Stunning Sunset at Huangshan West Sea Grand Canyon

Huangshan City 4 Days 3 Nights In-Depth Travel Guide (Budget 5000 RMB) Theme: Mountains, Water, Culture + Huizhou Ancient Villages + Food Experience Suitable for: Couples/Friends traveling, preferring deep nature and cultural trips 📅 Itinerary Overview Day 1: Arrive in Huangshan City → Tunxi Old Street → Liyang in Alley → Overnight in the city Day 2: Huangshan Scenic Area (Yungu Temple Cableway → Beihai Scenic Area → West Sea Grand Canyon → Bright Summit) → Overnight on the mountain top Day 3: Huangshan Sunrise → Welcoming Pine → Descend → Hongcun Village → Overnight in Hongcun Day 4: Xidi Ancient Village → Return trip 💰 Budget Allocation (Total for 2 people: 5000 RMB) Item Cost (2 people) Notes Transportation 1200 RMB High-speed train/self-driving + scenic area transport Accommodation 1500 RMB 3 nights (1 night city + 1 night mountain top + 1 night Hongcun) Tickets 1000 RMB Huangshan + Hongcun + Xidi combined ticket Meals 800 RMB Including specialty Huizhou dishes (stinky mandarin fish, Mao tofu, etc.) Others 500 RMB Cableway, souvenirs, etc. 🚗 Daily Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Tunxi Old Street & Liyang in Alley Morning: Arrive at Huangshan North Station by high-speed train, taxi to city center (about 50 RMB) Afternoon: Tunxi Old Street (free): Huizhou architecture + stationery shops, recommended to buy Huimo pastry Liyang in Alley (free): Blend of modern and ancient style, great coffee shops and night views Dinner: First Floor of Old Street (80 RMB per person, must-try stinky mandarin fish, bamboo shoot braised pork) Accommodation: Boutique hotel in city (300 RMB/night, recommended Yujian Huizhou) Day 2: Huangshan Scenic Area (Back Mountain Route) 7:00: City → Huangshan South Gate (carpool 50 RMB/person) Route: Yungu Temple Cableway (80 RMB) → Shixin Peak → Beihai Scenic Area (Dream Pen Blossoms) → West Sea Grand Canyon (small train 100 RMB) → Bright Summit (sunset) Lunch: Bring your own food or simple meal on the mountain (50 RMB per person) Accommodation: Bright Summit Lodge (standard room 1000 RMB/night, breakfast included) Day 3: Huangshan Sunrise → Hongcun 5:30: Watch sunrise at Bright Summit → Welcoming Pine → Descend by Yuping Cableway (90 RMB) Afternoon: Carpool to Hongcun (50 RMB/person), visit Moon Pond, South Lake Painting Bridge Dinner: Hongcun Deyuelou (60 RMB per person, recommended steamed bamboo shoots with cured meat) Accommodation: Boutique guesthouse in Hongcun (400 RMB/night, recommended Shilili Qingmei Society) Day 4: Xidi → Return Trip Morning: Hongcun → Xidi (carpool 30 RMB/person), experience a more original Huizhou village Lunch: Xidi farmhouse cuisine (40 RMB per person) Afternoon: Return trip (Huangshan North Station high-speed train) ⚠️ Notes Huangshan Hiking: Travel light, bring a windbreaker (large temperature difference on the summit), raincoat essential. Ticket Discounts: Buy tickets in advance on official platforms (Huangshan ticket 190 RMB, Hongcun 94 RMB, Xidi 94 RMB). Off-peak Tips: Fewer people on weekdays, shorter cableway queues. Food Recommendations: Mao tofu, stone cake, Huangshan sesame cake (cheaper in the city). 🌟 Experience Upgrade Suggestions (optional if budget allows) Add visit to Mukeng Bamboo Sea (filming location of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," 15 minutes from Hongcun) Switch to business car: Private car tour for more freedom (about 500 RMB/day) Following this itinerary, you can check off Huangshan’s highlights and immerse yourself in Huizhou culture, with excellent value at 2500 RMB per person! Adjustments can be made for other needs~ 🌄