Huangshan Private Day Tour: Yellow Mountain & Tunxi Old Street

Cableway up through sea clouds, then down into a Song Dynasty street

A private guided day tour of Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) in Eastern China combines a cableway ascent through the peaks, trekking to named landmarks like Guest Greeting Pine and Lion Peak, lunch on the mountain, and an afternoon walk through Tunxi Old Street's Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture. Hotel, railway station or airport pickup is included, with a live guide speaking English or Chinese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Huangshan and Tunxi Old Street

• Pick up from hotel or station
• Ride cableway up Huangshan
• Trek Huangshan Geopark sights
• Lunch break on mountain
• Visit Tunxi Old Street
• Transfer back to hotel or station

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Huangshan hotel, railway station or airport. Your guide and driver take you to the scenic center, where you board the cableway for the ascent. The cabin ride itself is part of the experience, with views opening as you rise. Once at the top, you trek between the mountain's signature formations: the Guest Greeting Pine, Lion Peak, Flying Over Rock, and the Flower Grown out of a Writing Brush Rock. The peaks are what drew ancient poets and painters here. The sea clouds roll between them, and the pine trees grow at angles that seem to defy the stone. You'll stop at Dispelling Cloud Pavilion and Bright Summit for the wider views, and break for a local lunch partway through.

After the mountain, you descend by cableway and transfer to Tunxi Old Street, a preserved stretch lined with Song, Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings. The street holds local crafts, markets and food stalls. It's the kind of place where you can wander without a schedule and pick up whatever catches your eye. Your guide can point out the architecture and the history, or you can simply walk it at your own pace. When you're ready, the driver takes you back to your hotel, station or airport.

What’s included

• Hotel, railway station or airport pickup and return transfer.
• experienced driver with air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fee to Mount Huangshan.
• round-trip cableway ride.
• guided trekking across the peaks.
• lunch on the mountain.
• afternoon visit to Tunxi Old Street.
• live guide in English or Chinese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

AgesAdult (8 to 62 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunny Private Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this private tour if you're combining Mount Huangshan and Tunxi Old Street in one day and want a guide who sets the pace between both sites, with the cableway handling the steep sections.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3).

What is the Guest Greeting Pine and where do I see it on Huangshan?

The Guest Greeting Pine is one of Huangshan's most famous landmarks, a distinctive tree formation you'll reach during the guided trek across the mountain's peaks. It's one of several named sites your guide will lead you to, including Lion Peak and Flying Over Rock.

Do I need to be very fit to hike Huangshan on this tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour involves trekking between peaks at altitude, though the cableway handles the steepest ascent and descent, which reduces the overall strain.

Is lunch included, and can I request a specific diet?

Lunch is included and eaten on the mountain during the trek. If you have dietary requirements, let the operator know at the time of booking so they can arrange it in advance.

How long is the whole tour from pickup to drop-off?

The tour runs six to eight hours total, including the cableway rides, mountain trekking, lunch break and the visit to Tunxi Old Street, plus travel time to and from your starting point.