3 Days Wuyuan County Villages Tour from Shanghai By High Speed Train
3 Days Tour to Wuyuan County (the Most Picturesque Villages Area in China) from Shanghai, Villages to Visit: Huangling, Xiaoqi, Jiangwan, Wangkou, Likeng
This 3-day tour from Shanghai to Wuyuan County takes you on a scenic adventure through one of China’s most picturesque rural regions, known for its breathtaking landscapes, ancient villages, and well-preserved traditional architecture. Wuyuan is renowned for its Huizhou-style architecture, stunning terraced rice fields, and historical heritage that dates back over 1,000 years.
You will explore five famous villages, each offering its unique charm:
- Huangling Village – Famous for its terrace fields and traditional Huizhou-style dwellings.
- Xiaoqi Village – Known as the No.1 Tea Culture Village in Wuyuan, showcasing ancient tea houses and historical residences.
- Jiangwan Village – A 5A-rated Scenic Area featuring ancient ancestral halls and scenic beauty.
- Wangkou Village – A village steeped in history as a commercial hub with ancient residential buildings and cultural landmarks.
- Likeng Village – A Ming and Qing Dynasty town, renowned for its traditional architecture and peaceful riverfront settings.
Traveling by high-speed train from Shanghai to Wuyuan, you’ll experience a mix of comfort and efficiency. The trip is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in traditional Chinese culture, stunning rural landscapes, and peaceful rural life. The tour also includes staying in authentic home stays, offering a deeper cultural experience as you sleep among the terraced fields and ancient buildings.
Tour Highlights
1. High-Speed Train Journey
- Convenient Travel: The tour begins with a high-speed train ride from Shanghai to Wuyuan County Town, which takes approximately 4 hours. Enjoy comfortable seating and scenic views of the countryside as you travel.
- Efficient and Relaxing: The bullet train offers a fast, convenient, and comfortable way to travel, ensuring you spend less time on the road and more time exploring the beautiful villages of Wuyuan.
2. Huangling Village – A Perfect Introduction to Wuyuan
- Terraced Fields & Scenic Views: Take a cable car or sightseeing car to the top of the hill in Huangling Village and enjoy panoramic views of the vast terrace fields that stretch over the hills. The village is known for its stunning agricultural landscape and traditional farming practices.
- Heaven Street: Wander through Heaven Street, where local houses are arranged in a unique fan shape around water, evoking the structure of the Potala Palace.
- Traditional Architecture: Explore ancient Huizhou-style architecture, including charming local workshops and shops in the village.
3. Xiaoqi Village – Tea Culture and Ancient Residences
- Tea Culture Hub: Visit Xiaoqi Village, renowned as the No.1 Tea Culture Village in Wuyuan, and discover its rich tea-growing heritage. The village is dotted with ancient tea houses and traditional tea culture displays.
- Historical Architecture: Explore Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) buildings such as the Jinshi Residence (home of a former civil service examination winner) and the Ronglu Residence, showcasing the region’s architectural and cultural heritage.
- Charming Villages: Meander through winding, zigzag lanes that highlight the beauty of ancient Huizhou-style dwellings.
4. Jiangwan Village – Ancient Ancestral Halls & Scenic Beauty
- 5A Scenic Area: Visit Jiangwan Village, recognized as a 5A-rated Scenic Area, one of the highest ratings in China for its cultural significance and natural beauty.
- Houlong Hill & Ancient Halls: Discover Houlong Hill and visit Xiao Jiangs Family Ancestral Hall, Sanxing Hall, and other ancient buildings that are important cultural landmarks in the area.
- Traditional Streets & Historical Sites: Stroll along Yongsi Street, where you’ll find historical pavilions and ancient compounds that showcase the rich history of the village.
5. Wangkou Village – History & Commerce
- Ancient Trade Hub: Wangkou Village was once a key commercial hub because of its strategic location along ancient trade routes. Today, the village still retains many of its historic residential and commercial buildings.
- Cultural Landmarks: Visit the Yus Family Ancestral Hall, Yangyuan School, and Pingdu Dam, which are notable for their historical significance.
- Traditional Village Life: Experience the daily life of locals in a village that thrives on history and commerce, surrounded by ancient architecture and vibrant markets.
6. Likeng Village – Scenic Beauty & Traditional Architecture
- Ming and Qing Architecture: End the tour with a visit to Likeng Village, known for its peaceful Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture. The village is surrounded by picturesque hills, rivers, and traditional white-walled houses with green roofs.
- Arch Bridges & River Views: Walk over traditional arch bridges that span the river, creating a charming scene as they reflect in the water.
- Authentic Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of this historical village, where ancient buildings line the riverbanks and lush greenery surrounds the area.
7. Authentic Home Stay Experiences
- Immersive Cultural Stay: During the tour, you’ll stay in authentic home stays in Huangling, Wangkou, and Likeng villages, allowing you to live among locals and experience traditional life.
- Rural Tranquility: The accommodations provide a chance to relax and enjoy the peaceful rural surroundings, offering a perfect retreat from busy city life.
8. Wuyuan Cuisine
- Authentic Local Cuisine: Wuyuan’s cuisine is deeply influenced by the region’s agricultural heritage. You will have the opportunity to taste fresh, local dishes such as steamed river fish, herbal soups, and fresh vegetables grown in the area’s fertile soil.
