Huangshan literally means yellow mountain in Mandarin. It is a scenic area that covers more than 100 square miles (250 square kilometers). The mountains are characterized by their granite peaks and pine trees that jut out at odd angles. If you’ve ever seen a classic Chinese ink painting in which the mountains are impossibly angular, the painting was likely a landscape of the Yellow Mountains. Chinese tourism authorities say Huangshan is famous for its four wonders: wind-carved pine trees, spectacular granite peaks, a sea of clouds, and hot springs.
Most of the time, Huangshan is shrouded in mist, which makes it especially picturesque. Huangshan is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in China.
It is called Yellow Mountains because, during the Tang Dynasty, Emperor Li Longji believed that the Yellow Emperor became immortal here, so he changed the name from Black Mountain to Yellow Mountain.
Get there
Huangshan is located in the south of Anhui province. Huangshan City is connected by bus, train and air with the rest of China. Night trains are available from certain cities, but flying to Huangshan is a preferred way to get there. The airport is about 44 miles (70 kilometers) from the scenic area.
There are two routes to the peaks: cable car and trekking. It should be noted that regardless of how you decide to get to the top, you should first discuss it with a local tour operator, who can help you decide how long you need to reach the peaks, how long you need to go down, and if you want to stay overnight. on top. You don’t want to be caught on the mountain unprepared.
Huangshan Peaks by Cable Car
There are three different cable cars that take visitors to different peaks within the mountain range. The lines for the cable cars can be very long during peak seasons, and it’s a good idea to take this into account on your trip. Cable cars stop running after 4pm. M. Many visitors use the cable cars to go up the mountain and walk or hike back, or vice versa.
Trekking Huangshan
Mountain trails cover much of the mountain. Note that these mountains have been walked by millions of Chinese for thousands of years, and the paths are paved in stone and have stone steps. While this adds a level of civilization to your hike, it can make the trails more slippery in inclement weather conditions, which is prevalent, so you must wear the correct footwear for possible conditions.
Porters are available to carry your bags if you plan to spend the night at the top. You can negotiate a price with them at the bottom before you start your trip. Sedan chairs can also be rented, so if you decide to walk without walking, it is also possible.
What to see and do
A visit to Huangshan is all about the scenery, particularly the sunrise. People flock to the mountain to watch the sunrise over the misty peaks. China has a particular affinity for naming peaks, valleys, certain cliffs, and certain trees with names that recall other things. Then you will visit many places with interesting names like Turtle Peak, Flying Rock and Begin-to-Believe Peak.
Itinerario Huangshan
A typical overnight excursion to Huangshan usually involves a cable car to the top of one of the peaks early on Day 1, followed by checking in at your hotel and then taking a hike to see some of the scenery. On day 2, you wake up before sunrise, camera in hand, to see the magic of the sun rising over the peaks. Then you spend the rest of the day hiking. There are several hotels on various peaks in the mountains.
Huangshan in modern media
Scenes from the popular movie “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” (2000) were filmed in Huangshan.
