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Holding pens and making ink, carving out inkstones and fishing paper, you can touch the thousand-year-old Huizhou ingenuity in the intangible cultural heritage handicrafts; climb Huangshan Mountain, travel to Thousand Islands, and enter Hongcun, and enjoy the poetry and paintings of Jiangnan among the ancient charm of the mountains and rivers. A journey that can be written about, tasted, and traveled. In the purest way, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of Huizhou.
Keywords: Four-star Accommodation Self-care For Food All-inclusive Entertainment Saving Money But Not Experiencing It
Departure: Hangzhou      Return: Hangzhou
9天 Days 7晚 Nights
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Selected tour dates

April 16, September 17, October 17, November 3, 2026

April 16, September 17, October 17, November 3, 2027


Double room: $780/person

Single room difference: $200/person

Other tour dates

Double room: $850/person

Single room difference: $240/person

price description

1. Room type description: Double rooms are calculated as 2 people occupying one room; single room occupancy requires a single room difference.

2. Group instructions: The minimum group size for this trip is 10 people. If the final number of people is less than 10, the price difference needs to be paid (shared equally according to the standard of 10 people), which is mainly used to cover fixed operating costs such as vehicles and tour guides to ensure that service standards are not reduced.

3. Customized service: This route supports independent group booking or private customization. There is no limit on the number of people. Please inquire separately for the cost and route.

4. Peak season surcharge: During holidays, summer, Christmas, New Year and local peak seasons, the price may have additional surcharges, and individual inquiries are required for some dates.

5. Note: For other dates, the group status needs to be confirmed twice. The price is greatly affected by the number of people and seasonal resources. Please consult the consultant for details.

Note: This itinerary is for reference only. Our company will optimize the details while keeping the overall itinerary unchanged, and reserves the right to change the order of attractions in the itinerary and adjust individual attractions according to season and time. The final itinerary is subject to confirmation before departure. This update time:August 28, 2026


Highlights

Holding pens and making ink, carving out inkstones and fishing paper, you can touch the thousand-year-old Huizhou ingenuity in the intangible cultural heritage handicrafts; climb Huangshan Mountain, travel to Thousand Islands, and enter Hongcun, and enjoy the poetry and paintings of Jiangnan among the ancient charm of the mountains and rivers. A journey that can be written about, tasted, and traveled. In the purest way, you can immerse yourself in the beauty of Huizhou.

Itinerary

Day 1

Home HangzhouHangzhou

TransportationAirplane
BreakfastPlease take care of yourself
LunchPlease take care of yourself
DinnerPlease take care of yourself
Accommodation On the plane
Schedule

VIP guests go to the airport where they live, due to the time difference, it is recommended to confirm the local time and depart 1 day in advance. The exact time is based on the arrival time. After checking in, fly toHangzhouHangzhou, I spent the night on the plane. Please pay attention to your night rest. It is quite cold on the plane, so please prepare wind-proof clothes.


Day 2

Arrive At Hangzhou

TransportationBus
BreakfastPlease take care of yourself
LunchPlease take care of yourself
DinnerPlease take care of yourself
Accommodation Hangzhou Guli Hotel or similar class
Schedule

Upon arrival in Hangzhou, your tour guide will wait for you at the airport, and then check into the hotel to rest.(The free pick-up time on the day of the tour is a fixed time. Communicate with the customer service staff in advance. Paid pick-up is required at other times, please know!)

If you have enough time, it is recommendedFree activities: West Lake Scenic Areaor Hefang Streetor Hangzhou Yintai in77

West Lake Scenic Area West Lake Scenic Area

The sparkling waves of West Lake have already amazed the world. It is currently the only lake-like landscape in the World Heritage. The beauty of West Lake lies in its scenery of lakes and mountains, and its changing seasons. People can't help but marvel at the perfect combination of nature and human wisdom. West Lake not only has beautiful natural scenery, but also carries profound human landscape and cultural heritage.

Hefang Street

Located in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou City, this is an ancient street carrying thousands of years of culture and memory. This is not only a favorite check-in destination for tourists, but also a city-style painting in the hearts of Hangzhou people. While walking, every step seems to tell the story of historical changes and the charm of humanity.

