Transfer from Huangshan’s airport or railway station to a city hotel. Enjoy a short Tunxi old-street walk if arrival time permits. Review the mountain walking route and luggage plan before the next stage.
6-Day Huangshan, Hongcun & Hangzhou Tour
Huangshan City - Hongcun - Huangshan Mountain - Hangzhou
Private planning around your dates and interestsHuizhou villages, granite peaks and West Lake
This route pairs Huizhou architecture with granite peaks before ending beside West Lake. A mountain overnight gives Huangshan more time than a rushed day visit, while a night back in Huangshan City separates the descent from the next rail stage. Walking intensity is discussed before choosing the final mountain paths and hotel. Compare this itinerary with our wider collection of China tours.
6 days / 5 nights Itinerary at a Glance
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Route
- Huangshan City - Hongcun - Huangshan Mountain - Hangzhou
- Long-distance travel
- Confirmed daytime rail connections and private transfers
- Tour format
- Customizable private tour
Trip Highlights Code: CN-15-06
- Explore Hongcun’s village lanes and waterside architecture.
- Stay one night on Huangshan Mountain.
- Separate the mountain descent from the onward rail journey.
- Finish with a relaxed West Lake visit in Hangzhou.
Plan with Confidence: Clear inclusions, confirmed travel arrangements and a personalized itinerary before booking.
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6-Day Huangshan, Hongcun & Hangzhou Tour
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Visit Hongcun with time for its lanes, ponds and open traditional interiors. The village is a living community, so your guide selects suitable public areas and explains local architectural details. Return to Huangshan City for a second night.
Transfer to the mountain access area and ascend using the confirmed scenic transport and cable car where available. Walk a suitable route toward your mountain hotel, carrying only the planned overnight bag. Views depend on weather; steps remain part of the day.
Enjoy an early viewpoint walk if weather and energy permit, then continue along selected paths before descending. Return to Huangshan City to rest. The overnight below the mountain avoids tying a variable descent time to a tight train connection.
Take a confirmed daytime train to Hangzhou and transfer to your hotel. Spend the afternoon on an easy West Lake walk or an available boat outing. Keep the evening relaxed after the preceding mountain days.
If your departure is later, explore a nearby historic neighborhood before the station or airport transfer. An early departure means a simple breakfast and transfer. Add a night for a fuller tea-country or temple visit.
Private Tour Reference Prices
Estimated starting prices in USD per adult for the full 6-day / 5-night itinerary, sharing twin or double rooms.
2 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,650from / person
4 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,290from / person
6 adults traveling togetherUSD 1,150from / person
Headline price basis: Four adults traveling together, using two twin or double rooms. City stays use comfortable 4-star hotels; village and remote stays use selected local guesthouses or boutique accommodation. The Accommodation tab shows the overnight bases.
Transport included in the estimate: Huangshan–Hangzhou second-class rail, private transfers and the planned return Huangshan cable cars with scenic buses.
For this route: Includes one twin room night on Huangshan Mountain, Hongcun admission and mountain admission. The Hangzhou base visit is a lakeside walk; boats and premium mountain rooms are extra.
Single-room supplement: From USD 360 per person for the full itinerary, added to the applicable twin-sharing group price. Solo private tours, odd-numbered groups and children receive a separate quote.
Dates and confirmation: These are planning estimates for standard-season travel, excluding Chinese public holidays, peak summer dates and major local festivals. Hotel and transport availability, room upgrades and itinerary changes can affect the price. Your dated quotation confirms the final total and inclusions before booking.
Get a Quote for My DatesTypical Overnight Bases
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Huangshan City
3 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteHuangshan Mountain
1 night · Twin room at a mountain hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteHangzhou
1 night · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quote
3 nights · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteHuangshan Mountain
1 night · Twin room at a mountain hotel; final property confirmed in your quoteHangzhou
1 night · Comfortable 4-star city or resort hotel; final property confirmed in your quote
✓ Price Includes
- The reference price budgets for the following services; your dated quotation confirms the final arrangements
- 5 nights in twin or double rooms: comfortable 4-star city hotels and selected local boutique or guesthouse stays; cruise cabin where specified
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Private arrival, departure and sightseeing transfers on the base itinerary
- English-speaking local guides on scheduled sightseeing days; no full-time escort on independent leisure or rail/flight sectors
- Standard admission and mandatory scenic transport for the base sightseeing program, as specified in Prices
- Huangshan–Hangzhou second-class rail, private transfers and the planned return Huangshan cable cars with scenic buses.
⊘ Price Excludes
- International flights and transport to the first city or from the final city; domestic flights except any allowance expressly listed in Prices
- Lunches, dinners and drinks except the meals specifically included above
- Optional activities, alternative excursions and upgrades identified in the route-specific price notes
- Single-room supplements, extra nights, upgraded rooms and changes to the base itinerary
- Personal travel insurance, entry-document costs, personal purchases and discretionary gratuities
Who Is This Tour For?
This route suits travelers interested in jiangnan & coastal journeys who want 6 days to explore Huangshan City, Hongcun, Huangshan Mountain, Hangzhou.
Hotel standard, walking pace and optional experiences are agreed before confirmation. Share your priorities so the final route remains practical for your group.
Travel Tips for This Itinerary
- Mountain hotel availability is checked before the walking route is fixed.
- Bring a compact overnight bag and arrange storage for larger luggage.
- Sunrise and a sea of clouds are possible weather-dependent experiences, not guarantees.
- Review our guide to China high-speed train travel before any rail sector.
- Check current entry requirements early with the China visa guide.
- Read our practical China travel tips for packing, payments and daily preparation.
- Daily hotel breakfast is included in the estimate. Other meals are included only where specified under Prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How demanding is the Huangshan section?
Even with cable cars, the mountain paths involve substantial steps. The route and hotel are chosen around your walking ability before confirmation.
Can we avoid staying on the mountain?
Yes. A lower-intensity version can use a day visit, subject to your preferred viewpoints and realistic access timing.
How many nights does this itinerary include?
The published 6-day route includes 5 overnight stays. The Accommodation tab lists the actual bases and night counts. Extra arrival or departure nights can be quoted separately.
What does the starting price mean?
The estimated starting price is USD 1,290 per person for four adults traveling together and sharing twin or double rooms in standard season. The Prices tab also shows estimates for two and six adults, the single-room supplement and route-specific inclusions. Send your dates for a confirmed quotation.
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