Highlight 1: The fusion of Hangzhou West Lake and Longjing tea fragrance, appreciating the beauty of tea art and appreciating the essence of Chinese tea culture.
Highlight 2: climb Mount Huangshan, overlook the peaks, and feel the magnificent scenery on the top of the mountains.
Highlight 3: Immersed in the mysterious atmosphere of Lingyin Temple and Wuzhen, experiencing the profound connotations of traditional Chinese culture

The integration of the beauty of Hangzhou and Mount Huangshan has inspired countless philosophers and poets through centuries. This journey begins in Hangzhou, a city filled with the beauty of West Lake and the fragrance of Longjing tea. Here, tourists can leisurely stroll on the lake, visiting the nearby Lingyin Temple and Wuzhen Water Town, and experiencing the sincere inheritance of traditional culture, art, and architecture. Take the high-speed railway to Mount Huangshan to prepare for the upcoming mountain trip. Led by the cable car, you can climb Mount Huangshan and leave unforgettable travel memories in the famous scenic spots such as Xinfeng, the majestic Lion Peak, and Maobi Peak. Stop at Mount Huangshan at night and go to Hongcun the next day. This beautiful town, which is famous for the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, marks the perfect end of this journey.

Daily itinerary

Day 1: Arriving in Hangzhou

After arriving in Hangzhou, your professional tour guide will come to receive you and accompany you to the booked hotel to complete the check-in procedures. For the remaining day, you can explore this breathtaking city on your own.

Meal included: None

Please note that in the evening entertainment activities in Hangzhou, enjoy the wonderful programs carefully prepared for you and leave unforgettable memories for your trip. You can choose to watch Hangzhou's unique performances (such as the impression of West Lake) or enjoy the brilliant night scenery of the Qiantang River on weekends, and enjoy a wonderful time.

Day 2: Hangzhou West Lake Feilai Peak Lingyin Temple Tea Garden (Tea Garden Museum) - Check in at Wuzhen Hotel

After breakfast, your journey will start at the hotel you stayed in. The first stop is at the iconic landscape of West Lake in Hangzhou, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of one of the Red Carp Ponds. The Red Carp Pond is named after the habitat of thousands of red carp and is undoubtedly an excellent filming location for photography enthusiasts. Taking a boat trip to West Lake allows you to leisurely appreciate the natural scenery, historic pagodas, and stunning pavilions, and appreciate the beauty of tranquility. The scenic spots along the way, such as the Three Ponds Reflecting the Moon and Sudi, provide creative inspiration for scholars and philosophers.

Subsequently, driving effortlessly to Feilai Peak, I was amazed by the numerous Buddhist stone carvings created by ancient people over a thousand years. Visiting Lingyin Temple, the scale and design of this famous Chinese Buddhist temple will definitely leave a deep impression. In the fragrant hall and beautifully decorated ceiling, listen to the tour guide telling the historical legends behind the temple.

On the last line of today, you will be in a tea garden surrounded by lush green tea fields, enjoying picturesque scenery. Observing the growth of tea leaves up close on the undulating terraced fields, if it is the picking season, you can also personally experience the joy of picking leaves. At the China Tea Museum, learn about the importance of tea culture to Chinese customs, and collect various types of tea, tea utensils, and tea making machines.

After visiting Hangzhou, you will head to Wuzhen Water Town and the tranquil Xizha Scenic Area, immersing yourself in the beautiful scenery and ancient architecture. Enjoy a pleasant stay at the booked hotel.

Overnight in Wuzhen

Three meals include: breakfast

Attention: Due to the closure of the Forbidden City every Monday, your tour guide may adjust your itinerary.

Day 3: Wuzhen Watertown - High speed Railway to Mount Huangshan Mountain - Stroll through Tunxi Old Street

The Chinese people's love for ancient towns can be deeply understood by visiting the water town of Wuzhen. At the dawn, the tour guide will guide you into this ancient town. The rivers and ancient bluestone streets of Wuzhen are beautiful, simple, and elegant, like postcard like scenery that leaves one lingering and unforgettable. Well preserved Ming and Qing architecture leads tourists through time and space, experiencing the charm of the past. Wuzhen has many unique features, among which it is particularly worth mentioning that tourists have the opportunity to visit traditional workshops and witness the production process of daily necessities such as sauces, fabrics, and silk. The courtyard of Wuzhen Xizha Theater continues the traditional storytelling. Tourists can experience the antique atmosphere between wooden tables and chairs shaded by green trees.
In addition, there are other rich activities to choose from. Book a canal cruise and enjoy this beautiful ancient town from a brand new perspective. At the end of the day's trip, you will go to Tongxiang Railway Station and take the high-speed railway to Mount Huangshan.

