Huangshan Essence Exploration

3-Day Huangshan Tour

Code:HS01
Type:Private Tour
Departure:Flexible
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Huangshan Essence Exploration

Delve into the famous scenic city Huangshan and savor the ancient villages, traditional folk customs as well as wondrous sceneries on the 3-day classic Huangshan Tour. Indulge in the centuries-old Hui style houses and locals' old way of life at ancient Tunxi Old Street and the UNESCO site Hongcun Village, and feast your eyes with the grotesque peaks, a sea of clouds, strange pine trees and an amazing sunrise on the magnificent Yellow Mountain.

Overview
Tour Highlights
  • Absorb the essence of antique Hui style houses at Tunxi Old Street and the original Hongcun Village.
  • Conquer the breathtaking Yellow Mountain with round way cable car ride and enjoy an overnight stay.
  • Marvel at the grotesque rocks, sea of clouds and wondrous pines along the hike.
  • Watch a beautiful sunrise on the mountain top.
  • Delve into the spectacular West Sea Canyon and explore the most splendid views.

Huangshan Essence Exploration

3-Day Huangshan

Code:HS01
Type:Private Tour
Departure:Flexible
Tour Highlights
  • Absorb the essence of antique Hui style houses at Tunxi Old Street and the original Hongcun Village.
  • Conquer the breathtaking Yellow Mountain with round way cable car ride and enjoy an overnight stay.
  • Marvel at the grotesque rocks, sea of clouds and wondrous pines along the hike.
  • Watch a beautiful sunrise on the mountain top.
  • Delve into the spectacular West Sea Canyon and explore the most splendid views.
Day by Day Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive in Huangshan
Airport/railway station pickup. Stroll along the Tunxi Old Street. Then check into your hotel.
Luxury: Crown Plaza Huangshan Yucheng Superior: International Hotel, Huangshan

Upon arrival, your friendly English-speaking tour guide holding a welcome sign with your name will pick you up at airport/railway station.

Then you will sight-see the Hui style Tunxi Old Street to indulge in rows of archaic houses with grey-tiled roof, white walls and the towering Ma Tau walls preventing the fire from spreading to the neighborhoods. You may stop for a taste of the traditional Hui snacks, a visit to the time-honored shops and a glimpse of Chinese handicrafts along the way.

Then you will be transferred back to your hotel and have a good rest tonight for tomorrow's hiking on Yellow Mountain.

Day 2
Huangshan
Soak up the archaic Hongcun Village with Hui characteristics. Then delight in the spectacular Yellow Mountain and less-crowded West Sea Canyon.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Luxury: Xihai Hotel Superior: Beihai Hotel

Morning sightseeing starts with a visit to the 900-year-old Hongcun Village where the classic Kungfu Movie "Hidden Dragon, Crouching Tiger" was once shot. Known as a "Village in Chinese Painting", it would delight you with the grandeur of antique Hui-style architectural complexes. You will delve into the old alleys to take in the well-preserved houses, admire the grand shrine halls, and discover the old schools as well as the traditional way of living.

Then drive about 1-hour to soak up the majestic Yellow Mountain, embracing you with the magnificence, wonder and elegance. Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting Yungu cable car ride up to White Goose Ridge where a sea of clouds is constantly floating around the grotesque peaks. Then hold a breath to hike upward to your hotel with ever-changing views surrounded by.

After a buffet lunch and a short rest, continue to conquer the most splendid West Sea Canyon, consisted of the 1st ring, 2nd ring to get down to the bottom. The craggy trails meander its way across the lofty mountains and lead you to explore the essence of grotesque peaks from the best angles with a background of misty clouds. After that, hike back to your hotel and enjoy an overnight in Yellow Mountain with a buffet dinner. 

Tips: 

1. Hiking length and time will be up to your preferences.

2. You are suggested to only take essentials during an overnight stay on the Yellow Mountain. The rest of your luggage will be kept in the hotel at the foot of the mountain.

3. Please travel green and leave nothing but footprints in the beautiful Yellow Mountain.

Sea of Clouds on Yellow Mountain
Day 3
Depart from Huangshan
Start your day with an amazing sunrise, then visit Begin-to-Believe Peak, Black Tiger Pine, Flower Blooming on a Brush Tip, etc. At last, transfer to the airport / railway station for your departure.
Breakfast

This morning, wake up earlier to be enchanted by a beautiful sunrise on top of the mountain if weather permits. Then get your cameras ready to indulge in the incredible sceneries of oddly shaped peaks towering into the clouds and strange pines that have survived in the rock crevices year by year as you hike to Begin to Believe Peak and Black Tiger Pine. Continue to be amazed by the magic Flower Blooming on a Brush Tip, an isolated peak, 1,640 meters high, looking like a Chinese brush seen from the distance with a crooked old pine growing out of.

Afterwards, take the cable car ride down to the mountain and make your way to airport / railway station for your departure. Wish you a nice journey home!

Tips:

1. Capture the amazing sunrise at the Lion Peak if you live in Beihai Hotel. Purple Cloud Peak is best for travelers living in Xihai Hotel.

2. Detailed information including the sunrise time, next day’s weather and chances to see the sunrise is shown on the electric screen at your hotel on the mountain. 

Accommodations
HuangshanYellow Mountain
Huangshan
Luxury

Crown Plaza Huangshan Yucheng

No.1 Huizhou Road, Tunxi, Huangshan, China
As the member of Intercontinental Group, the hotel ranks 1st on Trip Advisor among all hotels in Huangshan, offering excellent service and facilities for a comfortable stay in the small city.
Superior

International Hotel, Huangshan

No. 31 Huashan Road, Tunxi District, Huangshan, China
As a domestic 5-star hotel located next to Tunxi Old Street, International Hotel Huangshan is celebrated for its warm service and comfortable rooms.
Yellow Mountain
Luxury

Xihai Hotel

Above Danxia Montain, Xihai District, Huangshan Scenic Area, China
Xihai Hotel is the best hotel on the Yellow Mountain with comfortable rooms and good breakfasts. It is located at the entrance of the magnificent West Sea Canyon and close to the Purple Cloud Peak for viewing sunrise.
Superior

Beihai Hotel

On the Mountain, Beihai Secenic Area, Huangshan Scenic Area, China
Beihai Hotel has received many celebrities since it was built and enjoys great location for viewing sunrise on top of the Lion Rock.
Luxury
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Huangshan

Crown Plaza Huangshan Yucheng

No.1 Huizhou Road, Tunxi, Huangshan, China
As the member of Intercontinental Group, the hotel ranks 1st on Trip Advisor among all hotels in Huangshan, offering excellent service and facilities for a comfortable stay in the small city.

Yellow Mountain

Xihai Hotel

Above Danxia Montain, Xihai District, Huangshan Scenic Area, China
Xihai Hotel is the best hotel on the Yellow Mountain with comfortable rooms and good breakfasts. It is located at the entrance of the magnificent West Sea Canyon and close to the Purple Cloud Peak for viewing sunrise.
Superior
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Huangshan

International Hotel, Huangshan

No. 31 Huashan Road, Tunxi District, Huangshan, China
As a domestic 5-star hotel located next to Tunxi Old Street, International Hotel Huangshan is celebrated for its warm service and comfortable rooms.

Yellow Mountain

Beihai Hotel

On the Mountain, Beihai Secenic Area, Huangshan Scenic Area, China
Beihai Hotel has received many celebrities since it was built and enjoys great location for viewing sunrise on top of the Lion Rock.
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Type: Private Tour
Departure: Flexible 2024 / 2025 based on your own schedule
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