Shanghai. Overnight in Shanghai.

Shanghai - The guide will meet you in the hotel lobby around 09:00 AM. You will be taken to the renowned Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, approximately a 20-minute drive away.

Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall - At the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, you can explore numerous textual and graphic files and architectural models, providing a comprehensive understanding of Shanghai’s development.

The Urban Planning Exhibition Hall highlights Shanghai’s urbanization and modernization. By viewing city miniatures and extensive city planning materials, you will gain insights into Shanghai’s past and present. High-tech methods are used to project Shanghai’s blueprint through 2020.

Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely stroll in the picturesque Yu Garden. Located in the old town, Yuyuan Garden is the city’s most famous ancient site, known for its ingenious layout and delicate architecture. The garden’s treasure, Yu Ling Long (an exquisite jade stone), an artificial hill, is one of the three most renowned peaks in Southern China.

Yuyuan Old Street - Next, visit the Yuyuan Bazaar, also known as Yuyuan Market, situated outside Yu Garden, in the heart of Old Shanghai City, and near the Old City God Temple. The area features many traditional Chinese buildings, now serving as commercial stores selling local products, snacks, jewelry, souvenirs, antiques, and more.

Shanghai World Financial Center - Afterwards, visit the Shanghai World Financial Center and ascend to the 100th floor for panoramic city views. It is the world’s 8th tallest building and the 4th tallest structure in Mainland China. The 100th floor features a 55-meter-long viewing gallery, the second highest observation deck in China, surpassing the viewing platforms on the Canadian TV Tower (447 meters) and the Dubai Tower (440 meters).

The Bund (Wai Tan) - Following this, you will visit the Bund area, a quintessential part of Shanghai. Located on the bank of the Huangpu River, visitors come to the Bund not only for the charming riverside scenery but also for the unique western and gothic architecture. Free time will be provided for you to explore the Bund and take photos.

Shanghai - Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel, or you may enjoy your own time at Nanjing Road, which is very close by.

Shanghai - Huangshan by Train. Overnight in Huangshan city.

Shanghai - The guide will meet you in the hotel lobby around 09:00 AM. You will be taken to the well-known Zhujiajiao water town, approximately a 60-minute drive away.

Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - The Zhujiajiao water town is famous nationwide, with a history of over 1,700 years. Covering an area of 47 square kilometers (11,614 acres), this fan-shaped town, often referred to as Shanghai’s Venice, shines like a bright pearl amidst lakes and mountains. Three places in the water town are worth visiting: Kezhi Garden, Qing Dynasty Post Office, and Fangsheng Bridge. Your tour guide will accompany you to these sites.

Jade Buddha Temple - After lunch, you will visit the Jade Buddha Temple. Built in 1882 for two white jade Buddha statues from Burma, the Jade Buddha Temple is a renowned Buddhist shrine and an active Zen monastery. The temple plays a significant role in spreading Buddhism through cultural means, including lectures, library services, Buddhist academic publications, and regular Buddhist cultural activities.

Tianzifang - Later, the tour will conclude at Tianzifang, an old-style cultural block featuring distinctive Shikumen buildings with art studios, themed cafés and bars, and handicraft workshops.

Hongqiao Railway Station - After the tour, you will be driven to Shanghai Hongqiao railway station, where a train to Huangshan city awaits you (D3323 19:06–22:05). The train journey takes around 3 hours.

Huangshan Railway Station - Upon arrival in Huangshan, you will be promptly picked up and transferred to the Huangshan hotel (driver only, no guide).

Huangshan. Overnight on Mount Huangshan.

Mt. Huangshan - In the morning, you will travel to the base of Huangshan Mountain and take a cable car to ascend its front mountain. You can admire the magnificent scenery from the cable car.

Mt. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is China’s most beautiful and charming mountain. It is famous for its “Four Wonders” – uniquely-shaped pine trees, fantastic rock peaks, a sea of clouds, and hot springs. Each view is distinct and unique. Different seasons, weather, locations, and angles reveal different sceneries, akin to watching ancient Chinese scroll paintings come to life! Spending a night at the top is a wise choice for witnessing spectacular sunsets and sunrises.

Shixin Peak - Upon arrival, you will first enjoy the scenery of Beginning-to-Believe Peak, known for its grotesque rocks and pines. As its name suggests, you will truly begin to believe in the mountain’s captivating scenery. The shaped rocks hanging on steep cliffs and deep valleys create a charming natural painting.

After that, proceed to the Peach Blossom Peak, which boasts numerous peach trees. When the peach trees bloom every March or April, the peak becomes an ocean of peach flowers, creating a wonderland under heaven.

Your next stop is the Lion Peak, located west of the Beginning-to-Believe Peak. The rock at the peak resembles a powerful lion crouching on the mountain, hence the name.
Then, continue the trip to the Flying Stone. It is a 39-feet-high, 8-meter-long, and approximately 360-ton piece of rock balanced on a tiny flat ledge. The space between the two large pieces of rock is very small, and the erecting rock appears to have flown over from heaven, hence its name Flying Stone. It is a typical example of Huangshan Mountain’s incomparable natural beauty.

Guangmingding - The last site you will explore today is the Bright Summit, one of the mountain’s highest peaks. Standing on it, you can appreciate the wonderful scenery of the East Sea Scenic Area, the mountain peaks in the West Sea Scenic Area, and the surrounding peculiar rocks.

Tonight, you will stay overnight at the hotel on the mountain (on your own booking).

Mount Huangshan. The tour ends.

Xihai Great Canyon - The morning sightseeing will cover the Cloud Dispersing Pavilion and Xihai Grand Canyon. The Cloud Dispersing Pavilion is a sightseeing pavilion and one of the best sites to appreciate the mountain’s charming scenery. Standing in the pavilion, you can look up to the innumerable towering peaks of the West Sea and have a bird’s-eye view of the deep and wide Xihai Grand Canyon. Xihai Grand Canyon, the most beautiful and deep scenic area of Huangshan Mountain, is a 9-mile-long U-shaped canyon. Besides the sea of clouds, it is also noted for abundant grotesque peaks and varied stones. After lunch, you will return to the foot of the mountain by cable car.

Huangshan Railway Station - Your delightful Huangshan tour from Shanghai will conclude as we transfer you to the airport or railway station and see you off.

• First-class train ticket from Shanghai to Huangshan
• Private car and personal guide
• All entrance tickets included
• Lunch provided
• Air-conditioned transportation

• Others not mentioned above
• The hotel and dinner

• Can add more days if you want

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.