3 Days Huangshan Tour from Hangzhou by Private Car
Tour Route: Hangzhou, Huangshan, Hangzhou
Meet in Hangzhou Hotel (or Hangzhou Airport or Railway Station), transfer to Huangshan City Hongcun Village (4 hours) and have a Chinese lunch there.
Hongcun Village: In the afternoon, you will discover this ancient village with over 900 years of history. This elegant village is renowned for its peaceful rural scenery, well-kept ancient buildings: unique Anhui-style dwellings, and profound culture. The mountains, the rivers, and the ancient dwellings, make highly picturesque landscapes. You might come across some art students and artists, who are there to capture its beauty on paper.
Then drive to Tangkou Township. Check in the hotel and have your dinner.
Tips: We recommend letting your tour guide arrange storage of your not-needed luggage, and preparing a light pack for exploring the mountains.
Meals: LunchDay 2 Huangshan Mount
After breakfast at your hotel, you will drive along Huangshan Expressway to Huangshan Scenic Area, about 1.5-hour's drive, 80km north from your hotel in Tunxi. Get off the expressway from the exit No. 299 at Tangkou Township.
Tips: We recommend letting your tour guide arrange storage of your not-needed luggage, and preparing a light pack for exploring the mountains.
Then change for the local green bus and continue to drive for about 15 minutes along the zigzag mountain road before you get to the bus station at Yungu.Taking a 5-minute walk from bus station to Yungu Telpher Station. The 10-minite ride takes you to the White Goose Telpher Station on the top of White Goose Ridge of Huangshan Mountain.
We got off the cable car at White Goose Telpher Station and walk along the White Goose Ridge towards Stalagmite Peak, the first peak on your Huangshan Trip. From the cable car station to the Stalagmite Peak is 0.8 km. It is a pleasant walk teemed with amazing views of pine trees, colourful leaves and various peaks with comfortable temperature under azure sky.
Taking a 0.2km walk from Stalagmite Peak to Beginning-to-Believe-Peak(This 20-minute walk is a little difficult than that of from the White Goose Telpher Station to Stalagmite Peak. The mountain road is a bit steep. On the way, you can still enjoy the different views of pine trees and unknown peaks.
After enjoying the fantastic view of Beginning-to-Believe Peak, you walk 1 km towards to another famous attraction – A Flower on the Tip of a Brush Pen. This 1km walk is also quite interesting. Especially you could see some unique pine trees. One of the pine trees is called “Umbrella Pine” named by Secretary of United Nations – Mr.Kofi Anna and his wife Nane Anna when they paid a visit to Huangshan on May 20-21,2006.
Check in your hotel and take a lunch . At 3:00pm, start your afternoon sightseeing at Grand Canyon of Weat Sea. Taking a 2km walk towards Grand Canyon of Weat Sea. You ramble along the stone paved roads winding under arched trees. One pine tree named ”Tuanjiesong”. The tree is 14.5 meters high. You also passed Cloud Dispelling Pavilion before you get to the entrance to Grand Canyon of West Sea. Walk one or two circular pathes down to the canyon depending the weather condition and your energy.
Return to your hotel around 6:30pm. After dinner, free for rest of the day. Go to bed early preparing for next morning's the first Light of the Morning (Dawn) if fine weather (don't forget to check the sunrise time from the hotel front desk - usually around 6:00am).
Tips: The meals on mountain top is about $12~$17. You may pay cash to our guide if request.
Day 3 Huangshan to Hangzhou
Try to get up early in the morning to catch the magical sunrise. After breakfast, you will visit Bright Summit, the second highest on the mountain and see Flying-over Rock. After the visit, take a cable car down to the mountain. After lunch, transfer to Hangzhou Hotel (or Hangzhou Airport or Railway Station). End of tour.
| Travel Period | 2-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
|---|---|---|
| Dec.1- Feb.28 | US$682 | US$420 |
| Mar.1- Nov.30 | US$714 | US$546 |
1. The price is based on stay in China four star hotels. If you want to deduct, upgrade or downgrade the hotel, please indicate this while sending the inquiry.
2. You will enjoy more discounts if there is more people join the tour.
3. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Qingming Festival Holiday (Apr. 4 - 6, 2020 ), Labor's Day Holiday (May 1 - 3, 2020) ,Dragon Boat Festival Holiday (Jun. 25 - 27, 2020) and National Day Holiday (Oct 1- Oct 8, 2020).
1. All admission and cable car fees (roundtrip).
2. Buffet breakfast, Chinese lunch or dinner as listed in the itinerary.
3. Well-equipped commercial vehicle with excellent private guide and driver accompanied on your tour between airports, scenic spots and hotels.
4. Four Star Hotel based on two persons sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast unless specified.
5. Travel Agency’s Liability Insurance with your tour inside China.
6. Chinese government taxes and the city construction fees on your travel tour.
1. China entry visa fees.
2. International airfare or train tickets not included in the itinerary.
3. Meals not specified in the itinerary and extra and alcoholic or beverages during meals.
4. Tips for guides and drivers. Personal expense: e.g. mini bar, personal telecommunications, laundry, excess baggage charges etc.)
5. Excursions and activities not included in itinerary.
6. Single room supplement.
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Which cable car do you catch back down the mountain?
Asked by Janine (Aug.13, 2014)
Travel Consultant (Aug.13, 2014) replied:
Hi Janine,
For your enquiry, please kindly see that the up and down cable car is generally Yungu cable car. But if your departure flight from Hangzhou is after 7:00pm, we can arrange Yuping cable car.
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