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Looking for a weekend escape from Shanghai? This 2 days Shangrao tour from Shanghai takes you just 3 hours into a nature escape that feels worlds away from the city. We designed this trip to deliver a perfect blend of viral-worthy scenery and mountain adventure. The route is ideal for weekend travelers, families, and photography lovers.
You'll explore Wangxian Valley, famous for its glowing cliffside houses and traditional Jiangxi architecture. Then ascend Lingshan Mountain via a world-record escalator system, walking along glass planks with views of mystical granite peaks.
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| 1-2 | Shangrao | Wangxian Valley, Lingshan Mountain, Train Station Transfers |
Shangrao
In the morning, take a high-speed train from Shanghai to Shangrao (about 2–3 hours) on your own.
Welcome to Shangrao, the gateway to Wangxian Valley (望仙谷). Upon your arrival at Shangrao Railway Station, our team will greet you and transfer you to Wangxian Valley (about 50 km, 1.5 hours).
By day, Wangxian Valley (望仙谷) feels like stepping into a timeless ancient town. Time truly slows down here, revealing the charming Gan-style (Jiangxi) ambiance. Above cascading waterfalls, an ancient town clings to the mountainside. Its earthen walls with yellow plaster, dark grey tiles, and rammed earth houses are meticulously preserved, showcasing the original architectural style of Northeast Jiangxi.
Stroll through the intricate network of narrow alleys, discovering unique shops along the way. Admire lanterns, bamboo weaving, and intricate carvings - each handcrafted item a testament to the artisan's dedication and wisdom. The air in the alleys is filled with the tempting aromas of hot noodles (烫粉) and tofu pudding (豆腐脑), inviting you to savor these delicious local flavors.
For the adventurous, take a walk along the glass walkways built directly into the sheer cliffs. Stretching nearly 100 meters above the ground, with rushing rapids and cliffs below, these paths offer a thrilling test of courage while revealing breathtaking views of the canyon's rugged beauty and undulating mountains.
Wangxian Valley boasts abundant rainfall, ensuring a constant flow of water. Everywhere you look, you'll find trickling streams, serene springs, and magnificent waterfalls like Wangxian Waterfall and Three-Tiered Waterfalls. These dramatic cascades, springing from sheer cliffs, combine with gushing springs and winding streams to form a series of unique and stunning landscapes.
It's hard to believe that such an ethereal wonderland was crafted from an ABANDONED QUARRY. This transformation is undeniably a bold, ambitious, and brilliantly creative endeavor.
As dusk settles and the lights begin to glow, the contours of the cliffside buildings in Wangxian Valley become clearly outlined in warm, soft light. The entire mountain cliff transforms, seemingly a "Heavenly Palace on Cloud Nine" descended from a myth.
It's truly a sight that brings to mind the Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai's lines:
"危楼高百尺，手可摘星辰。不敢高声语，恐惊天上人。"
"High towers reach a hundred feet; one can almost pluck the stars. Dare not speak aloud, for fear of startling the immortals in the heavens."
Strolling through Wangxian Valley, you'll feel as if you've stepped into a vibrant "Wuxia" (martial arts hero) world, with an ancient and mysterious Eastern realm unfolding before your eyes. Winding paths, flanked by perilous cliffs and cascading waterfalls, lead you past quaint tea houses and pavilions that seemingly teeter on the mountainside.
You might even stumble upon an acrobatic "Jianghu 江湖" street performance or learn a "sword dance" from an NPC, as if you've walked right into a scene from a Jin Yong novel.
Stay overnight in Wangxian Valley or Shangrao City.
Staying inside Wangxian Valley gives the best experience, but hotels are pricier. To save costs, we can also arrange a comfortable stay in Shangrao City. Tell your travel consultant your preference, and we'll arrange what suits you best.
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Wake up to a fresh mountain morning and head to Lingshan Mountain, a landscape that feels lifted straight from a xianxia fantasy. As you explore, you'll encounter bizarre granite cliffs, sword-like ridges, drifting mountain mist, and rock formations shaped like mythical beasts. No wonder poets like Wang Anshi and Xin Qiji praised this place centuries ago - and why it became one of Taoism's famed “33 blessed lands.”
To make this climb effortless, you will experience the world-record-holding, 1,236-meter-long cliffside escalator system, known as the "Ladder to the Sky." These dozens of segments of escalators act like a golden stairway straight to the clouds, whisking you to the best viewpoints in just about 10 minutes.
Begin the main hike along the cliffside plank road. Follow the circular route that passes the major granite formations. Key photo spots: Sky Mirror (Glass Platform), Chinese Dragon Ridge, and the monumental rock structures like "Dominate the World."
