无锡：长兴竹溪和杨梅采摘之旅

Escape the summer heat on this relaxed private day tour from Wuxi to the cool, green countryside of Changxing. Designed for easy enjoyment rather than exertion, the day combines a gentle riverside stroll, a peaceful ancient temple and the simple joy of picking fresh fruit, all at a comfortable, unhurried pace.

After a convenient hotel pickup in your private vehicle, your English-speaking guide drives you to the charming village of Chuanbu. Here you can wander beside a clear natural stream along a flat, easy walking path shaded by towering bamboo. Shallow rapids and gentle little cascades line the route, and the bamboo canopy keeps the air noticeably cooler than the city, a natural air-conditioned retreat where you can dip your feet, watch tiny fish dart in the shallows, and take lovely photos.

A tasty local farmhouse lunch in Chuanbu village lets you sample genuine countryside flavors. Afterwards, visit the serene Gushousheng Temple, a 1,700-year-old monastery founded in the Three Kingdoms era and once the leading temple of northern Zhejiang. Stroll its tranquil grounds, admire the red walls and grey-tiled roofs framed by green bamboo, and see the magnificent ancient ginkgo tree.

The day ends sweetly at a local orchard, where you can pick seasonal fruit, including juicy bayberries in season, eating your fill and taking some home. With your private car and guide caring for every detail, this is a refreshing, authentic taste of Jiangnan's gentle countryside.

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.