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You can get to Moganshan via the A8 or the A20.<\/p>\n
A8)\u00a0 Start off driving to Hangzhou down the A8.
\n(You’ll be on the Hu Hang Gao Jia heading towards Hangzhou)<\/p>\n
A20) Take Heng Shan Lu through Xu Jia Hui, up the ramp at Cao Xi Bei Lu to the A20, it will eventually lead to the Hu Hang Gao Jia<\/p>\n
Then..<\/p>\n
At junction 18 take the Hangzhou Express Ring North heading west towards Nanjing. After 20 minutes take the Deqing exit (big cement factory here as a landmark), following the Moganshan signposts.<\/p>\n Carry on straight, but watch out for the oh so typical in China misinformation at the roundabout on the G104.<\/p>\n The sign indicates you should head straight on for \u201cMoganshan in 30 kms\u201d.<\/p>\n DON’T<\/strong>, it’s a lie!*<\/p>\n Instead turn right, and follow the G104 heading to Huzhou, then follow a sign taking you left for Moganshan about 3kms later.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll get to the small village Yucun.<\/p>\n You’re almost there. Stop, and buy some groceries, water and whatnot in the village, then, at the end of the street turn right, and follow the road up, and up, and up, and up, until you reach Kitto+Joanna’s place.<\/p>\n There are a couple of hotels you can stay in up there – the one on the right of MoganShan Lodge is pretty cheap – last time I was up there it was about 80RMB a night for a grungy room. About 50metres to the left of the lodge, there is another hotel in the cheap +-250Range, which has clean rooms and decent showers. (More hotels listed below, under where to stay)<\/em><\/p>\n Driving Back from Shanghai<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/strong>Basically, head back the way you came, down the hill, through the village. Going up to Moganshan should take about 3 hours or so at a medium pace with light traffic on normal days. Where to Stay<\/strong><\/p>\n As Moganshan is now hip and trendy again, Kitto and Joanna now have some competition. MoganShan House<\/a> (Actually still Joanna and Kitto) just opened.\u00a0 Our friends Arthur and Luo Tong over at Lost Pensivos Films<\/a> were just up there filming a commercial for them.\u00a0 You can view the commercial here at Youku.<\/a> Moganshan Loft<\/a> Other options – Due Yue Sheng’s Villa, owned by the Radisson, although Chinese Manglement have not made the place endearing according to the reviews on the web. Baiyun Hotel.<\/strong> What to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n The beauty of Moganshan, is the peace, quiet and tranquility of not having to do anything. Afterwards, chill out and relax at the Mark and Joanna’s lodge, reading their extensive (well, for China) of books, and while away the evening with drinks and a pleasant chat.<\/p>\n Insider Tip – If you are going up in your own car,\u00a0 its also nice to ask Joanna if she needs anything grocerywise from Shanghai.\u00a0 They’ll appreciate that!<\/p>\n Other Options<\/strong><\/p>\n If you like Moganshan, I can also recommend another similar weekend vacation spot for those looking to get away – Anji. Further reading:<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.movius.us\/articles\/chinanow\/moganshan.html<\/a> http:\/\/www.chinatravel.net\/Mogan-Shan-guide\/introduction\/151.html<\/a>
\nCross the Grand Canal\u00a0 and turn off the ring road onto the Hang Ning Highway (Exit 16A)<\/span><\/p>\n*Unless you are driving a bus or large truck, in which case, feel free to take the safer slow route<\/h6>\n
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\nTake the Hang Ning highway heading toward Nanjing.
\nOnce again, ignore the first sign for Shanghai\u00a0 at approximately +-30km down the Hang Ning (what is it with China, and misleading signage?), and take the second one at approximately +-50km.\u00a0 Eventually, you’ll land on the A9 again, and from there do the usual Yan An Lu to wherever.<\/p>\n
\nIf its Chinese New Year or October holidays, add about 3-5 hours to the journey (just to get out to Deqing).<\/p>\n
\nNaked Retreats<\/a> (Hi Gabriella, and Grant), have a nice but a little $$ for the money villa for rental.
\nLane 248 Taikang Road, No 30 2\/F, Shanghai. Tel: +86 21 5465 9577<\/em><\/p>\n
\nBe warned the narrators voice (Mrs “Sherpa’s” I believe?) is a little annoying.
\nSongliang Shanzhuang, Yin Shan Jie, Moganshan. Tel: +86 (0572) 803 3011.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nHaven’t been there, but heard its decent enough.
\n13136103440 or email to reservations@moganshanloft.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n
\nCall 0572 8033601 for enquiries.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nLies at the end of a road running along the top of the mountain, with great views. Lovely old buildings but fairly basic rooms. (This is most probably the one I stayed in last time I was up there, but time has clouded my memory somewhat)
\n502 Moganshan. Tel 0572 8033336 or 8033382, fax 0572 8033274<\/em><\/p>\n
\nFor those stuck in the rat-race that is Shanghai, Moganshan is a breath of fresh air, a respite from work, and a place to relax.
\nMeander around the mountain, exploring the paths.\u00a0 If you’ve brought a bike or two, take a cycling trip through the local villages, and don’t forget to buy some Tea, one of the the local specialities.\u00a0 Other local flavours include herbs, some of which are popular with the YY’s crowd.<\/p>\n
\nIf there is interest, I’ll do a writeup on that also.<\/p>\n
\n(Lisa’s notes from a few years ago – pics “borrowed” from there.\u00a0 Mine are lost somewhere in the depths of Aperture)<\/p>\n
\n(From the “CTRIP”, but we aren’t CTRIP honestly site)<\/p>\n