Day 1 Huangshan North Station → Xieli → Tachuan → Huangshan Scenic Area South Gate
13:00
Gather at Huangshan North Station and depart for Tachuan at 13:30 on time.
2:30 PM
We will pass by the high slope viewing point at the entrance of Hongcun Tunnel, get off the bus and make a short stop to climb up to the viewing point to overlook Xieli. This is a recommended photography spot for taking pictures of Xieli, the "colorful world". Let's use this hidden and wild Huizhou village to kick off our poetic journey.
We'll gather in time and continue to Tachuan, a small village bathed in autumn colors. The tallow trees planted by ancient people at the entrance and surrounding areas of Tachuan village transform from green to yellow, then red, creating a vibrant display of color after the frost. In the afternoon sun, the mountains are blanketed in autumn leaves, shading the pink walls and black tiles. We'll delve into Tachuan to savor its stunning autumn scenery, one of China's ten great autumn colors. Witness the shifting hues of gold, orange, pale crimson, and orange-red, all simultaneously reflected in a single tree.
5:00 PM
In the evening, we drove to Tangkou Town, just outside the south gate of Huangshan Scenic Area, to stay overnight. We took some photos of the day and had a good rest before heading up Huangshan early tomorrow morning.
Day 2 Tangkou → Huangshan Scenic Area → Tunxi
07:00
We had lunch at the hotel in the morning, packed our bags, and set off to climb Mount Huangshan to enjoy the autumn scenery.
08:00
Enter from the ticket gate of Huangshan South Gate Scenic Area, transfer to the scenic shuttle bus to the Yungu Temple Cable Car Box Office, take the Yungu Cableway up the mountain to Beihai Scenic Area, visit the Eighteen Arhats Facing the South Sea, Shixin Peak, and admire the unique pines of Huangshan - Harp Pine, Sea Exploration Pine, Dragon Claw Pine, Twin Pine, Black Tiger Pine, Dream Pen Flowering, Monkeys Watching the Sea from a Distance and other attractions. It is the right time to enjoy the autumn. Under the sunlight, Huangshan is a colorful world, with towering peaks, fiery maple leaves, and red, yellow, orange and green echoing each other. It is an unforgettable autumn scenery.
11:00
Arrive at Xihai Scenic Area and have a light lunch at a nearby bar. Interested parties can also take a train at their own expense (the Xihai Grand Canyon sightseeing cable car costs 100 yuan per person one way) to visit the dreamy Xihai Grand Canyon Scenic Area in Huangshan (due to the steep terrain of the Xihai Grand Canyon, this part of the tour is not included in our itinerary);
12:30
From Beihai Scenic Area, reach Guangmingding and take in the dazzling autumn scenery. Then, go to Tianhai Scenic Area; climb Aoyu Peak, pass Yixiantian, Baibuyunti, and Lianhuaxindao to reach Yuping Scenic Area. You can see Tiandu Peak in the distance and admire the Welcoming Pine, Farewell Pine, and cliff carvings.
4:30 PM
Take the Yuping Cable Car down the mountain to the transfer center, and take the scenic bus to Tangkou Town.
5:30 PM
Our vehicles will meet up and we will drive to Huangshan City. We will check into a hotel near Tunxi in the evening. If you are not tired, you can also visit Tunxi Old Street or Liyang Lane and taste the special Huizhou food.
Day 3 Tunxi → Chengkan → Huangshan North Station
08:30
No need to get up too early today, so get some rest to relieve yesterday's fatigue. After breakfast, we'll depart for Chengkan (approximately a 1-hour drive). Along the way, we'll pass by Shuyuan Lingshan, where you'll admire the layers of terraced fields and tiled houses. The contrast between the mountains and water and the whitewashed walls and black tiles is particularly beautiful.
09:30
Arrive at the Chengkan Scenic Area, formerly known as Longxi, and first established during the Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms periods. The ancient Huizhou region has a humid climate, and in autumn, villagers would dry their harvest in front of and behind their houses and in open spaces. The vibrant red, yellow, and green colors of corn, peppers, and pumpkins add a touch of playfulness to the village's ink-and-wash aesthetic. After admiring the paintings of people drying their crops in the sun in southern Anhui, follow the guided tour to explore the village's well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty buildings, including the exquisite painted wood carvings of Baolun Pavilion.
11:30
At noon, everyone was free to find food in Chengkan, and after the meal we took a bus back to Huangshan North Station.
1:30 PM
Arrived at Huangshan North Station, reluctant to leave, but returned home with great excitement, and promised to see you next year~
