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From Peaks to Water: 4-Day Huangshan and Thousand Islands Tour

4 Days, 3 Nights · Private Tour

Duration
4 Days, 3 Nights
Price
$320 / person
Type
Private Tour
Guide
English / 中文

Trip Overview

Go with this tour and experience the true highlights of eastern China. Start with a classic Huangshan tour and marvel at the “Four Wonders” of Yellow Mountain: Strange Pines, Absurd Stones, the Sea of Clouds, and Hot Springs. Hike through granite peaks and misty trails with stunning views at every turn. Continue to Wuyuan, known as the most beautiful countryside in China, where white-washed villages, winding lanes, ancient bridges, and terraced fields create a peaceful and timeless rural escape. Finally, enjoy a relaxing Qiandaohu Lake tour. Also called the Thousand Islands Lake tour, this clean, drinkable lake is surrounded by forested hills, with over 80 percent of the area covered in greenery. Its fresh air and pure waters make it a perfect retreat for nature lovers and anyone seeking quiet moments in nature.

Itinerary

Tour Start

Hotel pickup by your private guide. Embark on a full-day exploration of Tunxi, Wuyuan Countryside, Qiandaohu Lake. Your knowledgeable guide provides expert commentary throughout.

Tour Highlights

Visit the key attractions including Tunxi, Wuyuan Countryside, Qiandaohu Lake. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour — spend more time at the places that interest you most.

Tour End

Return to your hotel. A memorable day (or multi-day journey) through some of China's most extraordinary landscapes and cultural sites.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival in Huangshan and Hotel Transfer

Upon your arrival at Huangshan, your personal guide will greet you at the airport(or train station) holding the board with "China Wonder Tours" on it.

Day 1 — Leisure Time to Settle In

Your private driver will be happy to help you put away your luggage. What you need to do is sitting back and relaxing in the car. The rest of the day is on your own to relax, i f you need any help, you can contact the guide at any time.

Day 2 — Tunxi Old Street: A Day of Huizhou Heritage

Today, you will spend a day exploring the secrets of Tunxi Old Street, we chose three scenic spots as the focus of this one-day tour of Tunxi Old Street. If time permits, the tour guide can take you to visit more interesting spots according to your requirements.

Day 2 — Cheng Dawei Museum of Abacus

Today's first stop is Cheng Dawei Museum of Abacus, built in the early 16th century, it is a special museum to show Cheng's historical contribution and abacus development history. The museum is divided into four parts: Cheng Dawei's former residence, Ancestor worship building, Data building and Guest garden. The museum has a total collection of more than 4000 cultural and historical materials. Visiting Cheng Dawei's abacus Museum, you can enjoy China's fifth largest invention and step into a wonderful abacus world.

Day 2 — Huizhou Culture Museum

Thereafter, you'll visit the Huizhou Culture Museum, there are six parts: Enters Huizhou, The world anhui merchants, The etiquette Huizhou, Huizhou constructs, The Huizhou art, The Huizhou science and technology; Collection here is rich, demonstrated moves many, receives the Chinese and foreign visitor hundreds of thousands of people every year.

Day 2 — Wancui Building: A Private Museum of Ancient Architecture

The last destination is Wancui Building, Wancui building is a rare private museum of ancient architecture in China. The owner who's name is Wan Renhui. In the early 1990s, he was very interested in Huizhou culture. Seeing that many old buildings were demolished in recent years, he was deeply disturbed. He bought a large number of stone carvings, wood carvings, door leaves and other Ming and Qing architectural components from the folk. Build this home for treasure. Now, it became one of the must-see attractions in Tunxi Old Street.

Day 2 — Continue Exploring Tunxi Old Street

If time permits, you can continue to explore. The Huizhou style architecture, snacks and local specialties here are all worth discovering. After the tour, walk back to your hotel.

Day 3 — Drive to Wuyuan, China’s Most Beautiful Countryside

After breakfast, drive about 1.5 hours to get to the Wuyuan countryside. Wuyuan is located in northeast of Jiangxi Province. Their most predominant characteristics are villages typical of the Jiangnan area and ancient buildings of the Hui style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1911). In recent years, Wuyuan has become one of the most popular tourist destinations. It is honored as the “Most Beautiful Countryside in China” by Chinese National Geographic Magazine. As is written in the County Annals of Wuyuan, 85% of Wuyuan County is covered by mountains, 10% by fields, and the other 5% by rivers and villages.

Day 3 — Huangling: The World-Famous Terrace Fields

Upon arrival, you will go directly to the Huangling, Huangling is a must-see on the east tour line of Wuyuan. Huangling terrace fields is known as one of the "ten most beautiful terrace fields in the world". In March every year, thousands of acres of rape flowers bloom at the same time around Huangling mountains, which is very beautiful. The fusion of terraces fields and Huizhou architecture, which is beautiful and magnificent. If you are a photography lover, it will be an earthly paradise that fascinates you.

Day 3 — Xiaoqi Village: Tea Culture and Ancient Homes

After lunch, move on to the Xiaoqi Village, It features well-preserved ancient buildings and many ecological tea gardens. Visitors, thus, are able to appreciate its beautiful scenery while trying out the variety of famous tea. The village is nowadays gaining popularity among the locals and tourists alike. It is even considered to be the first village for tea culture in China. This village is like a pearl inlaid on the cultural eco-tourism line of Wuyuan and has become the National Eco-agriculture Model Village.

Day 4 — Shendu Pier and the Boat to Qiandaohu Lake

After breakfast, drive about 1 hour to get to Shendu Pier where you can take boat to excurse the beautiful and attractive Qiandaohu Lake.

Day 4 — Qiandaohu Lake: The Thousand Island Reservoir

Qiandaohu Lake, also known as the Thousand Island Lake or Xin'an river reservoir, it was an artificial lake built for the construction of Xin'an River hydropower station and the storage of the upper reaches of Xin'an River. Built in 1955 and completed in 1960. It is known as the "three largest thousand island lakes in the world" together with Kingston Thousand Island Lake in Ottawa, Yangxin Xiandao Lake in Huangshi, Hubei Province. In addition to being a reservoir, Qiandao Lake has also become an ecological nature reserve, where countless animals and plants are bred. It is called the paradise of birds and the fertile soil of fish by the local people. The annual catch of fresh water fish is over 4000 tons.

Day 4 — Five-Hour Lake Excursion to the Islands

You'll spend about 5 hours in lake excursion, covering the most beautiful island, such as: Five Dragon Island, Strange Stone Island, Dragon Mountain Island or Magic Dragon Island. During which you'll get aboard a few islands for sightseeing.

Day 4 — Return to Huangshan and Tour Conclusion

You will get back to Huangshan (train station, airport) in the late afternoon. Our service ends.

* The itinerary is flexible and can be customized based on your interests, pace, and arrival/departure times.

What's Included

  • Private English-speaking guide (expert local guide)
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in the city center
  • Entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water throughout the tour
  • Accommodation as per itinerary (4-star or similar hotels)
  • Daily breakfast at hotels

What's Not Included

  • International flights and arrival/departure air tickets
  • Personal expenses (shopping, laundry, minibar, snacks, etc.)
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended but optional)
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals and beverages not explicitly specified in the itinerary
  • Visa fees and travel documentation costs
  • Any services not explicitly listed in "What's Included"
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