Longchuan & Huihang Ancient Trail Trek
Visit the Hu Ancestral Temple in Longchuan, Jixi, then hike the Huihang Ancient Trail from Anhui into Zhejiang.
An entry-level classic trek: Day 1 visits Longchuan and Renli, staying overnight in Fuling; Day 2 enters the ancient trail, passes the First Pass of Jiangnan, and stays at a guesthouse in Lantian'ao; Day 3 descends to Yonglai and Zhejitian, then transfers back to Hangzhou. Completing the roughly 16 km hike over two days is much more relaxed than a single-day crossing, making it perfect for novice hikers and weekend getaways.
Spring is the best season. Guesthouse beds along the trail are tight during long holidays and weekends. Hiking is not recommended in rainy or snowy weather.
Day by day
Day 1 · Longchuan Ancestral Temple & Renli
Jixi（Jixi Museum、Renli Ancient Village、Longchuan Village & Hu Clan Ancestral Hall、Yishi Shangshu Memorial Archway）
Take a taxi from Jixi North Railway Station to the county museum, then head to Longchuan and Renli. Drive about 30 minutes to Fuling in the evening.
Stock up on trail food and water in Jixi County, as supplies along the ancient trail are limited.
Stay: Fuling Town
Day 2 · Hiking the First Pass of Jiangnan
Jixi（Fuling Ancient Village、Huihang Ancient Trail）
Take a taxi from Fuling to the entrance at Jiangnan Village, then hike past the First Pass of Jiangnan and Xiaxueting to Lantian'ao, about 10 km in total.
Lantian'ao sits at an altitude of about 1,050 meters and can be chilly in the morning and evening. Bring trekking poles and warm clothing.
Stay: Lantian'ao
Day 3 · Down to Yonglai & Return to Hangzhou
Walk about 5 km to Yonglai, continue to Zhejitian, and take Bus 2936 to Jiakou Station to transfer back to Hangzhou.
Return bus schedules are subject to change. Confirm the time of the last bus before setting off.