3 Day Yellow Mountain Tour (airfares included)

Arrive and check into your hotel in Tunxi, which is an ancient town, in the south of Yellow Mountain.
- Tunxi Acient Street: The seat of the Huangshan City Government is situated on Tunxi Ancient Street, in the center of Tunxi District. Hundreds of old but well preserved rows of shops, evoking a bygone era in buildings that are simple and elegant line both sides of the street. Vehicular traffic is not allowed making it an excellent place for a relaxing walk.

Huangshan Scenic Area: The scenic area is in fact a national geopark covering nearly 55 sq miles. The park highlights the 72 peaks of Huangshan, or “Yellow Mountains,” reaching 1,000 meters (3,300 ft) in elevation. The park is notorious for boasting magnificent scenery all year round: granite peaks piercing through dense white clouds, strangely shaped rocks and gnarled trees, hot springs, waterfalls, wonderful outlooks, and over 1500 plant species.  The core of the park is only accessible by cable car or on foot.  Beautiful trails of all difficulty levels make hiking in the park an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Yungu Cable Car (Up): Enjoy an entirely scenic journey to Yellow Mountain by cable car.

Rise early to experience the stunningly unique Yellow Mountain sunrise.  After breakfast we will descend the mountain via cable car to visit the Hongcun and Xidi Villages.
- Yungu Cable Car (Down):  Descend beautiful Yellow Mountain by cable car for a relaxing, enjoyable experience.

- Hongcun Village: Over 140 well-preserved ancient houses are arranged within a field of winding ditches at the base of Mt. Huangshan.  From an aerial perspective the town resembles a water buffalo resting in the foothills.  The picturesque setting became the backdrop for the award winning film, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". 

- Xidi Village: The 900 year history of Xidi Village dating back to the Song Dynasty is preserved under the watchful protection of UNESCO.  The village is located 54 kilometers outside of Huangshan City at the base of Mt. Huangshan.  Evidence of the enduring nature of this ancient village is on display in the traditional town plan and architecture.

Travel Tips
1. Travel light! Facilities are available to leave luggage at the bottom of the mountain of Tunxi, so if possible please take a small bag or backpack for your overnight stay on the mountain. If this is not possible and you need to take luggage to the top of the mountain, U China Travel will ask the porters to carry your bags to the mountain.

2. Clothing & Shoes – Be sure to bring along a jacket as it gets chilly.  Comfortable walking shoes are a must!  High winds make using an umbrella difficult and sometimes dangerous, but raincoats can be purchased and are a very wise investment for protection from the rain and wind.

3. Pack a few light snacks and a bottle of water for the hike. Water and snacks are available on the mountain but tend to be pretty expensive.

4. A cable car runs up and down the mountain to ease the strain of the incline, but if you choose to climb lots of steep narrow stairs line the mountainside all the way up.  Be sure to watch for passing hikers as you stop to photograph along the trail.