Special Offer Huangshan Trip | Huangshan + Tunxi Ancient Town + Huangshan Scenic Area + Hongcun Value 3-Day Tour

Welcome to Huangshan. Our driver will greet you at the airport/train station exit and escort you to the downtown hotel for check-in. (PS: It is recommended to arrive in Huangshan before 14:00 on the same day) Suggested Arrival Methods 1. By Plane: Huangshan Tunxi International Airport (TXN) is the only international airport serving Huangshan City. Domestic flights to and from Huangshan are available from major cities such as Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guilin, Chongqing, Chengdu, and Xi'an. 2. By Train: There are 3 commonly used train stations in Huangshan. You can take high-speed trains to Huangshan from cities such as Shanghai (2.5 to 3.5 hours), Hangzhou (1.5 to 2 hours), Suzhou (2 to 3.5 hours), Beijing (5.5 to 7 hours), and Guangzhou (7 hours). After resting at the hotel, you can visit [Tunxi Ancient Town], known as "Today's Song City". This is one of China's best-preserved ancient streets with architectural styles from the Southern Song and Ming-Qing dynasties, with a history of several hundred years, stretching 832 meters in length and 5-8 meters in width. The entire district consists of 1 straight street, 3 cross streets, and 18 alleys, forming a unique fishbone layout. Strolling through it, you can admire the simple and elegant Huizhou-style architecture, picturesque ancient town scenery, browse various antique-style shops with golden signboards, and taste authentic Huizhou cuisine. If you are interested in Huizhou's history and culture, you can visit the Tunxi Museum, China's only museum that comprehensively showcases Huizhou culture. Here, you can appreciate precious collections such as Xin'an paintings and calligraphy, She inkstones, Huizhou Three Carvings, and Ming-Qing furniture. Among them, the Huizhou ink and She inkstones in the museum are treasures of Huizhou culture, deeply loved by literati. Afterwards, you can continue to visit the Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory, known as a "China Time-honored Brand". This is one of China's oldest and most prestigious ink factories, and also one of China's three major ink-making factories, famous for producing Huizhou ink. Here, you can gain an in-depth understanding of China's long history of ink-making techniques, admire exquisite ink mold carving art, and experience the charm of Huizhou ink culture up close.

After breakfast, you will drive 80 km (about 1.5 hours) to visit Huangshan, one of China's famous Five Great Mountains. Huangshan is not only a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site but also one of the outstanding representatives of China's magnificent landscapes and splendid culture. It is renowned for its "Five Wonders"—peculiar pines, grotesque rocks, seas of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow—as well as its "Five Excellences"—historical relics, painting and calligraphy, literature, legends, and celebrities. It enjoys the reputation of "the most fantastic mountain under heaven," and the saying "Having returned from the Five Great Mountains, no other mountains are worth seeing; having returned from Huangshan, no other mountains are worth visiting" is the highest praise for Huangshan. Today's suggested route in Huangshan: Yungu Cableway - Shixin Peak - Shizi Peak (Monkey Gazing at the Sea) - West Sea Grand Canyon - descend via Yungu Cableway. Total walking distance is about 7-9 km, taking about 5-6 hours. First, you will take a sightseeing bus from the foot of Huangshan's rear mountain to Yungu Temple, then take the cableway to Bai'e Ridge Station (8 minutes). As the cableway ascends, you can overlook the majestic peaks and the misty clouds winding through the mountains, as ifin a fairyland, and along the way you can also see various peculiar pines and grotesque rocks, appreciating Huangshan's stunning scenery from a unique perspective. After arriving at Bai'e Ridge Station, you will begin an exciting hike to Shixin Peak, passing sights such as Black Tiger Pine, Harp Pine, and Interlocked Pine along the way. The scenery is enchanting and perfect for photos, and you can also capture the myriad forms of fantastic peaks and rocks, whose uncanny workmanship sparks endless imagination and offers the best experience. Standing atop Shixin Peak, you can take in the magnificent mountain scenery around you. Then, head to the steep Shizi Peak (elevation about 1,690 meters), named for its resemblance to a crouching lion. Qingliang Terrace is the lion's waist, and Shuguang Pavilion is the lion's tail; both are among the best places to view Huangshan's stunning sunrise, sunset, and sea of clouds. In addition, at Shizi Peak you can see one of Huangshan's iconic sights—Monkey Gazing at the Sea, famous for its lifelike monkey image. The stone monkey sits alone atop the peak, as if gazing into the distance or poised to leap while quietly watching the sea of clouds—a truly spectacular sight. After a short rest, you will head to the fantastical West Sea Grand Canyon, which features magnificent canyon scenery, peculiar rock formations, and enchanting seas of clouds, making it one of Huangshan's must-see attractions. In addition, this hiking section can be tailored to your fitness and time. (Note: The West Sea Grand Canyon hiking path is steep and rugged, full of challenges, and demands high physical fitness; moreover, during cold weather and heavy snow, the West Sea Grand Canyon is usually closed.) Finally, walk to Bai'e Ridge Cableway Station and take the Yungu Cableway (8 minutes) down the mountain. Our driver will already be waiting at the foot of the mountain and will take you back to your hotel in Huangshan city to rest. Travel Tips 1. Travel light: There is a lot of walking in Huangshan. To save energy and enjoy the trip easily, it is recommended that you carry only essentials or store your luggage at the foot of the mountain.

After breakfast, you will visit Hongcun, known as "the village in a Chinese painting." First built during the Shaoxing period of the Southern Song Dynasty (1131 AD), Hongcun has a history of more than 900 years. It is famous for its unique Huizhou-style architecture and tranquil water landscape. About 140 well-preserved ancient Ming and Qing residences remain in the village, scattered in every corner, like a living Huizhou scroll painting. South Lake and Moon Pond are the two most famous water landscapes in Hongcun. The lake water is clear as a mirror, reflecting the simple Huizhou-style buildings, making the whole village full of spirit. As a representative of Huizhou family academy architecture, Nanhu Academy cultivated many outstanding talents. The Wenchang Pavilion, corridors, and other structures in the courtyard are finely constructed and are great places for taking ancient-style photos. In addition, Hongcun also has many residences, courtyards, and ancestral halls, including Chengzhi Hall and Wang Family Ancestral Hall. Among them, Chengzhi Hall, known as the "folk Forbidden City," is one of the most representative Huizhou-style buildings in Hongcun. The brick carvings, wood carvings, and stone carvings inside are exquisitely beautiful, worthy of being called the pinnacle of Huizhou architectural art. The Wang Family Ancestral Hall is the largest and best-preserved ancestral hall in Hongcun. After the tour, this wonderful and unforgettable 3-day special Huangshan and Hongcun tour will come to an end. Our driver will take you to the airport/train station. If you wish to extend this trip and explore more destinations in China, such as Hangzhou, Shanghai, Suzhou, Beijing, Harbin, Yunnan, Xi'an, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, Tibet, Guilin, Xinjiang, etc., you can also contact our customer service to arrange it for you.