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This tour is a combo of natural scenery and ancient villages.
Huangshan is steeped in picturesque natural landscapes and history . Its spectacular natural scenery includes oddly-shaped pines and rocks, and mystical seas of cloud.
Days
2
Price
1850/1800/1750RMB
A visit to Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Street will take you back to the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368-1911) as you admire the traditional Hui style houses and ponds.
DAY.0
NO.1
Arrival in Huangshan
DAY.1
NO.1
Hongcun Ancient village
NO.2
Xidi Ancient village
DAY.2
NO.1
Huangshan
ITINERARY
D0
Arrival in Huangshan
Oct 18/Nov8/Dec 20
Meet at the hotel in Huangshan
D1
Hongcun & Xidi Ancient village
Oct 19/Nov 9/Dec 21
After checking out in the morning, we will head to Huangshan. Our first stop today is Xidi Ancient village.
We will start the tour after lunch.
Xidi is a time-honored village with a history of 960 years. It was first established in the Northern Song Dynasty (A.D. 960 - 1127). Xidi Ancient Village is full of primitive simplicity and elegance. It is a typical example of Huizhou culture with exquisite three carvings architecture and cultural scenery. Getting into the village, you’ll see Lingyun Attic, Hu Wenguang’s Memorial Archway, Ruiyu Courtyard, Taoli Garden, East Garden, West Garden, Dafu Grand Hall, Jing’ai Hall, Lvfu Hall, Qingyun Pavilion, Yingfu Hall, Dujing Hall, Yanggao Hall, Shangde Hall, etc. Following the road to travel from west to east and you’ll explore all the essences of Xidi Ancient Village.
After that, we will head to Hongcun ancient village
Exploring this ancient village, you are recommended to see the South Lake, Moon Pond, Chengzhi Hall, South Lake Academy, Deyi Hall, Shuren Hall, Chengde Hall, Jingxiu Hall and Bi Garden, etc.
Enjoying the charming sunset is going to end today's tour.
We will stay overnight at a local hotel, which is full of the characteristic of Huizhou architecture.
D2
Huangshan
Oct 20/Nov 10/Dec 22
Today, you will enjoy the charming landscape stretching before your eyes: morning mists, gray tilts, white walls, stone bridges, water lily ponds and verdant hills in the background. It is the real Chinese painting unfolding before you.
After checking out from the hotel, we will head to Mt. Huangshan(Bus drive takes around an hour).
As one of the five most famous mountains in China, the Yellow Mountain (Mt. Huangshan) is noted for its four wonders: the fantastic pines, grotesque rocks, the sea of clouds and hot springs.
Our sightseeing today mainly focuses on the White Goose Peak, the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, the Cloud-dispelling Pavilion, the Flying-over Rock, the Bright Summit, the Lion Peak and the Xihai Grand Canyon,and so on.
Afterwards, we will get down the mountain and visit the Tunxi street,then take the flight back to Beijing, arriving in Beijing at about 23:00
In case of rain, traffic jam or any other unpredictable situations, FCN reserves the rights to adjust the schedule
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Certain deposit will be paid if you decide to book, and the balance is required to be paid 7 days prior to your arrival. If booking is less than 7 days, full payment is required.
Hotel information
Yellow Mountain
Huangshan is worth visiting all year round. And you won't regret to visit it in any season.
Spring — Rape flower of Sankou Town
Summer — Pine and sea of cloud of the Yellow Mountains
Autumn — Chrysanthemum blossoms and red leaves of the Yellow Mountains
Winter — Frost flowers and rime, sea of clouds
Highlights — The Four Wonders
Outstanding natural beauty is Huangshan's number one feature. The Yellow Mountains' classic attractions are known as its "Four Natural Wonders": the imaginatively-named pines, oddly-shaped rocks, seas of cloud, and hot springs.
Imaginatively-Named Pines迎客松
Yellow Mountain pines are particularly hardy, seeming to twist directly out of the smooth rock. Many old pines have been named according to their appearance or some legend about them.
Greeting Guest Pine is the most famous pine in the Yellow Mountains, and doubtless in all of China. The 10-meter (33 ft) high tree grows like a man standing by the path and stretching out his hand to guests in a greeting gesture. Many Chinese hang a poster of Greeting Guest Pine in their living rooms and restaurants as a decoration.
