Yellow Mountain Tour
The only mountain that is listed in China's Top Ten Scenic Spots is Mt. Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in Anhui Province, which has been worshipped since ancient times for its unique beauty. Declared by the World Tourism Organization as a "Cultural and Natural Heritage" of the world, it offers an ideal place for seeks of antiquity as well as for novelty explopers.
Some peaks reach up to 5,900 ft. high. The scenery is renowned for its dramatic changes from hour to hour and through the seasons. Bizarrely contorted pin trees, fantastic rock formations, seas of clouds, and hot springs are among the attractions.
The following information is copied over from the same tour in 2004. We are waiting for updates from the university. Until then, please consider the following tentative.
1. Itinerary
Day 1 -- 20 July (Friday)
Departure from Nanda on coach bus after the morning classes.
Arrival at Tunxi and check in the Hua Xi Hotel.
Day 2 -- 21 July (Saturday)
Sightseeing of Huangshan starting from the Yungu Si calbe car station. One full day tour includes North Sea Grand Canyon, the West Sea Grand Canyon, etc. Dinner at hotel.
Spend the night at the Clear Sea (Bihai) Hotel (4-star).
Day 3 -- 22 July (Sunday)
Sightseeing the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, Lion Peak, Stone Monkey Gazing Over the Sea of Clouds before taking the cable-car down the mountrain. Bus ride to Yixian County. Visit the ancient village of Hongcun and the Tangyue Ming and Qing architectures.
Return to Nanjing after lunch.
For more information, please visit http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/anhui/huangshan/huangshan.htm.
2. Cost
US$260, covering transportation, admissions to the main entrance, meals, service fee, and double-occupancy accommodations and insurance.
Single supplement: $50 for the first night's hotel at the top of the mountain and $30 for the second night's hotel at the foot of the mountain.
Tour itinerary is subject to adjustment.