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Hongcun's lantern-lit Huizhou houses mirrored in the village pond at dusk
6 DAYS · HUANGSHAN · TOP OF HUANGSHAN · WUYUAN

Anhui: Yellow Mountain and rural Jiangnan

Sunrise over Huangshan's clouds, then Wuyuan's ancient Huizhou villages.

6 days
Tunxi round trip
5 nights
Three carefully selected stays
Year-round
Best in spring bloom or autumn color
Minimum 2 
Privately guided throughout
Introduction

A journey through painters' mountains and quiet Huizhou villages.

Set just south of the Yangtze River, Jiangnan has historically flourished as the wealth bowl of China, but it also harbours quaint countryside. This itinerary takes us through rural Anhui, Jiangxi and Zhejiang.

In Anhui, we visit the Yellow Mountain (Huangshan) as romanticized by Chinese painters and poets across the centuries. Continue to Jiangxi with its quaint Huizhou architectures and seasonal bloom of flowers. Immerse into the grand tradition of pottery making in Jingdezhen and conclude with optional boat ride in Zhejiang’s Thousand Islands Lake.

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Route map of Tunxi, Huangshan and Wuyuan in Anhui
Highlights

Why advisors choose this journey.

  1. Sunrise above the clouds

    Magical painting-like sunrise above the clouds of pine-clad Huangshan (UNESCO).

  2. UNESCO Huizhou villages

    Stroll along UNESCO-listed Huizhou ancient villages and bamboo forests.

  3. Rural Wuyuan countryside

    Beautiful year-round, but especially charming during spring rapeseed season or autumn colors.

  4. Porcelain capital of Jingdezhen

    Cultural discovery at the porcelain capital, home to over 1,000 years of ceramics.

Day by day

Full Itinerary.

  1. HuangshanD1–2
  2. Top of HuangshanD3–4
  3. WuyuanD4–6

Airport to hotel

Upon arrival in Tunxi airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) scenic area. Enjoy the rest of the day free at leisure to explore your surroundings.

Whitewashed Huizhou houses of Chengkan reflected in a lotus pond
Overnight
Huangshan
Meals
No meals included
Choose your experience2 ways to spend the day — pick one, or mix and match.
Option 01

Classic Huizhou

Snake along the ancient waterways of UNESCO-listed Hongcun, discover the bamboo forests of Mukeng where Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was shot, before concluding at Xidi's ancient wooden residences (UNESCO).

A village craftsman weaving bamboo strips by hand
Option 02

Off-the-beaten Huizhou

Seemingly frozen in time is the magnificent Chengkan, set amidst cobalt slopes. Continue to Tangyue with its seven memorial archways, two ancestral halls and bonsai garden. Conclude in the little-known Lingshan, with its ancient water street, bamboo scenery and vibrant weaving culture.

Overnight
Huangshan
Meals
Breakfast included
Choose your experience2 ways to spend the day — pick one, or mix and match.

Ascent to the mountain

Set off on a shuttle transfer (on shared basis in the national park area) and cable car to the top of the mountain. Choose from one of the below two walking options to explore this scenic mountain.

Pine-framed granite peaks and a summit pavilion on Huangshan
Option 01

Huangshan in highlights

Explore spell-binding scenes of Xihai (West Sea) such as the Bright Peak and Cloud Dispelling Pavilion, as well as Beihai's Lion Peak or Refreshing Terrace.

Option 02

Active Grand Canyon hike (2 to 3 hours)

This less-touristed route takes you through the Grand Canyon area, including a funicular into the central area, passing the viewpoint of Bright Summit and Flying Rock. Please wear sturdy shoes as this route involves a lot of stairs.

Overnight
Top of Huangshan
Meals
Breakfast included

Wander through ancient villages

A new day begins with a breathtaking sunrise above the clouds in the Beihai area. Descend by cable car and transfer to Wuyuan to visit Crescent Moon Bay, followed by cable car to Huangling. Stroll through the village to admire local produce drying on rooftop trays, or step onto the glass bridge for sweeping views of the terraced fields.

Sunlit granite spires of Huangshan above a sea of haze
Overnight
Wuyuan
Meals
Breakfast included
Choose your experience2 ways to spend the day — pick one, or mix and match.
Option 01

Jingdezhen pottery heritage

Famed as the country's porcelain capital, Jingdezhen has produced Chinese ceramics for over 1,000 years. Visit the Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum, attend a DIY pottery workshop and stroll along Tao Xi Chuan Art District.

Fiery sunset over Hongcun's lantern-lit houses and still pond
Option 02

Wuyuan hike

Hike to a viewpoint on a small slope opposite Jujing to see China's roundest village. Thereafter, enjoy a 6km roundtrip hike on Wolong (Crouching Dragon) Valley across a boulder-strewn river and cliff-side waterfalls.

Overnight
Wuyuan
Meals
Breakfast included

Hotel to airport

Transfer to Tunxi Airport for your flight home. If time permits, we can visit the ink stick factory and stroll along Tunxi Old Street, with its gorgeous architecture harking back to the times of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Red lanterns above the stone-paved shopfronts of Tunxi Old Street
Meals
Breakfast included
Hotel information

Where you will stay.

In Huangshan

2 recommended stays

SU House (Jing Si)

Classic selection · Jing Si room

Countryside living at the scenic Chengkan village, with lake views

We chose SU House for guests who want to wake up inside a genuine Huizhou village rather than a resort compound. It sits right on the water at Chengkan, one of the region's best-preserved walled villages, and the small scale means service stays personal throughout your stay. We recommend the Jing Si room for its lake outlook, the reason most guests pick this house over larger hotels in Huangshan town.

