3 Days 2 Nights Huangshan & Hongcun Itinerary: A Hassle-Free Guide

Key Tips First: ✅ Check weather in advance - sunny/cloudy days are ideal ✅ Staying at Huangshan summit hotels suits everyone unless weather is bad ✅ This season, recommend staying overnight in Hongcun Village for morning mist views ✅ Most recommend ascending via Back Mountain/Yungu route and descending via Yuping ⚠️ 3D2N Itinerary ▪️ Day 1｜Huangshan North Station → Hongcun Village, Yixian 🏨 Accommodation: 7076 Homestay (right by South Lake!) Must stay in the village - Hongcun shows its true charm at dawn/dusk with breathtaking views ▪️ Day 2｜Hongcun Morning Mist → Huangshan Scenic Area 🏨 Accommodation: Paiyun Xingly Hotel/Xihai Hotel Buy tickets in advance (just scan ID to enter)! We'll take Yungu Cableway up Back Mountain to visit Shixin Peak, Paiyun Pavilion, Monkey Gazing at Sea, then check in at summit hotel ▪️ Day 3｜Sunrise Hike → Huangshan North Station We'll guide you to perfect sunrise spots (bring jackets for chilly mornings). After sunrise, climb to Bright Summit, conquer Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder, greet the Guest-Greeting Pine (try its ice cream!), then descend via Yuping Cableway ⚠️ Additional Tips 1️⃣ Never buy fruits in Hongcun - especially grape-like ones coated with thick wax 2️⃣ Get freshly baked shaobing cookies - try Mao Tofu at Fang Xinyu's 3️⃣ Best South Lake photo times: 5pm & 6am 4️⃣ Summit food is pricey - bring instant meals or eat fast food 5️⃣ Luggage storage available at Xinguoxin Service Center (¥20-60 depending on size)