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98 Available Tour Excursions in Huangshan

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Visit UNESCO-listed Mt.Huangshan (the Yellow Mountain) in 1 day is an unforgettable experience. No need to plan or search for logistical trails, meet us at central Huangshan (easy to find Huangshan International Hotel) in the morning, and then transfer to Mt.Huangshan UNESCO Global Geopark. Take Yungu cable car up to the mountain, and then your’ll be guided to explore the wonders of Mt.Huangshan, the odd-shaped pines, spectacular peaks and sea of clouds. • Hassle-free way to adventure essence of Mt. Huangshan. • Well-designed trail for visiting spectacular peaks, odd-shaped pines, and the phenomenon sea of cloud. • Experienced local guide • Relax with central Huangshan pickup and drop-off included. • Optional cable car up and down the mountains (at your own expense), save a lot of time. • Optional 0.5 -1 day Hongcun and Xidi village visit with train/flight transfer, just enjoy a seamless one-stop drop-off service. • Absolutely No Shopping required

Price: $127.00

Duration: 8 hours

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Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) has been voted the best of all the scenic mountains in China. With four natural wonders: namely the strange pines, the spectacular rock formations, the sea of clouds (especially atmospheric at sunrise) and its hot springs. The four seasons on the mountain each has a distinct beauty. Join in this private 3-day Huangshan tour, you will have a delightful experience on the other-worldly paradise on earth.

Price: $759.00

Duration: 72 hours

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Enjoy a memorable half day private tour to UNESCO listed ancient Village-Hongcun. Explore the 800 years old traditional village that showcase the best Hui style architecture, beautiful countryside scenery, experience the authentical local culture, custom and life. Great guide, entrance fee, private door to door transfers are all included.

Price: $122.00

Duration: 4-5 hours

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Capture the stunning beauty of the Natural Wonders on Yellow Mountain (Mount Huangshan) on this fully guided private photography tour. Enjoy fun explore along the Geopark and find your best shooting spots. See the wonders of the amazing mountains include the unique rocks, elegant pines trees, sea clouds. Travel around with ease and comfort under the guidance of your local expert guide and convenient door to door private transfers.

Price: $231.80

Duration: 8-9 hours

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This private 4-day tour is a comprehensive Huangshan tour with side trips to Hongcun Village. Bearing many natural wonders, Mt. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) boasts all the charms of the notable mountains of China. Meanwhile, nestled in its shadow are ancient villages, all of which have become magnets for native and foreign tourists alike, with their perfectly preserved and unequaled Ming and Qing Anhui architectural style buildings.

Price: $899.00

Duration: 96 hours

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Enjoy two-day exclusive private guided tour of amazing Huangshan. Explore the UNESCO Yellow Mountain (Mt. Huangshan) and Charming Hui-Style Xidi Village. Appreciate the famous wonders of mountain include peculiar rock formations, elegant pine trees, sea clouds and spectacular sunrise and sunset. Tour around Grand Xihai Canyon, visit the beautiful Xidi ancient village that features the charming old architecture and lively Tunxi Old street. With one night 5-star hotel accommodation on Mountain peak available to choose to cater different travel needs. Enjoy the ease and comfort of getting around with your own private guide and transport. Have great learning about the local culture, custom and life.

Price: $431.80

Duration: 48 hours

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7:30-0800 a.m. You'll be picked up at the lobby of Huangshan International Hotel(Add:No.31 Huashan Road Tunxi District,Huangshan City), 8:00 -09:30a.m Take bus to the Huangshan Scenic Area transfer center, where you are arranged on shuttle bus riding to the Yungu cable station. You can take Yungu cable car at your own expense: CNY 80/pp. 10:00a.m-14:30p.m Visit the White Goose Peak, the Beginning-to-Believe Peak , Black Tiger pine, etc. Enjoy lunch on top of the mountain. (at your own expense) Visit the Lion Peak, a monkey gazing at the sea, the flower grown out of a writing brush rock, etc. 14:30p.m Start to descend the mountain by foot or you can take Yungu cable car at your own expense: CNY 80/pp 16:00-1700p.m. Return to Huangshan city. Happy end on the day of the trip!

