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Holiday Overview
Holiday Overview
Highlights
- Huangshan: World Cultural and Natural Heritage
- Huangshan: "the most peculiar mountain in China" famous for its "four wonders"
- Ancient villages in Anhui region: relatively untouched by the modern world
Map & Itinerary
Map & Itinerary
Tour the ancient villages of Xidi, Tangmo and Chengkan Ancient Villages oozing with folk culture and the history in the Anhui region and these ancient villages are relatively untouched by the modern world. Amazed by the fascinating bamboo forest in Mukeng.
Note: All the time and distance shown here are approximate and indicative only, if there is inconsistency, it will depend on the weather, local road condition and other actual situation.
Holiday Itinerary
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MEET AT THE TRAIN STATION IN HUANGSHAN
Take the high-speed train to Huangshan from Shanghai (G1509 0840am-1315pm). Upon arrival, meet the local guide. Then transfer to the hotel in Tunxi and check in. In the afternoon, cycle around or stroll the Tunxi Old Street and the Li Yang Water Street.
Tunxi Ancient Street, which can be dated back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279), with centuries-old history. It is paved with maroon flagstones built by different age with a total length of 1,273 meters, of which 895 meters is the pedestrian commercial street. Shops standing on both sides are generally of two or three floors, which feature the local Anhui style of stone base, brick construction and tile roof. You will have a wonderful night in Tunxi Ancient Street.
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Accommodation Hotel
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TRANSFER AND CYCLE TO XI’DI VILLAGE, HIKING IN THE MUKENG BAMBOO FOREST
After breakfast, cycle to Mukeng Village(hike in the bamboo forest, which is well known for being the shooting spot of the Oscar-winning movie ”Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon”)→ Cycle to Lucun Ancient Village(visit the magnificent wood-carvings of Huizhou)→ Cycle to the hotel in Xidi and check in.
Mukeng village: deeply hidden in bamboo forest with a beautiful scenery. The place is well known as the shooting location of the Oscar-winning movie "Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon". It is a small village of approximately 90 people who live a simple and traditional lifestyle. (2h)
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Accommodation Hotel
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Distance 80km cycling; 6km trekking
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Meals BLD
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XIDI VILLAGE CYCLE TO TUNXI
After breakfast, visit Xidi Ancient Village ( which is famed as the ”Ming and Qing Dynasty Local Residence Museum”.)→Cycle back to the hotel in Tunxi and rest.
Xidi village, which is surrounded by mountains and built along three streams running east-west. With a history of over 900 years, it has about 124 ancient residences and ancestral halls, including an archway, Linyun Pavilion etc.
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Accommodation Hotel
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Distance 60km cycling
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Meals BLD
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CYCLE FROM TUNXI VIA SHEXIAN TO TANGMO
After breakfast, cycle along Xin'An River Landscape Gallery( enjoy the rural scenery of southern Anhui)→Cycle along Xiongcun Village→ Zhucun Village→Dameikou Village→then cycle to Shexian County→visit the West Garden ( enjoy the famous ”three carvings of Huizhou”)→ Cycle to the hotel in Tangmo and check in.
Tangmo Ancient Village, Huizhou Disitrict. It was rated as one of the top ten 'must see' famous scenic spots in Huangshan City, with Huizhou dwellings culture which can be dated back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Upon your arrival, you will be captivated by the quiet rural life style of this particular culture, and the natural beauty that is incorporated within this famous historic and cultural village.
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Accommodation Guesthouse
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Distance 70km cycling
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Meals BLD
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TANGMO - YANSI - TANGMO
After breakfast, visit Tangmo Ancient Village (“a dragon-shaped village” and ”the first water gap garden village in China” )→Cycle along Shuyuan Village(which is famed as” the first longevity village in the south of the Yangtze River” )→Cycle along Lingshan Village→Yansi Town→Tangyue Memorial Archway Groups.
Then cycle back to the hotel in Tangmo and rest.
