Day 1: Tour Hongcun, climb up to Yellow Mountain

Take a night train to Yellow Mountain, arrive the next morning, get picked up by a bus, then drive to a 500 years old ancient village called Hongcun. The original residential style and features of the Ming and Qing Dynasties were preserved perfectly. Reputed as "A Living Ancient Residential Museum" by experts and tourists at home and abroad, they were listed as a world cultural heritage site by UNESCO in 2000. The village became famous also because the Oscar award-winning film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was shot here.
We will wander around on the street, check out this cattle-like village, lots of hundred years old architectures. Local people are most hospitable and they probably will invite us into their houses. Taste some local cuisine during lunch, then tour around two of the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sites, Yue Zhao Lake, and a bamboo forest, where a fighting scene was shot.

Then transfer to the Yellow Mountain, one of the most famous China scenery spots. We will climb up from the front side of the mountain, take a cable car to the middle to skip the unnecessary and boring climbing. Then climb to the peak Celestial Peak, which is the most precipitous peak of the mountain, accompanied by awesome view. Get down by Jiyubei and arrive at Greeting Pine ( Yingkesong ). Then climb up to Bright Summit Peak. From the top of the peak, you can have a panoramic view of Huangshan. Then get down to the Xihai Scenic Area, where our lodging is. Sleep soundly on the top of the most beautiful mountain of China during the night.

Day 2: Hiking in Yellow Mountain

Next morning, get up early to catch the sunrise, take some great pictures, then we will start our trekking for the day. A recently discovered place called Xihai Da Gorge has the stunning scenery and is normally neglected by the tourists. We will do approximately 5 hours walking in the beautiful valley, which by the end, you will find your legs are not yours any more, but the view is definitely worth it. This is the best hike in Yellow Mountain.

Then take a cable car to get down the mountain, drive back to Tunxi, entertain yourself with a big meal, do a bit souvenir shopping before you leave. Take a flight back to Shanghai

Price

RMB 3580 pp based on 2 person

RMB 3280 pp based on 3 person

RMB 2980 pp based on 4 person

RMB 2780 pp based on 5 or 5 + person

Included in Package:

One way soft-sleeper train, one way  flight, all the local transportation, all entrance fees, meals , ( 2 lunches not included during hiking ) , accomodation ( one night stay in a 4 star hotel on the top of the mountain, room of 4 or 6 )

Excluded in Package: private drinks and activities,tip to tour guide and driver

Reservation: call 139-1707-1775 or email shanghai@cyclechina.com to make a reservation.

Things to Bring:

A small to middle sized backpack ( no big one ), hiking shoes ( necessary ), torch light ( for the night on Huangshan ), sunglasses, sun block lotion , thick clothes ( necessary ), snacks/energy complement, camera ( awesome landscape )

Rules of Participation:

Everyone who participates in a Cycle Tour activity is asked to read, agree to the following:

1) I will not hold Cycle China, or any of its participants responsible for any injury that I suffer on any Cycle Tour excursion.
2) I will follow the guidelines set forth by Cycle China in order to insure my safety during my involvement with this group.
3) If I have medications that have special needs, or if I have health problems chronic in nature, I will inform the leaders of the group of my situation. Privacy will be assured.
4) I will not bring illegal drugs to any Cycle China gathering or activity.
5) I understand that this club is not capable of sponsoring extremist sports activities, and I will not engage in extremist sports while involved in a Cycle China function.
6) I will leave the group peacefully if I cannot meet these guidelines stated in this document.
7) I understand that I am taking my own risks while participating with the group, and that I do not hold anyone responsible for those risks.