Hangzhou Summer Night Magic: Secret Firefly Forest & Baoshi Mountain Night Hike (with Car)
This exclusive, 3.5-hour evening private tour is designed to showcase the city’s summer romance, blending a fairy-tale natural wonder with a stunning panoramic night hike.
We will visit a hidden, protected sanctuary to witness a seasonal miracle: thousands of native fireflies dancing through the trees like living stars. After soaking in this quiet magic, we will drive to the north shore of West Lake for a refreshing, brief night hike up Baoshi (Precious Stone) Mountain.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Hotel Pick-up
Yunqi Bamboo Path / Faxi Temple
We arrive at our designated forest valley. Depending on real-time firefly activity and local weather, your guide will lead you into either the towering bamboo groves of Yunqi Path or the misty, spiritual valley surrounding Faxi Temple. As darkness completely wraps the valley, wild fireflies emerge over the streams and pathways, creating a breathtaking, silent light show. (Note: To protect these beautiful creatures, we practice strict eco-tourism rules—no flashlights, no camera flashes, and whispers only).
Baoshi Mountain Night Hike
As we reach the ridge near the ancient Baochu Pagoda, the forest opens up to a jaw-dropping view. Below you, the entire West Lake is illuminated like a giant piece of dark jade, with the historic causeways traced in golden lights and the Leifeng Pagoda glowing in the distance. Beyond the lake, the modern downtown skyscrapers sparkle with neon. Standing on the cool volcanic rocks, enjoying the night breeze, it’s the most photogenic and unforgettable view of Hangzhou.
Ending Point
Hotel Drop-off
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private Transportation via ZEEKR 001 (a premium luxury electric vehicle)
- Charging Expenses
- Gas, Toll fee & Parking
- Guide Fee
- Professional Driver
- Food (highly recommended to have an early dinner before pick-up or bring a few light snacks along)
Tour Important Information
* Strictly Seasonal (June – August): This specific tour is highly seasonal and only available during the peak summer months when fireflies naturally emerge.
* Flexible Location Pricing: The exact viewing location (Yunqi or Faxi Valley) is determined by your guide on the day of the tour based on real-time tracking of firefly populations and local weather to give you the highest chance of a spectacular viewing.
* Eco-Tourism Etiquette: Fireflies are extremely sensitive to light and noise pollution. Guests must agree to turn off phone screens, cameras flashes, and any artificial lights during the viewing, and maintain a quiet environment.
* Footwear: Although the hike up Baoshi Mountain is short and steps are well-paved, good sneakers or hiking shoes with grip are required for walking on uneven volcanic rocks at the top.
Important message from the supplier
Important Travel Notes:
All Car Tours Include a Private Driver: To guarantee a seamless and luxurious experience, every car tour features a premium private vehicle and a dedicated driver. As your licensed guide, this allows me to focus entirely on you, sharing local insights, handling logistics, and capturing beautiful photos without any driving distractions.
Regional Travel & Custom Road Trips: I would love to guide you beyond Hangzhou! With a standard supplement to cover long-distance transportation and basic overnight logistics, our private car can escort you on custom itineraries to Shanghai, Suzhou, Nanjing, Wuzhen, Yiwu, or Huangshan Mountain. Message me your travel dates to get a tailored package!
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Scarlett H.
Hi there! I’m Scarlett, a licensed English-speaking guide based in Hangzhou and covering the gorgeous Shanghai-Jiangsu-Zhejiang region.
My friends often call me a bit of a story-collector. Having graduated from Cambridge with a degree in sociology, I love going beyond the standard postcard views to help you understand the real, living pulse of China (e.g. local stories, hidden details, and quirky histories most tourists walk right past). Everything I do is entirely customized around your vibe. Whether you’re dreaming of a zen day sipping tea in mist-shrouded valleys, hunting down the best under-the-radar street eats, or chasing futuristic, cyberpunk cityscapes for that perfect shot, we can design it from scratch.
We can easily explore on foot, but if you want to travel in total comfort and style, I also offer car tours with my own very cozy private wheels, perfect for escaping the summer heat or zipping between hidden spots. Oh, and you can leave the camera duty to me! I have a real passion for photography and a sharp eye for lighting and angles, so I’ll make sure you go home with a camera roll full of stunning memories.
Whether you're here for a quick weekend or a deep-dive adventure, just drop me a message and let's craft your perfect trip!
$125/ per group
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