2025 Huangshan Scenic Area Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

From the moment I started climbing Huangshan, I was awestruck by the majestic peaks and the swirling mists, feeling as if I had stepped into a breathtaking landscape painting. As I gradually ascended, I began to appreciate the unique charm of Huangshan. The mountain path, though steep at times, was filled with surprises at every step. The peculiar pines, bizarre rocks, clear streams, and occasional bird songs all brought me immense joy. Especially when I reached the summit and looked down at the sea of clouds and the surrounding mountains, a sense of grandeur and pride surged within me. Climbing Huangshan is not only a physical challenge but also an unforgettable experience. If you have the chance, you must come and feel the awe and beauty of nature for yourself!

The peaks are the body, the clouds are the clothes, and the half-hidden, half-revealed and agile and beautiful posture is the key to the aesthetics of Huangshan Mountain in the Chinese people. The stone is the mountain, the pine is the guest, and the dark, green and leisurely look is a unique symbol in Eastern aesthetics. Under the clear sky, Huangshan Mountain shows its true nature, and the romantic mood of the Creator can be seen at a glance. On the road from Aoyu Peak to Yingke Pine, the wild fruits are crimson, the leaves are golden, and the smooth and disorderly boulders are stacked on top of each other, mixed with wild grass and solitary pines, just like a picture of the opening of the sky. People swim in the painting, and the scene is born in the eyes. Every pine tree with different postures gives this mountain a special aura. Every black line on the boulder has been polished for hundreds of millions of years. If Huangdi Xuanyuan had not cultivated here, I think the name Yishan would be closer to its true appearance. When I came to Huangshan, I realized that the Welcoming and Farewell Pines were not far apart. I just regretted that time was running out and I had no time to fully appreciate them so I had to say goodbye in a hurry. When I came to Huangshan, I realized that when the book is used up, it will become less and less, and even if I run out of words and ink, I will not be able to describe its beauty.

Choose the right weather, otherwise the Huangshan you see will look like the last two pictures. Go up the mountain from the back and down from the front, otherwise you'll climb until you doubt life. I'm the kind of person with relatively poor physical strength, this route is just right for me, I can't accept a bit from the front mountain up. 3. For those chubby friends who go up the Lotus Peak from the back mountain, if you want to challenge yourself and see the incredibly dangerous scenery on the platform, I recommend going down from the front mountain. I'm extremely grateful that I went down from the front mountain, the scenery is really good! But also act according to your ability, my friend slipped several times when going down the front mountain, I also occasionally ask passers-by to give me a hand, the climbers are very united! 4. This time I climbed the Bright Summit and Lotus Peak, a great achievement in life completed! Happy! I'm not very tired climbing Lotus Peak, because of the queue, I can climb slowly, my friend can't rush me haha 5. Recommend staying on Bright Summit, there are astronomical telescopes at night, I saw Saturn for the first time, very excited. I saw the sunset glow, stars, sunrise, satisfied! I don't know much about other mountain top hotels, I hate looking at guides, it's foggy so I directly ask friends who have been there for recommendations, but Baiyun is a long uphill road from Bright Summit, if I stay in Baiyun, I probably won't come out to see the stars and sunrise

Yellow mountain or mount Huangshan is one of China’s best known scenic spot. 📍Location: Huangshan, Anhui province. ⏰ I recommend staying 2 nights on top of the mountain. 🏨: There are quite a few hotels to choose from. I stayed at Baiyun and it was pretty decent. Here’s the address: Near Haixin Pavilion, Tianhai Scenic Area, Huangshan, 245800, Anhui, China. I had a blast at Yellow Mountain! It’s absolutely beautiful and the sunrise was especially breathtaking. There are quite a few flights of stairs to climb so be ready for a good hike. #ThisIsChina #anhui #huangshan #sunrise #sunset #hiking #china

🐉 Nine Dragon Waterfall ✨This glorious 2 hour round trip hike is well worth the steps! 🥾Just stunning! One of my favourite waterfalls in China so dar! The first 30 mins or so you follow the river trail upwards. 🚶‍♀️There is a small old temple ⛩and then a bigger more impressive one where you can donate for coins and put into various bowls for offerings. It’s newly built/renovated. There is an obstacle course (198 for 22 obstacles – 98 for 11) you can do which is slightly obstructive to the river views on your way up but when you reach the big waterfalls it’s views for days! 🤩 Would highly recommend taking the stairs on the left of the first big waterfall – 🥾this will lead you to the “first waterfall” which is out of this world. 😍There are three waterfalls up top – a long bench to sit and admire and a small pagoda area to sit under if it’s raining with views. 🏞 🚙This is about a 5 mins drive from the South Gate to Mount Huangshan South Gate. Plenty of hotels nearby to stay – I would recommend my wonderful hotel called HuangShan YiYunShanJu as it’s only a 5 mins drive from here. #mountainview #tripblazers

