5 Days Private Hangzhou & Huangshan Tour
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Trip Highlights
- Cruise on the West Lake to admire idyllic scenery while hearing about related local tales.
- Unlock soaring granite peaks in the sea of clouds and marvel at strangely grown pine trees at Yellow Mountain.
- Explore the indigenous layout of Hongcun Ancient Village and stroll through its well-preserved traditional buildings.
- Dive into Chinese tea culture and enjoy a cup of Dragon Well Green Tea at Meijiawu Tea Plantation.
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
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Day 1 Arrival in Hangzhou, Pick-up, Visit Peak Flown From Afar, Lingyin Temple & Hefang Street
Welcome to choose this 5 days Hangzhou and Huangshan tour by high-speed train to get back to nature! Upon arrival in Hangzhou, your private guide and the driver will pick you up at the airport or railway station, and then escort you to the hotel for check-in.
After that, kick off your Hangzhou exploration from Peak Flown From Afar. Over 1,700 years ago, an ancient Indian monk came here for Buddha spreading, inspired by its beauty that mirrored the hill of his homeland, thus giving the Peak its name, and built a temple for spiritual practice, which is the Lingyin Temple on the opposite side. Your guide will show you around some limestone caves and exquisite Buddha statues in these two sites.
Then, let’s stroll along Hefang Street, where centuries-old Chinese brands and historic buildings have witnessed Hangzhou’s thriving trade during the 12th and 13th centuries. Dive into local crafts, from scissors and sachet powder to paper fan and tapestry. Following that, take a 10-minute walk southwest to City God Pagoda, where you can overlook Hangzhou while savoring the local snack we’ve specially prepared for you - Lotus Root Starch, which has a translucent and smooth texture when brewed. At the end of the day, you’ll enjoy a private transfer back to your hotel.
► Activity Suggestion (at your own expense):
If you’re up for a self-guided nighttime, consider staying longer in Hefang Street, where red lanterns add to its night charm. Try street foods like Fried Dumplings and Crab Roe Noodles, or visit the intangible culture-themed Starbucks, kind of a small silk exhibition with draperies made of tie-dyed fabric craft fluttering in the air and a manual silk reeling machine. You can download the Alipay app and link your bank cards before the trip for cashless payment. Finally, a 15-minute taxi can take you back to your hotel.
After that, kick off your Hangzhou exploration from Peak Flown From Afar. Over 1,700 years ago, an ancient Indian monk came here for Buddha spreading, inspired by its beauty that mirrored the hill of his homeland, thus giving the Peak its name, and built a temple for spiritual practice, which is the Lingyin Temple on the opposite side. Your guide will show you around some limestone caves and exquisite Buddha statues in these two sites.
Then, let’s stroll along Hefang Street, where centuries-old Chinese brands and historic buildings have witnessed Hangzhou’s thriving trade during the 12th and 13th centuries. Dive into local crafts, from scissors and sachet powder to paper fan and tapestry. Following that, take a 10-minute walk southwest to City God Pagoda, where you can overlook Hangzhou while savoring the local snack we’ve specially prepared for you - Lotus Root Starch, which has a translucent and smooth texture when brewed. At the end of the day, you’ll enjoy a private transfer back to your hotel.
► Activity Suggestion (at your own expense):
If you’re up for a self-guided nighttime, consider staying longer in Hefang Street, where red lanterns add to its night charm. Try street foods like Fried Dumplings and Crab Roe Noodles, or visit the intangible culture-themed Starbucks, kind of a small silk exhibition with draperies made of tie-dyed fabric craft fluttering in the air and a manual silk reeling machine. You can download the Alipay app and link your bank cards before the trip for cashless payment. Finally, a 15-minute taxi can take you back to your hotel.
Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou
Hefang Street, Hangzhou
Day 2 Hangzhou: Meijiawu Tea Plantation, West Lake Cruise
After the morning hotel pickup, we’ll visit Meijiawu Tea Plantation, home to Dragon Well Green Tea, the premier Chinese tea with a smooth mouthfeel and nutty aroma. Overlook tea trees cascading down the slopes, and enjoy a cup of refreshing tea!