- Farm-to-Table Dining: Experience meals prepared with locally sourced ingredients, providing a true taste of Wuyuan’s agricultural roots.
Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1 Shanghai-Wuyuan County Town by Bullet Train, Tour to Huangling Village in Wuyuan
- Dining
Not included in the quotation
- Accommodation
Enjoy the Home Stay at Huangling Village tonight
Go to the railway Station in Shanghai to take the bullet train from Shanghai to Wuyuan County Town in the morning by yourselves. After around 4 hours, you will arrive in Wuyuan. The local guide and driver will meet you at the Railway Station in Wuyuan County Town and lunch there.
The first place you will visit in this itinerary is Huangling Village which is around 40km/1 hour ride to the east of Wuyuan Count Town. You will take the cable car or sightseeing car arranged by the scenic spot up to the top of the hill to enjoy the fantastic terrace fields scenery. You will also the Heaven Street where the local dwellings are arrayed in fan-shape around water. The U-shaped village would evoke your feelings of enjoying the Potala Palace. With shop in front and workshop at the back, many local Huizhou style store buildings stand there. Walking on the Woyun Bridge and Leixin Bridge which connect the Terrace Fields at different hills, enjoy the charming scenery at the observatory, for sure it will be a nice experience to appreciate the natural beauty in this remote village.
Enjoy the Home Stay at Huangling Village tonight.
Day 2 Tour at Xiaoqi Village, Jiangwan Village and Wangkou Village in Wuyuan
- Dining
Not included in the quotation
- Accommodation
Stay at the Home Stay at Wankou Village tonight
Today the villages you will visit are Xiaoqi, Jiangwan, Wangkou.
Stay at the Home Stay at Wankou Village tonight.
Xiaoqi Village:
Xiaoqi Village is firstly built around 1200 years ago and famed as “the No.1 Tea Culture Village in Wuyuan” and “National Level Ecological Demonstration Village”. It is located at the intersection of Duanxin River and Xiaoqi River and divided to Upper Village and Lower Village. The buildings in the villages were mainly built in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD) in the unique local Huizhou style. The lanes in the village are zigzag and winding. The main attractions in the village are Jinshi Residence (Jingshi means former highest grade degree candidate in the royal national civil service examination), Dafu Residence (Dafu means grand master.), Ronglu Residence (Ronglu means grand and glorious.), Jiangs Family Ancestral Temple and some Pavilions and platforms.
Jiangwan Village:
Jiangwan Village was established around 1400 years ago. Now it is a 5A Scenic Area (the highest scenic area raking in China) with Houlong Hill (Back Dragon Hill) and many ancient buildings and compounds, such as Xiao Jiangs Family Ancestral Hall, ancient Yongsi Street, Sanxing Hall, Duncong Hall, Peixing Hall.
Wangkou Village:
Wangkou Village was established in 1110 AD. It features as the commerce village because it is located at the hub of the land and water traffic routes. Now there are still many ancient residential and commercial buildings in the village, such as Yus Family Ancestral Hall, Pingdu Dam, Yangyuan School, Cunyuzhai School, Yijing Hall, Daifu House, Shouxun Hall, Guanluzheng Street…
Day 3 Tour at Likeng Village in Wuyuan, Bullet Train back to Shanghai
- Dining
Not included in the quotation
- Accommodation
Today in the morning, you will drive to Likeng Village to enjoy its enchanting scenery, feel the unique atmosphere of the thousand years old remote village and enjoy the local dishes there.
After completing the sightseeing in Likeng Village, get back to your car for Wuyuan County Town, relaxing on the comfortable seat to enjoying the breathtaking scenery outside the window. After around 20 minutes ride, you will arrive at the railway station. Say goodbye to your local guide and take the bullet train back to Shanghai.
Likeng Ancient Village in Wuyuan County was originally built by the Li Family Clan, and is 12 km from Wuyuan County Town. It is famous for the local Huizhou Style architecture which brings a peaceful and leisure atmosphere to people. The village used to be a prosperous and well-renowned merchant town and cultural hub. Set against the picturesque background of a river and a mountain range and surrounded by mountains and rivers, the Ming and Qing Dynasties architectures are built along the river. The white walls and the deep blue roofs decorated with stone roads and green trees. The arch bridges cross over the banks and are reflected into the river as a circle. All of these form a picturesque scenery.
Note: Visiting time,transporting time and the duration of shows and meals in the above itinerary are for reference only and will be subject to change accoring to the real situation.
Service Included:
- Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary;
- Hotels as listed in the itinerary;
- Private English-speaking tour guide;
- Private vehicle for transfers; sightseeing with skilled driver;
- Service charge; government taxes;
- Luggage transfers between airports and hotels;
- Domestic high speed train tickets;
Service Excluded:
- Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
- Chinese visa fees;
- Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
- Single room supplement;
- Tips to guides and drivers;
- Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
- Personal travel accident insurance;
- All optional programs.
Note:
The quotation is different for China Public Holidays. For instance, Chinese Spring Festival,Tomb-sweeping Festival, Labor Day, Dragon-boat Festival, Mid-autumn Festival, China National Day, etc.
