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Hangzhou to Huangshan and Wuyuan: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 5-day version for May: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 5-day plan · best time to go.
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5
days
330 km
distance
11.9 h
driving
23
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~13.5 hours of daylight in May — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Use the reviewed season and confirm current weather, reservations, transport and public access.
- Light day: day 4 has one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill it — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Day 1 Hangzhou public culture day
- Transit
- 0h50
- Finish
- ~16:05
- Temperature
- 15.8°C–26.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~18
- Daylight
- 13.5h
09:00
Hangzhou public culture circuit huangshan.gov.cn map ↗
Use confirmed-open public civic, canal and heritage access; museums, shows and providers stay optional.
50 min · Hangzhou public culture day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
10:00
11:00
12:00
Enjoy serene waters and historic views across the lake.
50 min · Hangzhou public culture day · Free
open: Open 24 hours
13:10
The museum offers exhibits, with a branch also located in Anji.
50 min · Hangzhou public culture day · Free
open: 09:00-17:00, no entry after 16:00, closed on Mondays
14:15
Huqingyutang Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum read more
China's only themed museum dedicated to traditional Chinese medicine.
50 min · Hangzhou public culture day · Free
open: 08:30-17:00
15:05
Overnight here
e.g. Hangzhou Touran Backpack Hostel · Hangzhou Overseas Chinese Hotel
Day 2 West Lake public heritage day
- Transit
- 1h01
- Finish
- ~16:20
- Temperature
- 15.8°C–26.8°C
- Rainy days
- ~18
- Daylight
- 13.5h
09:05
West Lake public heritage circuit huangshan.gov.cn map ↗
Use confirmed-open public lakeside, causeway and garden access; boats, pagodas and timed venues stay optional.
50 min · West Lake public heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
10:10
Liuhe Pagoda read more
The pagoda stands prominently by the Qiantang River, surrounded by tea fields.
50 min · West Lake public heritage day
11:15
China Tea Museum teamuseum.cn read more
Explore tea culture through utensils, paintings and letters.
50 min · West Lake public heritage day · Free
open: Daily 09:00–17:00, last admission 16:30, closed on Tue
12:20
Leifeng Pagoda read more
You will see the crumbling foundation of the ancient pagoda through a glass case.
50 min · West Lake public heritage day
13:25
Lingyin Temple read more
The active Buddhist temple rests at the foot of a hill, with chairlifts nearby.
50 min · West Lake public heritage day
14:30
Zhejiang Provincial Museum zhejiangmuseum.com read more
Discover rare celadon treasures and elite Jiangnan culture.
50 min · West Lake public heritage day
15:20
Mingjia seafood workshops search
Enjoy fresh seafood in a comfortable modern setting near Huanglong stadium.
60 min · West Lake public heritage day
Overnight here
e.g. Hangzhou Garden Youth Hostel · Hangzhou International Youth Hostel
Day 3 Huangshan public Hui heritage day
- Transit
- 4h40
- Finish
- ~15:30
- Temperature
- 15.5°C–25.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~28
- Daylight
- 13.5h
13:40
Huangshan public Hui heritage circuit huangshan.gov.cn map ↗
Use confirmed-open public old-street and Hui heritage access; paid villages and private venues stay optional.
50 min · Huangshan public Hui heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
14:30
Laojie Diyilou search
Relish predictable, tasty dishes in a bright and tastefully decorated setting.
60 min · Huangshan public Hui heritage day · ¥50-70 per person
Overnight here
e.g. Huangshan International Youth Hostel · Huangshan Old Street International Youth Hostel
Day 4 Huangshan confirmed-open scenic access day
- Transit
- 1h39
- Finish
- ~11:30
- Temperature
- 15.3°C–24.9°C
- Rainy days
- ~28
- Daylight
- 13.5h
10:40
Huangshan confirmed-open scenic access circuit huangshan.gov.cn map ↗
Use only a separately reserved confirmed-open gate, shuttle and suitable mountain circuit; cableways, exposed peaks and winter-maintenance areas stay optional.
50 min · Huangshan confirmed-open scenic access day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 5 Wuyuan public village heritage day
- Transit
- 3h45
- Finish
- ~18:00
- Temperature
- 15.5°C–25.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~28
- Daylight
- 13.5h
11:45
Wuyuan public village heritage circuit huangshan.gov.cn map ↗
Use confirmed-open public village and landscape access; ticketed villages, mountain hikes and providers stay optional.
50 min · Wuyuan public village heritage day · Confirm current admission, reservation and access conditions
12:50
Jiangling search
Admire terrace-style rapeseed flowers in this small, scenic village around Tomb-Sweeping Day.
50 min · Wuyuan public village heritage day
13:55
Small Likeng search
Wander narrow pathways around creeks and canals in this popular, bustling old village.
50 min · Wuyuan public village heritage day
15:00
Sixi Yancun search
Explore tall gray-walled villages with maze-like streets preserving living traditions.
50 min · Wuyuan public village heritage day
16:05
Big Likeng search
Visit a village independently operated, offering a different atmosphere from the rest.
50 min · Wuyuan public village heritage day
17:10
Jiangwan search
Stroll the old part of Jiangwan and chat with friendly locals away from the main road.
50 min · Wuyuan public village heritage day
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.