Later, your guide and the driver will escort you back to your hotel.
► What to Do around West Lake (at your own expense):
If you don’t want the day to end, perhaps hang around the West Lake by yourself as follows. After disembarking at Lakeside Pier, walk 5 minutes south to Jixian Pavilion for a romantic sunset and then go back for the music fountain show around 19:00. Following that, wander to the opposite INtime Mall to savor local delights like Red-cooking Pork Belly in Areas B or E, or for a more authentic vibe, check out the Wulin Night Market open until midnight. Then, take a 15-minute taxi back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
★ Boat Journey on Poetic West Lake
Next, prepare for the highlight of your Hangzhou journey, West Lake, whose beauty has inspired countless poets and artists, often compared to a fair lady in her prime. On the trail of poets, you’ll take a 1-to-2-hour cruise and admire willow-lined banks in spring, lotus blossoms in summer, pitter-patter rain in autumn, or snow-covered bridges in winter. A landmark is Leifeng Pagoda, where you can see it from the southern part in the distance, the first copper pagoda in China and popular for a sad love story between a white snake spirit and her husband.Later, your guide and the driver will escort you back to your hotel.
► What to Do around West Lake (at your own expense):
If you don’t want the day to end, perhaps hang around the West Lake by yourself as follows. After disembarking at Lakeside Pier, walk 5 minutes south to Jixian Pavilion for a romantic sunset and then go back for the music fountain show around 19:00. Following that, wander to the opposite INtime Mall to savor local delights like Red-cooking Pork Belly in Areas B or E, or for a more authentic vibe, check out the Wulin Night Market open until midnight. Then, take a 15-minute taxi back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
West Lake, Hangzhou
Tea Farmer in Meijiawu Tea Plantation
Day 3 High-speed Train from Hangzhou to Huangshan, Visit Tunxi Old Street & Hongcun Ancient Village
After breakfast, your Hangzhou guide and the driver will escort you to the railway station to board a 2-hour high-speed train to Huangshan. Upon arrival, the local guide and driver will pick you up and then convoy you to the hotel.
Once checked in, let’s head to the Tunxi Old Street, thriving 600 years ago as the rise of local merchants. Your first impression will come from the well-arranged wooden buildings with white walls, black tiles, and carved archways, perfectly complementing the natural backdrop of mountains and lakes. Now, beneath them are stalls selling writing brushes, paper, ink sticks and stones, and you may witness some master craftsmen who hand-roll ink sticks.
Afterward, your guide will accompany you to explore the Hongcun Ancient Village. Apart from traditional buildings similar to those in Tunxi, the village is unique for its cattle-shaped layout. Centered around important clan ancestral temples at the cattle’s stomach, Moon Pond, winding rivers serve as a natural network connecting each home for living and fire prevention. Appreciate the perfect building reflections at Moon Pond and experience the trace of time in those elaborately carved windows and doors.
Meals: Breakfast
Once checked in, let’s head to the Tunxi Old Street, thriving 600 years ago as the rise of local merchants. Your first impression will come from the well-arranged wooden buildings with white walls, black tiles, and carved archways, perfectly complementing the natural backdrop of mountains and lakes. Now, beneath them are stalls selling writing brushes, paper, ink sticks and stones, and you may witness some master craftsmen who hand-roll ink sticks.
Afterward, your guide will accompany you to explore the Hongcun Ancient Village. Apart from traditional buildings similar to those in Tunxi, the village is unique for its cattle-shaped layout. Centered around important clan ancestral temples at the cattle’s stomach, Moon Pond, winding rivers serve as a natural network connecting each home for living and fire prevention. Appreciate the perfect building reflections at Moon Pond and experience the trace of time in those elaborately carved windows and doors.
