Day 1 Arrival in Huangshan
Arrive in Huangshan, you will be met at the airport /Railway Station and then transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon, take leisure pace to admire Tunxi Old Street and walk around Liyang-in Lane , where you are not only appreciate the beautiful of Chinese traditional architecture (Hui Style ), but also to know the Hui Culture. Liyang-in Lane is separated from Tunxi Old Street by a river,has a rich history of over 1,800 years, Also known as Liyang Old Street, many fashionably designed buildings have been built to serve as shopping malls, restaurants, homestays and more here. They also draw on the aesthetics of Hui architectural style to represent the elegance of traditional Chinese culture.
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Day 2 Mt. Huangshan
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby and drive to the foot of Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Five Sacred Mountains. Yellow Mountain is famous for its stunning natural scenery, which includes ancient pine trees, oddly-shaped granite peaks, winter snow, hot springs, and a sea of clouds that often envelops the mountain range, also known as the “Five Natural Wonders”.
To maximize your time and energy, you will be directly transferred to board the cableway to Yuping Station. As you ascend, give you breathtaking aerial views of the forests below—a canvas of endless green, with granite peaks and twisted pines veiled in mist.
Continue your hiking to the poetic Begin-to-Believe Peak. Huangshan is famous for its ancient and oddly shaped pine trees. En route, you’ll admire several like Black Tiger Pine, and Harp Pine, each with its unique shape and character. When you reach Begin-to-Believe Peak, you’ll understand how it got its name. The stunning vistas, which include a mixture of cliffs, valleys, and uniquely shaped rocks, will make you begin to believe in the mystical aura that Huangshan is famous for.
Then we will tour the Beihai scenic area that includes Bright Summit, Flying-over Rock，Cloud-Dispelling Pavilion. Bright Summit is the second highest peak on the mountain (1860m). From this vantage point, you can see other notable peaks like Celestial Capital Peak (Tiandu Peak), Lotus Peak, and Jade Screen Peak. Then, walk for 20 more minutes to get to the famous Flying-over Rock. It’s fascinating to see how a 12-meter-high giant rock has been standing still on a flat but small stage of stone for millions of years. Lastly, keep walking for about 45 minutes to the Cloud-Dispelling Pavilion to admire the sunset. Stay overnight on top of the Yellow Mountain.
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Day 3 Depart from Mt. Huangshan
Today begins in the dark, pre-dawn hours (usually around 5 am to 6 am), as you’ll want to catch the awe-inspiring sunrise that Mount Huangshan is celebrated for. Make sure you’re dressed warmly and adequately – mountain temperatures can be surprisingly chilly in the morning.
After breakfast, it’s time for the grandeur of the West Sea Grand Canyon. Walking into the Xihai Grand Canyon is like stepping into a Chinese ink painting, with numerous peculiar rocks and towering stones standing before your eyes. The scenery is magnificent, and the Huangshan pine growing on the rocks takes on myriad poses and postures.
Then proceed to Lion Peak (1690m) to see the Dawn Pavilion, Refreshing Terrace, Stone Monkey Watching the Sea, and various shapes of pines and rocks along the route. Lion Peak, as its name implies, really looks like a crouching lion. “Monkey Gazing at the Sea” is an evocative rock formation that resembles a monkey contemplating the ocean of clouds below. It’s a visual treat that also offers the perfect photo opportunity.
Afterward, walk to the White Goose Ridge Cable Station to take the Yungu cableway down the mountain. Our driver will be ready wait for you at the foot of mountain and and transfer you to catch your flight/train to the next destination.
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