Escape from Shanghai for one day to explore rural China 👣
☀️ Early summer hiking series
🥭 Pick green loquats at the mountain top
🌳 Enjoy the tranquility of a private orchard
1-day escape from Shanghai
Xishan Island, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province
RMB 499/person
Image source // Pixabay
青种枇杷
The green loquats we are going to pick are really special.Xishan Island is the only place on earth where they grow!- Only 10,000 tons are produced a year;
- It can only be collected for 20 days a year;
- The loquat forest scenery during this time is magnificent, with layers of bright yellow and emerald green
🟡 亮黄 liànghuáng ∙ bright yellow
🟢 翠绿 cuìlǜ ∙ emerald green
西山岛 Xīshān dǎo ∙ Xishan Island
金庭镇 Jīntíng zhèn ∙ Jinting town
苏州 Sūzhōu ∙ Suzhou city
01. Explore Rural China
探索中国
tànsuǒ Zhōngguó
explore China
In Shanghai, your life might be very different from the local life in rural areas. By going on short weekend trips, you can broaden your horizon and experience a different lifestyle!And of course, practice your spoken Chinese 🤓02. Enjoy Authentic Local Cuisine吃本地菜
Once we've arrived and learned about the different types of loquats, we will have lunch and try local food. Explore China through its cuisine 🥢
徒步旅行
túbù lǚxíng
go hiking
(lit. "to hike-travel")
After lunch, we'll go hiking together.Don't worry — it's a chill hike! And the scenery is absolutely worth it.04. Pick Loquats
Image source // 澎湃新闻 ThePaper.cn
攀树采摘
pān shù cǎizhāi
climb trees and pick fruit
Under the guidance and instructions from a local guide, you will experience loquat picking first hand — with a safety belt, of course! You will learn which loquats are ripe and best to pick.🏫 That's Mandarin Shanghai CampusNo. 881 Wuding Rd (near Changde Rd)🟧 Changping Rd, Line 7 (5-min walk)
🟩 Jing'an Temple, Line 2 (10-min walk)
Meet at That's Mandarin Shanghai Campus (Wuding Rd 881). Depart for Suzhou by private bus ☕️ Get yourself something nice for the bus ride — we'll be learning about loquats on the way!Arrive at That's Mandarin Suzhou Campus and take a campus tour.Enjoy traditional local cuisine.Let's go hiking and picking loquats 👣 The loquat trees are located at the mountain top, so we'll hike there to collect them.Hiking, explore Rural China: 🛕 Temple 🍃 Tea Garden 🏘 Hamlet
Estimated arrival at That's Mandarin (actual arrival time will depend on traffic).*Note that this itinerary is for referral only. Actual timing might be flexible depending on the weather, traffic or other organizational factors.
- Organizing & team leaders- Fruit-picking (including 1.5kg that you can bring home)- Other expenses not mentioned aboveReserve your spot by scanning the QR code:
1. If you choose to cancel your trip, make sure to do it 3 days in advance in order to get a refund.
2. In the event of bad weather, due to safety considerations, the trip might be canceled up to 2-3 days in advance.
Book your spot via QR code!
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