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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.
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.
- 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.
Before you go · check live details
This is a planning draft. Check these changing details for your dates before booking or travelling.
Some route advice is currently available in English.
- Check current weather, trails, peaks, shuttles, cableways and Wuyuan access for every date.
Tiandu Peak, West Sea Grand Canyon and other mountain areas can close for winter maintenance or extreme weather.
Check source ↗ - Confirm an insured car, tolls, fuel, lawful parking and every overnight.
The planner supplies no car, tolls, fuel, recovery, parking or lodging.
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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.
Sources (4)
- Hangzhou public culture circuit — huangshan.gov.cnOfficial public source; original paraphrase
- Wikivoyage — HangzhouCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Wikivoyage — HuangshanCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)
- Wikivoyage — WuyuanCC BY-SA 4.0 (facts extracted; prose not redistributed)