Huangshan City Break, Private Tour
Description
Join our five-day tour and meet iconic beauty of Huangshan and Yellow Mountain that inspired a thousand of poets and painters. Get carried away by amazing views over the granite peaks and twisted pines and feel the essence of nature and tranquillity while sightseeing through, Flower-scattering Valley or Lion Peak. This tour offers the unique combination of the fauna and flora together with the gastronomic experience for real gourmet and gives you the flexibility you need to spend some free time wandering the streets of vibrant Huangshan city by yourself or choosing from a range of optional tours.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Huangshan: prefecture-level city in southern Anhui province, located in the mountainous and rocky landscape of the Yellow Mountain Scenery, a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of China's major tourist destinations
Mt. Huangshan: Yellow Mountain, 'the loveliest mountain of China' that became a pilgrimage centre for poets, painters and other artists due to its fascinating scenery, romantic sunsets, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, fresh pine trees and hot springs
Hongcun Village: “the ancient village in Chinese paintings” because of Anhui-style architecture, so representative for China. This 900 years old buildings attract many directors, artists and it was listed as the World Heritage Site
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking local guide during Mt. Huangshan sightseeing (Day 2 and 3)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 4 nights' accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 3-4 Huangshan:
Superior Hotel Category = Huangshan Parkview Hotel or similar 4*
Day 2 Mt. Huangshan:
Superior Hotel Category = North Building of Xihai Hotel or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Pre-/Post night in Huangshan:
Superior Hotel Category = Huangshan Parkview Hotel or similar 4*
MEALS:
- 4 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches (Day 2, 3)
TRANSPORT:
- Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Huangshan airport/railway station with English speaking guide
- Air-conditioning private transfer during the Mt. Huangshan sightseeing (Day 2, 3)
- Yungu cable car (Day 2, 3)
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary; Mt. Huangshan and Yungu cable car, (Beginning-to-believe Peak, Flower-scattering Valley, Lion Peak and Cloud-dispelling Pavilion sightseeing on Day 2), Flying Rock, Bright Summit and North Sea Scenic Area sightseeing (Day 3)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
Excluded
- International flight tickets and airport taxes or China visa fees (if any)
- Rail tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses or items not stated explicitly in the programme
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the programme
- Optional tours and activities
- Tips for guides and drivers
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.