4-Day Huangshan Highlights Tour

Tour Highlights
• Stroll along Tunxi Old Town to appreciate some of the finest ancient buildings in Anhui province
• Admire Mount Huangshan, one of China's top destinations often seen in the brushstrokes of Chinese landscape paintings
• Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hongcun Village, where ancient waterways snake through village residences
• Explore Xidi Ancient Village, famed as being the 'Ming and Qing Dynasty Local Residence Museum'.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Day 1 Arrival in Huangshan, Huangshan Airport or Train Station Pick up, Tunxi Old Town
• Day 2 Explore Mount Huangshan
• Day 3 Explore Mount Huangshan, Hongcun Ancient Village, Xidi Ancient Village
• Day 4 Departure from Huangshan, Transfer to Huangshan Airport or Train Station

Hotels & Meals
• 2 nights of accommodations 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
• 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 Huangshan, Huangshan Airport or Train Station Transfer, Tunxi Old Town
Meet your guide at Huangshan airport or train stations and transfer to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle. Huangshan, known as 'the loveliest mountain of China', was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. 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.

Meals Included: No meals
Hotel: 4-star Huangshan International Hotel or similar

Day 2 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 3 Explore Mount Huangshan, Hongcun Ancient Village, Xidi Ancient Village
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, then visit 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. Continue with a visit to Xidi Ancient Village. Surrounded by mountains and built along and between three streams running east-west, Xidi Ancient Village was first built during the Song Dynasty 900 years ago. Today, 124 well-preserved wooden residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties with beautiful carvings form the major attractions.

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

Day 4 Departure from 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