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Make your trip of a lifetime even more memorable by extending your tour, or adding a stopover en route. Enjoy private return airport transfers with English-speaking assistants, stay in hand-picked hotels tailored to your preferred standard of accommodation, and explore both the must-see sights and hidden gems of the city on expertly guided day tours.
At the heart of Anhui province rises Huangshan — sacred summit, artistic muse and natural wonder. Only a train ride away from Shanghai, spend a night atop the mountain to explore its legendary peaks, before exploring the cobblestoned lanes of Tunxi Ancient Town and the perfectly preserved Hui-style architecture of Hongcun Village.
A short stay will allow you to delve even deeper into a region, explore a whole other country, or even give you the chance to relax on a beautiful beach. A stopover on the other hand is an easy way not only to break up your journey, but also to add a few days in a buzzing, cosmopolitan metropolis to your travel itinerary.
Travel on any day that suits you.
Every detail, expertly arranged – seamless transfers, private transport, hand-picked hotels, delicious regional cuisine, and the must-see sights.
Explore with your own expert local guide, dedicated exclusively to you and your travel companions.
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Shanghai and together you will transfer to the station to board the 2-hour bullet train to Huangshan City. Enjoy the afternoon free to explore.
Ascend to the summit of Mount Huang, commonly known as Yellow Mountain, by cable car for an overnight stay atop the mountain. Enjoy the spectacular views of the oddly shaped peaks, rock formations, thousand year-old pine trees and ever-changing mist, all of which have inspired local artists for centuries. Spend the afternoon exploring this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Weather permitting, enjoy sunrise views of the mountains. After check-out, take the cable car down to the base of the mountain and explore the ancient town of Tunxi. The narrow cobbled streets are lined with charming shops selling everything from local snacks and tea, to paintbrushes, cultural relics and intricate wood carvings. Stay overnight in Huangshan City.
Begin the day with a visit to the 900-yeard-old Hongcun Village and learn about local life, before transferring to the station to board your bullet train to Shanghai, where arrangements end.
We draw from a wide range of hotels on our holidays, each one is chosen to suit the tour you are travelling on meaning your accommodation can range from a smart business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. Here are some examples of the type of hotel you can expect to find on this tour.
The 4-star Huangshan Parkview Hotel sits 4 kilometres from the city centre — close enough for convenience, quiet enough for a genuine retreat. Rooms are contemporary and well-appointed, with flat-screen TV, safe, Wi-Fi, and air-conditioning throughout. A fitness centre and tennis courts round out the facilities, set amid scenic surroundings.
Perched atop Huangshan Mountain, Xihai Hotel offers a comfortable retreat amid the scenic beauty of the UNESCO-listed Yellow Mountains. The hotel features cosy rooms equipped with Wi-Fi, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, kettles, and hairdryers. Guests can also enjoy facilities including a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry services.
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