Huangshan Private Day Tour: Hongcun Ancient Village, Xidi Ancient Village & Tunxi Old Town

Tour Highlights
• 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'.
• Stroll along Tunxi Old Town to appreciate some of the finest ancient buildings in Anhui province

About This Tour
• Departure: Daily departing from Huangshan
• Tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours
• Guide Languages: Chinese & English
• Pickup Time: Between 07:00 and 10:00, choose a departure time most suitable for you.
• Pickup & Drop-off Place: Your accommodation in Huangshan
• Advice on Meals: Lunch is not included in this tour. We recommend having a substantial breakfast and bringing snacks in case you get hungry while sightseeing. If you'd like to experience authentic local cuisine for lunch, feel free to inform your guide, who will be happy to assist.

Tour Itinerary at a Glance
• Pick up from your accommodation in Huangshan
• Drive to Hongcun Ancient Village (approximately 70km)
• Visit Hongcun Ancient Village
• Lunch on your own
• Drive to Xidi Ancient Village (approximately 18km)
• Visit Xidi Ancient Village
• Drive to Tunxi Old Town (approximately 62km)
• Visit Tunxi Old Town
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Huangshan

Price Remark
• Prices are not valid during National Day (Oct 1-7), Chinese New Year, and Labor Day (May 1-5).

Price Inclusions
• Professional English language speaking tour guide.
• Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced driver.
• Admission tickets to sightseeing places.
• All government taxes.

Price Exclusions
• Hotel accommodation.
• Meals are excluded allowing you flexibility on menu.
• Your personal expenses.
• 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.
• IMPORTANT: It is required by the government regulations that travelers 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 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time will receive a 100% refund.
• Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour's start time or after the tour begins are non-refundable.
• Cancellation request will be confirmed within 2-5 business days, with refunds issued within 14 working days.

Tailor This Tour to Meet Your Needs
• If you want to customize this itinerary, contact us via WhatsApp (+86 139 1083 0737) or email (info@GrandChinaTravel.com). We'll create a tailor-made tour package just for you.

Know Before You Go
• Keep your passport with you throughout the tour; it may be needed to buy entrance tickets.
• Pickup time, guide's name, and contact information will be confirmed via WhatsApp or email.
• Your guide will be at the meeting point, holding a GGC pickup sign with your name.
• Meals are not included; please feel free to ask your guide for recommendations.
• If you book an Airbnb, please note that door-to-door pickup and drop-off might not be provided.
• There's a 20-minute grace period for waiting. Failure to show up will result in tour cancellation & no refund.

Hotel Pickup, Transfer to Hongcun Ancient Village
Your private guide will be holding GoGrandChina pickup sign and waiting for you in your hotel lobby (or other appointed meeting place) at the appointed time. You will be transferred to Hongcun Ancient Village (approximately 70km) in a comfortable private vehicle.

Explore Hongcun Ancient Village
Hongcun Ancient Village is located at the foot of a hill next to a stream which forms two pools, the Moon Pond in the centre of the village and the other to the south. It is most noted for its overall design that resembles the shape of an ox with the nearby hill (Leigang Hill) interpreted as the head, and two trees standing on it as the horns. Four bridges across the Jiyin stream can be seen as the legs whilst the houses of the village form the body. Inside the “body”, the Jiyin stream represents the intestines and various lakes such as the “South Lake” form the other internal organs. Principal Street connects the South Lake and the Moon Pond to the north and south, respectively. The ancient Academy of the South Lake casts its shadow in the lake and creates a tranquil scene together with ancient trees and graceful buildings around it. Today, the approximately 150 residences dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties are said to be among the best of their kind in China. Hongcun Ancient Village was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.

Lunch at Your Own Expense
Please feel free to ask your guide for suggestions and recommendations

Explore Xidi Ancient Village
Surrounded by mountains and built along and between three streams running east-west, Xidi Ancient Village was first built during the Huangyou era (1049–1053) of Song Dynasty Emperor Renzong. Today, 124 well-preserved wooden residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties with beautiful carvings form the major attractions. The street pattern of Xidi is dominated by a main road which runs in an east-west direction and is flanked by two parallel streets. These major streets are joined by many narrow alleyways. Small open spaces are confined to areas immediately in front of the main public buildings, such as the "Hall of Respect", the "Hall of Reminiscence", and the "Memorial Archway of the Governor". Backed by picturesque hills and towering ancient woods, Xidi Ancient Village is noted for the harmony of its architecture and its colorful fields. The residential buildings are mostly black and white. The decorations display a strong flavor of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the houses, there are collections of precious calligraphy and handicrafts. Potted plants, fishing pools and flowerbeds give the whole village a sense of harmony with nature and manmade culture. Xidi Ancient Village was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000.

Explore Tunxi Old Town
Resplendent with white-washed walls, coal black roofs, horse head eaves, and ornamental decorations, the buildings that flank the Old Street of Tunxi Old Town are some of the finest in Anhui province. Dated back to Song Dynasty (960-1279), Tunxi was initially formed during 1082-1135 when Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty moved his capital to Hangzhou and commissioned droves of architects and workmen to build his new capital. Many of them came from Tunxi and, when they finally returned home, they chose to imitate the style of the architecture that they had seen in Hangzhou. At the beginning of the Ming Dynasty, local Hui merchants invested money into building 47 stores along Tunxi’s Old Street. By the Qing Dynasty, the town had become one of the major distribution centres for the ancient region of Huizhou. The Tunxi old street was paved with flagstones with a total length of 1273 meters in which nearly 900 meters is the pedestrian street. Shops standing both sides are generally of 2-3 floors, not very large but deep, commonly with business in front while workshop, store or home are at the rear part.

Transfer Back to Your Hotel
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Huangshan.