Price: $202.00

Duration: 10 hours

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• This is all inclusive Private tour ,No shopping, no need bring money,no need bring food and water,you can bring nothing, this tour up and down by Taiping cable car of North entry of Huangshan summit,that mean, senior and kids can visit too,because directly to the summit and the Xihai Great Canyon, and visit lion peak,bright summit peak,brush peak,welcoming pine,lotus peak,capital heaven peak,red cloud peak,camel peak,monkey peak,flying over peak,shark peak,cloud pagoda on summit,etc, enjoy the highlight of huangshan summit and UNESCO Hongcun village in 1 day • Cost include Private English speaking guide and car,and Huangshan entry fee ,up&down cable car,up&down scenic area bus transfer,and buffet lunch in 5 star Huangshan Xihai hotel on summit and Hongcun village entry fee • Pick up and drop off you from your hotel in huangshan city Tunxi • Shanghai high speed train to huangshan(Tunxi) is 2.5 hours • Hangzhou high speed train to huangshan(Tunxi) is 1.5 hours

Price: $394.88

Duration: 10 hours

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This is all inclusive private tour, inclusive private guide and private car ,and entry fee ,and lunch,No shopping,7 seater private car or bigger,private guide and driver is different person that mean ,you no need bring money You will visit Ancient village Chengkan and Tangmo and Tangyue in 1 day private tour,pick up and drop off you from your hotel in Huangshan city-Tunxi,or from huangshan airport or huangshan north train station Itinerary: 8am ,show your name pick up you from lobby of your hotel 1 hour driving to Chengkan village,sightseeing the luo family old building group Half hour driving to Tangmo village,You have lunch in farmers family with local chinese dish.sightseeing xu family west lake villa and water village beside river Half hour driving to Tangyue arch group from Ming and Qing dynasty and Bao family Garden with hundreds of Bonsai drop off you at your hotel or huangshan airport or huangshan north train station,tour end at 4pm

Price: $271.80

Duration: 8 hours

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Enjoy two-day exclusive private guided tour of Huangshan. Explore the UNESCO Yellow Mountain (Mt. Huangshan). Appreciate the famous wonders of Mountain with the peculiar rock formations, elegant pine trees, sea clouds, Sunrise, Sunset and its hot spring. With one night 5-star hotel accommodation on Mountain peak available to choose to cater different travel needs. Experience the relaxing hot spring spa surrounded by natural charm and enjoy the ease and comfort of getting around with your own private guide and transport.

Price: $467.50

Duration: 48 hours

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Feel the Mountain Papa in his real sense in the local cultural perspective. You are the protagonist instead of a traveler in this journey. You and your guide will know and communicate each other before the trip. Inform us if you are more interested in off the beaten track or untraversed high mountain villages and minority residence.

Price: $594.88

Duration: 72 hours

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Follow a professional local tour guide and spend full day to visit China's breathtaking Huangshan Mountain formed from the ancient sea in the Mesozoic era over 100 million years ago. You will take the round-trip cable car to venture to the peaks of Huangshan and enjoy breathtaking views across a sea of clouds, Huangshan city hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Price: $323.59

Duration: 9 hours

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There was once a famous Chinese geographer and traveler Xu Xiake from the Ming Dynasty said: “It is not worth seeing other mountains if you have been to the Five Great Mountains; it is not worth seeing the Five Great Mountains if you have been to Huangshan Mountain." This 4 days tour will take you to explore the magnificent Huangshan Mountain and the ancient villages around. You are just a click away from a marvelous China holiday. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Price: $819.49

Duration: 96 hours

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Enjoy a fully guided private day tour to discover the amazing Mount Huangshan. A UNSESCO listed Mount, follow your expert guide to enjoy the round-trip scenic ropeway, explore the geopark that offers the fantasy view as in the fairyland. Appreciate the wonderful peaks with peculiar rock formations, gorgeous pines, breath-taking clouds of sea on the summit. Exclusive private tour only for you with great guide, private door to door transfer, entrance fees, cableway ride and lunch are all included.

Price: $206.00

Duration: 8-9 hours

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This trip brings you to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain),  which is definitely a must-visit place if you are a nature lover. The roundtrip high-speed train from Shanghai is included, which ensures you a leisure weekend side trip to Huangshan from Shanghai.

Price: $689.00

Duration: 48 hours

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Enjoy an easy and comfortable private transfer between Huangshan city and the famous UNSECO site Yellow Mountain Scenic area. Travel with you own professional driver in the clean, air-conditioned vehicle. Exclusive private door to door transfer only for you and your families or travel group. Flexible departure time at your request, wide ranges of vehicles available from 5 to 35 seats to cater to different sizes of the groups all with spacious boot space for luggage storage.

Price: $50.00

Duration: 0-1 hours

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One day tour to visit Mt. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is a good choice to enjoy the amazing Huangshan mountain sightseeing. It is group day tour to visit Mt. Huangshan with pick-up and drop-off service from Huangshan city.

Price: $170.00

Duration: 10 hours

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Drive journey is around 70 to 90 minutes. Driver will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you the entrance. Driver will be waiting at the parking lot until you end the tour there and transfer back to Tunxi Transfer service with Chinese driver. English advisor support online.

