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3-Day Mt. Huangshan Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Huangshan Mountain on this immersive private tour. You'll hike to the summit of this gorgeous peak, where you'll have the opportunity to witness stunning sunrises and sunsets painting the famous granite peaks and ancient pines in golden light. Beyond the mountain's natural splendor, you'll step back in time as you wander through the ancient village of Hongcun, where traditional Anhui architecture and tranquil waterways create a scene straight from a classical Chinese painting. Continue your cultural journey along Tunxi Ancient Street, where Ming and Qing dynasty buildings house traditional shops and teahouses, and visit the Hu Kaiwen Ink-stick Factory to discover the centuries-old craft of ink-making that has been essential to Chinese calligraphy and art. Throughout your adventure, a knowledgeable professional guide and friendly driver will provide attentive service, ensuring you can explore at your own pace. This private tour is designed exclusively for you and your travel companions, offering the flexibility and personal attention to make your Huangshan experience truly unforgettable. Warm reminder: you can prepare something for the hike in advance. Highly recommend you prepare some snacks to keep your energy up, and bring a jacket even in summer. And don’t forget hiking pole, raincoat coat and rain boots, regardless of the time of year, considering the mountain is notorious for rainfall.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Hike up the gorgeous Huangshan Mountain and have a chance to see a beautiful sunrise and sunset
- Explore ancient village Hongcun
- Explore Tunxi Ancient Street and Hu Kaiwen Inkstick Factory to experience the local life
- Attentive service from professional guide and friendly driver
- A private tour for only you and your party to explore at your pace
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Shanghai
Trains. Day 1 Shanghai to Huangshan by Bullet train & Huangshan City tour In the morning, your Shanghai driver will pick you up at your Shanghai downtown hotel and transfer you to the train station for the bullet train to Huangshan. Upon your arrival at Huangshan North Railway Station, your guide will greet you at the exit of the train station by holding a sign and take you to Huangshan downtown. Before getting off the train, please double-check your belongings to ensure you have collected all your stuff!
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Huangshan
City/Town Tour. Your Huangshan trip will start with Tunxi Ancient Street and Hu Kaiwen Ink-stick Factory. Tunxi Ancient Street is China’s most well-preserved ancient street, combining architectural styles of the Southern Song Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, and Qing Dynasty. Just stroll on the street leisurely and appreciate the Hui-style buildings. You can optionally try some local snacks such as sesame seed cake (Shao Bing) and hair bean curd (Mao Dou Fu). Then we will visit Hu Kaiwen Ink-stick Factory, which was founded by Hu Kaiwen in 1765 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, to see how the ink stick is made. Ink stick is one of the four treasures of Chinese study (writing brush, ink stick, ink slab, and paper), and the best ink stick in China comes from Anhui Province, the home of Huangshan Mountain. Your Huangshan trip will start with Tunxi Ancient Street and Hu Kaiwen Ink-stick Factory. Tunxi Ancient Street is China’s most well-preserved ancient street, combining architectural styles of the Southern Song Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, and Qing Dynasty. Just stroll on the street leisurely and appreciate the Hui-style buildings. You can optionally try some local snacks such as sesame seed cake (Shao Bing) and hair bean curd (Mao Dou Fu). Then we will visit Hu Kaiwen Ink-stick Factory, which was founded by Hu Kaiwen in 1765 during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, to see how the ink stick is made. Ink stick is one of the four treasures of Chinese study (writing brush, ink stick, ink slab, and paper), and the best ink stick in China comes from Anhui Province, the home of Huangshan Mountain.
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Shanghai
Food Tasting.
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Shanghai
Relaxation & Fun. At the end of the day tour, your guide and driver will take you to a downtown hotel for a good rest. Accommodation: Huangshan local 4 stars hotel
Day 2
Shanghai
Leisure. Meals: Breakfast
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Shanghai
Local Flavor. Day 2 Huangshan Highlight Day tour After breakfast, meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby. Today's tour will take you to an Ancient Village. More than 800 years old, Hongcun is a typical representative of Hui-style buildings, mainly in black, white, and grey colors. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. You will see many original residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties here, among which Chengzhi Hall is an architectural masterpiece and enjoys the name of “Folk Forbidden City”. It has a lot of complex wood carvings with great artistic value. We will also stroll along the South Lake and be absorbed in the picturesque scenery.
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Shanghai
Cultural Immersion.
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Shanghai
Hiking at Huangshan Mountain. In the afternoon, we will say goodbye to the village and drive to Huangshan Mountain. Upon arrival, we will take a shuttle bus first and then take a cable car up the mountain. Your guide will lead you to see the beautiful scenery at Beginning-to-believe Peak, Brush Pen Peak, and enjoy the sunset at Cloud-dispelling Pavilion. Along the way, you will see many uniquely shaped pine trees growing out of the cliffs as if someone trimmed them. There will be many staircases that go up and down, but all the tiredness of climbing will be gone when you are rewarded with the breathtaking scenery. Please do not watch your camera or phone while walking.
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Shanghai
Relaxation & Fun. Tonight we will stay at a hotel on the mountain so as to catch the sunrise the next day. Accommodation: Shilin Hotel or similar standard
Day 3
Shanghai
Leisure. Meals: Breakfast
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Shanghai
Leisure. Day3 Sunrise on the Mt. Huangshan & Huangshan back to Shanghai by Bullet train Today you will get up in the early morning to witness the incredible sunrise (if weather permits). When the mountain is still sleeping under starry sky, we will leave the hotel to occupy a vantage point and quietly wait for the thrilling moment. With the passage of time, the color of sky will change slowly. The sun finally show its head and the peaks are bathed in dazzling gold. After you enjoy the sunrise, we will go back to hotel and have breakfast. Then move on to explore Bright Summit, the second highest peak of the mountain, and continue to Flying-over Rock.
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Shanghai
After the exploration, we will hop on cable car and descend the mountain to the train station. You will take the bullet train back to Shanghai. When you arrive in Shanghai, you will see your driver waiting for you at the exit of the train station by holding a name sign and transfer you to your downtown hotel. Tour ends.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Train station pick-up and drop-off English-speaking tour guide Air-conditioned vehicle with a skillful driver Round-trip second-class bullet train tickets between Shanghai and Huangshan Comfortable transfers in air-conditioned vehicles with an experienced driver Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary Cable cars up and down Huangshan Mountain 2 nights 5 stars hotel with daily breakfast Professional English-speaking tour guide One bottle of mineral water per person per day 2 Chinese-style lunches Fuels, tolls and parking charges Government tax
Not Included
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary Guide service on the train All personal expenses, optional activities and additional hotel services Tips to the tour guide/driver All personal expenses
Meeting & Pickup
You will be picked up from your downtown Shanghai hotel
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Before Booking
Special Requirements Title Hotel details (name, contact number and address)
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Automatic
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