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Hangzhou to Huangshan and Wuyuan: Route Guide

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Huangshan sea of clouds — Hangzhou to the Yellow Mountains
Photo: Dr. Hans-Günter Wagner · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Begin beside Hangzhou’s West Lake, spend two days among Huangshan’s Hui heritage and mountain scenery, then continue to Wuyuan’s villages. Check mountain access and arrange any tickets or shuttles for the days you travel.

Hangzhou to Huangshan and Wuyuan is a 330 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as a 5-day trip; the plan below is the 5-day version for May, built from 242 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

5
days
330km
distance
5
Stops
242
curated stops

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The route

Hangzhou public culture day→West Lake public heritage day→ 215 kmHuangshan public Hui heritage day→Huangshan confirmed-open scenic access day→ 115 kmWuyuan public village heritage day

What you'll see

West Lake
Enjoy serene waters and historic views across the lake.
Hangzhou public culture day
West Lake public heritage circuit
Use confirmed-open public lakeside, causeway and garden access; boats, pagodas and timed venues stay optional.
West Lake public heritage day
Huangshan public Hui heritage circuit
Use confirmed-open public old-street and Hui heritage access; paid villages and private venues stay optional.
Huangshan public Hui heritage day
Huangshan confirmed-open scenic access circuit
Use only a separately reserved confirmed-open gate, shuttle and suitable mountain circuit; cableways, exposed peaks and winter-maintenance areas stay optional.
Huangshan confirmed-open scenic access day
Small Likeng
Wander narrow pathways around creeks and canals in this popular, bustling old village.
Wuyuan public village heritage day
Leifeng Pagoda
You will see the crumbling foundation of the ancient pagoda through a glass case.
Hangzhou public culture day
Wuyuan public village heritage circuit
Use confirmed-open public village and landscape access; ticketed villages, mountain hikes and providers stay optional.
Wuyuan public village heritage day
Huqingyutang Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum
China's only themed museum dedicated to traditional Chinese medicine.
Hangzhou public culture day

Choose your length

5-day plan23 stops · 11.9 h transit4.6 stops/day · 2.4 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: April, May, September, October, November

Use the reviewed season and confirm current weather, reservations, transport and public access.

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