Note: The visiting route on the mountain may be adjusted depending on weather conditions.
1.Yellow Mountain highlights with classic viewpoints and sea of clouds
2.Overnight stay on the mountain with sunrise views
3.Scenic hike through the West Sea Grand Canyon
4. Visit UNESCO-listed Hongcun Village
5. Explore traditional Nanping Village
6. Hands-on rural experiences: cooking with locals and bamboo weaving
Day 1: Arrive in Huangshan City & Explore the Eastern Section of Yellow Mountain
Transportation: Car
Meals: Lunch
Upon arrival in Huangshan City, your guide will greet you and transfer you directly to the Yellow Mountain Scenic Area. Take the Yungu Cable Car up to the mountain.
Before checking in at your mountain-top hotel, enjoy short hikes to several iconic viewpoints in the eastern part of the park, including Beginning-to-Believe Peak, Black Tiger Pine, Stone Monkey Watching the Sea, and Lion Peak - perfect spots for classic Huangshan photos.
Check in at your hotel on Yellow Mountain and enjoy free time to admire the mountain scenery.
Overnight on Yellow Mountain.
Day 2: Yellow Mountain → West Sea Grand Canyon → Hongcun Village
Transportation: Car
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Sea of Clouds (weather permitting), with excellent viewpoints at Lion Peak or Danxia Peak.
After breakfast, continue exploring Yellow Mountain. Depending on your physical condition and weather, you may:
Explore more trails in the eastern section, or
Hike into the West Sea Grand Canyon for a dramatic sky-walk experience
The First Ring Route of the West Sea Grand Canyon (about 3 km) is highly recommended and offers breathtaking scenery, with photo opportunities at almost every turn. For energetic travelers, you can continue further down into the canyon.
Return to the hotel for lunch, then descend the mountain by cable car. Transfer by private vehicle to Hongcun Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous Hui-style villages in the region. Hongcun is beloved by painters, photographers, and art students for its picturesque layout and traditional architecture.
Overnight near Hongcun.
Day 3: Nanping Village & Departure
Transportation: Car
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, take a short drive to Nanping Village, a lesser-visited ancient village known for its well-preserved residences and ancestral halls. Its quiet atmosphere offers a deeper look into traditional Huizhou village life.
Today's highlight is a local life experience inspired by rural lifestyle videos such as those by Li Ziqi. Visit local fields to pick vegetables and cook together with a village family.
In the afternoon, learn the traditional craft of bamboo weaving from local elder artisans. These handmade items - such as baskets, mats, and daily household tools - reflect skills passed down through generations.
After the experience, transfer to the railway station for your onward journey.
Note: The visiting route on the mountain may be adjusted depending on weather conditions.
a) All sightseeing activities as listed in the itinerary.
b) Ground transportation by air-conditioned vehicle (car, minibus, or coach, depending on group size).
c) Lunches as specified in the itinerary at local restaurants, including one soft drink per meal.
d) Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast (based on double occupancy).
e) Services of a licensed, experienced English-speaking local guide.
a) Chinese visa fees.
b) International transportation to and from China.
c) Tips or gratuities for the driver and tour guide.
Yellow Mountain：Beihai Hotel 3*, Beihai Hotel Huangshan 4*, Xihai Hotel Huangshan 5*
Huangshan City：The Laojieyuan Boutique Hotel 3*, Huangshan International Hotel 4*, Huangshan Golf Hotel 5*
Reminder:
a) Yellow Mountain tour involves in short hikes on the mountain with many stairs. Prepare hiking shoes for rocky trails, sunglasses, raincoat (depends), gloves, trekking pole (depends).
b) Mountain weather can change dramatically in short period and temperature vary a lot in the morning and noon hours even in the summer. Our travel advisor will give you more detailed suggestions according to your travel date.
c) Yellow mountain is open all year around except severe weather condition. But we would strongly suggest you avoiding the public holidays like (May 1st to 7th, Oct 1st to 7th).
15 days before commencement of services: 100% refund.
7 to 14 days before commencement of services: charge 10% of the tour price.
2 to 6 days before commencement of services: charge 50% of the tour price.
Within 2 days of commencement of services or no-show travelers: charge 100% of the tour price.
After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for unused services due to your willingness, early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
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