After arriving at Mount Huangshan Mountain, you will have time to follow the local guide to stroll around Tunxi Old Street. Please make sure to seize this opportunity to deeply experience local culture, taste delicious food or tea, explore unique handicrafts, and even choose a calligraphy piece as a souvenir.

Including meals: breakfast.

Note: Although dinner is not included in today's itinerary, please consult your tour guide who can provide advice on suitable dining options, including local restaurants that offer authentic local cuisine.

Overnight in Mount Huangshan

Three meals include: breakfast

The fourth day: Mount Huangshan Mountain - Sushan Mountain

After breakfast, take the journey to Mount Huangshan. As a representative beautiful mountain in China, Mount Huangshan is full of mystery and poetry. Imagining the misty mountains and willow trees, as if immersed in poetry and movie scenes. Take the shuttle bus and Yungu cable car to climb the peak. Under the guidance of the tour guide, visit famous scenic spots such as Xinfeng, Shizifeng, and Maobi Peak, enjoy magnificent scenery, and enjoy the fun of hiking and photography.

After lunch, continue to challenge the hiker's dream land - the West Sea Grand Canyon. The steep mountains, peculiar rocks, quaint pine trees, and rolling sea of clouds form a breathtaking picture. A 4.5-kilometer trail deep into the canyon is a fearless adventure. Tourists can choose for themselves, or follow the winding path to the bottom of the valley, or only stroll along the first and second ring roads. After the hiking trip, enjoy a buffet dinner and spend a wonderful night at the booked hotel.

Meals include: breakfast, buffet lunch, and dinner

Note: Today's itinerary includes staying overnight in the mountains. Therefore, it is recommended that you travel light and only carry essential items, including jackets, when hiking. Your tour guide will assist in storing heavy luggage during the hiking trip. In addition, for the sake of environmental protection, hotels on the mountain do not provide disposable toiletries, so they need to bring them themselves.

Day 5: Watching the sunrise on the mountain - Hongcun - Farewell to the airport/station

As weather conditions permit, at the beginning, enjoy the sunrise at the top of Mount Huangshan to kick off the new day. Subsequently, taking the cable car down, we arrived at Hongcun, which is known as the "countryside in Chinese painting". Strolling through the stone alleys, visiting well preserved Ming and Qing residences, and experiencing the picturesque rural scenery in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", you will not help but marvel at its beautiful charm. After the tour, we will take you to the airport or train station for the next journey. This journey has come to a temporary end.

Meal included: Breakfast

Note: If you want to leave beautiful travel memories in other parts of China, please let us know. Our professional travel consultants can assist in booking and arranging travel, including buying train tickets and other tourism activities in Mount Huangshan and its surrounding areas.

We can customize every detail, so there's no need to worry about anything, just ask us.

Including:
Admission fee: To designated tourist attractions and activities.
Accommodation: The hotel is designated for double occupancy/double beds.
Meals: Hotel accommodation, including breakfast, and designated according to the itinerary.
Tour guide: Excellent private English tour guide.
Transportation: Domestic flights (economy class) or high-speed trains (second class) listed in the itinerary.
Vehicle: Designated vehicle for the trip.
Travel agency liability insurance during travel.
Government taxes and fees.
Our services cover travel planning, processing, operation, and completing your itinerary.

Excluding:
International flights to and from China.
Chinese visa fees.
Personal expenses
Tips or tips for tour guides and drivers
Our travel package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before traveling, just in case.
Single room supplement
Recommended optional activities
On the first and last day of arrival/departure from a flight or train

Terms and Conditions:
The above prices are for private double/double room tours during the off-season. The price may vary depending on the travel date, number of group members, hotel level, itinerary items, and possible exchange rate fluctuations