perfect for families and water play! Knee-friendly with no elevation gain. ⚠️ Tips: ❶ On weekends/holidays, start before 9 AM for fewer crowds. ❷ For Route 1, navigate to **Xinchang Lijiaxi Village** (has charging stations). For Route 2, navigate to **Chiyan Village** (the 18th crossing), where you can drive to the 13th crossing—easy and pleasant! ❸ Limited shade—bring sun protection! Wear quick-dry clothes and water shoes for stream play. 3️⃣ **Hanfei River** 🗺️ Route 1: Xiaxiaozhou Village 👉 Tongtian Fanzhen 👉 Hanfei River Trail 👉 Cliff Carvings 👉 Shimenkeng Village 👉 Daotuoxue 👉 Baiyan Village Loop 👉 Xiaxiaozhou Village (Full route) 🗺️ Route 2: Xiaxiaozhou Village 👉 Tongtian Fanzhen 👉 Hanfei River Trail 👉 Cliff Carvings 👉 Shimenkeng Village 👉 Xiaxiaozhou Village (Easy route: 4-5h) ✅ Highlights: "Little Guilin of Jiangnan"—riverside trails flanked by cliffs, jungle exploration, and wild charm. ⚠️ Tips: ❶ Park at **Xiaxiaozhou Village**’s community service center 🅿️ (restrooms nearby). ❷ Few supply stops—bring snacks and water. **Shimenkeng Village** has a small shop for refills.