Hangzhou Intime in77 Intime in77, Hangzhou

It is located in the most prosperous commercial, tourist and leisure area in Hangzhou. In terms of architectural style, it retains the unique Jiangnan design elements such as arcades and blue bricks. International brand flagship stores are distributed among them, creating a wonderful atmosphere of the collision of Chinese and Western cultures. Integrate fashion, art, architecture, and humanities to create a public space open to the outside world and enjoy the process of comfort and relaxation.

Day 3

Hangzhou [220km, About 3h] Lao Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory [28km, About 40min] Huangshan Urban Area

TransportationBus
BreakfastInside the hotel
LunchPlease take care of yourself
DinnerPlease take care of yourself
Accommodation Huangshan Lizheng Hotel or similar class
Schedule

Itinerary: Hangzhou - Lao Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory: Hui ink making experience (about 1 hour), She inkstone carving experience (about 50 minutes) - Huangshan City

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Shexian County. After arrival, have lunch. After the meal, you will visit the ancient city of Shexian County, Anhui Province, the "Capital of Huizhou Ink Painting in China". Travel through time and explore the ink fragrance of Lao Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory. After hundreds of years of ups and downs,Lao Hu Kaiwen Ink FactoryWe still adhere to the traditional Hui ink production technology and pass down the thousands of years of ink charm to this day. The craft of Hui ink production is a national intangible cultural heritage. Here you can witness the whole process of this exquisite craft with your own eyes.Hui ink making experienceFollow professional teachers to learn about the history, culture and production process of Hui ink; in the ink making experience workshop, you can personally participate in ink making and experience the magical transformation from raw materials to ink ingots. Tracing its origins for thousands of years, we explore the elegance of She Yan.She inkstone carving experience, is an in-depth journey of touching history and inheriting culture. Under the guidance of a professional master, you will personally participate in the making process of the She inkstone, from selecting the stone, designing the pattern, to picking up the carving knife to carve. Feel the focus and joy of each cut, and experience the wonderful process of turning an ordinary stone into a beautiful She inkstone.

Lao Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory Lao Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory

Located in the ancient city of She County, Anhui Province, it was founded in 1956. It is the only professional production factory in She County that inherits the historical and cultural heritage of Hui ink after the founding of the People's Republic of China. It preserves the plaque of Lao Hu Kaiwen's ink shop and many historical materials of Hui ink. It also collects many exquisite models since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and has a group of famous teachers and craftsmen with superb skills.

Fragrance lingers on your fingertips, heading for a thousand-year appointment in Huimo——

Experience of Huizhou ink making

Huizhou ink originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. From the beginning of its birth, it has formed an indissoluble bond with literati. From Li Yu, the late emperor of the Southern Tang Dynasty, to his preference for Li Yangui ink from Shezhou, to the "Earth Ink" created by Hu Kaiwen, a famous Huizhou ink master, which won the gold medal at the Panama International Exposition, there are many legends about Huizhou ink. In the cigarette lighting workshop, green smoke rises from the burning pine branches. This is the most original raw material of Huizhou ink - pine smoke, which will start a magical journey of transformation. When mixing the ink, the pine smoke and bone glue are repeatedly rubbed and beaten in the hands to make the ink blend evenly. Put the beaten ink into an exquisite mold and press it hard. The flowers, birds, insects, fish, poems and stories on the mold will be engraved on the ink ingot, becoming an eternal mark.

A moment of cutting, carving the legend of She Inkstone for thousands of years——

She inkstone carving experience u200cShe inkstone carving experienceu200c

Famous in the Tang Dynasty, it has a history of more than a thousand years and is favored by literati. She inkstone has the characteristics of "smooth and fine, hard and smooth stone quality, meticulous texture, water storage that does not dry up, and ink that is like oil". The production process of She inkstone is centered on carving. From stone to blank making, design, carving, polishing, glazing, etc., every process tests the vision and skills of the craftsmen. Taught by a national-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor in person, the master holds a carving knife and carves on the inkstone sometimes lightly to outline a delicate texture; sometimes he carves calmly to create a majestic shape. The audience was amazed from time to time. Under the guidance of the master, you can also use the knife as a pen and the stone as paper to appreciate the unique charm of the thousand-year-old She inkstone in a small space and gain an unforgettable cultural skill.

