Huangshan City is the hometown of Huizhou merchants and the birthplace of Huizhou culture and architecture. Deriving its name from the legendary Yellow Mountain (Huangshan), it is celebrated for its awe-inspiring natural landscapes and profound cultural legacy.
Huangshan City promises an enriching journey into the heart of China’s natural and cultural heritage. Yellow Mountain is always the first choice if visitors choose to travel to Huangshan City. You can spend 1 day catching a glimpse of Charming Yellow Mountain by reasonably using cable cars. It’s most favorable to spend at least 2 or 3 days exploring Yellow Mountain so that you can fully experience its magnificence and beauty. If you want to make an in-depth exploration of Huangshan City, various Huizhou-style ancient villages are awaiting you, especially the two UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites – Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Villages. A trip for 5 days will be perfect for you to connect the Huangshan tour with nearby destinations like Shanghai, Hangzhou, Jingdezhen, Wangxian Valley, Wuyuan, etc.
1 short brief day may not very enough to cover both natural and cultural tourist attractions in Huangshan. But you can still savor the charm of this city by visiting its essence - Yellow Mountain. It is recommended to go for a relaxing hike on the Back Mountain and West Sea Grand Canyon of Yellow Mountain by cable cars. You can enjoy the wonders leisurely and have unforgettable memories.
If you want to plan a 2-3 days Huangshan tour itinerary, time will be enough to embrace the natural beauty of Yellow Mountain. Yellow Mountain is majorly divided into three areas, including the Front Mountain, the Back Mountain, and the West Sea Grand Canyon. Most travelers would like to choose which areas to visit according to their preferences and physical conditions.
After arrival in Huangshan City, you can have a free exploration of Huangshan downtown, visiting attractions like Tunxi Ancient Street and Hu Kaiwen Ink-stick Factory.
Driving about 2 hours from downtown, your hiking adventure can start! If you prefer walking the easier path while not missing the best highlights, You can just explore the essence of the West Sea Grand Canyon and Back Mountain area which are more flat, and take advantage of cable cars to save time and energy.
Leisurely hiking can also be done in Villages. Boasting distinctive ancient villages, Huangshan offers you various village hiking options.
Recommended 2-3 days Huangshan Tour Itinerary Pacakge:
If you prefer more hiking or want to visit more places on Yellow Mountain, you can hike the Front Mountain, Back Mountain, and West Sea Grand Canyon together. In Front Mountain, you will be welcomed by Greeting-guests Pine and amazed at major peaks such as Celestial Capital Peak (1810m) and Bright Summit (1860m). Come to the West Sea Grand Canyon, 1st ring and 2nd ring will cost a lot of energy and time but reward you with stunning landscapes. Back Mountain features odd-shaped rocks and idyllic smaller peaks. You should not miss the most famous one - Stone Monkey Watching the Sea. By taking park buses and cable cars, the hiking pace is neither too tight nor too relaxing.
Recommended 2-3 days Huangshan Tour Itinerary Pacakge:
If you get 4 days, you will have more to explore! If you are curious about Huizhou’s ancient culture and lifestyle, two UNESCO World Culture Heritage Sites - Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Village are second to none. South Lake and Moon Pond in Hongcun Ancient Village are picturesque. The rippling water reflects white walls and gray tiles which attracts numerous photographers, directors, and sketchers. Xidi Ancient Village is pristine with well-preserved residential buildings, ancestral halls, and archways, presenting the brilliant Huizhou merchant history.
Recommended 4-day Huangshan Tour Itinerary Pacakge:
If you worry that Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Village may be too popular and crowded, there are other featured Huizhou-style ancient villages including Bishan Village, Nanping, Chengkan Ancient Village, etc. to enrich your itinerary. At Nanping Village, you can experience farming works, savor country-style meals, and learn about the villagers’ lifestyle.
Also, you can plan a great time to explore Bishan Village with a beautiful countryside bookstore, vast crop fields, and comfortable Pig's Inn where you can escape the hustle of big city and experience a simple life.
If you dream of a Huizhou culture tour, She County is a good choice to fulfill it for this destination boasts many historical and cultural sites such as Tangyue Memorial Archway (Ancient good virtues representation and grandest archway group), Bao Family’s Garden (the largest bonsai garden of Huizhou School), Tangmo Village (the Model Village of Tang Dynasty), and Chengkan Ancient Village (“Eight Diagram Village”). You can explore these places in just one go!
For biking enthusiasts, there are also convenient country highways along Hongcun Ancient Village, Tachuan Village, and Mukeng Bambom Forest. You will ride along the quiet roads, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the eye-catching sceneries.
5 days is well enough to have a deep discovery of Huangshan highlights. Since convenient flights and trains are available in Huangshan City, it will not take so long to travel to nearby destinations to experience the best Jiangnan. After 2 or 3 days of Huangshan exploration, you can have a wonderful side trip to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Jingdezhen, Wangxian Valley, Wuyuan, etc.
When you have tasted the magnificence of nature and found peace in ancient villages, maybe you would like to experience the prosperity of a modern city. Shanghai can meet your expectations of a metropolis with its unpredictable vitality. If you want to appreciate the poetic beauty of clear water, verdant gardens, stone bridges, and exquisite pavilions, Hangzhou suits you best. Or you can choose Jingdezhen which is dubbed as Porcelain Capital to unveil the secrets of ceramic arts. Wangxian Valley is also a dream place where you will feel like stepping into a real-life fantastic world. If you wonder what is Shaiqiu custom, Wuyuan will tell you with its colorful Shaiqiu scenery.
Recommended 5-day Huangshan Tour Itinerary Pacakge:
Don’t miss the best opportunity to discover the beauty of China in depth if time permits more days!
Beijing , the ancient capital city with a long history, profound culture, and numerous national-class attractions, is always on the bucket list. If you are also keen on colorful ethnic culture and picturesque natural scenery, Guilin whose scenery is said to top those elsewhere will be your best choice.
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Huangshan City are suitable to visit all year around. The best season is the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). Our suggestion is to avoid the weekends (Friday and Saturday) and the Chinese Holidays, such as New Year Festival, Labor Days, National Days, etc. ⨠ Learn more about Huangshan Weather.
Huangshan can be reached conveniently by flights or high speed trains from many domestic cities and several international cities. Most popular gateway cities to Huangshan include Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. ⨠ Learn more about Huangshan Transportation.
Huangshan offers different types of hotels varying from 5-star to 3-star.There are three best areas for you to stay in Huangshan, namely Tunxi District (Huangshan downtown), Tangkou Town , and Yellow Mountain Scenic Area . ⨠ Learn more about Huangshan Accomodation.
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Suits all kinds of travelers, especially family with kids, seniors and those who need to hike in a leisure way. Explore the best highlights of the Back Mountain, West Sea Grand Canyon and Bright Summit area in 2 full days.
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You will have a leisure tour on Huangshan Mountain to admire its archetypal granite peaks, twisted pines, beautiful cloud sea and fabulous sunrise and visit two remarkable ancient villages - Hongcun and Xidi which are listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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