Let's Hiking: Join Chinese Surfing for aTea & Hiking Adventure

Let's HIKING! Looking for a refreshing way to spend your weekend?

Join Chinese Surfing on April 19th (Saturday) for an unforgettable journey of hiking, tea appreaciation, and making new friends!

April 19 | Tea & Hiking Adventure

Guangming Temple Reservoir

Looking for a refreshing outdoor experience that combines fitness, socializing, and tea appreciation? 

This light hiking trip offers a scenic trek through the Guangming Temple Reservoir, along with a taste of fresh spring tea in the mountains.

 HIGHLIGHTS 

•  Scenic Hiking Trail > A beginner-friendly small loop hike through stunning tea fields.

•  Tea Appreciation > Learn about tea culture while sipping fragrant spring tea.

•  Outdoor Socializing > Meet new friends and enjoy the great outdoors together!

ITINERARY 

09:45  Gather at the east gate of Xishan Forest Park (self-introduction, icebreaker, game session)

10:00  Departure, via Guangming Temple Reservoir, Huangmei Pavilion, and market (cultural and tourism content sharing + interactive small activities)

12:30  Return to Guangming Temple Reservoir, take a rest and have dinner.

13:30 - 14:30  Free activities

14:30  End of trip

 Price: 29 RMB / person

( FEE INCLUDES: Event organization and planning cost fee, Travel accident insurance; FEE EXCLUDES: Chinese food on your own, Other personal expenses, All expenses not mentioned except the included items )

 Meeting Point:  East Gate of Xishan Forest Park 

 Time: 10:00AM - 2:30PM

 Registration Deadline: Limited spots—first come, first served!

 Hike Level: ⭐☆☆☆☆  (Easy, suitable for beginners)

FREE for under 18 years old

Scan the QR code  to sign up and embrace the beauty of spring with Chinese Surfing!

Refund Rules

Rules for refunding fees after registration for an activity if you cannot attend:

1. The activity does not become a trip. Due to the failure to reach the number of tour participants, force majeure factors, etc. not become a trip, refund all the fees.

2. Activities into line. Due to personal reasons to withdraw or fail to participate in the activities, the cost refund rules are as follows:

A. 3 days before the start of the trip, refund 80% of the total registration fee;

B. 2 days before the start of the trip, 50% of the total registration fee will be refunded;

C. 20% of the total registration fee on the day the trip starts.

[ Information of Guangming Temple Reservoir ]

Guangming Temple Reservoir is located in Xihu District, Qutang Street, located in the “10,000 tons of tea town” Longwu tea town. As one of the core production areas of Longjing, Hangzhou annual production of West Lake Longjing tea, 60% -70% from here. Sitting on thousands of acres of tea gardens in Longwu, deserve the reputation of “ten thousand quintals of tea township”. Resting by the Bright Temple Reservoir, a cup of Longjing tea, such a beautiful resort attracted a group of tourists. The reservoir covers an area of about 110,000 cubic meters, and the turquoise blue water of the lake is reflected in the surrounding tea mountains, which is known as “Hangzhou small Jiuzhaigou”. On sunny days, the water reflects the tea plantations, showing blue-green gradient levels, which is a popular location for photographers.

In addition, Guangming Temple Reservoir also has the first international standard mountain bike track. After riding around, the track ends at the Bright Temple Reservoir. This track is known as “the most beautiful track in Hangzhou” by cyclists.

Surrounding 

1.Tea Culture Experience

Longwu Tea Town is famous for West Lake Longjing, visitors can participate in tea picking and tea making activities, or experience the Song Dynasty tea ordering techniques in the teahouse.

2.Creative bazaar and youth culture

The Tea Plantation Highway by the reservoir has become a popular spot in recent years, with mobile coffee carts, handmade stalls, and cultural bazaars.

3. Ancient Roads and Sports

Tofu Skin Ancient Road: Ancient villagers transported tofu skins to Hangzhou City, which is now a hiking route, preserving traces of history and natural interest.

Mountain Biking: Hejiacun's 5.9-kilometer international standard track is known as “the most beautiful track in Zhejiang”.