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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Huangshan: World Cultural and Natural Heritage
- Huangshan: "the most peculiar mountain in China" famous for its "four wonders"
- Ancient villages in Anhui region: relatively untouched by the modern world
Brief Itinerary
- DAY 01 BEIJING / HUANGSHAN CITY
- DAY 02 XIDI AND HONGCUN ANCIENT VILLAGE
- DAY 03 MUKENG BAMBOO FOREST / HIKING IN THE YELLOW MOUNTAIN
- DAY 04 HIKING IN THE YELLOW MOUNTAIN
- DAY 05 YELLOW MOUNTAIN / TANGMO ANCIENT VILLAGE
- DAY 06 LINGSHAN VILLAGE / CHENGKAN VILLAGE / HUANGSHAN CITY
- DAY 07 BACK TO BEIJING
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Hike on Mt. Huangshan, China’s most picturesque and famed mountain. It has served as the inspiration for artists, poets, dreamers, and romantics for thousands of years. See the intriguing pine formations and the seas and mists of clouds, while enjoying the sunrise and sunset from the mountain top. Tour the ancient villages of Xidi, Tangmo and Chengkan Ancient Villages oozing with folk culture and the history in the Anhui region and these ancient villages are relatively untouched by the modern world. Amazed by the fascinating bamboo forest in Mukeng and Lingshan Ancient Villages and learning bamboo weaving by hand with local villagers. one of highlights is biking along the Hongcun Ancient Pathway to feel the breath of history from the old villages.
Note: All the time and distance shown here are approximate and indicative only, if there is inconsistency, it will depend on the weather, local road condition and other actual situation.
Holiday Itinerary
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BEIJING / HUANGSHAN CITY
Arrived in the Huangshan(Yellow Mountain) City in the afternoon or in the evening, you’ll be met by your guide. From your pick-up you'll be taken to your hotel. You can spend your first night in Huangshan at your own leisure, but you might want to experience some of the local culture, which largely focuses on tea.
Drinking tea is an indispensable part of people's daily life, if you want to experience nightlife in Huangshan City, which is famous for tea production and drinking, then visiting a tea house should be an essential part of your visit. There are more than enough tea houses in Huangshan for you to get your fix, so pinkies up!
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Accommodation 4 or 5 star hotel in Huangshan City
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XIDI AND HONGCUN ANCIENT VILLAGE
After Breakfast in the hotel you will be taken to Yi Xian (Yi County), about 1-hour drive. Here we will visit the two outstanding traditional villages of Xidi and Hongcun, which were listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 2000. They are the most representative local-style residences in southern Anhui Province.
Walking around Xidi, which is surrounded by mountains and built along three streams running east-west. With a history of over 900 years, it has about 124 ancient residences and ancestral halls, including an archway, Linyun Pavilion etc. Then, drive about 1 hour to Hongcun. If time permits, you also can have the other option to trek from the Xidi to Honcun for about 4 hours, 16.5km. Hong Village enjoys the reputation of 'a village in the beautiful Chinese picture' because of its location at high altitude and being shrouded by clouds and mist. Tranquil alleyways, water originating from a picturesque garden, the whole reflects the pursuit of the harmony of man and nature. One of highlights today is that you will biking along the Hongcun Ancient Pathway to listen to the sound of nature for about one hour until reaching some villages and a reservoir with breathtaking views nearby.
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Accommodation 5 star or boutique hotel in Hongcun
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Meals BLD
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Time 1hr cycling round Hongcun
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MUKENG BAMBOO FOREST / HIKING IN THE YELLOW MOUNTAIN
After breakfast, make a 15mins drive to Mukeng Village, deeply hidden in bamboo forest with a beautiful scenery. The place is well known as the shooting location of the Oscar-winning movie "Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon". It is a small village of approximately 90 people who live a simple and traditional lifestyle.(2h)
Then drive to the Yellow Mountain and start your hiking from Yungu Temple. With over 500 kinds of animals and 1500 kinds of plants live on it, Huang Shan is one of the World Natural Heritage sites listed by UNESCO in 1990. While on Yellow Mountain, we will see some curious sights, such as the Strange Pines, which are seen in every corner of Yellow Mountain. You will be amazed by their vitality and strength. The uneven terrain prevents the pines from growing upright. Instead they become crooked and even downward. Ascend the mountains via the Eastern Steps from Yungu, and you will trek pass several natural peculiarly-shaped rocks, especially the Stone Table and the peak of the Immortal Pointing the Way. It takes about three hours to arrive at the White Goose Ridge(1,600m) from Yungu. In the evening you will have the pleasure of enjoying the spectacular sunset from the Cloud Dispelling Pavilion (排云亭). After that, enjoy a buffet dinner at your hotel to regain some strength.
