Classic Huangshan, Hongcun & Xidi

Starting and ending in Tunixi, spend a night on the mountain peak for the sunrise, and visit the World Heritage villages of Hongcun and Xidi.

The most popular itinerary for first-time visitors to Huangshan. Base yourself in Tunxi first, take the Yungu Cable Car up the mountain to stay overnight on the peak, descend via the Yuping Cable Car the next day to transfer to Hongcun, and visit Xidi on the final day before heading home. Hiking is minimized by using the cable cars, making it suitable for travelers with average physical fitness. This itinerary bypasses Huizhou Ancient Town and Chengkan, which can be saved for a future trip.

Tickets must be booked in advance, and mountaintop accommodations should be reserved as early as possible during peak seasons.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrive in Tunxi & Explore the Old Street

Huangshan & Huizhou（Tunxi Old Street、Liyang in Lane）

Take a taxi or public bus from Huangshan North Railway Station to Tunxi (about 30 minutes), and explore the Old Street area on foot.

Stay: Tunxi Old Street Area

Day 2 · Ascend via Yungu to Xihai

Huangshan & Huizhou（Shixin Peak、Lion Peak & Qingliang Terrace、Xihai Grand Canyon (West Sea Canyon)）

Drive from Tunxi to Tangkou (about 1 hour), transfer to the scenic area shuttle to Yungu Temple, and take the cable car up. The rest of the day is on foot.

Store your large luggage at your hotel at the foot of the mountain, and only bring essentials for one night up the mountain.

Stay: Huangshan Summit (Guangming Peak · Baiyun)

Day 3 · Sunrise, Descend & Transfer to Hongcun

Huangshan & Huizhou（Flying-over Rock、Huangshan Scenic Area）

Walk to Yupinglou, take the Yuping Cable Car down, take the shuttle back to Tangkou, and charter a car to Hongcun (about 1 hour).

Certain sections like Lianhua (Lotus) Peak may be temporarily closed; refer to the daily scenic area announcements.

Stay: Hongcun

Day 4 · Hongcun Morning Views & Xidi

Huangshan & Huizhou（Hongcun Village、Xidi Village）

Drive from Hongcun to Xidi (about 30 minutes). In the afternoon, take a chartered car or bus from Xidi back to Huangshan North Railway Station (about 1 hour).

Tour groups gather in Hongcun in the afternoon; exploring in the early morning offers a much quieter experience.