Travel to Yellow Mountain from Hongcun Ancient Village 2025

Praised as “The Most Beautiful and Poetic Village in China”, Hongcun Ancient Village, the famous UNESCO World Heritage listed together with Xidi Ancient Village, is the extra highlight on tourist itinerary to Mount Huangshan. It is located about 35km southwest of Yellow Mountain and 65km of northwest Huangshan City (Tunxi). For its location between Tunxi, downtown Huangshan City and Huangshan Mountain with short distance, it’s convenient to tour Hongcun before getting to Mt. Huangshan or after finishing Huangshan tour from Tangkou Town.

Get from Hongcun to Huangshan Mountain

After visiting old featured Huizhou-style residences and significant, picturesque lakes, learning the ancient history and culture of Huizhou in Hongcun, you can directly take a bus from Hongcun Ancient Village to Huangshan Mountain via transfer in Tangkou Town (a little town right at the southern base of the Mt. Huangshan.). The whole driving takes less than one hour, with different pristine rural landscape on the road you can enjoy.

Hongcun Ancient Village to Tangkou Town

From - To: Hongcun Parking Lot (Yixian County) - Zhaixi Tourist Transfer Center (Tangkou Town)

Distance & Time: about 45 minutes, 35 km

Currently, there are only shuttle buses running from Hongcun Ancient Village to Tangkou Town, at foot of Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area. The bus departs from the Parking Lot outside Hongcun, which is close to Tourist Center, Ticket Office and Entrance Gate, and eventually arrives at Zhaixi Transfer Center (also called Tourist Distribution Center) in Tangkou Town. The bus goes every one hour between 06:50am and 14:50pm, and the last bus leaves at 16:30pm. After several minutes’ ride, you will pass Tachuan Ancient Village, another famous Huizhou ancient village notable for its colorful autumn scenery, and Mukeng Bamboo Sea with lush green bamboo forest. Bus fare is about ¥20.0.

>> Hongcun Ancient Village to Tangkou Town

Hongcun to Mount Huangshan

Hongcun Ancient Village to Mt. Huangshan Transfer Map

Tangkou Town – Huangshan Mountain

From - To: Tangkou Tourist Distribution CenterTicket Office &Cable Car Station on Mt. Huangshan

Distance & Time: about 30 minutes/12km to Could Valley/ Yungu Cable Car Station (云谷索道站); about 30 minutes/9km to Mercy Light Pavilion/Ciguangge Cable Car Station (慈光阁索道站)

After getting off, you will be in Zhaixi Transfer Center (寨西游客换乘中心) in Tangkou Town, where you need to take mandatory eco-friendly transfer bus to enter Mount Huangshan via South Gate. On the first floor, you can buy ticket at the Ticket Office. Bus fare is ¥19.0 plus ¥3.0 compulsory insurance fee. (There are 3 destinations on the mountain so you’d better tell the ticket seller which destination you like to stop.) Then, you can take scenic Park Bus to get to Cloud Valley Cableway Station in back of Huangshan Mountain, or Mercy Light Pavilion Cablerway Station in the front mountain on same floor. Though it’s not too long, the uphill bus ride is quite an exciting warm-up for Huangshan tour when across the winding mountains with gorgeous scenery.

>> How to Get to Yellow Mountain

Huangshan Mountain (Yellow Mountain) Travel Map

Yellow Mountain Tourist Travel Map

Huangshan Mountain to Hongcun Ancient Village

Route: Yellow MountainTangkou TownHongcun Village

Lots of travelers also choose to visit Hongcun Ancient Village after hiking in Huangshan Mountain. Once ending Huangshan tour, you can take returning route from cable car station on Huangshan Mountain to Tourist Transfer Center in Tangkou Town, and then take direct bus to Hongcun Ancient Village. From Tangkou to Hongcun Ancient Village, there are totally about 10 buses available, scheduled from 07:00am to 16:40pm. Besides, there are through buses from Tangkou to Xidi Ancient Village, Huangshan North Railway Station and Tunxi (downtown Huangshan City), and long-distance bus to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Jiuhuashan, Ningbo and other neighboring cities.

