Huiyuan & Huangshan Spring Colors · 6-Day Tour

Two nights on Huangshan Mountain to witness sunrise and sea of clouds, half a day in Hongcun, and a mountain pass into Wuyuan—Xiling's 'Autumn Drying' landscapes, terraced fields cable car, Jiangwan and Likeng ancient villages, plus the stunning 'Most Beautiful Village in China'.

Tour highlights行程亮点

• ◆Sunset and sunrise on Huangshan Mountain
• ◆Bottom boardwalk of Xihai Grand Canyon
• ◆Guest Pine Tree and Jade Screen Pavilion
• ◆Hongcun's Moon Pond and South Lake with Huizhou reflections
• ◆Xiling's 'Autumn Drying' and Leixin Bridge terraced fields
• ◆Jiangwan or Likeng Huizhou ancient villages

Day-by-day itinerary每日行程

1. D1Arrive in Tunxi

   Private car pickup from Huangshan North Railway Station or airport, then check into Tunxi hotel. Afternoon at Tunxi Old Street: explore Huimo inkstones, Sheyan inkstones, Huangshan sesame cakes, and enjoy a cup of Maofeng tea in an old teahouse. At night, visit Liyang in Lane to see the contrast between old and new water streets. The first floor of Laojie offers authentic Huizhou cuisine—remember to charge your camera for tomorrow's mountain climb. Dinner: Huizhou cuisine—stinky mandarin fish and fermented tofu. Practical tip: Arrive before 14:00 if possible; pack light for tomorrow's mountain climb, walking sticks can be purchased at the foot of the mountain. Accommodation: Tunxi.

2. D2Yungu Cable Car · Shixin Peak · Mountain-top Sunset

   Early morning to Yungu Temple Cable Car for an 8-minute ride up: see Black Tiger Pine and Lianli Pine at Shixin Peak, then visit Dream Brush Flower and Monkey Sea in the Beihai scenic area. Lion Peak's Cooling Platform offers classic views of the pine forest panorama; lunch at the mountain-top hotel. Afternoon, walk the Xihai Grand Canyon valley boardwalk (or opt for Guangmingding loop if体力有限—energy is limited); catch sunset at Danxia Peak or Paiyun Pavilion, when the sea of clouds rolls in, it's Huangshan's most magnificent moment. Practical tip: Mountain temperatures are 6-8°C lower—windproof jacket essential; early sleep needed for tomorrow's sunrise. Accommodation: Huangshan Mountain-top hotel.

3. D3Sunrise · Guangmingding · Descent via Guest Pine

   Early morning at the guide's recommended spot for sunrise (Shuguang Pavilion or Guangmingding); after breakfast, descend via the front path from Guangmingding—Flying Rock—Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder (approx. 3.5 hours); afternoon at Yuping Pavilion to see the Guest Pine Tree, with Tiantu Peak and Lotus Peak nearby. Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder is steep—hold onto the chains; on clear days, you can glimpse Lotus Peak, the highest peak in East China. After descending via Yuping Cable Car, drive about 1 hour to stay near Hongcun. Dinner: Huizhou local cuisine. Practical tip: Sea of clouds often appears after rain; bring snacks and water from below. Accommodation: Hongcun or Tangkou.

4. D4Hongcun · Drive to Wuyuan

   Morning in Hongcun: leisurely explore South Lake's painted bridge, Moon Pond's reflections, and woodcarvings at Chengzhi Hall (approx. 3 hours); lunch: Huizhou cuisine—fermented tofu and stone frog. Afternoon drive approx. 1.5-2 hours over the mountains into Jiangxi's Wuyuan (Shangrao City), rest during the drive, mountain roads are winding so wear seatbelts, check into hotel in county town or at foot of Xiling mountain; dinner: Wuyuan farm cuisine—red purse carp and tofu paste. Practical tip: Wuyuan's attractions are spread out—this tour includes Xiling plus one ancient village; wear seatbelts on mountain roads. Accommodation: Wuyuan.

5. D5Xiling 'Autumn Drying' · Ancient Village

   Morning at Xiling (cable car included): ancient village clinging to cliffs, 'Autumn Drying'—chilies, yellow chrysanthemums, and rice grains covering white walls and dark tiles (most vivid Sept-Nov; Mar-Apr adjusted for Jiangling rapeseed flower terraces), Leixin Bridge boardwalk and terraced field cable bridge for layers of flower fields (approx. 3.5 hours); lunch at Xiling Tianjie Restaurant. Afternoon at Jiangwan (Xiaojiang Ancestral Hall) or Likeng—classic Huizhou village with 'small bridges and flowing water', riverside walk (approx. 2 hours); optionally catch a Nuo dance or Huizhou opera performance in the evening (subject to schedule). Accommodation: Wuyuan.

6. D6Return to Huangshan for Departure

   After breakfast, drive back to Huangshan (approx. 1.5-2 hours), with a short stop at Chengkan if time permits; transfer to Huangshan North Railway Station (approx. 20 mins) or Tunxi Airport (approx. 15 mins) according to your return schedule, or alternatively to Wuyuan High-speed Railway Station for direct departure (confirm with guide in advance). Practical tip: Book departures after 14:00 if possible; recommended souvenirs: Wuyuan green tea, chrysanthemums, and Huimo pastries; if you wish to extend your stay in Wuyuan, consider adding Wolong Valley or Sixi Yancun (additional cost). Accommodation: None (departing same day).

What's included费用包含

• ✓5 nights accommodation (1 mountain hotel + 2 nights in Hongcuan area + 2 nights in Wuyuan)
• ✓Breakfast + 5 lunches (including Wuyuan's red purse carp banquet)
• ✓Huangshan tickets and Yungu, Yuping cable cars
• ✓Hongcun entrance ticket
• ✓Xiling entrance ticket and round-trip cable car
• ✓Private guide and private car throughout
• ✓Huangshan North Railway Station/Airport pickup and drop-off

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