Huangshan Mountain or Yellow Mountain is one of the most famous mountains, and for me the most beautiful in China. Located at the scenic area of Anhui province, it’s always flocked by domestic tourists, especially during the peak seasons. There are several hiking routes up and around Huangshan, with the main 3 routes are the western steps, the eastern steps, and the west side canyon. We took the eastern steps, which is the quickest route with 3 hours hiking time. The walking trails are all well-paved with stone steps, so I’d say it’s pretty safe even for beginners. And trust me, the breathtaking view on your entire way up is worth every steps! #momentsmission #thanksgiving #unforgettableexperiences #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #hiking #hikingtrails

Blue sky and snow! beautiful!!!

very high! to those who are afraid of hights, this is not a good idea!

Located in southern Anhui Province, Mount Huangshan covers an area of 250 kilometers, of which 154 square kilometers are scenic attractions. Its landscape features “four wonders” of imposing peaks, spectacular rocks, odd-shaped pines, and a sea of clouds. Mount Huangshan boasts 72 peaks, more than 1,000 meters above sea level, with three main peaks rising majestically. They are both fascinating and dangerously steep. Cliffs, stone forests, stone pillars, stone blocks and egg-shaped stones form the unique granite geomorphological scenery.The pines on the mountain are tall and have fascinating shapes. The famous Welcoming Guests (Yingke) Pine (1,500 years old) and See-Guest-Off Pine have become a symbol of being faithful, unyielding and hospitable. #urbanexplorer #summervacation #themeparks #historicculture#hiking#naturalwonders#themepark#nationalpark

That moment when your hiking 🥾 trip has turned out to be a cloudy one, but there comes one moment when the sunshines so bright and you can see everything so clearly; such a dopamine effect isn't it ?! I too had the same. After I've already booked the hotel and train 🚂 tickets, through trip.com to go to Huangshan with all my hiking gears ⚙️ in place the day isn't really pleasant. Thankfully, I chose the right hotel because of nice comments from trip.com to Baiyun hotel🛍️. My two complete days of hiking involved not only sightseeing, but also interacting with lot of people, sign 🪧 boards and maps. To be honest, after a long time I did a solo tour like this and I feel so lucky for the convenience of booking, arrangement and especially the remainder about things to do in Trip.com🥸. Totally a nice one, and I had a good trip at Huangshan. #tripcom #summervacation#hikingtrails

Be ready to get your calf muscles trained, as it is going to be a 2.5 hours hike 🥾down the hill and the only leg muscle that will support will need immense strength. Yes, this time one way up the mountain 🏞️we took the cable car; but hiking down we were ready to give a try. Starting from turtle🐢 peak, we hiked down to Lotus pavilion at first which will take you some half an hour. If you’re strong enough mentally and physically you can go to reach the tallest peak in Huangshan(lotus peak), otherwise just look the top from bottom and move on to Greeting guests pine. Near to this spot there is an amazing valley view spot and also there are some grocery stores. After you reach the Halfway temple 🛕 it is only downwards, and I remember there was only one store on the way before we hit the bottom. Be yourself hydrated all the way, and have some pain relieve spray ⛑️with you; it’ll be handy. #hikefreak #huangshan #summervacation#hikingtrails

For longtime walking barefoot was my practice especially when I'm in mountains; they say it gives a sense of acupuncture with rocks pressing your foot. Hiking is one such activity 🤠I love to. Yellow mountain (黄山) in Anhui province has various hiking trails, and the literal name translation doesn't justify the view 😂. You can start your hiking from back of the mountain, near to Yunggu temple and hike for around 3 hours to reach White goose ridge. Then some more little hiking will lead you to some view points before finally reaching the Lotus peak 🏞️ where you can see beautiful sunset ❤️. From Shanghai a 3 hour travel in high speed train will lead you to this amazing destination. #summervacation#hikingtrails

