5-Day Hangzhou Discovery Tour from Hangzhou to the Yellow Mountains

Tour Highlights
• Cruise West Lake, so beautiful that it was recreated as Beijing's Summer Palace by Qing Emperor Qian Long
• Admire Six Harmonies Pagoda, an iconic building of Hangzhou for a commanding view of Qiantang River
• Visit Linying Temple, one of the largest Buddhist temples in China with numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes
• Stroll along Qinghefang Ancient Street, the only well persevered antique historic street in Hangzhou
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hongcun Village, where ancient waterways snake through village residences
• Stroll along Tunxi Old Town to appreciate some of the finest ancient buildings in Anhui province
• Admire Mount Huangshan, one of China's top destination often seen in the brushstrokes of Chinese landscape paintings

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Hangzhou, Hangzhou Airport or Train Station Transfer
• Day 2 Cruise on West Lake, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Lingyin Temple, Qinghefang Ancient Street
• Day 3 Bullet Train to Huangshan, Tunxi Old Town, Hongcun Village
• Day 4 Explore Mount Huangshan
• Day 5 Explore Mount Huangshan, Departure from Huangshan in the Afternoon

Hotels & Meals
• 2 nighst of accommodations at 4-star West Lake Golden Plaza Hotel Hangzhou or similar
• 1 night of accommodation at 4-star Huangshan International Hotel or similar
• 1 night of accommodation at 4-star Xihai Hotel (North Building) at Mount Huangshan or similar
• Daily hotel breakfast included, lunch & dinner on your own

Price Remarks
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).
• Prices are based on double/twin/triple occupancy at the suggested hotels.
• A single supplement is charged for single room occupancy.

Price Inclusions
• Second class bullet train tickets.
• Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Your personal expenses.
• Tour guide for departure transfer.
• Lunches & dinners are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Travel insurance is not included. Please purchase before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances.
• Gratuities to guide & driver. They are customary and would be of great encouragement and reward for quality service.

Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
• The itinerary is subject to change due to traffic conditions or bad weather.
• The itinerary is flexible; changes can be made upon written request from travelers.
• Advice on Meals: Please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on authentic local food.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that all travellers must provide their name, gender, nationality, passport number and date of birth to their tour operator upon booking a tour. Failure to do so could result in being denied access or admittance to sites and attractions during sightseeing. When you book this tour, please complete all required fields at checkout. Please bring your passport with you on the tour.

Cancellation Policy
• Cancellations made 31 days or more before departure will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made 22-30 days before departure will incur a 10% fee.
• Cancellations made 15-21 days before departure will incur a 30% fee.
• Cancellations made 8-14 days before departure will incur a 50% fee.
• Cancellations made 0-7 days before departure are non-refundable.
• Once the tour commences, there are no refunds for unused services or missed days.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Transfer to Meet Your Needs
• If you've booked your own hotel, prefer a different stay, or wish to modify this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com), and we'll craft a personalized tour just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• Tour guide's name and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will greet you in the airport/train station arrival hall with a GGC pickup sign displaying your name.

Day 1 Arrival in Hangzhou, Hangzhou Airport or Train Station Pickup
Meet your guide at Hangzhou airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. After getting settled at the hotel, you may explore Hangzhou on your own. Admired by Marco Polo as “the finest and most splendid city in the world", Hangzhou grew to prominence as the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and has been one of the most renowned and prosperous cities in China for much of the last millennium. 

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star West Lake Golden Plaza Hotel Hangzhou or similar

Day 2 Cruise on West Lake, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Lingyin Temple, Qinghefang Ancient Street
Hangzhou is held on three sides in the embrace of West Lake. Its vistas, leisure activities on its waters, lakeside teahouses, landscaped gardens and tree-shaded walks on the banks of West Lake combine to give Hangzhou its reputation as one of the most attractive spots in China. Enjoy a boat ride across the West Lake. Next, visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda for a beautiful view of Hangzhou with buildings and bridges lining the landscape on one side with the Qiantang River, and green verdant trees lining the other side of the pagoda. Then, wander the calming grounds of Lingyin Buddhist Temple. Originally built in AD 326, Lingyin Temple contains numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes. Continue with a walk on Qinghefang Ancient Street, one of the oldest streets and is the only well persevered antique historic street in Hangzhou.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star West Lake Golden Plaza Hotel Hangzhou or similar

Day 3 Bullet Train to Huangshan, Tunxi Old Town, Hongcun Village
Take bullet train to Huangshan (approximately 2 hours) in the morning. Huangshan, known as 'the loveliest mountain of China', was acclaimed through art and literature during a good part of Chinese history. Today it holds the same fascination for visitors, poets, painters and photographers who come on pilgrimage to the site, which is renowned for its magnificent scenery made up of many granite peaks and rocks emerging out of a sea of clouds. Upon arrival, visit Tunxi Old Town to appreciate some of the finest ancient buildings in Anhui province, resplendent with white-washed walls, coal black roofs, horse head eaves, and a level of ornamental decoration befitting a palace. Continue with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hongcun village, famed as a village in painting, there are about 140 well-preserved dwellings of Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911) where ancient waterways snake through village residences.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Huangshan International Hotel or similar

Day 4 Explore Mount Huangshan
Take Cloud Valley Cable Car up to Mount Huangshan (round-trip cable car is included). Known since ancient times for its gnarled and asymmetrically branched pines, strangely shaped rocks, fogs, and cloud formations, Mount Huang was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990. Hike up to Beginning-to-Believe Peak (1,668 meters) to gaze at the horizon over the sea of clouds. Next, enjoy the famous natural wonder of Stone Monkey Watching the Sea on Lion Peak (1,690 meters). Then, hike to Flying Over Stone (1,715 meters), the symbol of Mount Huangshan. Continue hiking to Bright Peak (1,860 meters), one of the three main peaks of Mount Huangshan, the Bright Peak with a flat summit is a wonderful place to appreciate the wonders in East Sea Valley and steep peaks in West Sea Valley. Overnight at top of Mount Huangshan.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel
Hotel: 4-star Xihai Hotel North Building or similar

Day 5 Explore Mount Huangshan, Departure from Huangshan in the Afternoon
Hike to Cloud Dispersing Pavilion, the best place for enjoying the scenery of the West Sea, absurd stones enveloped by clouds and mist, odd rock formations, sea of clouds, and deep valleys. As the clouds move around in the wind, tier upon tier of mountains appear and disappear, looking like numerous islands on a boundless sea. Then, hike through the staggering peaks and deep valleys of West Sea Valley, a natural masterpiece less frequented by tourists, to enjoy rocky cliffs, multiple-layered peaks and knolls, clear streams and flourishing plants. Take cable car ride back down Mount Huangshan. Private transfer (without guide) to Huangshan airport or train stations for your departure flight/train. Wish you a pleasant journey and thank you for traveling with GoGrandChina.

Meals Included: Breakfast at hotel