Huangshan, located in Anhui of China, is included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO. The towering mountain range of Huangshan stretches from Taiping to Shexian counties of Anhui province. Counted among the famous scenic spots of the world, Huangshan is one of the top China tourist destinations. Visit Huangshan for a memorable experience during your tour of China.
Travelers interested in Huangshan sightseeing will have to arrange for a car from the nearest domestic airport of Tunxi. The nearest station is also here. Buses run frequently from Huangshan to major cities like Shanghai and Hangzhou.
Huangshan has 72 distinct peaks in its 250 kilometers circumference. The highest peak is Lotus Flower Peak that is 1800 meters high. Huangshan combines the loftiness of Mount Taishan, the precipitations of Mount Huashan and the charm of Mount Emei. Xi Xuake, a famous geographer of Ming Dynasty, compared the beauty of Huangshan with that of the 5 Great Mountains together. The mountain is often blanketed by clouds and has beautiful cliffside springs.
Tourists interested in Huangshan tours should enjoy the 4 wonders of the mountain, which are the fantastically shaped pines, the strangely contoured rocks, the mist and cloud gatherings and the hot springs. A look at the famed Welcoming Guests (Yingke) Pine provides you a glimpse of the hardy trees that have their roots deep in the rock crevices. The hot springs have clear and sweet water that is ideal for bathing as well as drinking. The temperature of these waters is maintained at a constant 42 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
The famous spots for sightseeing in Huangshan are North Sea, (Beihai), West Sea (Xihai), Celestial Capital (Tiandu) Peak, Cloud Valley (Yungu) Temple, and Jade Screen (Yuping) Tower. One of the best places for watching sunrise and clouds at Huangshan is the Cool (Qingliang) Terrace. You will experience colorful clouds and have the best visibility from November to May, after rain or snow fall.
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