Optional special experience at your own expense $10/person:

Huangmei Opera Performance Huangmei Opera Performance

In the alleys with green bricks and black tiles, there is the gentle lingering sound of Huangmei Opera. When the water sleeves are fluttering slightly, the singing is like a clear spring flowing over the stone bank, and the phrase "birds in pairs on the trees" blends the tenderness of Jiangnan into the opera. Find a wooden chair in front of the stage, watch the dancing eyes and listen to the clear singing voice of the young actor. Perhaps it's the romance of "The Fairy's Match", or perhaps it's the sassiness of "The Consort". Each melody leads to the beauty of the mountains and rivers of Anhui.

Day 4

China Huizhou Culture Museum-Huizhou Cake And Pastry Museum-Tunxi Old Street-Yangwen Brush Studio

TransportationBus
BreakfastInside the hotel
LunchPlease take care of yourself
DinnerPlease take care of yourself
Accommodation Huangshan Lizheng Hotel or similar class
Schedule

Itinerary: China Huizhou Culture Museum - Huizhou Cake Museum: Hui Mo Pastry Making Experience (about 40 minutes) - Tunxi Old Street - Yangwen Brush Shop: Hui Brush Making Experience (about 1.5 hours)

Walk into the hotel after breakfastChina Huizhou Culture Museum, and then crashed into the thousands of years of Huizhou's history. Every brick, tile, utensil and object here quietly tells the prosperity and elegance of this land. walk intoHuizhou Pastry Museum, it’s like opening a long-dusted food history book, every page is filled with Huizhou people’s life stories and fireworks memories. turn onHuimo cake making experience, you can not only reap the delicious food made by yourself, but also listen to ancient legends and stories. Strolling for a Thousand YearsTunxi Old Street, it is like a flowing "Along the River During Qingming Festival", telling the prosperity and vicissitudes of ancient Huizhou. While walking, you can encounter the ancient charm of Huizhou style everywhere. This is also a paradise for foodies, with a variety of Huizhou delicacies, each of which can immerse your taste buds in the unique charm of Huizhou flavor.Yang Wen Bizhuang, a pen contains hundreds of years of skill. Come here and let a pen tell you that some inheritances have always been very light, light enough to be held in the palm of your hand; yet very heavy, heavy enough to carry the weight of time. Hui pen making experienceLet your fingertips communicate with the wolf hair and feel the elegance and perseverance hidden in the brush strokes. Experience the realism of "selecting one hair out of millions" of Hui brush. From the selection of materials to the completion of the brush, every step is hidden in skill.

China Huizhou Culture Museumu200c

The master of Huizhou culture, with the theme of "Huizhou People and Huizhou Culture", the "Entering Huizhou" exhibition hall, the restoration scene of the dinosaur fossil unearthed site at Jimu Mountain takes you back to the ancient origin of Huizhou; the "Huizhou Merchants of the World" exhibition hall, the folk proverb "I was born in Huizhou without cultivating in my previous life. When I was thirteen or fourteen years old, I threw it away" seems to be echoing in my ears; the "Huizhou Women" exhibition hall shows the Huizhou merchants The tenacity and dedication of the women behind the scenes; the "Huizhou Education" exhibition hall highlights Huizhou's reputation as "Southeast Zoulu" and "Chengzhu Queli"; the "Huizhou Architecture" exhibition hall presents models of ancient villages such as Xiongcun, Chengkan, Xidi, and Hongcun; the "Huizhou Art" exhibition hall shows the treasure of the town hall "Wenfu Ink" calmly placed in a brocade box. As the earliest Huizhou ink discovered in China, it has lasted for thousands of years.

