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Shanghai and Mount Huang Tour

This 5-day trip to Shanghai and Huangshan is rich and colorful: you will roam around Shanghai and feel the prosperity and charm of the city; walk in the mountains and feel the tranquility and serenity of Huangshan; explore Hongcun and feel the charm of Huizhou culture. This trip, intertwined with the city's vitality and landscape scenery, historical heritage and modern flavor, will bring you an unforgettable visual and spiritual feast. We hope this trip will leave you with wonderful memories that you will savor for a long time.

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Shanghai Arrival
4+ stars Hotel
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Welcome to Shanghai, the city of prosperity. A metropolis that never sleeps, a city that has always been fascinating, nostalgic and modern, oriental and western at the same time.

Our professional tour guide will meet you at the airport arrival and transfer you to your hotel for rest.

The rest of the day is free time. If you want to wander around, you can find a tour guide and your guide will give you some good suggestions.

Yuyuan Garden--Shanghai World Financial Center--Nanjing Road--the Bund
4+ star hotels
Breakfast

After breakfast, we will head to Yuyuan Garden. It has a typical Jiangnan garden style, reflecting the artistic style of the southern gardens of the Ming and Qing dynasties, which is "quiet and beautiful, delicate and exquisite". The nearby Yuyuan Bazaar is a great place to sample local cuisine and explore traditional Chinese handicrafts.

Next, we will drive to the Shanghai World Financial Center, known as the "Eye of Shanghai", which is 474 meters high. From its 100th floor, you will have a panoramic view of Shanghai's modernity and feel the city's prosperity and vitality.

In the afternoon, we will take you on a stroll along Nanjing Road, a shopping paradise that is not only perfect for shopping but also for experiencing the modern atmosphere of Shanghai.

Afterwards, we'll head to the Bund, a former cargo transportation route that has been transformed into a bustling trade area. Here you will witness a perfect blend of Chinese and Western cultures while taking in the breathtaking skyline of Shanghai.

Idea for Evening Activities

Take a night cruise on the Huangpu River and enjoy the beauty of the city at night (about 50 minutes).

the Jade Buddha Temple-Tianzifang-Mount Huang
4+ stars Hotel
Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Jade Buddha Temple, one of the top ten attractions in Shanghai, is located in the bustling city center but seek peace and quiet in a bustling neighborhood. which houses the world's largest collection of Jade Buddhas as well as numerous religious artifacts, ancient statues and Buddhist scriptures.

Then you will go to the Tianzifang which is touristic arts and crafts place that has developed from a traditional residential area.

In the afternoon, your train will arrive at Mount Huang. Our guide and driver will check you in.

Mount Huang
4+ stars Hotel
Breakfast

After breakfast, you will visit Mount Huang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. More than 200 days each year on Mt Huangshan are,misty and cloudy. The vapors coagulate to form a sea of clouds. As the clouds cloak the mountain,they give a feeling of being in fairyland. It particularly reputed for its four wonders of strange pines, grotesque rocks, cloud seas, and hot springs.

First, You will take the ropeway to Yuping Scenic Area. After the ropeway arrives at the station, you can walk for a few moments to see the Greeting Pine, the symbol of Mount Huangshan. Here you can have your photo taken with this most famous pine tree in China.

Then you'll pass through Lotus Peak, the Thin Strip of Sky and Aoyubei. Afterwards, you will arrive at Baiyun Hotel for a short rest.

Next you will head to the Bright Summit (1860 meters), the second highest peak of Mount Huang. Here, you can enjoy sightseeing and photography. Continuing on, you will overlook the magnificent view of the deep West Sea Grand Canyon and visit the famous Feilai Stone. Finally, arrive at your hotel on the mountain and check in.

Note:

From December to mid-March, Lotus Peak and the West Sea Grand Canyon may be closed due to heavy snowfall, so please be free to contact us to adjust your itinerary.

Mount Huang-Hongcun
4+ stars Hotel
Breakfast

In the morning, you will get up early (usually around 5:00am to 6:00am) and climb to the top of Mount Huang to enjoy the magnificent sunrise. On a clear day, you'll see stunning views of golden sunlight piercing through the mist and illuminating the rocks and peaks.
After watching the sunrise, you will return to the hotel for breakfast, then you will visit the famous Paiyun Pavilion and enjoy the marvelous view of the Monkey Watching the Sea from the Lion Peak (1690 meters).

After descending the mountain, your will visit Hongcun. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. This ancient village, which originated in the Song Dynasty, is regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in China. Besides, The Oscar-winning movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was filmed in Hongcun.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the station for your train to your next destination or back to Shanghai. We hope you have a wonderful memory of this tour and look forward to seeing you again.