All times are indicative and may adjust for weather and on-the-ground conditions.

Day 1 — Arrival & Welcome in Yi County

• 2:00 PM: Private pick-up at Huangshan North Railway Station or Tunxi Airport; ~1 hr 10 min drive to your boutique lodge. Check-in and unwind; optional village stroll.
• Evening: Welcome dinner of seasonal Hui flavors; overnight at the lodge.

Day 2 — Qigong & UNESCO Hongcun

• 8:30–9:30 AM: Seasonal breakfast.
• 9:30–10:30 AM: Qigong with Huangshan Qigong Association masters; practice attire and cloth-soled shoes provided.
• 12:00–2:00 PM: Curated hotel lunch and leisure.
• 2:00–5:00 PM: Guided exploration of Hongcun (UNESCO). Optional Fish Lantern–making workshop (complimentary).
• 5:00–7:00 PM: Heritage dinner in a century-old Hui residence with hands-on pastry making (make, steam, taste).
• Evening: Unwind and enjoy the tranquil village night.

Day 3 — Bishan: Heritage Reimagined

• 8:30–9:30 AM: Seasonal breakfast.
• 9:30–10:30 AM: Second qigong session; gentle stretching and breathwork to reset the day.
• 12:00 PM: Farmhouse feast at Pig’s Inn (traditional Hui style).
• 2:00–4:00 PM: Bishan highlights—Bishan Bookstore, Supply Co., Hui ink demonstration with gold outlining, and easy village cycling.
• 4:00–5:00 PM: Curated afternoon tea at Pig’s Inn.
• Evening: Regional specialties near the lodge; overnight at the lodge.

Day 4 — Above the Clouds

• 8:30–9:30 AM: Seasonal breakfast.
• 9:30–11:00 AM: ~1 hr drive to Huangshan Scenic Area; we’ll store large luggage at the base and handle portering onto the mountain.
• 11:00 AM: VIP skip-the-line access to the Yungu Ropeway; gentle walk to the North Sea (Beihai) area.
• 12:00 PM: Mountain buffet featuring seasonal local specialties.
• 1:00–3:00 PM: Guided walk among North Sea viewpoints—ancient pines, sea-of-clouds lookouts, sculpted granite paths.
• 3:00–5:00 PM: Check-in at Upcloud Shuguangli; curated sunset tea and a complimentary photo session.
• Evening: Warm bath and a serene summit night beneath stars and pines.

Day 5 — Summit Trails & Skyline Vistas

• 4:30–5:30 AM: Optional sunrise above the sea of clouds.
• 8:30–9:30 AM: Seasonal breakfast.
• 9:30 AM–12:00 PM: Guided summit hike along pine-lined ridges and scenic terraces.
• Option A — West Sea Grand Canyon: Descend into Huangshan’s most dramatic canyon; ascend by the funicular from the valley floor. Duration ~3–4 hours. Lunch: Mountain buffet after the hike.
• Option B — Leisure Ridge Walk: A gentler pace with panoramic lookouts. Lunch: Mountain buffet at your own time.
• 2:00–3:00 PM: Return to Upcloud Shuguangli for a warm bath and rest.
• 3:00–5:00 PM: Curated incense meditation—quiet reflection in the mountain air.
• Evening: Tranquil summit evening—tea, stillness, and stargazing (weather permitting).

Day 6 — Descent & Farewell

• 4:30–5:30 AM: Optional sunrise (second chance).
• 8:30–9:30 AM: Seasonal breakfast.
• 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Descend via Yungu Ropeway; private transfer to Xixinan village.
• 12:00–1:30 PM: Refined modern Chinese lunch—Hui flavors elevated with seasonal produce and contemporary technique.
• 2:00–3:00 PM: Leisurely streamside stroll; browse craft studios and small ateliers, pause at cafés, and savor white-walled Hui heritage alongside modern creativity.
• Depart: Private transfer to Huangshan North Railway Station or Tunxi Airport, tailored to your schedule.