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Photograph of the Chongming Island area

Chongming Island 崇明

Shanghai's rural island escape — flat, reclaimed and built for two wheels, and tidal wetland boardwalks at Xisha, metasequoia forests at Dongping, country-lane rides through villages and citrus orchards, and a lake-loop finale at Mingzhu, reached by tunnel, bridge or ferry.
Photo of the Pudong riverside with the Twin Hills and the Lujiazui skyline beyond

Pudong Riverside 浦东滨江

Central Shanghai's green riverfront — Expo Culture Park's artificial Twin Hills, the Eleven-Arch Bridge, the Music Forest amphitheatre, and the Houtan riverside.
Photo of Dianshan Lake with a bridge and water-town rooftops

Qingpu Lakes & Water Towns 青浦

Shanghai's western lake country — Dianshan Lake, the city's largest freshwater lake, ringed by four routes from a family ride to a full 45 km loop, with the water towns of Zhujiajiao and Jinze, the 1987 Dream of the Red Chamber gardens, and Shanghai's oldest ginkgo.
Photo of the Songjiang hills with the basilica of West Sheshan on the skyline

Songjiang Hills 松江

Shanghai's only natural forest hills — Sheshan's East and West peaks, linked by a gentle traverse of bamboo boardwalks, heritage buildings, and hilltop views.
Photo of Suzhou Creek with bridges and the skyline beyond

Suzhou Creek 苏州河

The flat, photogenic riverfront corridor through Shanghai's industrial and architectural history — from sculpture parks and warehouse galleries to the bridges and skyline at the creek's mouth.
Photo of the Huangpu riverfront with industrial buildings and the skyline beyond

Xuhui Riverside 徐汇滨江

Shanghai's industrial rust belt turned living showcase — 8.4 km of flat, free, pet-friendly riverside promenade linking cement works, fuel tanks and coal wharves to some of the city's best museums.
Photo of the forest park with trees and a lake

Yangpu 杨浦

Shanghai's green north-east — Gongqing Forest Park's storybook woodland loops, riverfront greenways along the Huangpu, and the city's only forest-themed national park.
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Planning Guides

Practical articles to help you plan your hiking trip in China.

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Getting to the Trailhead

How to reach each trailhead from central Hangzhou — metro stops, bus routes, taxi costs, and what to look for at the drop-off point.

How to Go Hiking in Hangzhou Without a Car

How to reach every trailhead by metro, bus, or taxi — with key stations, estimated fares, and Chinese place names.

Best Season for Hiking in Hangzhou

When to visit Hangzhou for hiking. What each season feels like, how it affects trail conditions, and what to pack.

How to Use Amap for Hiking in Hangzhou: A Step-by-Step Guide (No Chinese Needed)

Google Maps doesn't work well for Hangzhou trails. Learn how to use Amap (高德地图) to find trailheads, navigate, share your location, and download offline maps — step by step, with no Chinese required.

About This Guide

This site is written and maintained by a Hangzhou-based hiker. Trail guides are compiled from personal field notes and local research, with route details updated as trails are checked, transport changes, and seasonal conditions shift. Every guide shows its current verification status — whether it has been locally reviewed or field-checked.

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