Huizhou Cake and Pastry Museumu200c

Encounter the world of fireworks in cakes. In the long scroll of Huizhou culture, there is one flavor that always lingers, and that is the sweetness of Huizhou cakes. Upon entering the museum, a huge stone mill comes into view. It is 5 meters in diameter and weighs 5,000 kilograms. It stands quietly and witnesses the changes over the years. The history of pastry development on the second floor slowly unfolds on the corridor wall. From the establishment of Hu Xingtang in 1823 to the present, the inheritance path of nearly 200 years can be clearly seen. The "Four Seasons" exhibition area displays Huizhou's traditional seasonal cakes and cakes.

Huizhou Crisp Making Experience

The sweet time in Huimo Suli is a cultural journey that can be eaten in your mouth. Hui Mo Su is the soul of literati. Black sesame seeds are ground into powder in graphite and mixed with soft white sugar, giving it a warm and moist texture like Hui ink. The master kneads the flour into dough, then presses it into a mold engraved with landscape patterns. When it is removed from the mold, a shiny black shortbread that resembles Hui ink lies in the palm of your hand. If you smell it up close, you will feel the mellow aroma of sesame seeds; if you put it in your mouth, it will be delicate and melt in your mouth. Sweet but not greasy, it seems that the pen, ink, paper and inkstone of Huizhou have been transformed into elegance on the tip of the tongue. No wonder some people say that eating Huimo cake is like chewing a bite of solidified ink. Huizhou Suhui will tell you: You don’t need to read the words to understand some cultures, just take a bite and you will understand.  

Tunxi Old Street

Walking into Tunxi Old Street is like stepping into a historical time tunnel. The 853-meter-long old street is composed of more than 300 Hui-style buildings, with streets and lanes crisscrossing it like a maze. The uniform Huizhou architecture, with pink walls, black tiles, horse-head walls, cornices and lattice windows, all reveal a rich ancient charm. The exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings and stone carvings on the gate tower are lifelike, telling ancient stories and making people marvel at the luxury and sophistication of "a thousand taels of silver and seven hundred doors". There are many century-old shops and intangible cultural heritage stores. Huangshan Shaobing, Hairy Tofu, Huimo Crisps, Stinky Mandarin Fish, Wenzheng Bamboo Shoots and many other Huizhou delicacies will give you a feast for your tongue.

Yangwen Brush Studio Yangwen Brush Studio

The story of Yang Wen Brush Shop begins in the late Qing Dynasty. Our ancestors relied on the rule of "choosing fine hair like jade" to establish a firm foothold in Huizhou. Now passed down to the fourth generation, the old method of 72 processes is still adhered to. Yellowed old photos hang on the wall, including photos of literati who came here to customize brushes during the Republic of China.

The character on the pen tip, the gentleness of repeated polishing——

Huizhou Brush Making Experience

Hold an emblem pen and have a dialogue with thousands of years of ingenuity. Come and join in this pen-making ceremony. When learning "combination", hairs of different thicknesses should be matched in proportion, with wolf hair in front for strength, and sheep hair at the back for moisture. The weight of the fingers hides the essence of the pen; when practicing "tying brush", the twine should be wrapped like growth rings, with more circles making it tighter and less circles making it looser. During the pen trimming process, use small scissors to trim the tip of the pen carefully, not only to make the tip of the pen as neat as a knife, but also to retain the natural elasticity of the vellus hairs. When a pen gradually takes shape in my hand, I suddenly understand why the ancients said that "the pen is the seal of the heart." This hand-made pen already has your breath in it.

Day 5

Huangshan Urban Area【120km, About 2h】Xuan Paper Culture Park【70km, About 1.5h】Zhaji Ancient Village

TransportationBus
BreakfastInside the hotel
LunchPlease take care of yourself
DinnerPlease take care of yourself
Accommodation Tangkou Songyue Hotel or similar class
Schedule

Itinerary: Huangshan City-Xuan Paper Cultural Park: Creative Rice Paper Experience (about 40 minutes)-Chaji Ancient Village-Tangkou

After breakfast, depart for Jingxian County and head toRice Paper Cultural Park, here is the soul habitat of rice paper culture and the inheritance place of thousands of years of skills. When you step into this land, it feels like you have opened a thick history book, with the legend of rice paper written on every page. participateCreative rice paper experience, experience the paper fishing and drying with your own hands, and make your own creative floral paper.Chaji Ancient VillageWalking on the bluestone slabs, old stories are embedded in the lines under your feet. The old Hui-style houses on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are very close to each other, and the wood carvings on the window lattice have been softened by time. Check in hotel at night.

