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Xu Xiake said: "Among all the famous mountains inside and outside the sea, none can compare to Huangshan in Huizhou. Once you ascend Huangshan, you see no other mountains; it is the ultimate view!" In the early 20th century, Wang Juyong from Shexian County, Huangshan City, Anhui, based on this, deduced the famous saying that has influenced both China and abroad, timeless and ageless: "After returning from the Five Great Mountains, one does not look at other mountains; after returning from Huangshan, one does not look at the Five Great Mountains." Overview: There are three gates to the Huangshan Scenic Area: the South Gate (Tangkou), the West Gate (Jiaocun), and the North Gate (Taiping). Among them, the Tangkou South Gate is the main tourist center, about an hour's drive from the Huangshan North High-Speed Railway Station, and has the most convenient transportation. Ways to Ascend: 1. Cableway There are three cableways in the Huangshan Scenic Area: the Yungu Cableway and Yuping Cableway in the south, and the Taiping Cableway in the north. From the Tangkou Tourist Center, you can take the scenic area shuttle bus to reach the lower stations of the two southern cableways. In addition, there is a monorail sightseeing cable car in the West Sea Grand Canyon, which can take you from the bottom of the valley to the Tianhai Scenic Area. 2. Hiking There are four hiking routes to ascend the mountain: Songguan in the north, Baiyunan in the west, Ciguangge and Yungu Temple in the south. You can reach the entrances of Ciguangge and Yungu Temple by taking the scenic area shuttle bus from the Tangkou Tourist Center. To reach the entrances of the northern and western routes, you need to drive or charter a car. It takes about 2-3 hours of hiking to reach the core scenic area. There are few supplies along the way, and the scenery is average. Accommodation and Dining on the Mountain: The Huangshan Scenic Area is vast with many attractions. To thoroughly enjoy the experience, it is necessary to stay overnight on the mountain. However, accommodation and dining on the mountain are very expensive, with standard room prices reaching four digits. Most tourists opt for dormitory beds or rent tents. Accommodations are mainly concentrated in areas such as Tianhai, Beihai, Xihai, Baie Ridge, and Guangming Summit. Must-See Attractions: Welcoming Pine The iconic landscape of Huangshan Lotus Peak The summit of Huangshan Celestial Capital Peak The name 'back of the carp' is well-deserved Flying Stone A marvel as if it flew in from beyond the heavens Monkey Gazing at the Sea A vivid and amusing sight Optimal Tour Sequence: Day 1 Enter through Huangshan South Gate → Ascend via Yungu Cableway → Shisun Pavilion → Begin-to-Believe Peak → Black Tiger Pine → Dream Pen Flower → Dawn Pavilion → Cooling Terrace → Monkey Gazing at the Sea → Lion Peak → Danxia Peak (sunset) → Overnight stay on the mountain summit Day 2 Baie Ridge (sunrise) → Flying Stone → Guangming Summit → Aoyu Peak → Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder → (Lotus Peak) → Welcoming Pine → (Celestial Capital Peak) Descend via Yuping Cableway → Exit through Huangshan South Gate Travel Tips: During the annual holiday periods, especially the summer vacation, the Huangshan Scenic Area is overcrowded, with long queues and a poor touring experience. It is recommended to visit during off-peak times. Huangshan and Sanqingshan have similar geomorphological types and landscapes; they can be considered sister mountains. Lotus Peak and Celestial Capital Peak are alternately open, switching every five years. In winter, both Lotus Peak (Celestial Capital Peak) and the West Sea Grand Canyon are closed, and Huangshan enters the off-season, with reduced ticket prices. In mid-to-late May, the mountain is covered with blooming alpine rhododendrons, creating a spectacular sea of flowers that is very beautiful. Huangshan rhododendrons are widely distributed in areas such as Yuping Tower, Beihai, Xihai, and Begin-to-Believe Peak, and are the main companion species to Huangshan pines. From Paiyun Pavilion, you can see most of the scenery of the West Sea Grand Canyon without the need to hike down to the valley floor. Prices on the mountain are very high, so if you have the capacity, bring as many supplies as possible. If it rains on the mountain, there will be heavy fog with poor visibility. After the rain clears, it will be the best time to view the sea of clouds. At the foot of the mountain, there are two scenic areas with nice water features, Emerald Valley and Jiulong Waterfall, which are also worth visiting if you have time.