Huangshan (黄山) is easily accessible from Shanghai, less than 3 hours on high speed train then you are at Huangshan North station, which is the nearest town to explore the amazing mountain park. The UNESCO World Heritage site is well known for its peculiarly- shaped granite peaks, sunrise, pine trees and hot springs. The walk inside the park can be quite challenging if you are heading to the famous peak of 蓮花峰. But it’s rewarding after all those steep uphill stairs. The scenery is breathtaking! It will take 6-8 hours to cover a big loop include the peak so make sure you arrive the park as early as possible so as to avoid crowds and give enough time for the walk. You can also stay in one of the handful hotels inside the park for the sunrise and a more leisure pace to explore. #nationalpark #urbanexplorer #huangshan

Huangshan Hotspring!!! What is the next thing to do after 2 or 3 days of travel? of course, rest and relax in this very peaceful and relaxing place. Water is everywhere in Huangshan and the sound of the river is so nice to hear. Birds chirping and you suddenly get lost in the forest where you have nice bamboo trees lined up. Do not forget to drop by and give your body a time to rest in this awesome place! #urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel

Mt. Huangshan - Top 1 Tourist destination when you are in Huangshan. You still don't know where to go this coming festival? Make sure you add this one to your list. Spend 1 or 2 days in this wonderful mountain. It is indeed a very good place to forget about your busy lives. It is time to give your body the rest it deserve. Take time to relax and enjoy the magnificent views in this mountain and get back to mother nature. #urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel#springblossoms

One best thing happened because of the rail network extension in China is, we have the high speed train from Shanghai to 黄山 (literal translation Yellow mountain) in just under 3 hours. This wasn't there before 2 years, and it was much awaited by end of 2019; as 黄山 is comparatively a great getaway spot from Shanghai. It's quite a rare sight to see tropical mountains with not much plants and animals, 黄山 is one of them. With now being the transition from winter to spring, the mountains are perfect for a 3 day escape. And most importantly 黄山 has a lot of hiking routes, which I love the most. I'll share one of them here, On day 1: Plan your arrival before day evening, and take the hotel at the bottom of the mountain. Especially at 汤口 village; there are many of them with decent breakfast. Then day 1 morning, get a bus to Yunggu temple where you buy bus tickets to go to starting point of hiking. After you get the bus ticket, hop on and get down at the starting point. Here again, you can decide whether you want to hike or cable car also available until White Goose ridge station (yes, there are different names for different view points). If you start to hike, there are many amazing view points that are self explorable. After you reach white goose ridge station, visit Begin-to-believe peak and Black tiger pine. Keep walking towards the hotel, using sign boards and reach there before sunset. You can't miss that for sure. Day 2: It's your day on the mountain, you can choose to wake up early and see sunrise. Then go for little hike to nearby view points like turtle peak, and the tallest peak in 黄山 the lotus peak. Lion peak is also great to go around. After a relaxed day, I had a amazing hotpot at mountain top. It was such a good day. Day 3: It's time to see the front side of mountain that has exhilarating views. You can choose to hike down on today and finish up an amazing trip. #qingmingtravel #urbanexplorer #anhuitravel #hiking #urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel#lightthecity

#staycations rainy day at the #huangshan mountains 🏔. but what a magnificent view. this is a must visit. the scenic beauty amalgamated with the serene n peaceful ambience makes it one of the best mountain/nature visits. #staycations

Huangshan, one of the five most famous mountains in China I was lucky enough to see a beautiful sunrise there! They say that Huangshan is covered with clouds for about half of the year, so there are many cases where you can't see the sunrise I was also worried because there was so much fog the day before But I was so lucky that I was able to see the sunrise!

Huangshan or Yellow Mountain is very easily accessible by bullet train from Shanghai and Hangzhou. There are several areas of the mountain. Though you can go up by cable car, be ready to hike up and down A LOT at the top. But trust me, it is worth it! 💕 🌟 #happynewyear #happynewyear

Deng Huangshan, Huizhou, Huizhou cuisine, spring breeze rapeseed waiting for you Huangshan finally entered the most beautiful season, now everywhere the rape, the weather is warming. To visit Huangshan, of course, you should look at the mountains and small mountains. In addition, the more famous people are the ancient Huizhou culture. The old streets of Luxi and Hongcun must be punched. Schedule can arrange three days and two nights to punch the essence of Huangshan, chartered to go, the local traffic is more cumbersome, but the chartered driver is familiar with the route, convenient and worry-free. D1 Arrive at Huangshan Tunxi, Youxixi Old Street, Su Huangshan City D2 Huangshan Scenic Area Tour Huangshan Beihai, Xihai, Suhongcun D3 Youhongcun-Return to Shenyang Climbing Huangshan: The world only said that "the five sacred return does not look at the mountains, the Huangshan return does not look at the mountains", and it is "the first mountain in the world." Nowadays, Huangshan has three ropeways that can be reached by simply picking up. However, climbing is still a thrilling single squid back, 1564 steps, Yunshan meet, rivers and rivers, the feet of the sky. Walk in Tunxi and Hongcun: From every traditional paper shop, , brush shop, to every tea shop, Anhui restaurant, snack bar, the place is still full of Hui Yun, the township is full. Huangshan on the tip of the tongue: Huangshan cuisine is extremely ingenious, making people cheeks and fragrance. Smelly squid, smells "smelly", tastes delicious after cooking, a "smelly" fragrance, after more than 200 years of history. Stone scorpion, simple vegetable pie, but with a large round stone pressed the pie repeatedly fried, crisp and unusual. hairy tofu, by artificial fermentation, the surface of the tofu grows a layer of white hair, which is fresh and tender.

