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Day 1 Shanghai - Huangshan
Mountain Huangshan
Huangshan Mountain, known as the most wonderful mountain under the heaven, is famous for strange pines, absurd stones, sea of clouds, hot spring and winter snow. There are 72 peaks in total and the three main ones are Lotus Peak, Bright Summit Peak and Heavenly Capital Peak.
Today, you need to go to the train station of Shanghai by yourself and take the train for about 2.5 hours to Huangshan. We will book the train tickets for you in advance and offer a detailed ticket collection guide to facilitate your train journey. After arrival, your guide will pick you up and greet you warmly at the exit of the train station. Then we will head to the Huangshan Mountain by 1 hour's drive to start our Huangshan tour from Shanghai.
After getting there, take the cable car to go uphill. Next, we will enjoy a hiking tour to visit Beginning to Believe Peak, one of the ten famous pines Black Tiger Pine, The Flower Grown out of a Writing Brush Rock, Monkey Gazing at the Sea, etc. Follow the guide to appreciate the wonderful sunset at Cloud Dispersing Pavilion if weather permits. Finally, we will check in the hotel for a rest to store enough energy for the second day of your Huangshan tour from Shanghai.
Friendly Tips
The large luggage cannot be taken to the mountain, so it is advised to deposit in Shanghai or the foot of the mountain and only take along with a backpack. To save time, please tell the guide if you have large luggage in advance.
Today, you need to go to the train station of Shanghai by yourself and take the train for about 2.5 hours to Huangshan. We will book the train tickets for you in advance and offer a detailed ticket collection guide to facilitate your train journey. After arrival, your guide will pick you up and greet you warmly at the exit of the train station. Then we will head to the Huangshan Mountain by 1 hour's drive to start our Huangshan tour from Shanghai.
After getting there, take the cable car to go uphill. Next, we will enjoy a hiking tour to visit Beginning to Believe Peak, one of the ten famous pines Black Tiger Pine, The Flower Grown out of a Writing Brush Rock, Monkey Gazing at the Sea, etc. Follow the guide to appreciate the wonderful sunset at Cloud Dispersing Pavilion if weather permits. Finally, we will check in the hotel for a rest to store enough energy for the second day of your Huangshan tour from Shanghai.
Friendly TipsThe large luggage cannot be taken to the mountain, so it is advised to deposit in Shanghai or the foot of the mountain and only take along with a backpack. To save time, please tell the guide if you have large luggage in advance.
Day 2 Huangshan - Shanghai
Sunrise at Mt. Huangshan
If the weather is fine, you will see the sunrise today which is usually during 04:30 - 06:00. So we are supposed to get up early today. Afterwards, enjoy a breakfast at the hotel. Then start today's tour to West Sea Valley. Along the way, you will appreciate the most wonderful scenery along the plank road of Huangshan Mountain, the strange pines, absurd stones and the sea of clouds.
At around 12:00, we will go downhill and have lunch. Then, the guide will lead you to the Tunxi Old Street in the downtown area by car. It is the best-preserved ancient street in China with the architectural style of Southern Song (1127 - 1279), Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing Dynasties (1644 - 1911). The street is 1,273 meters (1,392 yards) long with mountains on the north and waters on the south. There are 1 straight street, 3 horizontal streets and 18 lanes which are distributed in the shape of fishbone. Standing on both sides of the roads are more than 300 Hui style architectures of different periods. In the end of the 2 days Shanghai to Huangshan tour, you will be sent to the train station for the train back to Shanghai.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Friendly Tips
· The best places to watch the sunrise in Huangshan Mountain are Refreshing Terrace and Lion Peak in North Sea, followed by Bright Summit Peak and Jade Screen.
Sunrise Time: Spring: 05:30 - 06:00; Summer: 04:40 - 05:20; Autumn: 04:50 - 05:20; Winter: 05:30 - 06:00.
· Safety instructions: Remember to wear flat rubber shoes, cloth shoes or sneakers instead of high-heeled leather shoes. In Huangshan Mountain, every steps you walk, the scenery around is picturesque. To avoid accidents, watch your steps, and do not walk while appreciating the scenery or taking pictures.
At around 12:00, we will go downhill and have lunch. Then, the guide will lead you to the Tunxi Old Street in the downtown area by car. It is the best-preserved ancient street in China with the architectural style of Southern Song (1127 - 1279), Ming (1368 - 1644) and Qing Dynasties (1644 - 1911). The street is 1,273 meters (1,392 yards) long with mountains on the north and waters on the south. There are 1 straight street, 3 horizontal streets and 18 lanes which are distributed in the shape of fishbone. Standing on both sides of the roads are more than 300 Hui style architectures of different periods. In the end of the 2 days Shanghai to Huangshan tour, you will be sent to the train station for the train back to Shanghai.
Meals: Western buffet breakfast, Lunch
Friendly Tips· The best places to watch the sunrise in Huangshan Mountain are Refreshing Terrace and Lion Peak in North Sea, followed by Bright Summit Peak and Jade Screen.
Sunrise Time: Spring: 05:30 - 06:00; Summer: 04:40 - 05:20; Autumn: 04:50 - 05:20; Winter: 05:30 - 06:00.
· Safety instructions: Remember to wear flat rubber shoes, cloth shoes or sneakers instead of high-heeled leather shoes. In Huangshan Mountain, every steps you walk, the scenery around is picturesque. To avoid accidents, watch your steps, and do not walk while appreciating the scenery or taking pictures.
| Destinations | Luxury Hotels | Standard Hotels |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Huangshan | Xihai Hotel  - South Building | Xihai Hotel - North Building |
Tour Prices
| With Luxury Hotels | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
$559 | $519 | $439 |
| With Standard Hotels | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 travelers | 4-5 travelers | 6-9 travelers |
$519 | $489 | $409 |
- Prices are per person in US Dollars based on double occupancy.
- Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
Price Includes
- Train fares of Shanghai/Huangshan/Shanghai
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Lunch as itinerary specifies
- Private English-speaking guides
- Private drivers & air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Cable car fees at Mount Huangshan
Price Excludes
- International airfares
- Entry visa fees
- Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
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