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.
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.
Yellow Mountains
Hongcun & Xidi Village
- The Yellow Mountains：peculiar pines and rocks, seas of cloud.
- Hongcun Village：charmingly landscaped rural architecture, Chengzhi Hall, ponds, countryside
- In Xidi Ancient Village, there are still 300 ancient dwellings left from the Ming (A.D. 1368 - 1644) and Qing (A.D. 1644 - 1911) Dynasties.
- Stay in a typical Hui-style inn and spend time exploring the village. Head out and see how artists turn a small area into a rural paradise.
What you will need to visit:
①Wanshitong app (皖事通)
②Green health code (apply in Wanshitong)
③Mask
Meet your trip mates，Hefei Arrival
Meet at Beijing South Station at 17:30，We will take the high-speed train departing around 19:14. The journey takes 4.5 hours and we will arrive in Hefei at 23:39.
After arrival we will transfer you to the hotel there and check in .
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hefei 3-star Hotel
Visit Hongcun & Xidi Ancient village
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.
Meals: Breakfast,Dinner
Accommodation: Local Hui cultural characteristic hotels
Huangshan
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 to take the high-speed rail back to Beijing, arriving in Beijing at about 23:00
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
📆Date of the event:
Sep.26th-27th
⏰Where do we meet?
【17:30pm, Sep.25th】Beijing South Station
💰Trip fee：
Normal Price：2200RMB
VIP Price：2100RM
How to be FCN VIP?
※We will collect 1200RMB when you sign up. And the rest could be paid 5 days before the departure day.
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❤Up to 33 people per event
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👉Round-trip high-speed rail ticket
👉2 days hotel (1 day Hongcun local characteristic hotel, 1 day Hefei three-star hotel)
👉Local transportation
👉Meals:
day2:Breakfast、Dinner
day3:Breakfast
👉Local English explanation of Huizhou culture
👉FCN exclusive guidance&security services
👉Insurance
👉Entrance ticket：
- Yellow Mountain 190RMB+cable 90RMB, total 280RMB.
- Xidi Ancient Village 100RMB
👉Other personal expenses
（The Entrance ticket price is for reference only, and the actual on-site basis shall prevail）
Must do during your trip
1.Must wear your mask on the bus；
2.Good health , no symptoms ;
Registration DDL: Once all seats are taken
報名截止時間：團滿截止報名
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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.
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).
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.
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.
What is your cancellation/refund policy?：
If you choose to cancel your trip:
①For One-day Tour:
• 24h prior to start date - we will refund fees paid
• 24h within the start date - no refunds will be issued.
②For Long-term activities for two days or more
• 7 days prior to start date — we will refund fees paid
• 5 days prior to start date — we will refund 50% of the total trip fee, or 100% of fees paid can be transferred to a future trip.
• Less than 5 days— no refunds will be issued.
Please let us know immediately if your plans change!
Due to the particularity of some tourist resources which need to be booked in advance and cause actual losses, the specific losses include but are not limited to train tickets, air tickets, hotels, etc. If tourists need to cancel their orders, they should contact FCN in time to assist tourists in reducing losses and refund other losses that have not actually occurred in accordance with the principle of refund.
In the rare event that FCN cancels a trip, or we are unable to serve you, all fees are immediately refunded, including the deposit.
凡報名該活動，均默認為接受此聲明內容，因此請仔細閱讀！
All those who sign up for the event will accept this declaration by default, so please read it carefully!
1.This activity is a spontaneous outdoor sports group, we follow the environmental protection, self-help, thrifty, friendly way of travel. This statement should be read carefully, regardless of the size of the activity and the length of the event.
本活動是一個自發的戶外運動群體，我們遵循環保、自助、節儉、友愛的出行方式。無論活動大小、無論長線短線，都應認真閱讀本聲明。
2.This activity is a self-help tour. Following the principle of "self-help, mutual assistance, environmental protection", participants must be responsible for their own safety. If an accident occurs, sponsors and colleagues are obliged to organize rescue or change the itinerary, but they do not bear any legal and economic responsibility. We hereby declare that!
本活動為自助遊活動。遵循「自助,互助,環保」的原則，參加者必須對自己的安全負責，如果活動中發生意外，發起者和同行者有義務組織救援或改變行程，但不承擔任何法律和經濟責任，特此聲明！
3.When unpredictable factors such as unexpected accidents, sudden climate change and acute diseases cause physical damage, the sponsors and peers of the activities are obliged to do their utmost to help. However, if irreversible damage is caused, the other members of the team will not bear any responsibility.
當由於意外事故，突發氣候變化和急性疾病等不可預測因素造成身體損害時，活動的發起者和同行者有義務盡力救助。但如果造成了不可逆轉的損害，團隊的其他成員不負擔任何責任。
4.Before participating in the activities, the team members must communicate with their families in advance, obtain their understanding and support, and know and agree to the disclaimer.
隊員參加活動前，必須事先與自己的家屬溝通，取得家屬的理解和支持，同時知道並同意該免責聲明。
5.Do not leave the team without the approval of the leader
未經領隊批准勿擅自離隊
6.For unexpected reasons, the leader has the right to cancel the activity, change the departure time and route.
因突發原因，領隊有取消活動、更改出發時間和線路的權利
7.The organizer of the event shall not be responsible for any reduction or delay in travel caused by force majeure (weather, government actions, etc.) or events that the leader has fulfilled his reasonable obligations but is still unavoidable (delays or cancellations of public transport, traffic jams, etc.).
如遇不可抗力（天氣、政府行為等）或領隊已盡其合理義務仍不能避免的事件（公共運輸延誤或取消、交通堵塞等）導致行程減少或延誤,活動組織者不承擔責任，敬請諒解
8.If you are late to the meeting point, we are sorry but we won't wait for you, because this is collective activity. So no refund in this case.
集體活動，遲到恕不等待，此情況無法退款。
9.One is considered to agree with this Disclaimer once he/she has completed the registration
凡報名者均視為接受此聲明。