yellow mountain tour
Mount Huangshan

Huangshan ( 黄山 The Yellow Mountain) is located in Huangshan City, Anhui province, next to Shanghai and Hangzhou. Huangshan is dubbed as the “NO.1 Mountain Under the Heaven”. There is a saying goes ” You don’t need to see other mountains after viewing the Five Mountains, and you don’t need to see the the Five Mountains after seeing Huangshan.” Huangshan, a UNESCO world heritage site,  is an amazing natural wonder that you must visit when going to China. This 2 day Huangshan tour will take you to visit the highlights of Huangshan mountain and you will stay overnight on the mountain top to enjoy sunset and sunrise. Please check our Huangshan vacation packages below:

 


Huangshan Map (click to enlarge the map!)

Tour Code: HST06
Departure: Daily
Tour Type: Private
Duration: 2 days
Language: English

Itinerary details

Huangshan tour
The Yellow Mountain

Day 1 Arrive Huangshan

Arrive Huangshan by train or plane. Our tour guide and driver will pick you up and then drive to Huangshan Scenic Area (1 hour ride, 60 km). Then you will take the Yungu cable car (云谷缆车) to up to the top of Huangshan mountain. Visit Beginning-to-Believe Peak (始信峰), Brush Pen Peak (笔架峰), the Lion Peak (狮子峰) and enjoy magnificent sunset (观黄山日落).  This is an overnight tour in Huangshan, you will stay overnight at the Huangshan Shilin Hotel.

Day 2 Leave Huangshan B,L

Get up early in the morning to enjoy a breath-taking sunrise over Huangshan(观黄山日出), this will be a memorable experience and highly recommended. Then go back to your hotel for breakfast. After that enjoy the amazing views at Cloud-dispelling Pavilion(排云亭), see the Flying-over Rock (飞来石), visit Brightness Summit(光明顶).

huangshan 2 day tour
Tunxi

After that take the cable car down the mountain (云谷缆车下山). Head to Huangshan city and explore some interesting things in Tunxi Old Street (屯溪老街). You will also have chance to visit a Ink-stick Workshop (徽墨工坊) to learn how the famous Hui Ink is made. Then transfer to airport or railway station for your next destination.

Hotel

4 star Huangshan Shilin Hotel on mountain top of Huangshan.


Travelling Party Price Details(per person in US$):
1 person $620
2 persons $380
3-5 persons $310
6-9 persons $265
10 persons up $245

1. If you want to stay in a single room. the single supplement is USD95.
2. Additional USD25/pax for weekend (Friday and Saturday Night) stay on the top of the Yellow Mountain.

Service includes

1. Private car with experienced driver in Huangshan.
2. 4 star hotel based on twin-share basis with breakfast.
3. Private English-speaking tour guide.
4. Entrance fees to tourist spots mentioned above.
5. Round way Huangshan cable car.
6. Meals mentioned above (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).

Service excludes

1. Transport to and from Huangshan
2. Tips to guide and driver.

Booking

Tel: +86 178 1320 5162 (9:00 am—5:30 pm)
E-mail: service@intochinatravel.com
Skype ID: intochinatravel


Additional Info

Huangshan Travel Tips

  1. The sun rise and sea of clouds are famous, but they are subject to weather conditions.
  2. The weather on the mountain is changeable and mountain top temperature is much lower than on the foot. Take raincoat and warm clothes to protect from the wind and rain.
  3. Advise to deposit big suitcases at a hotel in the city or the mountain foot. Just bring an easier-to-carry bag to the mountain top.
  4. Watch steps when climbing the mountain and be mindful of your safety when taking photos.
  5. Avoid to plan your Huangshan trip during Chinese holidays, when there are crowds of domestic tourists on the mountian. These holidays are: May Day Holiday (May 1-3); National Day Holiday (October 1-7), and Spring Festival Holiday (1 week in January or February).
  6. Take toothbrush and toothpaste, the mountain top hotel do not provide these items.

 

1. Transportation between Shanghai and Huangshan

To travel from Shanghai to Huangshan is easy, you can take bullet train, overnight train or flight. If you have 2 or 3 days in Shanghai, it is a good idea to take a Huangshan Mountain tour.