Meals: Breakfast
Tunxi Old Street
Hongcun Ancient Village
Day 4 Yellow Mountain: Cable Car Up, Beginning-to-Believe Peak, Lion Peak & Bright Summit
After breakfast, your guide and the driver will escort you to the base of the Yellow Mountain. There is an old saying that “A trip to Yellow Mountain renders trips to other mountains unnecessary”, so imagine how many wonders it could bring: granite landscapes, strangely shaped pine-trees, rolling sea of clouds… For your comfort, please wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers to tackle the stone steps and changeable weather. Also, you can pack some snacks to recharge yourself along the way.
Upon arrival, let’s hop on a cable car up and hike to the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, offering the best views of limestone peak forest and pine trees twisting into sword-like or canopy-like shapes. Continue your hike past Peach Blossom Valley to Lion Peak, where a stone monkey keeps its watchful eyes over the swirling sea of clouds all day. Finally, you’ll reach the Bright Summit, Yellow Mountain’s second-highest peak at 1,860 meters (6,102 ft.), offering breathtaking panoramic views that need no filters, especially as the golden sunset kisses the turbulent clouds. The famous Flying-over Rock can also be seen in the distance here.
Later, your guide will help you check into a hotel perched atop the Yellow Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast
Upon arrival, let’s hop on a cable car up and hike to the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, offering the best views of limestone peak forest and pine trees twisting into sword-like or canopy-like shapes. Continue your hike past Peach Blossom Valley to Lion Peak, where a stone monkey keeps its watchful eyes over the swirling sea of clouds all day. Finally, you’ll reach the Bright Summit, Yellow Mountain’s second-highest peak at 1,860 meters (6,102 ft.), offering breathtaking panoramic views that need no filters, especially as the golden sunset kisses the turbulent clouds. The famous Flying-over Rock can also be seen in the distance here.
Later, your guide will help you check into a hotel perched atop the Yellow Mountain.
Meals: Breakfast
Yellow Mountain (Mt. Huangshan)
Our Guests at Yellow Mountain
Day 5 Yellow Mountain: Cloud Dispersing Pavilion & West Sea Grand Canyon; Departure from Huangshan
Today’s sightseeing of Yellow Mountain demands higher fitness with steeper slopes, so be sure to enjoy a bountiful breakfast. If the sunrise beckons, wear your thick coat and walk 10 minutes from your hotel to the Cloud Dispersing Pavilion, where you can view the magical golden light illuminating the dew-dripped pine needles. Then, your guide will accompany you on a 2-hour hike into West Sea Grand Canyon, conquering rocky cliffs to encounter clear streams and flourishing plants. When fatigue starts to strike, perhaps the rhythmic creaking of bamboo poles carried by porters along the way will spur you onward! Afterward, take the cable car down to end your Huangshan tour from Hangzhou.
Next, you’ll be escorted to the airport for your return flight; alternatively, if you want to continue your tour to adjacent Shanghai or Suzhou by high-speed train, we can also convoy you to the railway station. Bon voyage!
Meals: Breakfast
Next, you’ll be escorted to the airport for your return flight; alternatively, if you want to continue your tour to adjacent Shanghai or Suzhou by high-speed train, we can also convoy you to the railway station. Bon voyage!
Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
| Destinations | Standard Hotels | Luxury Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou | Zhongwei Sunny Hotel  | Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale Hangzhou |
| Huangshan | Huangshan International Hotel | Crowne Plaza Huangshan Yucheng |
| Yellow Mountain | Xihai Hotel - North Building | Xihai Hotel - South Building |
Tour Prices
| Prices with 4 Stars Hotels | |
|---|---|
| 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers |
USD1059 | USD839 |
| Prices with 5 Stars Hotels | |
|---|---|
| 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers |
USD1169 | USD949 |
- Prices are per person on twin sharing.
- If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.
Price Includes
- Hotel accommodation with western buffet breakfasts
- Train fare of Hangzhou/Huangshan
- Private English-speaking guide
- Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
Price Excludes
- International airfares
- Entry visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips or gratuities for guide and driver
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