9-Day Huangshan Summit & Jingdezhen Porcelain Tour

MORNING

Receive a private greeting at Shanghai Pudong International Airport or Hongqiao Hub. Transfer by executive van to your boutique hotel and rest after the flight.

AFTERNOON

Walk The Bund (外滩), comparing colonial granite banks with the modern Pudong skyline, then enjoy a welcome dinner featuring Shanghainese river cuisine.

Meals: L (Boutique), D (Welcome) | Stay: Shanghai Hotel | Walking: ~3 km | Pace: Relaxed Arrival

MORNING

Visit the pavilions and dragon walls of Yu Garden (豫园) before crowds gather. Continue through Old City God Temple market and taste Nanxiang soup dumplings.

AFTERNOON

Explore the Former French Concession along leafy Wukang Road (武康路). Examine Wukang Mansion and open Shikumen lanes, then complete an evening gear-packing check.

Meals: B, L (Local Bistro) | Stay: Shanghai Hotel | Walking: ~5 km | Pace: Balanced and Cultural

MORNING

Take a high-speed train of approximately 45 minutes to Hangzhou East Railway Station. Meet your guide and transfer to your boutique hotel near West Lake.

AFTERNOON

Cruise across West Lake by private wooden boat for views of Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. Walk Su Causeway and Flower Harbor, followed by an early tea-cuisine dinner.

Meals: B, L (Lakeside), D (Hangzhou) | Stay: Hangzhou Hotel | Walking: ~3.5 km | Pace: Scenic Pacing

MORNING

Visit the Buddhist stone grottos of Feilai Peak (飞来峰) and the courtyards of Lingyin Temple (灵隐寺). Continue to Meijiawu for a tea-farm lunch and seated Longjing tasting.

AFTERNOON

Drive to the Tangkou mountain base. Pack a 25-30L overnight daypack and secure large luggage in the chauffeured vehicle.

Meals: B, L (Farmhouse), D (Local) | Stay: Tangkou Base Hotel | Walking: ~4 km | Pace: Preparatory Transition

MORNING

Take the shuttle to Yungu Temple with your daypack, ascend by Yungu Cableway (云谷索道), and trek across Shixin Peak (始信峰).

AFTERNOON

Check into Xihai or Beihai summit hotel. Continue to Cloud Dispelling Pavilion (排云亭) for golden-hour views over the peaks, then dine at the hotel buffet.

Meals: B, L (Summit Bistro), D (Buffet) | Stay: Summit Hotel (Xihai or Beihai) | Walking: 5-7 km (~2,800 steps) | Pace: Active Mountain Trek

MORNING

Take an optional early wake-up call for sunrise at Lion Peak (狮子峰), weather permitting. Trek across Bright Summit (光明顶, 1,860 m) towards Turtle Peak.

AFTERNOON

Continue to Welcoming Pine (迎客松), descend by Yuping Cableway (玉屏索道), reunite with large luggage in Tangkou, and enjoy a foot soak and dinner.

Meals: B, L (Mountain Lunch), D (Feast) | Stay: Tangkou Base Hotel | Walking: 7-10 km (~3,800 steps) | Pace: Challenging Alpine Trek

MORNING

Travel approximately two hours by private vehicle to Jingdezhen and check into a boutique design hotel.

AFTERNOON

Explore Sanbao Ceramic Art Village (三宝陶艺村), visiting independent artist residencies and old water-powered clay hammers.

Meals: B, L (Artisan Bistro), D (Local) | Stay: Jingdezhen Boutique Hotel | Walking: ~3.5 km | Pace: Restorative and Visual

MORNING

Study the architecture and archaeology of Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum (御窑博物馆) in depth.

AFTERNOON

Enter a reserved private master studio for dedicated ceramic creation, including clay throwing and cobalt brush painting with master commentary.

Meals: B, L (Studio Lunch), D (Banquet) | Stay: Jingdezhen Boutique Hotel | Walking: ~4 km | Pace: Immersive Masterclass

MORNING

Arrange packing and shipping documentation for your ceramic pieces and confirm the studio’s firing schedule.

AFTERNOON

Enjoy a farewell lunch, then transfer by private vehicle to Jingdezhen North Railway Station or Jingdezhen Luojia Airport for onward travel.

Meals: B, L (Farewell Lunch) | Stay: Onward Transit | Walking: ~2 km | Pace: Smooth Departure