Xuan Paper Culture ParkXuan Paper Culture Park

Walking into the Rice Paper Museum is like embarking on a time journey. On the first floor are green sandalwood bark and Shatian straw, which are the origins of rice paper. From raw materials to finished products, the detailed display of each process will make you marvel at the delicacy and rigor of rice paper production. Every step is full of the wisdom of the ancestors. The second floor is a palace of art, where rice paper calligraphy and paintings by famous artists from past dynasties hang quietly, and the charm between the brushstrokes seems to tell stories of the past. In the Sanzhangsanjuxuan production workshop, you can witness with your own eyes the birth of the "Big Mac in the paper industry". You will understand that this is not only making paper, but also passing on a spirit.

The tenderness created by nature and craftsmanship, the whispers of fingertips and millennia of craftsmanship——

Creative Xuan Paper Experience

It means that the entire process from pulp preparation to paper making is experienced by oneself. Be sure to experience paper fishing and drying with your own hands. Use a bamboo curtain to gently scoop it into the pulp pool, and the fibers will evenly adhere to the curtain. This is the most intimate contact with rice paper. Then stick the wet paper to the fire wall, feeling the heat slowly take away the moisture, and the paper gradually becomes as thin as cicada wings. After mixing pulp and adding medicine, add dried flowers and sequins to the pulp or wet paper, use your imagination to combine graphics, fish them out and dry them. The finished product can be taken home directly for collection, or you can create creative bookmarks, graffiti, etc.  

Zhaji Ancient Village

White walls and black tiles spread along the tributaries of the Qingyi River. The horse-head wall is looming in the clouds and mist, as if it came out of the ink paintings of the Song and Yuan Dynasties. It has been standing for thousands of years. Pushing open the creaking wooden door, you might bump into an old man sunbathing. Don’t miss the “Deyi Hall” in the village. The courtyard of the old house hides the ingenuity of Huizhou architecture. In the evening, smoke rises from the rooftops and intertwines with the mist in the mountains. The entire village is shrouded in a haze, so gentle that it makes your heart tremble.

Day 6

Tangkou Tangkou [Transfer Bus To Scenic Spots, About 30 Minutes] Huangshan Huangshan [Transfer Buses To Scenic Spots, About 30 Minutes] Tangkou Tangkou

TransportationBus
BreakfastInside the hotel
LunchPlease take care of yourself
DinnerPlease take care of yourself
Accommodation Tangkou Songyue Hotel or similar class
Schedule

Itinerary: Tangkou-Huangshan (scenic area transfer busYuping cable car one wayYungu Cable Car (one way): Yupinglou Scenic AreaTianhai Scenic AreaGuangmingdingBaieling-Tangkou

Huangshan Huangshan

A magical mountain standing between heaven and earth, with its magnificent scenery and rich cultural heritage, attracts countless tourists to explore its charm. Strange pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs are collectively known as the "Four Wonders of Huangshan". Each pine tree such as the welcoming pine, the seeing-off pine, and the black tiger pine has a unique shape and charm; the strange rocks such as the monkey watching the sea, the dream pen blooming flowers, and the fairy guiding the way are all different in shape and lifelike; white clouds and mist billow in the mountains, sometimes like a rough sea, sometimes like light tulle, surrounding the mountains, making people feel like they are in a heavenly palace. No matter spring, summer, autumn or winter, Huangshan has different beautiful scenery waiting for you to discover. 

