Huangshan Nature & Hiking Expedition

Huangshan Nature Outdoor Hiking

Summit Guangmingding · Cross Xihai Grand Canyon · Photographer's Paradise

4 Days 3 NightsHuangshan920 – 1,320 USD

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Overview

Trip Overview

For those who love the mountains. Four days on foot: hike up from Cloud Valley Temple, traverse the steep walkways of West Sea Grand Canyon, watch sunrise over the sea of clouds from Bright Summit, then delve into the cool worlds of Emerald Valley and Nine Dragon Waterfalls. Professional outdoor guides, light hiking, and every great photo spot covered.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Huangshan Scenic Area: Hike to the summit of Guangmingding, watch the sunrise and sea of clouds
✓Xihai Grand Canyon: Cross the steep cliffside walkways, experience the deepest part of Huangshan
✓Tiandu Peak/Lianhua Peak: Challenge Huangshan's most perilous peaks (subject to opening conditions)
✓Feicui Valley: Colorful pools and emerald water, filming location of the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"
✓Jiulong Waterfall: Nine-tiered waterfall, magnificent and powerful
✓Professional outdoor guide: Safety escort, light-pack hiking
✓Photography guidance: Find the best light and camera positions
✓Mountaintop accommodation: Convenient for photographing sunrise and sunset

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYHuangshan

Day 1: Arrive in Huangshan · Feicui Valley warm-up

BreakfastNot included · Self-arranged

MorningArrive at Huangshan North Station/Airport, private transfer to Tangkou Town, check into hotel.

LunchNot included · Self-arranged

AfternoonHead to Feicui Valley, hike along the stream, enjoy the colorful pools and emerald water, and do a warm-up.

DinnerIncluded · Tangkou farmhouse · Included

EveningReturn to Tangkou Town, enjoy a farmhouse dinner, pre-trip briefing, check equipment.

TransportBusiness vanStayTangkou Town 4-star hotel

2DAYHuangshan

Day 2: Huangshan hiking · Yungu Temple—Beihai—Xihai

BreakfastIncluded · In hotel · Buffet breakfast

MorningAfter breakfast, hike up the mountain from Yungu Temple (about 3 hours), passing Shixin Peak and Black Tiger Pine to Beihai Hotel.

LunchIncluded · Mountaintop restaurant · Light meal

AfternoonAfter lunch, head to Xihai Grand Canyon, hike the First Ring and Second Ring walkways, and experience the steepness of the canyon.

DinnerIncluded · Mountaintop hotel · Buffet dinner

EveningCheck into Xihai Hotel or Paiyunlou, and in the evening watch the sunset at Danxia Peak or Flying Stone.

TransportHikingStayHuangshan mountaintop 4-star hotel

3DAYHuangshan

Day 3: Guangmingding sunrise · Tiandu Peak challenge · Yupinglou

BreakfastIncluded · Mountaintop hotel · Light meal

MorningGet up early and head to Guangmingding to watch the sunrise, then return to the hotel for breakfast and check out.

LunchIncluded · Mountaintop restaurant · Light meal

AfternoonPassing Aoyu Peak and Hundred-Step Ladder to Yupinglou, admire the Guest-Greeting Pine, and depending on opening conditions challenge Tiandu Peak or Lianhua Peak.

DinnerIncluded · Tangkou farmhouse · Included

EveningTake the Yuping cable car down the mountain, return to Tangkou Town, check into hotel, and enjoy dinner.

TransportHiking + cable carStayTangkou Town 4-star hotel

4DAYHuangshan

Day 4: Jiulong Waterfall · Return

BreakfastIncluded · In-hotel · Buffet breakfast

MorningAfter breakfast, head to Jiulong Waterfall and hike to admire the nine-tiered waterfall while breathing in the negative oxygen ions of the forest.

LunchIncluded · Tangkou farmhouse restaurant · Included

AfternoonReturn to Tangkou Town for lunch, then take a car to Huangshan North Station/Airport, ending the hiking trip.

DinnerNot included · Self-arranged for return trip

EveningReturn trip.

TransportBusiness vehicleStayNone (return trip)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Huangshan	Tangkou Town 4-star hotel	4-star	Standard twin room	2 nights
Huangshan	Huangshan mountaintop 4-star hotel	4-star	Standard twin room	1 night

Activities

Recommended Activities

Huangshan Scenic Area

A World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, a paradise for hiking enthusiasts

West Sea Grand Canyon

The most precipitous canyon walkway in Huangshan, with stunning scenery

Emerald Valley

Colorful pools and clear water, a filming location for the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Jiulong Waterfall

Nine-tiered waterfall, the largest waterfall in Huangshan

Guangmingding

The second highest peak in Huangshan, the best place to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Professional photography follow-shoot	Huangshan	Full-journey follow-shoot, 20 retouched photos	CNY	Negotiable	Advance reservation required
Outdoor equipment rental	Huangshan	Trekking poles, knee pads, headlamps, etc.	CNY	Negotiable	Limited quantity

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

Hotel accommodation within the itinerary (including breakfast for two)
Air-conditioned business vehicle and driver throughout the trip
Huangshan Scenic Area tickets and cable car
Emerald Valley and Jiulong Waterfall tickets
Professional outdoor guide service
Meals listed in the itinerary (3 breakfasts and 5 main meals)
Travel accident insurance

Not Included

Round-trip transportation to Huangshan
Personal expenses outside the itinerary
Single room supplement
Tips for the guide and driver
Outdoor equipment rental fees
Additional expenses due to force majeure

Notes

Good to Know

This itinerary is an outdoor hiking route, suitable for those with basic fitness; participants must be at least 10 years old.
Accommodation at the summit must be booked 30 days in advance; during peak season, it may be changed to a multi-person room.
Please bring your own hiking shoes, windbreaker, raincoat, and sun protection items.
In case of severe weather, the tour leader has the right to adjust or cancel part of the hiking sections.

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