Banling Ancient Trail

Banling Ancient Trail and Zhangli Ancient Trail are located in Zhangli Village, Zhangzhen Town, Anji County. The total length is about 13 kilometers, starting from Zhangli Village and ending at Gaoshan Village. Banling Ancient Trail is a cultural heritage site protected at the county level in Anji.

Banling Ancient Trail is located on the mountainside of Daxiaoling in Shimavillage, Sanyou Community, Changshuo Subdistrict, Anji County, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Dating back to the Song Dynasty, it is categorized as an ancient ruin.

In October 2010, Banling Ancient Trail was designated as a county-level cultural heritage site.

Sanyou Community: Sanyou Community is located east of Anji County and was formed by merging the former Xiangxi, Shizilu, Yushanwu, and Shimavillage. Nestled between mountains and water with fresh air, it is a natural oxygen bar. The area features the clear Shimagang River, as well as Houzhailu and Anji Avenue running through it. The famous Fenghuang Mountain and Mantou Mountain are close to the Hangchang Expressway, offering an elegant ecological environment and recognized as the best residential area in eastern Anji. The community covers an area of 24.8 square kilometers, includes 26 resident groups, has 1,558 households, 80 resident representatives, and a total population of 4,664 (excluding over 2,000 temporary residents).

Five Peaks Mountain Forest Hiking

Route: Xiangxuehai — White Tea Garden — New Fourth Army Trench Ruins — Egret Platform — Heluke Ancient Trail — Drinking Horse Spring — Qingliang Pool — Yandang Bay Wetland

The Five Peaks Mountain hiking trail is approximately 10 kilometers long and takes about 4 hours. It passes by several well-known scenic spots, offering both mountain climbing and lake views. The route combines roads, mountain paths, lakeside trails, and hillside routes, providing diverse and delightful experiences.

Zhangli Ancient Trail Route: Zhangli Village — Dashiwu — Flying Waterfall — Xiaoshiwu — Dripping Stone Formation — Sisters Waterfall — Bamboo Forest Stone Path — Waterwheel Rock Waterfall

The Zhangli Ancient Trail is about 10 kilometers long and takes around 4.5 hours. The route features bamboo forests, local houses, terraced fields, and shrubbery. Standing atop giant rocks on the mountain peak offers a breathtaking view of “all other mountains appearing small.”

Tianlong Ancient Trail

Route: Changtan Village — Tonghanggang — Qianmian Tian — Dragon King Mountain — Tianlong Ancient Trail — Immortal Summit — West Tianmu

The Tianlong Ancient Trail connects Tianmu Mountain and Dragon King Mountain, linking Lin’an and Anji. Ancient and mysterious, it was historically used by merchants from Huizhou to expand their trade. The trail is about 20 kilometers long, takes around 8 hours, and has an average altitude of over 1,400 meters, making it one of the higher-altitude ancient trails in Zhejiang.

Lu Yu Ancient Trail

Route: Miaoshan Village — Xiamu Mountain Reservoir — Tangli Gorge — Miaojihu — Rooster Crowing Rock — Hundred Steps Barrier — Lingxi Village

As one of China’s top ten ancient trails, the Lu Yu Ancient Trail starts at Xiamu Mountain Reservoir and is about 20 kilometers long, taking around 8 hours. With many turns and beautiful scenery, it connects natural landscapes, villages, reservoirs, historical sites, and ancient springs. The trail winds through countryside, bamboo forests, and mountain wilderness, leading to endless tea plantations at the mountaintop.

Hangxuan Ancient Trail

Route: Banshan Village Committee — Cliff Carvings — Ganhegou — Futuo Chan Temple — Bamboo Sea Walking Path — Dusong Natural Village — Hangxuan Ancient Trail — Dusong Pass — Moso Bamboo Mountain Path — Yashan Village — Banshan Village Committee

The Hangxuan Ancient Trail — a thousand-year-old path initially built during the Tang Dynasty, is about 12 kilometers long and takes around 5 hours. Passing through Banshan Village, it offers a journey through historical relics and the wonders of nature. The trail is paved with small stones, flanked by bamboo forests and babbling brooks, featuring stunning scenery.