Oddly-Shaped Rocks
Likewise the oddly-shaped rocks of the Yellow Mountains get their names not only from appearance, but also from legend. Each rock's name has a story, which gives the rock life.
Flying-Over Rock is one of the most famous boulders in the Yellow Mountains. The 12-meter- (39-ft-) high rock tilts on a huge rock ledge. The contact area is very small which makes it more amazing.
Seas of Cloud
The seas of cloud have contributed much to the ethereal atmosphere of the Yellow Mountains, making peaks look like islands in the sky. The best time to appreciate this phenomenon is from November to May, especially after rainy/snowy days, at sunrise or sunset.
There are hundreds of peaks and thousands of ravines in the Yellow Mountains, but five seas of cloud are named: North Sea, South Sea, East Sea, West Sea, and the Heavenly Sea (in the middle). Celestial Capital Peak (1,800m/5,900ft), Lotus Peak (1,873m/6,145ft), and Bright Top (1,841m/6,040ft) are the three tallest peaks, and best locations to see the stunning seas of cloud.
Buddha's Light — a Rarely Seen Extra Wonder
Buddha's Light (an optical phenomenon like a halo surrounding the observer's shadow, once thought to show the observer's enlightenment) may be witnessed if the conditions are right. It requires the observer to be between the sun and a cloud. The Yellow Mountains offer ideal conditions when seas of cloud are below the obsever.
Best Places to take Pictures of the Seas of Cloud
South Sea: Jade Screen Tower
North Sea: Refreshing Terrace
East Sea: White Goose Ridge
West Sea: Paiyun Pavilion
Sky Sea: Bright Top
It is necessary to pay attention to the time of when to take pictures of the seas of cloud. Usually, the seas of cloud appear in the fine weather following rain or snow. In addition, the photography position is a critical factor.
Hongcun Ancient Village
About 11 kilometers (7 miles) due northeast of Yixian County, Hongcun Ancient Village has the praise singer's worth of 'a village in the fairy tale Chinese picture'.
With a 900 years existence, Hongcun Ancient Village is designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The village layout resembles body of an ox, with Leigang Hill being the 'head', two huge trees on the hill: the 'horns', the residences: the 'body', a winding stream: the 'entrails', Moon Pond: the 'stomach' and the four bridges forming the 'four legs'.
South Lake (南湖)
Located in the south of Hongcun, South Lake was built in the Ming Dynasty in 1607. Taking West Lake in Hangzhou as its example, South Lake is in the shape of an arch and the lake embankment is divided into two layers. Willow weeping, birds singing, duck playing, water lily blooming…It is very relaxing to spend some time in this area. Hence, it is called the “Little West Lake” at the foot of Yellow Mountain. South Lake Academy enjoys a delicious setting on the tranquil South Lake.
Crescent-Shaped Moon Pond (月沼)
Located in the heart of Hongcun, the crescent-shaped Moon Pond is the Ox’s stomach. It was built during the Ming Dynasty (A.D. 1368 - 1644). The Moon Pond is green all year around, like a bright mirror. During the visit here, travelers can always find senior people sitting leisurely to chat with each other, ladies doing some washing by the lake, and kids playing around… What a happy and peaceful scene!
Chengzhi Hall (承志堂)
Chengzhi Hall is the best-preserved old building in Yixian County and earns a reputation as the “Folk Forbidden City”. Built in 1855, it was the residence of Wang Dinggui, a wealthy salt merchant in the Qing dynasty. The whole building is in wooden structure. Wooden beams and wall panels are decorated with intricate carvings of different themes, such as natural scenery, Chinese mythology or ordinary life scenes from the Qing dynasty. Many of them are gilded in gold.
Useful Hongcun Travel Tips
1. Extra Fee Needed
When visit some halls in Hongcun, you need to pay extra fees, Deyi Hall for 2 Yuan, Chengde Hall for 2 Yuan, Bi Garden for 5 Yuan.