Shanghai to Huangshan Train Schedule

Note: The above tour package rate is based on second class seats, if you need first class seats, please contact our trip advisors.
Train No.Shanghai HongqiaoHuangshan NorthTravel Time
G731708:0511:40 3h35m
G150908:42 11:08 2h26m
G731909:38 12:44 3h6m
G719111:51 14:41 2h50m
G719312:4615:40 2h54m
G730113:3016:08 2h38m
G731514:0517:073h2m
G730316:2219:293h7m
G730517:2720:413h14m
G730718:0720:562h49m
G730918:4821:162h28m
D332319:0622:052h59m

Huangshan to Shanghai Train Schedule

Note: The above tour package rate is based on second class seats, if you need first class seats, please contact our trip advisors.
Train No.Shanghai HongqiaoHuangshan NorthTravel Time
G730207:15 09:582h43m
G719407:2410:082h44m
G731608:1711:193h2m
D332408:4111:413h00m
G730609:3212:393h7m
G730813:0315:472h44m
G731813:4817:213h33m
G719215:0417:572h53m
G731015:5918:532h54m
G151016:3119:002h29m
G731216:3919:092h30m

Shanghai - Huangshan Flight Schedule

Note: If you need flight tickets between Shanghai and Huangshan, please consult with our trip advisor.
DirectionsFlight No.DepartsArrivesDuration
Shanghai Hongqiao- HuangshanFM926713:1514:251h10min
Huangshan - Shanghai HongqiaoFM926822:0523:201h 15min

2. Transportation between Hangzhou and Huangshan

Hangzhou is 220 km from Huangzhou, you can take Yellow Mountain tours easily by transport of  3.5 hours bus or 3 hours bullet train.

Public Bus

Hangzhou West Bus Station ( 杭州汽车西站)  –  Huangshan Tunxi (黄山屯溪快) . The bus is available from 06:50, 7:50, 8:40, 9:40. About  2.9 hours ride. Ticket price RMB88. You can buy the ticket on your own.

For the back from Huangshan. Our guide can help you buy ticket back from Huangshan at bus station.

Train

Hangzhou to Huangshan Train Schedule

Note: The above tour package rate is based on second class seats, if you need first class seats, please contact our trip advisors.
Train No.Hangzhou EastHuangshan NorthTravel Time
G238907:3909:241h45m
G238508:0009:571h57m
G239508:0710:342h27m
G731709:5111:401h49m
G731911:1312:441h31m
G237912:3514:281h53m
G719112:52 14:411h49m
D558113:3115:231h52m
G719314:0915:401h31m
G730114:3716:081h31m
G731515:1117:071h56m
D210916:0917:531h44m
D339716:1918:432h24m
G238116:47 18:381h51m
G730317:3419:291h55m
G745118:1020:061h56m
G730518:4720:411h54m
G139318:5320:311h38m
G730719:1320:561h43m
D558519:2421:081h44m
G730919:45 21:161h31m
D332320:1022:051h55m
D558320:3522:111h36m
D558920:5422:381h44m
G749721:2922:551h26m
D558721:5223:181h26m

Huangshan to Hangzhou Train Schedule

Note: The above tour package rate is based on second class seats, if you need first class seats, please contact our trip advisors.
Train No.Huangshan NorthHangzhou EastTravel Time
D558605:5207:191h27m
D558806:0007:331h33m
G730207:1508:581h43m
G719407:2409:121h48m
G745207:3309:231h50m
G731608:1710:061h49m
D332408:4110:221h41m
D559009:0010:501h50m
G730409:2211:051h43m
G730609:3211:151h43m
G145210:31 12:101h39m
G238010:4212:151h33m
D211011:2413:021h38m
G749811:5413:511h57m
D558213:0115:042h3m
G7308 13:0314:461h43m
G731813:4815:431h55m
D339814:0315:501h47m
G238214:2816:181h50m
G719215:04 16:591h55m
G731015:5917:371h38m
G731216:3918:121h33m
G239017:1519:021h47m
D558418:2020:111h51m
G239619:3421:221h48m
G238620:2822:211h53m

We can buy train tickets from our side.

3. Transportation between Beijing and Huangshan

There are many trains running between Beijing and Huangshan, it takes about 6.5 hours for a single way.