Chase the sunrise over the sea of clouds on Huangshan Mountain, and savor stinky mandarin fish in Hongcun Village!

Itinerary Overview Destination: Huangshan Scenic Area + Hongcun Village Total Duration: 2 days & 1 night Transportation: Round-trip high-speed train + scenic area shuttle Highlights: Spectacular peaks & sea of clouds + Huizhou-style ancient village + photography spots🚅 Transportation Arrangement Day 1 Hefei → Huangshan - Arrive at Huangshan North Station by high-speed train → Scenic area - Take the tourist bus directly to Yungu Temple after exiting the station (approx. 40-minute ride) - Recommended to purchase Yungu Cableway ticket (one-way 65 RMB) for quick access to higher-altitude viewing platforms 🏞️ Day 1 Huangshan Highlights Tour (Yungu Temple → Bright Summit → West Sea Grand Canyon → Aoyu Peak → Greeting Pine) Morning: Yungu Temple → West Sea Grand Canyon - 09:30 Take Yungu Cableway to 1,700m altitude - 10:00 Enter the first loop of West Sea Grand Canyon - Recommended route: Paiyun Pavilion → Fairy Displaying Shoes → Fairy Playing Chess → Alchemy Peak - Safety note: Canyon trails are steep; wear anti-slip shoes - 12:00 Lunch at West Sea Hotel (recommended dishes: stir-fried chicken with stone fungus, Huangshan stewed pigeon) Afternoon: Bright Summit → Aoyu Peak → Greeting Pine - 13:30 Hike to Bright Summit (approx. 1 hour) - Stop by Flying-over Rock (perfect for cloud sea backdrop photos) - 15:00 Reach Aoyu Peak viewing platform - Overlook panoramic views of Lotus Peak and Tiandu Peak; photograph unique rock formations - 16:30 Descend to Yuping Pavilion - Capture close-ups of Greeting Pine (wide-angle lens recommended) Evening: Descend via Yuping Cableway - 18:00 Take Yuping Cableway back to Yungu Temple - Note: Last cableway departs around 18:30; plan accordingly🌅 Day 2 Huangshan Sunrise + Hongcun Ancient Village Early morning: Sunrise viewing at Bright Summit - 04:00 Depart from hotel to Bright Summit - Bring warm clothing (significant temperature difference at summit) - 05:30 Watch sunrise over sea of clouds (best photo spot: facing Tiandu Peak) Morning: Lotus Peak → Hiking descent - 07:00 Hike to Lotus Peak (physically demanding; cable car option available) - 09:00 Begin descent to Ciguang Pavilion - Recommended route: Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder → Sanhua Valley → Shixin Peak → Black Tiger Pine Noon: In-depth Hongcun tour - 11:30 Take scenic area shuttle to Hongcun (approx. 1.5-hour ride) - 12:30 Lunch by Moon Pond - Recommended restaurant: Tiandeng Canteen (must-try signature dish: stinky mandarin fish) - 14:00 Explore Hongcun's core attractions - South Lake Bridge (filming location for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon") - Chengzhi Hall (exemplar of Huizhou architecture) - Deyi Hall (wood carving art museum) Evening: Return trip 📌 Tips 1. Weather preparation: - Bring sun-protective clothing + raincoat (mountain weather changes rapidly) - Hiking poles, hiking shoes, and thermos are essential gear 2. Ticket optimization: - Purchase combo tickets (Huangshan + Hongcun) in advance on official platforms for discounts - Seniors/students enjoy half-price with valid ID 3. Accommodation suggestions: - Summit hotel recommendation: Baiyun Hotel (near viewing platforms) - Foothills hotel recommendation: Huangshan Yucheng International Hotel (near high-speed rail station)