Stunning Sunset at Huangshan West Sea Grand Canyon

Huangshan City 4 Days 3 Nights In-Depth Travel Guide (Budget 5000 RMB)
Theme: Mountains, Water, Culture + Huizhou Ancient Villages + Food Experience
Suitable for: Couples/Friends traveling, preferring deep nature and cultural trips

📅 Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arrive in Huangshan City → Tunxi Old Street → Liyang in Alley → Overnight in the city
Day 2: Huangshan Scenic Area (Yungu Temple Cableway → Beihai Scenic Area → West Sea Grand Canyon → Bright Summit) → Overnight on the mountain top
Day 3: Huangshan Sunrise → Welcoming Pine → Descend → Hongcun Village → Overnight in Hongcun
Day 4: Xidi Ancient Village → Return trip

💰 Budget Allocation (Total for 2 people: 5000 RMB)

Item
Cost (2 people)
Notes

Transportation
1200 RMB
High-speed train/self-driving + scenic area transport

Accommodation
1500 RMB
3 nights (1 night city + 1 night mountain top + 1 night Hongcun)

Tickets
1000 RMB
Huangshan + Hongcun + Xidi combined ticket

Meals
800 RMB
Including specialty Huizhou dishes (stinky mandarin fish, Mao tofu, etc.)

Others
500 RMB
Cableway, souvenirs, etc.

🚗 Daily Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Tunxi Old Street & Liyang in Alley

Morning: Arrive at Huangshan North Station by high-speed train, taxi to city center (about 50 RMB)
Afternoon:
Tunxi Old Street (free): Huizhou architecture + stationery shops, recommended to buy Huimo pastry
Liyang in Alley (free): Blend of modern and ancient style, great coffee shops and night views

Dinner: First Floor of Old Street (80 RMB per person, must-try stinky mandarin fish, bamboo shoot braised pork)
Accommodation: Boutique hotel in city (300 RMB/night, recommended Yujian Huizhou)

Day 2: Huangshan Scenic Area (Back Mountain Route)

7:00: City → Huangshan South Gate (carpool 50 RMB/person)
Route: Yungu Temple Cableway (80 RMB) → Shixin Peak → Beihai Scenic Area (Dream Pen Blossoms) → West Sea Grand Canyon (small train 100 RMB) → Bright Summit (sunset)
Lunch: Bring your own food or simple meal on the mountain (50 RMB per person)
Accommodation: Bright Summit Lodge (standard room 1000 RMB/night, breakfast included)

Day 3: Huangshan Sunrise → Hongcun

5:30: Watch sunrise at Bright Summit → Welcoming Pine → Descend by Yuping Cableway (90 RMB)
Afternoon: Carpool to Hongcun (50 RMB/person), visit Moon Pond, South Lake Painting Bridge
Dinner: Hongcun Deyuelou (60 RMB per person, recommended steamed bamboo shoots with cured meat)
Accommodation: Boutique guesthouse in Hongcun (400 RMB/night, recommended Shilili Qingmei Society)

Day 4: Xidi → Return Trip

Morning: Hongcun → Xidi (carpool 30 RMB/person), experience a more original Huizhou village
Lunch: Xidi farmhouse cuisine (40 RMB per person)
Afternoon: Return trip (Huangshan North Station high-speed train)

⚠️ Notes

Huangshan Hiking: Travel light, bring a windbreaker (large temperature difference on the summit), raincoat essential.
Ticket Discounts: Buy tickets in advance on official platforms (Huangshan ticket 190 RMB, Hongcun 94 RMB, Xidi 94 RMB).
Off-peak Tips: Fewer people on weekdays, shorter cableway queues.
Food Recommendations: Mao tofu, stone cake, Huangshan sesame cake (cheaper in the city).

🌟 Experience Upgrade Suggestions (optional if budget allows)

Add visit to Mukeng Bamboo Sea (filming location of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," 15 minutes from Hongcun)
Switch to business car: Private car tour for more freedom (about 500 RMB/day)

Following this itinerary, you can check off Huangshan’s highlights and immerse yourself in Huizhou culture, with excellent value at 2500 RMB per person! Adjustments can be made for other needs~ 🌄