Shang Rao Shi Trip Overview
Wuyuan in Jiangxi Province is a great place to kick off your spring in China. You can slow down and follow the simple pace of local life, discover “the symbol of China’s country life” there and enjoy the beautiful view in seas of colorful flowers.
With distinctive whitewashed walls and black-tiled roofs augmented by lush surroundings of bamboo foests, the ancient villages in Anhui Province are among the most picturesque in China. The most famous one is Hongcun Village. With distinctive Hui style architecture and rich resources, Hongcun village is famous for having been featured in the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
On this trip, we will take you to explore China’s most beautiful countryside – Wuyuan, experience the simple lifestyle in local village and hike in the fields. Then, we will head over to the famous Hongcun Village with distinctive Hui style architecture in Huangshan city and enjoy the cool surroundings in a bamboo forest.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Shang Rao Shi, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Shang Rao Shi, Jiang Xi Sheng, China
Wuyuan in Jiangxi Province is a great place to kick off your spring in China. You can slow down and follow the simple pace of local life, discover “the symbol of China’s country life” there and enjoy the beautiful view in seas of colorful flowers.
With distinctive whitewashed walls and black-tiled roofs augmented by lush surroundings of bamboo foests, the ancient villages in Anhui Province are among the most picturesque in China. The most famous one is Hongcun Village. With distinctive Hui style architecture and rich resources, Hongcun village is famous for having been featured in the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
On this trip, we will take you to explore China’s most beautiful countryside – Wuyuan, experience the simple lifestyle in local village and hike in the fields. Then, we will head over to the famous Hongcun Village with distinctive Hui style architecture in Huangshan city and enjoy the cool surroundings in a bamboo forest.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arriving in Wuyuan
Pass By: Wuyuan County, Wuyuan County, Jiangxi
Your tour leader and driver will pick you up at Wuyuan Railway Station and then drive to your hotel.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Wuyuan County
Day 2: Wuyuan – Huangshan
Stop At: Yueliang Bay of Wuyuan, Within Wuyuan County, Wuyuan County 333200 China
After breakfast, we will drive to Yueliang Bay in Wuyuan.
Yueliang Bay (literally “Moon Bay”) is a small lake with beautiful view. It was called as “Moon Bay” for its half-moon shape. The lake is clean and quiet with green trees surrounded on the both sides. You can take a stroll along the lakeshore to enjoy the beautiful nature view.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Huangling Tourism Resort, Huangling Village, Jiangwan Town, Wuyuan County 333200 China
Today, let’s explore China’s most iconic village – Huangling, named as “the symbol of China’s country life” by National Geographic.
You will be amazed by the scenery, the architecture, the culture and the local life in Huangling. It is fantastic that locals still live their simple lives the way they do, although with tourists visiting. So you’ll see old ladies taking the trays of dried herbs out from the hanger while there’re more than enough accommodations to facilitate tourists.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel in Hongcun Village in Huangshan City.
Day 3: Day tour in Hongcun Village
Stop At: Hongcun Ancient Village, Northwest Corner, Yi County 245500 China
Hongcun Ancient Village, the ancient village of Anhui province formerly known as Huizhou, is a little ancient town with well-preserved Hui style architecture and a long history of over 700 years. Several scenes from the movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” were filmed on location in Hongcun Village. In 2000, Hongcun Village was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site coupled with Xidi Village, which is another ancient village.
The village itself is in immaculate condition. It is still predominantly a residential area. As you wander through the village, you’ll see locals farming in the surrounding fields, artists sketching at the edge of shimmering ponds, and people going about their daily life. It’s a wonderfully tranquil place and it’s very easy to get happily lost among the labyrinth of narrow streets.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Mukeng Village, Yi County China
After visiting Hongcun Ancient Village, we will head over to Mukeng Bamboo Sea in Yi County.
Many tourists will come to visit Tachuan near Hongcun Village, but the bamboo forest will be skipped by some tourists. As a scenic spot suitable for outdoor hiking, Mukeng Bamboo Sea is undoubtedly a right place to go. If you have seen the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, you will be amazed that the scenes in the movie were exactly the same or even more beautiful as what you actually saw. You will have the opportunity to see local villagers busy picking bamboo shoots.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.