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East China Mountains, Granite Peaks & Danxia River Travel Guide

Huangshan · Sanqingshan · Wuyishan | 14 Days / 13 Nights

A clear, first-time-friendly nature route connecting Huangshan granite peaks and sea of clouds, Sanqingshan cliff walkways, and Wuyishan Danxia cliffs with the Nine-Bend Stream.

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Overview

Trip at a Glance

This free version gives the route structure and main planning logic. It intentionally keeps timing, hotels, restaurants and ticket choices broad so you can first judge whether the route fits your travel style.

DURATION

14 days / 13 nights

TRANSPORT

High-speed rail, scenic shuttles, cableways, taxis / private transfers and bamboo raft

BEST FOR

International visitors seeking natural scenery, cloud seas, cliff paths, photography and light-to-moderate hiking

ROUTE STYLE

Huangshan granite peaks + Sanqingshan cliff walkways + Wuyishan Danxia river valley

Route Highlights

Nature moments along the route

Huangshan Sunrise

Morning Charm of Hongcun

Chengkan Bagua Village in Huizhou, Huangshan

The Elegant Peaks of Sanqingshan

$Winter Snow View of Goddess Peak, Sanqingshan$

Winter Snow View of Goddess Peak, Sanqingshan

Matouyan Tea Mountain in Wuyishan

Overall Itinerary

14-day route structure

Day 1-2

Arrive in Hangzhou / Shanghai / Huangshan -> Huangshan North -> Tangkou

Recommended area: Tangkou / Tunxi / Huangshan City

Food / transfer style: Hui cuisine, setup and mountain preparation · high-speed rail + taxi/private transfer

Day 3-5

Huangshan core mountain days -> sunrise / sunset -> flexible recovery day

Recommended area: Mountain-top hotel, then Tangkou / Huangshan City / Tunxi

Food / transfer style: Mountain hotel meals, Hui cuisine · scenic shuttle + Yungu/Yuping cableway

Day 6-8

Huangshan -> Shangrao / Yushan -> Sanqingshan full day -> transfer toward Wuyishan

Recommended area: Shangrao / Yushan / Sanqingshan foot area / Wuyishan

Food / transfer style: Jiangxi noodles, chicken soup, local snacks · rail + cableway + private transfer

Day 9-12

Wuyishan core route: Tianyou Peak, Nine-Bend Stream, tea valley and Danxia walking day

Recommended area: Sangu Resort / Wuyishan scenic-area hotel

Food / transfer style: Smoked goose, Zixi noodles, Wuyi rock tea · scenic shuttle + bamboo raft

Day 13-14

Wuyishan buffer / transfer to departure city -> departure

Recommended area: Nanping / Fuzhou / Xiamen / Shanghai buffer

Food / transfer style: Final local meal · keep departure day light, no distant sights

Free-version planning rule: use this as a route preview. Reconfirm exact trains, scenic tickets, cableways, bamboo-raft time slots, hotel passport check-in, weather and transfer prices before making final bookings.

Travel Tips

Before you start

Keep these points in mind before you start the route.

Payment

Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay before arrival and carry RMB cash backup for mountain shops, drivers and small restaurants.

Rail tickets

Use 12306 English version, Trip.com or staffed station counters. Buy tickets with passport and carry the original passport.

Mountain weather

Cloud seas, fog, rain and visibility strongly affect Huangshan and Sanqingshan. Keep backup routes ready.

Cableways & shuttles

Huangshan and Sanqingshan depend on scenic shuttles and cableways. Confirm opening and last descent times.

Luggage

For Huangshan mountain-top stays, take only a small overnight backpack and store large suitcases below the mountain.

Bamboo raft

Nine-Bend Stream bamboo rafting needs time-slot reservation and can stop in unsafe weather. Keep Wuyishan activity swaps flexible.

Find out more in the Full Guide

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Time-by-time itinerary and day-by-day decision points
Detailed transport choices, ticket notes and backup plans
Scenic-area route logic for Huangshan, Sanqingshan and Wuyishan
Accommodation recommendations by area and budget
Food and restaurant recommendations with local specialty guidance
Booking, payment, passport check-in and foreign-guest notes

Route & Price Note: This is an independently produced free overview route for international visitors. Scenic tickets, opening hours, transport schedules, prices, weather conditions and hotel foreign-passport acceptance may change and should be reconfirmed before travel.