Yupinglou Scenic Areau200cYupinglou Scenic Areau200c

It is an observation deck held in the palm of your hand by the sea of clouds and strange pines. It is also an excellent footnote to Huangshan's "dangerous mountains in the front and beautiful mountains in the back". Every step here touches the scenery. Looking up, you will see the "Welcome Pine", and not far away, the "Send Off Pine" stands quietly. The warmest etiquette of Huangshan is hidden in the greeting and seeing off. The Yuping Tower is built on the Wenshu Terrace at an altitude of 1,680 meters, with paintings visible through the windows. The beauty of Yuping Tower is that it is never an isolated scenery. It is the background of welcoming pines, the picture frame of Lotus Peak, and the station where the sea of clouds flows.

Tianhai Scenic Areau200cTianhai Scenic Area

u200cThis is the "Sky Garden" of Huangshan Mountain. With an altitude of more than 1,700 meters, the sea of clouds has become a frequent visitor. The beauty of the sky and the sea lies in its "hiding" and "exposing". Surrounded by the peaks, there is an open flat land, surrounded by Alchemy Peak, Tiandu Peak, and Lotus Peak. Standing here, you can not only feel the majesty of the mountains, but also enjoy the rare silence.

Bright Summitu200cBright Summit

u200cAmong the peaks of Huangshan Mountain, Guangmingding is the viewing platform left by God in the clouds. This is not the Jianghu stronghold in martial arts novels, but the second highest peak of Huangshan Mountain with an altitude of 1841 meters. Standing on the flat and open peak, it feels like you can reach out and pluck the clouds from the sky. Looking to the east, the sharp edge of Tiandu Peak pierces the sky; looking to the west, the outline of Lotus Peak is looming in the fog; turning to the north, the red walls of Danxia Peak and the ancient pines complement each other. The 360° view without blind spots makes Huangshan’s unique pines, strange rocks and sea of clouds your private scenery.

White Goose Ridgeu200cWhite Goose Ridge

u200cIn the context of Huangshan Mountain, Baieling is a gentle corner hidden in the clouds. There are no stormy waves here, but there are ridges that stretch like a goose neck. Green-gray rocks are wrapped in vigorous ancient pines. When the wind blows, the pines sound like the fluttering wings of white geese. Standing on the ridge and looking out, you can see the strange pines of Shixin Peak peeking out from the fog, the strange stalagmite concrete rocks springing up like bamboo shoots after a rain, and the distant sea of clouds flowing across the valley.

Day 7

Tangkou [30km, About 40min] Hongcun Village [180km, About 2.5h] Chunan

TransportationBus
BreakfastInside the hotel
LunchPlease take care of yourself
DinnerPlease take care of yourself
Accommodation Qiandao Lake Yuanxiang Hotel or similar class
Schedule

Itinerary: Tangkou-Hongcun: Nanhu Academymoon marsh lakeChengzhitangWang's Ancestral Hall-Chun'an

After breakfast, drive to "Village in Chinese Paintings" -HongcunThe thousand-year-old scroll dyed with ink and wash is waiting for you to paint it. Located in the northeast of Yi County, Huangshan City, it was built in the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of 900 years. The ancient architecture has Hui-style features, with white walls and black tiles, horse-head walls, exquisite wood carvings, brick carvings and stone carvings. The architectural carvings and indoor and outdoor decorations have distinctive local cultural characteristics. There are 137 ancient Qingming residences in existence, including Chengzhi Hall, Peide Hall, Sanli Hall, Lexu Hall, the hometown of Huizhou merchants, and Nanhu Academy, an ancient academy, which are known as "folk palaces". Wander through the ancient villages and find the thousand-year-old stories hidden in the bricks. At the end of the tour, drive to Chun'an. 

Nanhu AcademyNanhu Academy

The sound of thousand-year-old books beside a clear water. On the blue waves of Nanhu Lake, a complex of buildings with white walls and black tiles stands quietly. This is the Nanhu Academy where the children of Hongcun recite sages' books. It rests on the lake light and reflects the mountain scenery, blending the elegance and scholarly atmosphere of Huizhou architecture into the mist and rain of Jiangnan, becoming the warmest stroke in the ink painting of Hongcun. The plaque "Meet friends through literature" reveals the character of the old-time literati in every word. Once upon a time, a group of young men wearing long robes sought knowledge, discussed Taoism and pursued their dreams here.

