Join our five-day tour and meet iconic beauty of Huangshan and Yellow Mountain that inspired a thousand of poets and painters. Get carried away by amazing views over the granite peaks and twisted pines and feel the essence of nature and tranquillity while sightseeing through, Flower-scattering Valley or Lion Peak. This tour offers the unique combination of the fauna and flora together with the gastronomic experience for real gourmet and gives you the flexibility you need to spend some free time wandering the streets of vibrant Huangshan city by yourself or choosing from a range of optional tours.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Huangshan: prefecture-level city in southern Anhui province, located in the mountainous and rocky landscape of the Yellow Mountain Scenery, a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of China's major tourist destinations
Mt. Huangshan: Yellow Mountain, 'the loveliest mountain of China' that became a pilgrimage centre for poets, painters and other artists due to its fascinating scenery, romantic sunsets, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, fresh pine trees and hot springs
Hongcun Village: “the ancient village in Chinese paintings” because of Anhui-style architecture, so representative for China. This 900 years old buildings attract many directors, artists and it was listed as the World Heritage Site
Day 1: ARRIVAL HUANGSHAN
Arrive at Huangshan Airport or Railway station. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport/railway station and accompany you on the transfer to the city. The 30-minute-private-transfer will take you directly to your hotel in Huangshan. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in the city. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in one of China’s sprawling city.
Overnight in Huangshan.
Day 2: HUANGSHAN CITY – MT.HUANGSHAN (75km – 2 hr)
After the breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at about 8:30 at hotel´s lobby to drive to “Yellow Mountain”, Mt. Huangshan. After a 2-hour-long ride, take a Yungu cable car up the Mountain and spend around 2 hours exploring one of the most spectacular sceneries with its peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, Huangshan pine trees, hot springs, winter snow, and magnificent views of the clouds from above. We´ll catch a glimpse of Beginning-to-believe Peak, Flower-scattering Valley and Lion Peak. Afterwards, we´ll check-in to the hotel right at the time of the lunch that will be served at the local restaurant (included). In the afternoon we´ll continue exploring this beautiful region in 3-hours-sightseeing at Cloud-dispelling Pavilion, a part of the West Sea Grand Canyon. You’ll be dropped off at the hotel around 18:00 and the rest of the evening at leisure, savour some Chinese specialities at one of the local restaurant (own expenses).
Overnight in Mt. Huangshan.
Day 3: MT.HUANGSHAN – HUANGSHAN CITY (75km – 2 hr)
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready for another 3-and-a-half-hour sightseeing at Flying Rock and Bright Summit, outstanding rocky landscape, also listed as a World Heritage Site that will be followed by the lunch break at the local restaurant (included). After the lunch we´ll continue our sightseeing at North Sea Scenic Area, the hub of Mt. Huangshan, where most of the most famous scenery and scenic spots meet: Lion Peak, Shixin Peak, Stalagmite Peak, the Refreshing Terrace, the Monkey Gazing at the Sea, the Immortal Shouldering the Treasure, the Flying Stone and more. At around 15:00 we´ll take back a Yungu cable car down the mountain and drive back to Tunxi. Transfer to the hotel at around 18:00 for check-in and enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.
Overnight in Huangshan.
Day 4: HUANGSHAN CITY
After finishing your breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a full day at leisure in the city of Huangshan. You can set out to visit the sites most interesting to you or simply relax at the hotel and enjoy the available services. Alternately, you can choose our optional tour.
Optional Tour: Hongcun & Xidi Village, full-day excursion
Take this full-day trip to Hongcun Village and discover the real Garden of Eden on earth. We´ll pick you up from the hotel´s lobby at 8:30 and after the two and a half-hour drive, we´ll enter into the village that is arranged in the shape of an ox with the nearby hill (Leigang Hill). Take a walk around the banks of the Jiyin stream and admire various lakes, such as the “South Lake” (Nanhu). The architecture and carvings of the approximately 150 residences dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties are said to be among the best of their kind in China. After the lunch at the local restaurant (not included) we´ll continue to visit Xidi, a village in Xidi Town declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, where you can pop into one of the wooden residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties and admire its beautiful carvings. In the late afternoon at 17:00 you will be back in your hotel in Huangshan city.
Overnight in Huangshan.
Day 5: DEPARTURE HUANGSHAN CITY
After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to the airport/railway station for your onward or return flight/train.
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.
