Tonglu | The ancient trail of Maling is a stunningly beautiful light hiking route along the Fuchun River

| The ancient trail of Maling along the Fuchun River is a stunningly beautiful light hiking route. The Maling ancient trail in Tonglu is known as the 'beautiful light hiking route along the Fuchun River' and is a beginner-friendly hiking route for outdoor enthusiasts in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area. It is easily accessible, whether it's a 3.5-hour drive from Shanghai or a 1.5-hour drive from the downtown area of Hangzhou. 🚗 Self-driving We chose to rent a car from the Hello rental platform and drove directly from Shanghai, which was very convenient for carrying travel gear and pets. Hello rental is cost-effective, with flexible pick-up and return, making it very suitable for workers' short-distance travel. 🚄 Other travel options Take the high-speed train to Tonglu Station, and then you can choose to take a taxi or rent a car to drive yourself. 🗺️ Map Navigation Navigate to Shishe Village-Lucizhuang in Tonglu County. 🏞️ Hiking Information Hiking distance: 0km-3.5km-12km. Climbing height: less than 100m, beginner-friendly. Hiking duration: about 4-5 hours in total. Water-crossing sections: There are 4 water-crossing sections along the route, it is recommended to prepare proper water-crossing shoes and socks. 🎨 Scenery Along the Way Throughout history, many literati have left their poems and paintings along the Fuchun River, and the most beautiful part is in Tonglu! The scenery along the Maling ancient trail is breathtaking, with the babbling blue streams underfoot, truly realizing the experience of 'traveling through mountains and playing with water'. 🚶‍♂️ Hiking Route - Recommended hiking route: Shishe Village-Maoping.