Price: $165.34

Duration: 1 hours

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Key Info for Visitors

  • Currency: CNY
  • Languages: Mandarin Chinese, local Anhui dialects, English (commonly spoken in tourist areas)
  • Climate: Humid subtropical
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Population: Approximately 1.4 million people live in Huangshan city and its surrounding areas.
  • Best Time to Visit: due to variable mountain weather.
  • Visa Requirements Visitors to Huangshan generally require a visa to enter China unless they are from visa-exempt countries. Citizens from the US, EU, UK, and many other countries must obtain a visa prior to arrival. China offers e-visa options for certain regions and visa on arrival is limited and not typically available for Huangshan. Travelers should apply for a tourist visa (L visa) in advance and provide proof of accommodation and travel itinerary.

About Huangshan

Huangshan, also known as the Yellow Mountains, is one of China’s most iconic natural landmarks, celebrated for its dramatic granite peaks, ancient pine trees, and sea of clouds. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, inspiring countless Chinese painters and poets over centuries. Visitors are drawn to Huangshan for its breathtaking sunrise views, mystical mist-covered landscapes, and well-preserved hiking trails. The area is also famous for its hot springs and traditional villages nearby, providing a rich cultural experience alongside outdoor adventure. Huangshan’s distinctive scenery changes with the seasons, offering spectacular views year-round, from snow-capped peaks in winter to blooming azaleas in spring. Its combination of natural wonders and cultural significance makes it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking both inspiration and tranquility.

Huangshan Tours & Experiences

  • Top Attractions: Highlights of Eastern China
  • Duration Range: Custom Durations
  • Group Size: Small groups (up to 15 people)
  • Difficulty Level: Mixed Difficulty
  • Recommended For: Visit during spring or autumn for the best weather and scenery. Pack sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing, and rain gear due to variable mountain weather. Respect local customs and avoid littering in natural areas. Carry some cash as smaller vendors may not accept cards. Stay hydrated and be prepared for physical exertion on hikes. Early morning visits are recommended to catch sunrise and avoid crowds.

Average Tour Price: $75

Lowest Price Tour: $39

Highest Price Tour: $250

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Important Tour Information

  • Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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  • Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
  • Carry valid identification and tour booking confirmation

Top Attractions

1. Lotus Peak – The highest peak in Huangshan, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. 2. Bright Summit Peak – Known for its stunning sunrise and sunset vistas. 3. Xihai Grand Canyon – A dramatic and less crowded hiking area with deep ravines and unique rock formations. 4. West Sea Canyon – Famous for its rugged terrain and spectacular cloud seas. 5. Hongcun Village – A well-preserved ancient village near Huangshan, showcasing traditional Anhui architecture and culture.

Popular Activities

Hiking is the primary activity, with trails ranging from moderate to challenging, including cable car rides for easier access. Photography is popular due to the scenic vistas and unique cloud formations. Visitors can also enjoy soaking in natural hot springs at the mountain’s base. Cultural tours to nearby ancient villages and tea plantations offer insight into local traditions. Bird watching and nature walks provide a peaceful way to explore the diverse flora and fauna of the region.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to visit Huangshan is during spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) when the weather is mild and the scenery is at its most beautiful.

The hike can be challenging due to steep paths and many steps, but cable cars are available to assist visitors who prefer a less strenuous ascent.

Yes, there are hotels and guesthouses on the mountain, but they tend to be more expensive and basic; many visitors choose to stay in the nearby city and visit the mountain during the day.

We have tours designed for various age groups and fitness levels. Each tour description includes specific requirements and recommendations.

Local Food & Cuisine

Huangshan cuisine is part of Anhui culinary tradition, known for its use of wild herbs and fresh mountain ingredients. Signature dishes include steamed bamboo shoots, hairy tofu, and Huangshan braised pigeon. Local specialties often feature slow-cooked meats and freshwater fish. Dining customs emphasize communal eating and sharing dishes. Noteworthy restaurants include those in Tunxi Old Street, where visitors can sample authentic Anhui flavors in a historic setting.

Getting Around

Huangshan is accessible by air via Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, with flights connecting to major Chinese cities. High-speed trains link Huangshan to Shanghai and other regional hubs. Local transportation includes buses, taxis, and shuttle services to the mountain entrance. On the mountain, cable cars and walking paths are the main modes of travel. Costs are generally affordable, with public transport being the cheapest option.

Travel Tips

Visit during spring or autumn for the best weather and scenery. Pack sturdy hiking shoes, layered clothing, and rain gear due to variable mountain weather. Respect local customs and avoid littering in natural areas. Carry some cash as smaller vendors may not accept cards. Stay hydrated and be prepared for physical exertion on hikes. Early morning visits are recommended to catch sunrise and avoid crowds.

Culture & Customs

Huangshan’s culture reflects traditional Anhui values of hospitality and respect for nature. Social customs include polite greetings and modest dress when visiting temples or villages. Local festivals such as the Huangshan International Tourism Festival celebrate regional heritage with performances and exhibitions. Visitors should observe quiet and respectful behavior in natural and cultural sites. Gift-giving is appreciated but not expected.

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