Good to know
  • Restored from seven Ming and Qing merchant houses by a 38th-generation Su descendant.
  • Front-row views of Yongxing Lake make it the best spot for festive fish lantern parades.
  • Located deep within Chengkan's 'Bagua' layout, offering total immersion in village life.
SU House's whitewashed Huizhou buildings reflected in Chengkan's lake
A calm guestroom inside SU House at Chengkan village
The intimate dining room at SU House

Marvel Land Boutique Hotel Huangshan Xiuli

Signature selection · Garden View Room

A minimalist zen retreat in the quaint Xiuli village

For guests who prefer contemporary design over village guesthouses, Tsingpu Retreat is our upgrade pick in Huangshan. It brings the same understated, minimalist zen aesthetic found at Tsingpu's Shanghai and Suzhou properties to the quaint village of Xiuli, with newer, larger rooms than most local alternatives. We recommend the Garden View Room for its calm outlook over the retreat's courtyard.

Good to know
  • Set in Xiuli 'movie village,' a project built from relocated ancient Huizhou residences.
  • Occupies a masterfully restored ancestral hall featuring intricate Qing-era woodcarving.
  • Daily cultural workshops include intangible heritage skills like ink-stick making.
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Aerial view of Marvel Land Boutique Hotel beside the water at Xiuli village
A minimalist guestroom at Marvel Land Boutique Hotel Huangshan Xiuli
The tranquil pool at Marvel Land Boutique Hotel Huangshan Xiuli

In Top of Huangshan

2 recommended stays

Xihai Hotel Huangshan

Classic selection · Deluxe Room with View

A resort at the foot of Danxia peak, atop the Yellow Mountain

Staying on the summit is what makes the sunrise over the sea of clouds possible without a pre-dawn cable car queue, and Xihai is the most comfortable option up there, surrounded by greenery at the foot of Danxia peak. It is just 500 meters from the North Entrance to the Grand Canyon of the West Sea, ideal for guests taking the Day 3 hiking option. We recommend the Deluxe Room with View for direct views over the peaks.

Good to know
  • Refurbished Area A offers the most contemporary luxury and reliable heating on the summit.
  • The Cloud Dispelling Pavilion, the mountain's premier sunset spot, is a 10-minute walk.
  • Perfectly positioned 500 meters from the North Entrance of the West Sea Grand Canyon.
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Aerial view of Xihai Hotel surrounded by Huangshan's forested peaks
A Deluxe Room with mountain-facing windows at Xihai Hotel Huangshan
The mountain-view dining room at Xihai Hotel Huangshan

Yun Ji Boutique Homestay

Signature selection · Guestroom

An intimate contemporary stay beside Lion Peak at Beihai

Yun Ji is our upgrade recommendation for the summit, chosen because it sits directly next to Lion Peak at the Beihai Scenic Spot, currently one of the best small properties available at the top of the Yellow Mountain. Its intimate size means a more personal welcome than the larger mountaintop resorts, which matters after a long day of walking. We recommend booking early, as rooms here are limited.

Good to know
  • The only boutique lodge perched at 1,630m directly on the edge of the Lion Peak cliff.
  • With only a dozen rooms, it offers an intimate escape from Huangshan's resort crowds.
  • Private balconies in Cliff View rooms provide a front-row seat to the Beihai clouds.
The traditional courtyard exterior of Yun Ji Boutique Homestay
A timber-beamed guestroom at Yun Ji Boutique Homestay
The intimate round-table dining room at Yun Ji Boutique Homestay

In Wuyuan

One recommended stay

Wuyuan Skywells

Classic selection · Classic Room

A restored courtyard mansion in the pedestrians-only Sixi Yancun area

Wuyuan Skywells is a delicately restored courtyard mansion that once served a wealthy 20th-century spinster, and it remains one of the most atmospheric places to stay in the region. Set in the peaceful hills of the pedestrians-only Sixi Yancun Scenic Area, it lets guests experience Wuyuan's countryside pace after the day's village visits are done. We recommend the Classic Room, which keeps the original courtyard character.

Good to know
  • A 300-year-old Huizhou mansion featuring three vertical 'skywells' for natural cooling.
  • Interiors are crafted from local China Fir, giving the entire house a forest fragrance.
  • Restoration preserved rare English tiles brought to Wuyuan by 19th-century tea merchants.
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The restored traditional exterior of Wuyuan Skywells
A canopy bed inside a timbered Classic Room at Wuyuan Skywells
Original carved wooden details inside Wuyuan Skywells
Official quotation

Rates & what is included.

The indicative cost covers the full journey for the party size shown. The single supplement applies only when one guest occupies a room alone. All rates in CNY.

Classic selection
  • SU House (Jing Si) · Huangshan · Jing Si room
  • Xihai Hotel Huangshan · Top of Huangshan · Deluxe Room with View
  • Wuyuan Skywells · Wuyuan · Classic Room
Indicative cost per person
CNY 15,500
Single supplement
CNY 3,300
Signature selection
  • Marvel Land Boutique Hotel Huangshan Xiuli · Huangshan · Garden View Room
  • Yun Ji Boutique Homestay · Top of Huangshan · Guestroom
  • Wuyuan Skywells · Wuyuan · Classic Room
Indicative cost per person
CNY 18,500
Single supplement
CNY 6,800

Based on 2 guests sharing twin rooms. Minimum 2 guests to operate. Single supplement added only for single-room occupancy. All rates in CNY.

What's included

  • Accommodation on twin sharing basis in hotel as stated on bed & breakfast basis
  • All transportation and transfer on an air-conditioned minivan
  • Shared shuttle transfer in the Huangshan National Park area
  • Local English-speaking expert guide in each city
  • All entrance fees to sights stated

What's not included

  • International airfare
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Beverages in restaurants where meals are included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses, e.g. telephone bill and laundry
  • Visa
  • Travel insurance
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