First Glimpse of Huangshan | 4-Day Classic Tour of Huangshan, Hongcun and Tunxi Old Street
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Tour Overview
Highlights
Visit Hongcun (Chengzhi Hall, Hongcun Ancient Village, Moon Pond, South Lake, South Lake Academy), Huangshan (Bright Summit Peak, Flying-over Rock, Huangshan Scenic Area, Paiyun Pavilion, Shixin Peak, Tunxi Old Street), Xidi (Hu Wenguang Memorial Archway, Hu's Ancestral Hall, Lingyun Pavilion, Xidi Ancient Village).
- Explore the majestic Huangshan Mountain, renowned for its Five Wonders: odd-shaped pines, spectacular rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hongcun Ancient Village, known as 'a village in the Chinese painting' with well-preserved Hui-style architecture.
- Discover Xidi Ancient Village, another UNESCO site famed as the 'Museum of Ming and Qing Dynasty Architecture' and a quieter alternative to Hongcun.
- Stroll through Tunxi Old Street, one of China's best-preserved ancient commercial streets showcasing Southern Song and Ming-Qing architectural styles.
- Enjoy a small group tour limited to 16 people, ensuring a more personalized and intimate travel experience.
- Travel with the convenience of included transportation, professional guide services, and entrance fees to major attractions.
- Experience the rich Hui culture through its distinctive architecture, ancestral halls, and traditional performances.
- Benefit from included daily breakfasts and lunches on tour days, allowing you to focus on the sights.
Dates & Prices
Price in CNY (per person, based on double occupancy)
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3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only). 2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
Itinerary
Arrive in Huangshan City. Our driver will meet you at the airport/train station and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the surrounding area at your leisure.
After breakfast, travel approximately 1.5 hours to the Huangshan Scenic Area. Take a scenic cable car to the North Sea Scenic Area. Hike to admire famous peaks and pines like Shixin Peak, Black Tiger Pine, and Couple Pine. Visit key landmarks including Paiyun Pavilion, the Flying-over Rock, and the Bright Summit Peak, the second highest peak of Huangshan, for panoramic views. Descend by cable car and return to the city hotel.
Huangshan, CN
Huangshan Scenic Area
Huangshan Scenic Area is renowned for its four wonders: uniquely shaped pines, spectacular rock formations, sea of clouds, and hot springs, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Shixin Peak
Shixin Peak is a graceful summit in Huangshan, famous for its steep cliffs and excellent viewing angles, making it an ideal spot to admire the area's unique pines and rock formations.
Paiyun Pavilion
Paiyun Pavilion is a famous viewing platform in Huangshan for observing the sea of clouds and the peaks of the West Sea. The pavilion itself is simple and elegant, complementing the surrounding natural wonders.
Flying-over Rock
Flying-over Rock is an iconic strange rock formation in Huangshan. A massive granite boulder appears to have flown from the sky, perched precariously on a peak with a peculiar shape that sparks the imagination.
Bright Summit Peak
Bright Summit Peak is one of Huangshan's second highest and main peaks. Its high, open terrain makes it a premier viewing platform for sunrise, the sea of clouds, and panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains.
Visit Hongcun Ancient Village, a UNESCO site known for its Hui-style architecture and picturesque setting around South Lake and Moon Pond. Explore sites like South Lake Academy and Chengzhi Hall. Continue to the nearby Xidi Ancient Village, another UNESCO site with fewer crowds. See landmarks like the Hu Wenguang Memorial Archway, Hu's Ancestral Hall, and Lingyun Pavilion, where you might see traditional performances. Return to Huangshan City and visit the historic Tunxi Old Street for shopping and local snacks.
Hongcun, CN
Hongcun is an ancient village in southern Anhui with over 900 years of history, famous for its unique ox-shaped water system and well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty Huizhou-style architecture, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Hongcun Ancient Village
Hongcun Ancient Village is the core area of Hongcun, completely preserving the street layout, residential houses, ancestral halls, and water system from the Ming and Qing dynasties, vividly showcasing the architectural art and living wisdom of ancient Huizhou villages.
South Lake
South Lake is a key component of Hongcun's ox-shaped water system. With its broad surface, arched bridge, and reflections of surrounding ancient architecture, it presents a picturesque scene and is an iconic landscape of Hongcun.
South Lake Academy
South Lake Academy is located by South Lake, a Qing dynasty Huizhou-style academy building in a tranquil setting. It once served as a place for Hongcun's children to study and attend lectures, reflecting Huizhou's tradition of valuing culture and education.
Moon Pond
Moon Pond is the 'ox's stomach' of Hongcun's water system—a semicircular pond surrounded by white-walled, black-tiled Huizhou-style houses, creating elegant reflections and serving as the village's central landscape.