After the tour, drive to Shangrao Railway Station to catch your train back to Shanghai.
Thank you for choosing Asia Odyssey Travel for your 2 Days Shangrao Tour from Shanghai, and we are always here working for you and hope to see you again for your next trip to China/Asia. Safe journey!
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During this process, you don’t need to pay immediately. After sending us your requirements, one of our professional travel experts will get back to you within 0.5 to 24 hours. When all the information has been confirmed, then you make the deposit. Please feel free to contact the travel expert directly if you have any questions prior to booking.
The above itinerary is a sample that most travelers prefer. However, the tour can be fully customized based on your likes, interests, and budget.
If you want to extend this tour, just tell us your favored destinations and things to do. Our professional travel experts will redesign the trip totally for you and your group at the best price.
In-city Transfer: You will travel in a private, spacious, comfortable, and air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
Inter-city Travel: We use domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed trains (second class seat, usually less than 6 hours).
Arrival/Departure: Local guides and drivers will pick you up at the airport or train stations and escort you directly to your hotel.
“B” (Breakfast): Included at your hotel each morning.
“L” (Lunch): Arranged at designated tourist restaurants approved by the local administration, ensuring good sanitary conditions. Your guide will assist with ordering.
“D” (Dinner): Usually excluded, giving you the chance to taste authentic local food and snacks at your own pace.
Special Diets: If you are vegetarian, halal, kosher, or have gluten-free requirements, please let us know before booking. We will do our best to accommodate you.
A good night's sleep is essential during your China tour. In our private tours, you have the flexibility to choose your preferred hotel class—whether it's luxury 5-star, comfortable 4-star, or economic 3-star accommodations.
We carefully select hotels in prime locations, situated close to vibrant commercial streets or major tourist attractions. All our partner hotels maintain long-term relationships with us and are equipped with essential amenities including windows, air-conditioning, hot water, showers, and Wi-Fi (with the exception of basic conditions at Mount Everest) to ensure a comfortable stay.
The hotel staff are proficient in English and dedicated to providing high-quality service. Should you have any special requirements during your stay, they are always available to assist you to ensure a truly pleasant experience.
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I recently booked my personal customised tour of 6 cities through Asia Odyssey under the consultant Alina.
From the very first day. She is very engaged, responsive, patient and able to change to my needs. She took the best personalised care for me. The communication and arrangement throughout 6 cities was with army precision and I felt supported in every step of the way especially when I needed last minute changes from Zhangjiaje to Chengdu. I'll be recommending to all my friends and will definitely use Alina again for my future trip of Lhasa and Tibbet.
Coming to local guides Julian at Shanghai, Max at Zhangjiaje, Shemy at Chongqing, Betty at Chengdu, Eillen at Xian, Momo at Harbin and Jiang at Beijing all were amazing. The last part of trip was made memorable by Jiang 's sense of humour and personal care of details. Thanks
What a pleasant experiences for our family of 4 (2A2C). We booked Harbin local tour and bravely face the freezing cold weather.. ggrrhhh.. negative 20 degree Celcius.
Our driver, Mr Pu is a very attentive and helpful, our local tour guide, Edward is very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating to our requests, not to forget .. thanks to Leo Li for arranging the tour.
We are truly grateful for your warm welcome, excellent services and professionalism.
Shirley was my liaison and was patient in answering my questions and offered suggestions. Delivered all that I wanted. My Beijing guide William was great! Very good English and was very knowledgeable, sharing with us the history of Beijing heritage and culture. Very enjoyable! My guide in Shenyang and Harbin, Emily was also very nice and looked out for my family, as I have an elderly. Special thanks to my Shenyang driver too - one of the best drivers I met in ages! Good drive and very cheerful/careful. Overall, I'm impressed! Thanks for a great time.
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I recently booked my personal customised tour of 6 cities through Asia Odyssey under the consultant Alina.
From the very first day. She is very engaged, responsive, patient and able to change to my needs. She took the best personalised care for me. The communication and arrangement throughout 6 cities was with army precision and I felt supported in every step of the way especially when I needed last minute changes from Zhangjiaje to Chengdu. I'll be recommending to all my friends and will definitely use Alina again for my future trip of Lhasa and Tibbet.
Coming to local guides Julian at Shanghai, Max at Zhangjiaje, Shemy at Chongqing, Betty at Chengdu, Eillen at Xian, Momo at Harbin and Jiang at Beijing all were amazing. The last part of trip was made memorable by Jiang 's sense of humour and personal care of details. Thanks
What a pleasant experiences for our family of 4 (2A2C). We booked Harbin local tour and bravely face the freezing cold weather.. ggrrhhh.. negative 20 degree Celcius.
