Huangshan Yellow Mountain Tour

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The most attractive and majestic rice terraces of China. The authentic villages of the Hani and Yi minorities. Visit local markets and meet women in traditional costumes. Stroll through beautiful villages and rice terraces. Small charm hotels overlooking the rice fields.

About this trip

Cultural tourist places

Cycling

Trekking

Cultural tourist places

Arts and crafts

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Léa CHEN

Shanghai, Suzhou & Hangzhou City Tour Specialist

Way to travel

Private & Bespoke

Price from

1000 US$ pp

Duration

3 days

Holiday Themes

Photography, Family Holidays, Outdoor activity

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival in Huangshan

Drive to Shilin (1hr), and visit the Stone Forest, which is famous for its karst formations.

Drive to Yuanyang (264 km/5h30). You will see the rice terraces along the mountain road as soon as you arrive.

If time permits, you could visit authentic villages of the Hani culture like Azheke.

Stay At Havre de Paix Duoyiwan.

Day 2 : Huangshan

Watch the majestic sunrise over the rice terraces in the village of Duoyishu. The rice terraces reflect the light from the sun like thousands of mirrors.

Explore a colorful ethnic market, with local people wearing their distinctive traditional dress. It’s a good opportunity to get a feel for their lifestyle.

Hike through beautiful landscapes made up of rice terraces and small villages.

Visit several well-known scenic views along the rice terraces: Bada, Malizhai, Quanfuzhuang, Laoyingzui, etc.

Watch the glowing sunset at the “Bada” viewpoint.

Stay At Havre de Paix Duoyiwan.

Day 3 : Huangshan – Hongcun Village

Drive to Jianshui (3h30).

Visit China’s second-largest Confucian Temple.

Go on an excursion to the Zhu Family Garden, which was built in the late nineteenth century by wealthy traders.

Stay At Lin An Inn.

Tour Price

Average budget

Price per person based on 6 persons : 280 $/person

Price per person based on 4 persons : 315 $/person

Price per person based on 2 persons : 425 $/person

Inclusions

The hotels are mentioned in the itinerary (includes breakfast).
Transfers by private vehicle with a driver during the whole journey. For the group without a guide, if necessary, the driver will also act as a guide. Otherwise, it will be equipped with a smartphone translator to facilitate communication.
Accompaniment by an English-speaking guides from the 1st day (if this option has been chosen).
For the group without a guide, a smartphone will be given on your arrival. You will always be in contact with our 24-hour service. We are going to offer you restaurants with their locations, you can also try cashless payment anywhere in China (we rarely use cash in China for payment).
Accommodation and meals for your guides and drivers.
One bottle of mineral water per day per person.

Exclusions

International and domestic flights.
Lunches and dinners.
Entrance tickets for tours and activities, to be paid for directly on site (around 380 RMB per person). 50% reductions sometimes for travelers over 60, free possible for those over 70.
Tips for guides and drivers (It is recommended 160 RMB / day in total for the driver guide).
Accident, repatriation, and health insurance.
The visa fees.