Chengzhi Hall
Chengzhi Hall is the largest and most exquisite Qing dynasty merchant residence in Hongcun, hailed as the 'Folk Forbidden City.' It is renowned for its grand scale, ingenious layout, and exquisite wood carvings found throughout.
Xidi, CN
Xidi is another UNESCO World Heritage ancient village in southern Anhui, famous for its well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty houses, exquisite stone memorial archways, and profound clan culture.
Xidi Ancient Village
Xidi Ancient Village is the core touring area of Xidi. Three streams flow through the village, with nearly a hundred ancient houses arranged in an orderly yet varied manner, completely presenting the historical appearance and cultural depth of an ancient Huizhou village.
Hu Wenguang Memorial Archway
The Hu Wenguang Memorial Archway is an iconic stone archway at the entrance to Xidi village. Built in the Ming dynasty, it features exquisite carvings and an imposing manner. It was erected to honor the achievements of official Hu Wenguang and stands as a historical witness to Xidi.
Hu's Ancestral Hall
Hu's Ancestral Hall is the core venue for the Hu clan in Xidi to worship ancestors and hold clan activities. The building is grand in scale, strict in structure, and solemn in interior decoration, serving as an important window to understand Huizhou clan culture.
Lingyun Pavilion
Lingyun Pavilion is a historic viewing tower in Xidi Ancient Village, offering panoramic views of the traditional village and surrounding countryside.
Huangshan, CN
Tunxi Old Street
Tunxi Old Street is a well-preserved ancient street in Huangshan city, lined with shops and showcasing traditional Huizhou culture in its Ming and Qing dynasty architecture.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Our driver will transfer you to the airport or train station for your departure. The tour concludes.
Departure & Return
Complimentary Transfer Service
(Available only on designated group departure and end dates)
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Free Pick‑up: Arrivals between 08:00 - 22:00
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Free Drop‑off: Departures between 09:00 - 23:00 (early morning flights are also covered if you are willing to leave in advance)
Transfers are currently provided with a driver only. If multiple guests arrive around the same time, a guide may be arranged at our discretion. Any policy updates will be communicated separately.
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If you arrive before the group start date or leave after the group end date, a separate transfer fee applies
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If your arrival or departure falls outside the free transfer time window, a separate transfer fee also applies
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For shared group transfers, guests with close arrival times will be picked up together, with a waiting time of approximately 1.5 hours. If you prefer not to wait, please notify us at least 1 day in advance to arrange a private transfer at an additional cost.
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Policies
Share Room: If a single male or female guest arises and another same-gender solo traveler agrees to share, the travel agency will assist with room sharing; if not possible, a single room supplement applies.
If the guest decides to change to a private room after the tour has commenced, they must pay an additional charge equal to twice the single supplement will apply.
If the guest decides to change to a private room after the tour has commenced, they must pay an additional charge equal to twice the single supplement will apply.
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Booking and Reservation
All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests the each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date. Passenger may make reservation via email; however, seats will not be assigned until the deposit has been paid. At time of reservation, passenger may require to provide name, phone number and address and specify designated tour and date of travel.All seats are pre-assigned with numbers; seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
Booking and Reservation
All tours are for early booking, tour operator suggests the each passenger should book tour at least 3 weeks before departure date. Passenger may make reservation via email; however, seats will not be assigned until the deposit has been paid. At time of reservation, passenger may require to provide name, phone number and address and specify designated tour and date of travel.All seats are pre-assigned with numbers; seat assignment is based on a first come first serve basis after down payment.
Travel Documents
Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Each passenger must carry a valid travel document. (Valid visa for countries needed) (E.g. Green Card, Passport, Re-Entry Permit, and etc.) Tour operator is not responsible for lost or stolen personal items.
Cancellation penalties per person (request day and departure day are not counted)
30 days or more prior to departure - - 10% of total purchase amount..
15-29 days or more prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
7-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 6 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
30 days or more prior to departure - - 10% of total purchase amount..
15-29 days or more prior to departure - 30% of total purchase amount.
7-14 days prior to departure - 50% of total purchase amount.
Within 6 days prior to departure - 100% of total purchase amount.
Day of departure no show or late - 100% per person.
Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.
Trips require a minimum number of participants to avoid cancellation. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip to fully refund affected customers although tour companies will make every effort to maintain normal operations.
The refund amount will be credited directly to your TakeTours wallet as credits for future use. Or the refund can also be forwarded directly to your credit card with a 6% handling fee.
NOTE: We cannot grant any refunds more than 30 days after completion of the tour.
Travel Insurance
Tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.
Tour operator is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal items, or personal injury that may occur on or during the tour. It is optional that passengers to buy travel insurance, for more information, please consult your travel agent.
Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.
Tour Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, Taketours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure of the tour, Taketours only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.
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