Moon Swamp Lakeu200c

A bright light in Hongcun's heart. The beauty of Hongcun requires one to calm down and appreciate it. And Moon Marsh is that place where you can slow down. This half-moon-shaped pond, called "cow stomach" by the locals, is like a bronze mirror that has been polished by time and is embedded in the center of the ancient village. The surrounding white walls and black tiles, the horses' heads with horns, as well as the flowing clouds in the sky and the old trees on the shore, are all reflected in the water. When the wind blows, the water surface ripples, like a long flowing ink scroll.

Chengzhi Hallu200cChengzhi Hall

The "Folk Forbidden City" in Hongcun. It is the residence of Wang Dinggui, a salt merchant in the Qing Dynasty, where brick carvings, wood carvings, and stone carvings shine to their full glory. Every inch of carved beams and painted buildings hides the legend and ingenuity of Huizhou merchants. Pushing open the heavy wooden door, the wall with the word "福" first comes into view. Looking up, it's "Chengzhitang".The plaque reveals the owner's expectation of "Chengzhi Ancestor, Kaiyu Descendant"; the "Tang Suzong Banquet with Officials" on the beam in the front hall shows dozens of characters with different expressions, and even the wrinkles of their clothes are clearly distinguishable; the "Hundred Sons Celebrating Lantern Festival" in the back hall shows children playing or dancing lions. Everywhere in Chengzhi Hall tells the story of Huizhou merchants. They traveled north and south to accumulate wealth, but they were always attached to their hometown. Their responsibility to the family and their love for life were carved into the bricks, tiles, wood and stones of this house, truly interpreting "a house, half of the history of Huizhou merchants".

Wang Clan Ancestral Hallu200cWang Clan Ancestral Hall

Family memories deep in Hongcun. Pushing open the heavy wooden door, a plaque with "Principles of Filial Piety" hangs in the main hall. It is the reverence of the Wang clan for their ancestors and the admonition to future generations. In the ancestral hall, the pine and cranes symbolize long life and long life, the magpies and plum blossoms symbolize the coming of happy events, and the entwining vines symbolize the longevity of the family. Every brick and tile here tells the meaning of "roots". No matter how far you go, there is always a harbor where blood and nostalgia lie.

You can choose special experience projects at your own expense $10/person: Hongcun Hanfu experience

(The experience lasts 2 hours, including a set of Hanfu, but does not include makeup and styling)

Dressed in Hanfu, go to a thousand-year appointment in Hongcun. When the garments of Hanfu pass by the bluestone road in Hongcun, time seems to be folding at this moment. The white walls and black tiles become a natural background, and the clear waves of the moon marsh reflect the flowing clothes. You stand in the painting and become a part of it.

Day 8

Chunan-Qiandao Lake Scenic Area [170km, About 2.5h] Hangzhou

TransportationTake a boat
BreakfastInside the hotel
LunchPlease take care of yourself
DinnerPlease take care of yourself
Accommodation Hangzhou Guli Hotel or similar class
Schedule

Itinerary: Chun'an Qiandao Lake Pier (by boat) - Qiandao Lake - Meifeng (cable car up and down) - Yule Island - Longshan Island - Hangzhou

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed to tourQiandao Lake Scenic Area. Qiandao Lake promises you a dream of beautiful lakes and mountains. When the first ray of morning light passed over the lake, 1078The island wakes up from the mist, like scattered emeralds, gently surrounded by clear lake water. This is a secret place favored by time and gifted by nature, hiding thousands of poetic feelings about water. The moment we boarded the cruise ship and opened the window, the wind brought the coolness of the lake into our arms. The surface of the lake is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. Where the boat is sailing, blue waves are swaying layer by layer. As far as the eye can see, islands are dotted here and there, like a landscape painting casually sketched by nature. After the tour, drive back to Hangzhou。 