>> More Huangshan Transportation Guide

Hongcun Ancient Village

Beautiful Hongcun Ancient Village

Visit Huizhou Ancient Villages around Hongcun

Want to spice up you Huangshan tour with more local ancient Huizhou Culture and history, there are lots of traditional villages (nearby Hongcun) exactly waiting for your exploration, including Xidi (西递), Tachuan (塔川), Nanping (南屏), Guanlu (关麓) and Lucun (卢村) and Bishan (碧山) Ancient Villages. All the villages are located less than half and hour’s driving distance from Hongcun and have their own features and typical styles. You can visit Xidi Ancient Village to see authentic villages’ layout and classic Huizhou architecture style, visit Lucun to watch exquisite woodcarving on furniture, visit Tachuan to view beautiful autumn colors, and ride in golden fields in Bishan, walk in the idyllic Nanping Ancient Village and etc. 8 Most Beautiful Huangshan Ancient Villages >>

Recommended Tours:

>> 4 Days Best Huangshan Tour with Hongcun & Xidi Ancient Villages

>> 4 Days Huangshan Mountain Tour with Ancient Villages Living Experience

>> 4 Days Huangshan with Pig's Inn Carefree Countryside Idyll Tour

>> 4 Days Huangshan Mountain and Local Village Walking Tour

Xidi Ancient Village

Biking in Peaceful Bishan Village

How to Plan a Huangshan Yellow Mountain Tour

You can easily plan your Yellow Mountain trip to 1 day, 1.5 days, 2 days, 3 days or more according to your days, energy condition and interest. If you just want to explore Huangshan in an easier way, 3 Days Huangshan Highlights Tour will be the best choince. 3 Days Huangshan Classic Hiking Tour is a little more physical demanding than the previous one, but you will be rewarded with the stunning scenery of both back and front mountain. If you are also interested in the local lives and cultures, then you can check this 4 Days Best Huangshan Tour with Hongcun & Xidi Ancient Villages. Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Village are together listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Huangshan can be traveled with other popular China destinations easily especially those in the nearby regions, such as Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Jingdezhen, Wangxian Valley, etc. You can even connect Huangshan with Beijing, Xian, Guilin, Zhangjiajie, Chengdu, etc.

We have helped many global travelers enjoy their memorable trips to Huangshan for the past few years. Among them, a couple from Canada enjoyed their romantic 14-day Nature & Culture China trip covering Huangshan highlights with our cutomized tour package. Besides, Mr. Ban's group from USA who have been traveling with us for more than 3 years also savored the sightseeing and culture of Huangshan.

All of our Huangshan tours can be tailor-made to fit your needs and likes. You will also be well taken care of by our local knowledgeable and helpful tour guide and experienced private drivers, and enjoy well-selected quality accommodation and food. Please feel free to contact us with your requirements or questions and our professional travel consultant will reply to you as soon as possible.

Other Recommended Tours:

Mt. Huangshan Tour Huangshan Mt. Huangshan Hiking in Huangshan Mt. Huangshan Sunglow

Recommended Huangshan Tours

Top 3 Huangshan tours chosen by most customers to explore Huangshan in the best way. Check the detailed itinerary, or tailor your own trip now with us.

Mr. and MRS. Jorge from Peru visited Hongcun Village in September 2023

4 Days Best Huangshan Tour with Hongcun & Xidi Ancient Villages

Tunxi - Huangshan Mountain - Hongcun - Xidi

Our customers visited Bishan Village

4 Days Huangshan with Pig's Inn Carefree Countryside Idyll Tour

Huangshan - Hongcun - Bishan

Breathtaking scenery of West Sea Grand Canyon

3 Days Yellow Mountain Essential Tour (Without Overnight on the Mountain)

Yellow Mountain - Hongcun

Start planning your tailor-made holiday to China by contacting one of our specialists. Once inquired, you’ll get a response within 0.5~23.5 hours.

Customize a Trip

Have a question? Get answers from our travel experts or guests

  • Your Question:
  • Your Name:
  • Your Email:
  • Submit