The Yu Mountain small loop trail, reachable within 1 hour from Shanghai, is suitable for hiking beginners

Weekends are perfect for a rendezvous with sisters at Changshu Yu Mountain. Four of us went together, and for the sake of convenience and laughter, we chose the simple "small loop trail". Before departure: Download the "Liabulu" app - search for the small loop trail - download the route. Equipment: Trekking poles (very important), comfortable shoes, a running pack (lightweight), bread, chocolate, water. Transport: High-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Changshu Station. Hidden strategy: Get off at Hongqiao Terminal 2 subway station, find the elevator - press for the 3rd floor departure level - towards the train direction - it takes 5 minutes to reach the high-speed train departure level, personally tested and effective). Hiking starting point (very important!): From the high-speed train station, take a taxi. Drivers can easily get the starting point wrong, remember to locate "Qingya Tea Garden Shanwanli", it takes about 20 minutes to get there! Remember: Do not locate Baoyan Tourist Park! They charge an entrance fee of ¥30 per person! Route: Since we did our research before going, the checkpoints were very clear: Longtan Lake (very blue and beautiful, a must-visit) - Lianzhu Cave (more beautiful when it rains, ordinary on sunny days) - Xingfu Temple (light incense and make a wish). The rest of the time, we just walked, stopped, and took photos along the way. If you encounter a cable car, you can also take it (ticket sales stop at 4 pm!). Lianzhu Cave is hard to find! Remember to follow the crowd to avoid getting lost, just keep following the wooden path and you'll find it. We hiked the entire way, a total of 9km, which took 4 hours! Since I work out regularly, it felt quite easy for me, so it's a good try for hiking newbies!