2. Photography Tips
The early morning and late afternoon are the best time to do photography. It is less crowded in the early morning. You can take some pictures of the primitive life of the local people, or the South Lake and Moon Pond immersed in the sunglow. If you are interested in the architectures in the village, you can stroll along the narrow alley with your camera. To have panoramic pictures of Hongcun, Leigang Hill is a recommended spot.
3. Tea Drinking in Hongcun
To enjoy some relaxing time in Hongcun, you can spend some minutes drinking tea while appreciating the beautiful scenery. Deyi Hall, Genxin Hall and Qinjian Pavilion are the choices to drink tea.
4. Toilet Location
There are two free public toilets tourists can use. One is located outside the Hongcun Ancient Village, near the Ticket Office of Tourist Center. It provides two separate public toilet rooms for women and men, including both squat toilets and Western sitting style toilets. The other one is inside the village, next to the Chengzhi Hall (承志堂).
Xidi Ancient Village
History of Xidi Ancient Village
Xidi is a time-honored village with a history of 960 years. It was first established in the Northern Song Dynasty (A.D. 960 - 1127). The village was originally called Xichuan, owning to the three streams in the village flowing from east to west. The rise of Xidi Village was closely tied to the fortunes of the Hu Family, who was the offspring of the Emperor Li Ye in the Tang Dynasty (A.D. 618 - 907). By 1465, during the Ming Dynasty, Hu family had made great fortune in business as merchants, and they began to build many houses, ancestral halls, pathways, and bridges there. In the middle of the 17th century, some members in Hu Family sought for official careers and boosted the development of the village. From the 18th century to 19th century in the Qing Dynasty, Xidi reached its highest splendor with 600 prosperous households at that time.
What to See in Xidi Ancient Village
Xidi Ancient Village is full of primitive simplicity and elegance. It is a typical example of Huizhou culture with exquisite three carvings architecture and cultural scenery. The main road runs in an east-west direction and is flanked by two parallel streets. Getting into the village, you’ll see Lingyun Attic, Hu Wenguang’s Memorial Archway, Ruiyu Courtyard, Taoli Garden, East Garden, West Garden, Dafu Grand Hall, Jing’ai Hall, Lvfu Hall, Qingyun Pavilion, Yingfu Hall, Dujing Hall, Yanggao Hall, Shangde Hall, etc. Following the road to travel from west to east and you’ll explore all the essences of Xidi Ancient Village.
Hu Wenguang’s Memorial Archway
Governor Hu Wenguang’s Archway is erected at the entrance of the village and made of gray Yixian stone. Built in 1579 in the Ming Dynasty, it has a history of 400 years. It is a representative of Huizhou architecture, and a treasure of Chinese stone architecture.
Zouma Building (Lingyun Attic)
Zouma Building, also called Lingyun Attic, was first built in the Qing Dynasty in the reign of Daoguang Emperor. It was built to greet the relatives of daughter-in-law. The present Zouma Building was rebuilt according to the original structure. Travelers can enjoy Huangmei Opera, Toss colorful silk balls, tea ceremony and other activities here.
East Garden
The East Garden consists of the cool hall, main hall, and antechamber. The main hall is called Houguang Hall, used for the welcome and reception of distinguished guests; antechamber is used to receive relatives and cool hall is for the owner to study and learn.
West Garden
West Garden is divided into front garden, middle garden and rear garden. Entering the garden, you’ll have a feeling of entering a classical Suzhou garden with exquisite and elegant layout. The architectures, stone carvings, rockeries, fish ponds…will bring you a taste of Hui-style culture.
Representative Dishes
Mandarin Fish (Chou Guiyu): It features the Mandarin fish from the Xin'an River. After salting, it is braised in soy sauce.
Steaming Shiji: Shiji is a kind of batrachia (frog or toad) living in mountain brooks. The shiji is cooked with a sauce of ham and fungi in the bamboo steamer. The taste is fresh, tender and refreshing.
Stewed Shi'er and Chicken: Shi'er is a kind of fungus steamed with chicken.
Shadi Mati Turtle: It with high nutritive value selects and uses big turtles sauced with ham, stewed in a terrine on a slow fire.
Huizhou Odorous Bean Curd: Odorous bean curd is a tough bean curd following fermenting, the surface of which is a layer of 'hair'. It is fried, braised in soy sauce, steamed and baked. Every style has its own features.
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