Travel: Easy Weekend Getaways and October Holiday Trips

By That's Shanghai, September 9, 2015

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Left your holiday planning to the last minute? Check out these upcoming package trips and getaways over the next few weekends and the October Holiday.

A weekend in North Korea

Weekend trip from Shanghai – North Korea

Sep 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 and onward
USD1,600/single, USD1,400/double

Do the DPRK. Take a three-day trip to visit some of North Korea’s most iconic monuments, explore the city of Nampho, ride the deepest metro in the world and see the DMZ – the living division between the North and the South. Visa fees and handling, flights, hotel, meals, select admission fees and guide included.
// www.uritours.com, use promo WANNA-TRAVEL for USD50 off.

Yellow Mountain hiking adventure

Weekend getaway from Shanghai – Yellow Mountains Hiking (Huangshan)

Sep 11-13
RMB1,680

Join Dragon Adventures on a quest to conquer Huangshan. After first enjoying the landscape via cable car, hike up the top where you'll be rewarded with an incredible view and lunch. On your last day, go rafting before heading back to Shanghai. Transportation, guides, accommodation, meals, some alcohol, entrance fees, insurance and a foot massage included.
// www.dragonadventureschina.com, info@dragonadventureschina.com

Paragliding, BBQ and Chinese lanterns

Weekend getaway from Shanghai – Paragliding

Sep 12
RMB899

Fly away from Shanghai for the day. Depart Shanghai early morning and arrive to your launch pad in time for barbecue, beer and music. Around 2pm take to the skies and paraglide. Before returning to the city, let lanterns lift off and light up the night sky. Equipment, instructor, paragliding experience, meals, lanterns, bus and insurance included.
// www.wanna-travel.com, WeChat: wanna-travel

Changxing Wetland Lake party

Weekend getaway from Shanghai – Changxiang Wetland lake party

Sep 26-27
RMB380 (RMB280 before Sep 20, RMB100 extra for hotel)

Adventure-seekers and party animals alike, join the Dragon team for a private island party near Suzhou. Arrive at the campsite mid-afternoon on Saturday then relax and unwind for the rest of the weekend. There will be bar food, a DJ, leisure activities and a bonfire running all night. If you’re feeling up for it, there will be time to go hiking the following morning. Food, transport and insurance included.
// www.dragonadventureschina.com, info@dragonadventureschina.com
 

October Holiday: Life in a Tibetan Village

October holiday trip from Shanghai – Tibetan village in Chengdu China

Sep 30-Oct 7
RMB3,990

Travel to Chengdu and experience life in a Tibetan village. On this trip you will live like a local, learning to cook local dishes, visit temples, paint, meditate and go on different treks around the town. Transportation in Chengdu, insurance, meals, guide and accommodation included.
// www.yejocircle.com

October Holiday: Xinjiang roadtrip

October Holiday from Shanghai – Xinjiang Roadtrip

Oct 1-7
RMB4,999

Spend seven days in Xinjiang touring the ancient Silk Road, through the largest desert in Chia, snow-capped mountains, Karakul lake and Thousand Buddha Cave. Plus experience the famous Sunday bazaar livestock market. Private transportation, hotel, insurance, guide and entrance fees included.
// www.wanna-travel.com, wechat: wanna-travel

October Holiday: Sangqing Mountain rafting adventure

October Holiday from Shanghai – Sanqing Mountain rafting adventure

Oct 1-5
RMB3,280

Go hiking through bamboo forests, raft rivers and celebrate Autumn at a blazing bonfire party. On day two you’ll hike up Qiyun Mountain where you’ll be spending the night (at a hostel) and on day four you’ll visit Sanding Mountain. Transportation, guides, rafting, entrance fees, accommodation, all meals, some alcohol and insurance included.
// www.dragonadventureschina.com, info@dragonadventureschina.com

October Holiday: Tianzhu Mountain rafting and rock climbing

October Holiday from Shanghai – Tianzhu Mountain rafting and rock climbing

Oct 1-5
RMB2,680 (RMB2,980 after Sep 25)

Located in central Anhui, Tianzhu Mountain stands surrounded by waterfalls, valleys and breathtaking views. On this adventure, you’ll explore Peng Lai cave, raft in Guai Tang, hike along waterfalls, hike Tianzhu and rock climb in Tian Long Guan. Transportation, entrance fees, accommodation, meals and insurance included.
// www.dragonadventureschina.com, info@dragonadventureschina.com

Hike Sichuan's Mt Siguniang Summit

October trip from Shanghai – Hike Mount Siguniang summit, Sichuan

Oct 20-25
RMB3,990

Known as the ‘Queen of Sichuan’ peaks, Yaomei Feng is the tallest peak of Mt Siguniang, standing at 6,250 meters. Spend the week hiking, camping and being one with nature. Transportation from Chengdu, insurance, meals, guide and accommodation included.
// www.yejocircle.com

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