3 Days Huangshan Tour Package Without Hotel
Tour Overview
Mount Huangshan, also named Yellow Mountain, is one of the most famous mountains in China. Here, you can fully enjoy hiking either by cable car or pure walking and appreciate the gorgeous natural scenery with incredible peaks as well as spectacular-shaped rocks. The 3-day private tour of Huangshan will also give you a chance to visit Tunxi Old Street to see many old Chinese-style buildings. This trip to Mount Huangshan is flexible and does not include hotels, so you can book your own hotels according to your budget and preferences.
Travel destination: Huangshan
Suitable for: Architecture Enthusiasts, Nature Explorers, Hikers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Enjoy an in-depth visit to Hongcun, a dreamy little village with the mountains as its backdrop.
- Appreciate the natural landscapes in “the most fantastic mountain in the world” – Huangshan Mountain.
- Stroll on Tunxi Ancient Street to search and bargain for trinkets.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Huangshan ArrivalAdmire the Unique Huizhou Architectural Style
Upon your arrival at Huangshan airport / train station, a local private guide and driver will greet you at the exit by holding the welcome board with your name. Then you will be escorted to the hotel and check in.
In the afternoon, start your Huangshan tour in Hongcun Village. This is an ancient village with a history of about 900 years, known for its unique Huizhou architectural style. You can enjoy natural landscapes such as Nanhu Lake and Moon Marsh, and experience profound culture at Nanhu Academy.
Hongcun Village After the visit, drive you back to your hotel.
Meal: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in Huangshan city area booked by you
- Day 2: Yellow Mountain TourHike to Appreciate Pine Trees and Strange Rocks
In the morning, you will head to Mt. Huangshan, one of the top five famous mountains in China. You will take a cable car from the Yungu Cable Car station up to the Beihai Scenic Area, where you can see many pine trees and strange rocks. After getting off, hike to Begin-to-Believe Peak to enjoy the sea of clouds, then walk to Dispelling Cloud Pavilion, where you will pass by the famous Black Tiger Pine. Upon arrival, overlook the beautiful scenery of the West Sea Grand Canyon. Continue walking deep into the canyon, admire the towering rock peaks with thriving pine trees growing on them.
Passing through the first and second rings and returning usually takes about 3 hours. You can decide the hiking time according to your physical condition. If energy permits, you can spend about an hour admiring the sunset at Bright Summit (1840 meters/6102 feet) and visiting Flying-over Rock.
Note: From December to March, the West Sea Grand Canyon will be closed due to the heavy snow. We will adjust your itinerary if you are traveling during this period.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel on the mountain top booked by you
Yellow Mountain Hiking Tour - Day 3: Huangshan DepartureEnjoy a Beautiful Sunrise View over Mount Huangshan
Get up at 6:00 am and walk about 0.5 km from Shilin (Lion Forest) Hotel to Refreshing Terrace to enjoy the spectacular sunrise of Mount Huangshan.
Afterward, return to the hotel to enjoy breakfast. Continue your Mount Huangshan tour to the famous Monkey Watching the Sea, and Lion Peak (1690 meters/5544.6 feet). Then walk along the wooden path to Yungu Cable Car Station and take the cable car down the mountain. Your driver has been waiting for you at the foot of the mountain for a long time!
Stone Monkey Watching the Sea Then continue your Huangshan trip to Tunxi Old Street, located in the center of Huangshan city center, near the mountain and beside the water. Here, a large number of Huizhou-style buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties are preserved, with an antique charm. The shops on both sides of the bluestone road are lined up, making it an excellent place to experience traditional Huizhou culture and style. Strolling through the old streets, not only can you appreciate the exquisite carvings, but you can also taste authentic Huizhou snacks.
After the visit, drive back to your hotel or transfer to Huangshan airport / train station for departure.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
Tour Price Per Person
The price varies depending on the activity, number of people, travel date, and selected hotel. Please contact us for a specific price.
Price includes
- Entrance ticket & roundway cable car
- All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
- Air-conditioned car and driver, English-speaking tour guide
- 2 lunches and 1 dinner (Chinese style)
- The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family, or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join your group
Price excludes
- Hotel
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (recommended)