Anhui 4-Day Luxury Trip, Explore Huangshan and Huizhou on a 4000 RMB Budget.

Anhui 4-Day Luxury Trip: Explore Huangshan and Huizhou on a 4000 RMB Budget > Carefully planned in-depth Huizhou tour, balancing comfort and experience to make your trip worth every penny As a travel blogger, I have meticulously planned this high-quality 4-day, 3-night travel itinerary in Anhui for you. With a budget of 4000 RMB per person, you can enjoy comfortable experiences while deeply appreciating the charm of Huizhou culture. ✨ Highlights of the Itinerary - **High-quality experience throughout**: Selected mountaintop scenic hotels, distinctive Huizhou cultural homestays, and high-star accommodations in the city, balancing comfort and location. - **In-depth cultural experience**: Besides regular attractions, it includes intangible cultural heritage experiences, ancient costume photography, and guided deep tours by locals. - **Off-peak visits**: Carefully arranged timing and routes to effectively avoid peak crowds and enhance the touring experience. - **Complete food guide**: Featuring authentic Huizhou cuisine and snacks recommended by locals to avoid tourist traps. 📍 Itinerary Overview Here is the overall arrangement of the 4-day itinerary, allowing you to quickly understand the time planning and activities of this trip: ```mermaid flowchart TD Trip[Anhui 4-Day Itinerary] --> Day1[Day 1: Arrive in Huangshan] Trip --> Day2[Day 2: Huangshan Scenic Area] Trip --> Day3[Day 3: Hongcun + Xidi] Trip --> Day4[Day 4: Cultural Experience and Return] Day1 --> Activity1_1[Morning
**Arrive at Huangshan North Station**
Private transfer] Activity1_1 --> Activity1_2[Afternoon
**Explore Tunxi Old Street**
Taste Huangshan sesame seed cake, Mao tofu] Activity1_2 --> Activity1_3[Evening
**Night tour of Liyang in Alley**
Light show and riverside tea] Day2 --> Activity2_1[Early morning
**VIP access up the mountain**
Skip the line at Yungu Cableway] Activity2_1 --> Activity2_2[Morning
**Shixin Peak + Dream Pen Blossoms**
View Huangshan’s strange pines and rocks] Activity2_2 --> Activity2_3[Afternoon
**West Sea Grand Canyon**
Ride the popular small train to see the sea of clouds] Activity2_3 --> Activity2_4[Evening
**Sunset at the summit**
Stay at Paiyun-type hotel] Day3 --> Activity3_1[Early morning
**Danxia Peak sunrise**
Professional photography guidance] Activity3_1 --> Activity3_2[Morning
**In-depth tour of Hongcun**
South Lake Painted Bridge + Moon Pond] Activity3_2 --> Activity3_3[Afternoon
**Xidi Ancient Village**
Huizhou architecture and carving art] Activity3_3 --> Activity3_4[Evening
**Stay by Hongcun Lake**
Experience a 200-year-old homestay] Day4 --> Activity4_1[Morning
**Cultural experience**
Huizhou ink making or tea picking experience] Activity4_1 --> Activity4_2[Afternoon
**Delicious meal before departure**
Taste stone ear chicken soup] Activity4_2 --> Activity4_3[Evening
**Private transfer to station**
End of trip] ``` 🗓 Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Huangshan, First Exploration of Huizhou Culture - **Morning**: Arrive at Huangshan North Station, arrange **private transfer** (about 150 RMB). Head to a boutique hotel in the city (recommended Parkview Holiday or equivalent, about 400 RMB/night), with a prime location within walking distance to Tunxi Old Street. - **Afternoon**: Explore [Tunxi Old Street]. This street with a thousand-year history is an excellent starting point to experience Huizhou culture. Taste freshly baked **Huangshan sesame seed cake** (1 RMB each) and **Mao tofu** (crispy outside, tender inside, about 20 RMB), and try intangible cultural heritage projects like Huizhou ink gold painting (about 399 RMB including makeup and ancient-style photography). - **Evening**: Night tour of [Liyang in Alley], enjoy the light show and sip tea at a riverside teahouse (about 30 RMB per person). Dinner recommendations include "Old Street First Floor" or "Big Sha Huicai Garden" to taste authentic stinky mandarin fish (about 50 RMB per person). Day 2: Core Huangshan Scenic Area, Marvel at Strange Pines and Sea of Clouds - **Early morning**: After breakfast, head to Huangshan Scenic Area. Use the **VIP channel** to skip the line and take the Yungu Cableway up the mountain (ticket 190 RMB, cableway 90 RMB). It is recommended to depart around 6 AM to avoid peak crowds. - **Morning**: Visit Shixin Peak, Black Tiger Pine, Dream Pen Blossoms, and other spots to appreciate Huangshan’s "Five Wonders" of strange pines and rocks. The guide will explain the "spiral growth patterns" of Huangshan pines and geological formations to deepen your understanding. - **Afternoon**: Challenge the **West Sea Grand Canyon**, ride the popular small train through the sea of clouds (one-way 100 RMB), and check in at the "Immortal Sunbathing Boots" shaped rocks. Those with good stamina can hike the loop trail for even more spectacular views. - **Evening**: Stay at a mountaintop hotel (recommended Paiyun-type hotel or Baiyun Hotel, book in advance for about 1000-1100 RMB/night). Wait for the **Huangshan sunset** at Danxia Peak or Bright Summit, capturing stunning sea of clouds photos. Day 3: Hongcun + Xidi, Ancient Villages in Ink Painting Style - **Early morning**: Wake up around 5 AM to watch the **Huangshan sunrise** at Bright Summit or Danxia Peak (weather permitting). The guide will secure the best photography spots in advance and provide ginger tea and warm packs. - **Morning**: Visit Welcoming Pine, Hundred-step Cloud Ladder, then take the Yuping Cableway down the mountain (80 RMB). **Private transfer** to Hongcun (ticket 94 RMB). - **Afternoon**: In-depth tour of [Hongcun]. Admire South Lake Painted Bridge, Moon Pond reflections, and experience the charm of Huizhou architecture. It is recommended to try Hanfu costume photography (about 399 RMB/set) and taste local specialties like cured meat and bracken pot at Deyuelou. - **Evening**: Stay at a lakeside homestay in Hongcun (recommended Shilili·Azure Mansion or Jushantang, about 500 RMB/night). Jushantang is a 200-year-old renovated residence with Huangmei opera performances at night, offering a unique cultural experience. Day 4: Cultural Experience and Return - **Morning**: Choose according to time and interest: - Option A: Stroll through Mukeng Bamboo Sea, the filming location of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," and learn to whistle with bamboo leaves. - Option B: Experience tea picking and making at "Xie Yuda Tea Shop," learning about Huangshan Maofeng tea production. - Option C: Visit the Huizhou Culture Museum (free) or try Huizhou ink making. - **Afternoon**: Enjoy **stone ear chicken soup** (fresh broth and tender meat, nutritious) at "Huangshan Old Mom’s Home Cooking" or "Ten Mile Huixiang." Then, depending on your departure time, private transfer to Huangshan North Station (about 150 RMB). | Expense Category | Cost (RMB) | Description