Qiandao Lake Scenic AreaQiandao Lake Scenic Area

Xin'anjiang Reservoir, located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang ProvinceChun'an CountyWithin the territory, a small part is connected to the northwest of Jiande City, Hangzhou City. It is an artificial lake formed to impound the upper reaches of the Xin'an River for the construction of the Xin'an River Hydropower Station. After the Xinanjiang Reservoir was built, the dam intercepted the upper reaches of the Xinan River into a huge lake. The high mountains and ridges submerged into the lake and became islands, with a total of 1,078, hence the name "Thousand Island Lake". It is divided into six tourist areas: Southeast Lake Area, Central Lake Area, Northwest Lake Area, Southwest Lake Area, Northeast Lake Area and Stone Forest Scenic Area. Thousand Island Lake is one of the "Three Thousand Island Lakes in the World". In 2010, it was announced as a national AAAAA tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration.

Meifeng Scenic Area

u200cThe soul of Qiandao Lake is hidden in the height of Meifeng. This peak, known as the "No. 1 Observation Deck of Thousand Island Lake", is an excellent place to overlook the "Thousand Islands Jingxiu". Thousands of green islands are scattered on the lake like jasper, the big ones are like undulating mountains, and the small ones are like snail buns. The lake is like a huge emerald, with winding curves cut out by the islands. The waves on the lake are jumping, and it's hard to tell whether the island is in the water or the water is between the islands. 

Meifeng Cable Car

Meifeng Island is the perfect place to climb Qiandao Lake. There is a saying that "if you don't go to Meifeng to see the archipelago, you won't know the true face of Thousand Islands." You can enjoy the 360-degree view of the island lake by taking the cable car. As the cable car slowly rises, visitors can see the Qiandao Lake islands dotted around each other, the lake islands and the mountains and rivers complementing each other from different angles and heights. The islands are dotted close up, and the islands are looming and mountainous from a distance. The cable car can go directly to the observation deck on the top of the mountain, saving energy and allowing more people, especially the elderly, children and tourists with poor physical strength, to easily climb to the top and enjoy the panoramic scenery of Qiandao Lake.

Yule Island Yule Island

u200cIt is a paradise for gourmet food. There is a giant cauldron known as "the first pot in Qiandao Lake", which cooks Qiandao Lake's secret "Dongpo Fish". In addition, there are many buffet restaurants on the island, where you can taste a variety of Qiandao Lake specialties. Here is the largest water park in Qiandao Lake - Water World, and the only water stage in Qiandao Lake is also located here.

Longshan IslandLongshan Island

u200cAmong the thousand islands in Qiandao Lake, Longshan Island is the one with hidden stories, quietly depositing the cultural background of Qiandao Lake. When you step onto the stone steps of the pier, the first thing you encounter is the lush ancient camphor trees. The Hai Rui Temple is hidden deep in the green shade. The statue of Hai Rui in the temple has bright eyes and a righteous attitude that seems to penetrate time and space. That is the gratitude of the people for upright officials and the memory of righteousness over time. 

You can choose special performances at your own expense for $60/person. Auditorium:

The Impression of West Lake performance

If West Lake is the soul of Hangzhou, then "Impression of West Lake" is a poem deep in this soul. This is another pinnacle work of director Zhang Yimou, using the sky as the curtain and the lake as the stage to narrate the thousand-year splendor and cultural heritage of West Lake. The performance cleverly integrates the love legend between Xu Xian and White Snake. When the familiar story slowly unfolds before your eyes, it seems like time and space are intertwined. In the drizzle, Xu Xian and White Snake met on the broken bridge. An oil-paper umbrella supported their love and the romance of the West Lake. The story of joys and sorrows is unfolding, and the past and present lives of West Lake are unfolding, allowing us to feel the profound heritage and unique charm of this city.

Day 9

Hangzhou Home

TransportationAirplane
BreakfastInside the hotel
LunchPlease take care of yourself
DinnerPlease take care of yourself
Accommodation On the plane
Schedule

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport according to the flight time. At the end of the trip, return to your beautiful home!(The free airport drop-off time on the day of the group delivery is a fixed time. Please communicate with the customer service staff in advance. At other times, paid airport pick-up is required, please know!)


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Hangzhou

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