Our driver, Mr Pu is a very attentive and helpful, our local tour guide, Edward is very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating to our requests, not to forget .. thanks to Leo Li for arranging the tour.
We are truly grateful for your warm welcome, excellent services and professionalism.
Shirley was my liaison and was patient in answering my questions and offered suggestions. Delivered all that I wanted. My Beijing guide William was great! Very good English and was very knowledgeable, sharing with us the history of Beijing heritage and culture. Very enjoyable! My guide in Shenyang and Harbin, Emily was also very nice and looked out for my family, as I have an elderly. Special thanks to my Shenyang driver too - one of the best drivers I met in ages! Good drive and very cheerful/careful. Overall, I'm impressed! Thanks for a great time.
First time in Harbin for my wife and 5-year-old son, and we had an amazing tour with Catherine. Catherine really knows Harbin inside and out, sharing lots of interesting history and making the tour super informative.
Catherine were incredibly patient and always kept the car warm for us, which was a lifesaver in the freezing weather! The tour itself was so convenient, and Catherine was very helpful and patient, always catering to our needs.
The main attractions we visited were the Ice and Snow Festival, the Snow Fair, and the Siberian Tiger Park—all incredible experiences. I’d highly recommend this private tour to anyone visiting Harbin, especially if you don’t speak the language. It’ll save you so much time and effort. Even if you do speak Chinese, taking this private tour will make your trip truly worthwhile and memorable!
As part of the larger China tour we boarded the Yangtze Explorer at Yichang for a 4 night cruise to Chongqing. Note: it is a ca. 2 hour journey from Yichang airport to the port and the reverse cruise journey is 3 nights.
The service was excellent. I’m almost not exaggerating that if you dropped your napkin they would catch it before it hits the floor. A special mention for our waiter, Alan in this regard.
Wine is plentiful at meals so unless you’re planning a late night I wouldn’t bother with a drinks package.
Overall a lovely journey and a very well run ship. Credit to ship manager Teddy for that who was always on hand to mix with guests.
We booked a three-day tour with Asia Odyssey Travel, and it was such a great experience! In the freezing cold weather of northeast China, having someone to arrange everything for you is a must. They made our trip so easy and enjoyable.
The only challenge for us was adjusting to the cold, coming from Australia, where it’s 40 degrees in summer! But Asia Odyssey Travel took care of all the details, so we could just focus on enjoying ourselves. We also booked their airport pick-up and drop-off service, which was super convenient and smooth.
I highly recommend Asia Odyssey Travel to anyone planning a trip to Harbin—they truly made our winter adventure unforgettable!
I just wrapped up the 6-Day Harbin Winter Tour with Yabuli Ski Resort and China Snow Town, and it was absolutely unforgettable! Asia Odyssey Travel made everything so easy and enjoyable from start to finish.
Skiing at Yabuli was a blast—perfect for both beginners and seasoned skiers. Then, exploring China Snow Town felt like stepping into a winter fairy tale. The snow-covered cottages and festive atmosphere were magical!
Harbin’s highlights, like the Ice and Snow Festival and St. Sophia Cathedral, were equally amazing. The colorful ice sculptures were even more stunning in person!
The guide was fantastic—super organized, friendly, and full of fun facts. Every detail, from transportation to accommodation, was seamless. If you’re looking for a fun and snowy adventure, I can’t recommend this tour enough!
I just finished the 5-Day China Snow Town Tour with Asia Odyssey Travel, and it was incredible! Snow Town felt like a real-life winter postcard—cute wooden houses, fluffy snow everywhere, and such a cozy vibe.
The sunrise at Yangcao Mountain was breathtaking, totally worth the early wake-up call! The snowy hiking trails and horse-drawn sled rides made me feel like a kid again. Plus, the food was amazing—warm, hearty meals that were perfect after a day out in the cold.
Our guide was awesome, super friendly, and made sure everything went smoothly. The whole trip was so well-organized, and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. If you’re dreaming of a snowy escape, this tour is a must!
I just finished the 5-Day China Snow Town Tour with Asia Odyssey Travel, and it was incredible! Snow Town felt like a real-life winter postcard—cute wooden houses, fluffy snow everywhere, and such a cozy vibe.
The sunrise at Yangcao Mountain was breathtaking, totally worth the early wake-up call! The snowy hiking trails and horse-drawn sled rides made me feel like a kid again. Plus, the food was amazing—warm, hearty meals that were perfect after a day out in the cold.
Our guide was awesome, super friendly, and made sure everything went smoothly. The whole trip was so well-organized, and I didn’t have to worry about a thing. If you’re dreaming of a snowy escape, this tour is a must!