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Accommodation Xihai hotel (4 star standard) in Huangshan
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Distance 10km
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Meals BLD
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Time 4-5hrs hiking
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HIKING IN THE YELLOW MOUNTAIN
In the early morning, walk about 30 minutes to watch the fascinating sunrise at the Refreshing Terrace (1,650m). After breakfast in hotel, we’ll begin our hike down to the Grand Canyon of West Sea (otherwise called Baiyun Valley), pass by the Cloud Dispelling Pavilion on the way. The U-shaped Grand Valley is 12 kilometers long, with a maximum altitude difference of 400 meters. It is the most precipitous site with the most original natural view. Stone forests are everywhere and the walking distance is 6 km. Our hiking trip covers the most essential parts, including the 1st ring, 2nd ring, Button, Plunk Way, and Fairy-Walking Bridge. It will take four hours to walk through the canyon. It is worthy of mentioning that it is maybe an expedition for most of the way and the paths have been built on the cliffs' edges.
After lunch arranged flexibly by your guide, climb over the Brightness Apex (or called Bright Top) (1,860m), the second highest peak on Huangshan, and see Flying Rock (1,800m) along the way, which is amazing that such a stone with 360 tons weight stands upright on a 15 meter long and 10 meter wide flat stone, for approximately two hours in the late afternoon. After all the strenuous exercise, back to the hotel for a good shower and rest.
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Accommodation Xihai hotel (4 star standard) in Huangshan
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Distance 12km
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Meals BLD
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Time 6-7hrs hiking
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YELLOW MOUNTAIN / TANGMO ANCIENT VILLAGE
On this day, try to get up early in the morning to catch the Huangshan Mountain's magnificent sunrise. Then we will tour the Begin-to-Believe Peak (1,668m). As a saying goes, "One won't see the best of the Mount Huangshan pines until they come to the Begin-to-Believe Peak", the peak has many bizarre-shaped pines. You will immediately stunned by its unworldly landscape when you wander here.
After that, take the cable car down to the foot of the Mountain and make a 1-hour drive to the Tangmo Ancient Village, Huizhou Disitrict. It was rated as one of the top ten 'must see' famous scenic spots in Huangshan City, with Huizhou dwellings culture which can be dated back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Upon your arrival, you will be captivated by the quiet rural life style of this particular culture, and the natural beauty that is incorporated within this famous historic and cultural village.
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Accommodation Gites de France Tangmo Hotel
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Distance 5km
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Meals BLD
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Time 1hrs hiking
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LINGSHAN VILLAGE / CHENGKAN VILLAGE / HUANGSHAN CITY
Following breakfast we will make a short drive to She Xian (She County), in order to visit Lingshan Village. Walking on the Lingshan Ancient Water Street, which is 3 miles long and 1 meters wide, paved by the blue flagstone, you will be amazed by the big bamboo groves surrounding around the village. Lingshan people have deep feelings of bamboo, each families can make exquisite bamboo basket, bamboo hat and dustpan etc which is one of the highlights of their traditional lifestyles.
Then hike 8km northwest to Chengkan Village, pass through some villages on our way and watch local farmers live their daily lives in a traditional way and learn about their routine in the process. Chengkan was first built in the early days of the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280). It is said that the layout of the village caters to one of the Eight Trigrams-Kan in Yi Jing (the Book of Changes) hence the name Chengkan. When we arrive, we will be amazed by a maze owing to the anfractuosities of the streets and lanes interlaced in the village. There are more than 130 ancient edifices in Ming and Qing styles among which Baolun Hall is especially valuable, renowned for its well-preserved ancient architectures and colorful paintings with a history of over 500 years.
In the late afternoon, drive to Huangshan City, visit Tunxi Ancient Street, which can be dated back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), with centuries-old history. It is paved with maroon flagstones built by different age with a total length of 1,273 meters, of which 895 meters is the pedestrian commercial street. Shops standing on both sides are generally of two or three floors, which feature the local Anhui style of stone base, brick construction and tile roof. You will have a wonderful night in Tunxi Ancient Street.
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Accommodation 4 or 5 star hotel in Huangshan City
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Distance 8km
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Meals BLD
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Time 4hrs hiking
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BACK TO BEIJING
After Breakfast ,take the high speed train to Beijing.
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Meals B
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure : 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure : 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure : 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