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Accommodation Hotel
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Distance 60km cycling
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Meals BLD
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TANGMO - TUNXI - HUANGSHAN - DEPARTURE
After breakfast, cycle along the core production area of Chinese green tea(visit the Tea Museum and try some traditional Chinese tea)→ cycle back to Tunxi.
Transfer to Huangshan North Station and take the high-speed train back to Shanghai (G1507 1350pm- 1756pm).
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Distance 35km cycling
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Meals BL
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Price Policy
Tour Price Policy
Additional details
1. Before you pay deposit to book the tour, we haven’t made any reservation yet. The train, flight tickets and the hotel may different from the itinerary listed.
2. The visiting order of the scenic spots in the itinerary may change according to the traffic condition and other unforeseen things.
3. Tourist insurance is a must before going, please provide us the confirmation of insurance company when sign up.
The price includes
1. Entrance Fees: to scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
2. All the activities fee mentioned in the itinerary: Hutong rickshaw in Beijing; Sichuan Opera show in Chengdu;
3. Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing during the trip by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver.
4. Meals: All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner), include Peking duck dinner in Beijing; Hot pot dinner in Chengdu.
5. Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available
6. Hotel: hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with king-size bed. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast
7. Internal flights
** Day 11/ Flight from Yichang to Shanghai (based on economy class);
8. Trains
** Day 04/ High speed train from Beijing to Xi’an (based on 2nd class);
** Day 06/ High speed train from Xi’an to Chengdu (based on 2nd class)
** Day 06/ High speed train from Chengdu to Chongqing (based on 2nd class)
9. Arrangements: the tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges
10. Travel Agency Liability insurance
The price does not include
1. International airfare or train tickets to enter or leave China
2. China entry visa fees
3. Excess baggage charges
4. The medicine for the sickness or accident while on the way
5. Personal expenses: expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary
6. Meals: any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary
7. Single room supplement
8. Please notice that the price will be much higher during the festival of Labors’ Day, National Day, spring festival
9. Tips to tour guide and driver (recommended USD10-15/guest/day).
10. Tourist accident insurance. NB - you are strongly suggested to buy travel and health insurance before you start out from your home country.
Payment conditions
To confirm your reservation, you must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount due via the payment link that your local agent will share. The balance is due 30 days prior to departure. The quoted exchange rate is valid for the next 7 days – if the deposit is not paid within this time, the quote will be re-calculated.
Terms and conditions for cancelation
i. Cancellation of the Tour by CAT (local agent):
CAT reserve the right to cancel the postpone tour at any time up to the date final payment is due under the following condition: in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. And in this case, all money paid by the participants will be refunded. If the tour is postponed, CAT will offer all those who have signed up the opportunity to have the same tour for a later time, but the price may be changed according to the season. We will notify you of any change, and give you a reasonable period
of time to make your decision. Consumers may, but are under no obligation to, take the tour under these new terms. After final payment has been made, we may cancel the tour only if, in our opinion, health and/or safety factors related to conditions in China would make the tour inadvisable. Since cancellation in this case involves factors which may arise suddenly and are entirely outside our control, including but not limited to natural disasters, civil unrest and epidemic disease, we cannot guarantee a full refund in this case. This is because payment will already have been made to finalize the arrangements and reservation.
ii. Cancellation of the Tour by Consumer:
Any cancellation must be made by sending an email to the local agent. The cancellation fee varies according to how many days prior to departure the cancellation is made:
· More than 30 days prior to departure: 5% of the total holiday cost
· Between 30 and 22 days prior to departure : 25% of the total holiday cost
· Between 21 and 8 days prior to departure : 50% of the total holiday cost
· Between 7 and 3 days prior to departure : 75% of the total holiday cost
· Less than 3 days prior to departure and after the departure date: 100% of the total holiday cost
All cancellations must be in writing and will be effective upon receipt by CAT. No refund will be made to those participants who break the journey regardless of the portions of the package unused. If, owing to serious illness or injury, the participant withdraws from the tour, a refund will be subject to the consent of the local travel agent.
No refund will be made to those participants who have failed to secure valid travel documents such as passport or visas.
