5-Day Huangshan & Xin'an River Hiking Tour from Shanghai
Encompassing five days of adventure through the twin World Heritage sites of "majestic peaks and deep ravines" and "emerald rivers and ancient villages," this journey offers moderate hiking intensity.
Revel in the unmatched beauty, where "after Huangshan, no mountain is worth admiring; after Xin'an, no river can compare."
Price based on 2 travelers in a 4-star hotel
Highlights
- Dive deep into the dual World Heritage treasures - Mt.Huangshan.
- Hike the picturesque Xin'an River, often likened to a hundred-mile gallery of exquisite scenery.
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hongcun, a village that seems to have stepped right out of a Chinese painting.
Tour Itinerary
- Lunch
Upon arriving at Huangshan North Station via high-speed train G1509 ( 08:45 - 11:01), your guide and driver will welcome you at the station.
Proceed by car to the Hongcun village and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant nearby.
After lunch, explore the village of Hongcun. This ancient settlement, over 800 years old, is nestled within the mist of the Yellow Mountains, evoking the essence of a natural landscape painting.
Renowned scenes from the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" were filmed here. Designed to mimic the shape of a buffalo, Hongcun stands as one of the most picturesque locales in the area, often dubbed the "Chinese town in the paintings," and is recognized by UNESCO for its stunning beauty and well-preserved traditional architecture. Various halls, residences, and a historic school are open for visitors to discover.
After visiting Hongcun, proceed to explore Tunxi Old Street.
Upon completion of the tour, the guide will escort you to the hotel for check-in. after which the guide and driver will escort you to the hotel for check-in. Tonight, you will stay at a hotel in downtown Huangshan, near Tunxi Old Street.
- Breakfast, Lunch
It will take approximately 4-5 hours to complete the 10-kilometer hike.
After breakfast, drive about an hour to Nanyuankou Pier, where a small boat will ferry you across the river to begin your hiking tour. Along the way, visit a primary school and a local family in the countryside. A packed lunch will be provided by the guide.
Conclude the hike and drive back to the hotel.
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel to take you to the Huangshan Scenic Area, where you'll begin your hiking adventure.
Enjoy lunch and Dinner at the restaurant on the mountain.
In the evening, you will check into a hotel on the mountain.
- Breakfast, Lunch
At dawn, admire the sea of clouds and sunrise atop Lion Peak. After breakfast, continue today's hiking excursion.
Lunch and dinner will be at a mountain restaurant, and tonight you'll stay at another summit hotel.
After concluding today's tour, the guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel for a restful evening.
- Breakfast
After breakfast, descend the mountain via the Yuping Cableway.
Following lunch at a restaurant at the base, your guide and driver will escort you to Huangshan North Station to take the high-speed train G7192 (15:08-17:54) back to Shanghai.
What's Included
- Included in the itinerary are high-speed train tickets (Second Class Seat).
- Centrally located hotels with breakfast.
- Entrance fees to attractions are listed above.
- Private tour guide and driver throughout the tour.
- Authentic local meals are listed in the itinerary.
- Service charge & government taxes.
Good to Know
- Transportation to and from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is self-arranged. If you need us to organize it, please let us know, and additional charges will apply.
- The train details in the itinerary are for reference only and should be verified with the final confirmation upon successful purchase of the tickets.
- This is a private tour. The local private English-speaking guide and the private car will serve your group only.
- You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
- There is absolutely no forced shopping.