Huangshan Private Day Trip: Guanlu Village, Nanping Village & Xidi Ancient Village

Tour Highlights
• Enjoy a stroll in Guanlu Village, a petite cluster of interconnected manors built during Five Dynasty era (907-960AD)
• Visit Nanping Village, honored as the museum of Chinese Ancient Ancestral Halls
• Explore Xidi Ancient Village, famed as being the 'Ming and Qing Dynasty Local Residence Museum'

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 Guanlu Village (approximately 70km)
• Visit Guanlu Village
• Drive to Nanping Village (approximately 5km)
• Visit Nanping Village
• Lunch on your own
• Drive to Xidi Ancient Village (approximately 14km)
• Visit Xidi Ancient Village
• Transfer back to your accommodation in Huangshan (approximately 70km)

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 Guanlu 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 Guanlu Village (approximately 70km) in a comfortable private vehicle.

Explore Guanlu Village
Guanlu village was first built during the Five Dynasty era circa 907-960AD. This small village’s drawcard sights are the extravagant households of eight rich brothers surnamed Wang who, during the late Qing Dynasty, which ended in 1911, made their fortune by selling candle wax. Each residence shares similar elegant Huizhou features, with interior courtyards, carved wood panels and small gardens. A distinctive aspect of the residences is their elegantly painted ceilings, the patterns and details of which survive. Each an independent entity, the households are interconnected by doors and linked together into a systemic whole. Covering 6039 square meters (65,000 square feet) in total, the Eight Households occupy about two-thirds of the village. Compared to other villages at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, Guanlu Village retains a tranquil and isolate identity with 400 residents, being a less known tourist attraction off the beaten track.

Visit Nanping Village
Nanping Village has almost a thousand-year history. It owns large-scale Hui-style ancient houses from the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties. Nowadays the village is still inhabited by over 1,000 people, and over 300 of its buildings date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. These stunning mansions, with their white-washed walls and coal black roofs, are dotted throughout a maze of 72 lanes that zigzag throughout Nanping. The village’s spectacular architecture is punctuated by eight ancestral halls, of which Xuzhi Hall and Kuiguang Hall are considered the most well-preserved. Parts of Ang Lee's movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon were filmed in the 490 year old Ming dynasty Kuiguang Hall. Plus some other 30 to 40 films which have been shot in the village, Nanping Village is honored as China's Film Village.

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.

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