Mount Huangshan, also named Yellow Mountain, is one of the most famous mountains in China. Here, you can fully enjoy hiking either by cable car or pure walking, and appreciate the gorgeous natural scenery with incredible peaks as well as spectacular-shaped rocks. This 4-day winter vacation tour will bring you a lifetime experience of Mountain Huangshan with thrilling hiking, splendid natural scenery as well as rich local Hui culture. No matter who you are traveling with, your families or friends, you definitely will have a lot of fun through this tour. A big plus of this tour is that you would have chance to enjoy the exciting hot-spring in Huangshan Hot Spring Scenic Area after hiking!
Highlights of this tour:
*Stroll on Tunxi Ancient Street to search and bargain for trinkets.
*Appreciate the natural landscapes in “the most fantastic mountain in the world”—Huangshan Mountain.
*Enjoy an in-depth visit to Hongcun, a dreamy little village with the mountains as its backdrop.
*Have a glimpse of the Cloud Valley Temple hidden in the east of Mount Huangshan.
*Immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes in Lion peak, North Sea and West Sea Valley.
Upon your arrival at Huangshan airport / train station, the local English speaking tour guide and driver will be waiting for you at the exit gate by holding a welcome board with your name.
After lunch, your exploration begins with Tunxi Ancient Street, China’s most well-preserved ancient street combining architectural style of the Southern Song Dynasty, Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. Just stroll on the street leisurely and appreciate the Hui-style buildings. Then we will visit Hu Kaiwen Ink-stick Factory which was founded by Hu Kaiwen in 1765 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of Qing Dynasty to see how the ink stick is made. Ink stick is one of the four treasures of Chinese study (writing brush, ink stick, ink slab and paper), and the best ink stick in China comes from Anhui Province, the home of Huangshan Mountain.
Accommodation: Overnight in Huangshan City
After hotel breakfast, meet your guide and drive around 1 hour to the Yellow Mountain. Upon arrival, you will take the shuttle bus to Cloud Valley Temple and then take a cable car up the mountain.
Then hike to enjoy the beautiful scenery at North Sea, Beginning-to-believe Peak, Cloud-dispelling Pavilion and West Sea Valley. There will be many staircases that go up and down, but all the tiredness of climbing will be gone when you see the breathtaking scenery. If you are still in good shape and time & weather permits, you can continue to Sky Sea Scenic Area to enjoy gorgeous sunset at Bright Summit and explore Flying-over Rock. Please do not watch your camera or phone while walking.
Tonight you will stay at a hotel on the mountain so as to catch sunrise next day.
Accommodation: Overnight in Huangshan Mountain
If weather permits, you will get up in the early morning to witness the incredible sunrise. When the mountain is still sleeping under starry sky, you will leave the hotel to occupy a vantage point and quietly wait for the thrilling moment. With the passage of time, the color of sky will change slowly. The sun finally show its head and the peaks are bathed in dazzling gold.
After enjoying the sunrise, follow your guide to go back to the hotel and have breakfast. Then move on to explore Lion Peak which got its name from the look like a crouching lion. You will visit Dawn Pavilion and see an interesting rock called “Stone Monkey Watching Sea”.
Next, hop on cable car and descend the mountain. Arrival at the exit of the mountain, there will be the driver to pick you up and transfer to Huangshan Hot Spring Scenic Area. The rest of today is free for you to explore the surroundings and enjoy a Hot Spring.
Accommodation: Huangshan Resort Spa Hotel
Today you will explore the real local culture in one of the most famous villages - Hongcun Village. It locates at the southwest foot of Huangshan Mountain. It is reputed for its long history and nice natural environment. The village covers an area of 19km2. The village can be dated back to the Song Dynasty in 900 years ago. At present there are 138 architectures from the Ming and the Qing Dynasties. In 2000, the village was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site.
After the relaxing sightseeing, you will be dropped off at Huangshan airport / train station for departure.
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Food is a very important part of Chinese culture. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to taste the real local Chinese food!
Buffet breakfast will be included in the hotel if you would like accommodation to be arranged by us. Having lunch at local restaurants close and convenient to the attractions you will visit, you would enjoy the local dishes in each city. Chinese style, Vegetarian or Muslim meals are all available. If you have any other diet requirements or allergies, please feel free to let us know, we will try our best to organize it.
For daily dinner, you are suggested to have it on your own when you are exploring each city in your own time, this way would be more flexible for you to choose food as per your interest and preference.