In the morning, Huangshan has a magnificent sunrise. In the evening, Huangshan has a starry sky. It is said that Huangshan does not come back to see Yue. In fact, apart from the steepness and peculiarity of Huangshan Mountain, the climate on Huangshan Mountain is also changing day by day. It has rich weather. Tourism resources, Huangshan is surrounded by hundreds of mountains, mountains and clouds, merge into the sea, vast and endless, and this mountain is unique, and it is all-encompassing, windy and dazzling. The colder the weather, the more beautiful the scenery of Huangshan Mountain. If it is snowing, Huangshan is covered with a layer of white cream. It will take a long time for the snow to melt. The sunrise in Huangshan is beautiful, perhaps Its just a casual glimpse, but its enough to last a long time.

Located in the West Seaview Area of Huangshan Scenic Area, Huangshan Paiyun Pavilion is the only place to pass the Xihai Grand Canyon. It is a long-shaped scenic pavilion with granite stone structure and stone root engraved with the word paiyun pavilion. The open view here is the best place to see the wonders of Huangshan Qiaoshi. Because the clouds in the West Sea rose and rolled in the valley, but before the stone pavilion, they disappeared, hence the name "Puyun Pavilion." There are many peaks like arrow-like forests, big peaks and peaks, small peaks overlapping, whenever the clouds linger, the layers of peaks are hidden, like countless islands in the vast sea. Especially the sun is slanting in the west, the layers are full of dyes, and the weather is tens of thousands, showing a wonderful scene of infinite wonders. From the Paiyun Pavilion to the south, the famous Feilai Stone. Feilai Stone is not only unique in shape, but also has a wonderful painting environment on the platform. The double-cut peaks and double-bamboo peaks are like a magical landscape painting.

Huangshan Mountain has one of the most beautiful landscapes I've ever seen. The whole time I felt like I had jumped into a painting. I was lucky enough to experience Huangshan on a perfectly sunny day filled with blue skies. Some tips: 1. Don't take too many clothes with you. The hike is tiring enough as it is, let alone carrying a down jacket. And believe me, whether winter or summer, you'll feel hot as you climb up the mountain. 2. Take enough food and warm drinks. You'll get hungry and thirsty. The options up there are limited, expensive and not really good. It's best to take your own food with you or the hunger won't let you enjoy the mountain. 3. If you are not spending the night at the mountain, be careful not to miss the last cable car on your way down. They tend to shut off early. 4. Have with you a map. Otherwise you might walk in circles and get very tired. You might even end up getting lost.

#summerdestinations We were targeting Tiandu peak, it was a tough hike but totally worth it. After reaching the peak you see an endless sea of clouds beneath you, the Latitude was around 1750m above see level, We got lost in the picturesque scenes on our way down to the cable car station, what kept us motivated was a local dinner awaiting us. Recommended if you want to escape from the hustle of Shanghai for a while. #tianducheng #huangshan #hiking #china #黄山

|Rime. 💫 The rime in Huangshan is absolutely stunning! Climbing the mountain feels like entering a dreamland. The mountains seem to be meticulously carved by nature with ice and snow, covered in silver, with every line becoming soft and charming. The branches are covered with rime, fluffy and shiny, like blooming corals or pear blossoms. When the wind blows, they fall like snowflakes, creating a romantic scene. ⭐ Note: Wear crampons when climbing Huangshan! Without them, you might slip! Although some steps are not icy, they are still slippery and steep. The weather is also cold, so bring gloves, a hat, a scarf, and trekking poles. Traveling during the off-season is great, as there are fewer tourists, no queues, and the snow scenery makes every spot a perfect viewing point! ✔️ Huangshan after snow is like a landscape painting. After visiting the Five Great Mountains, you won't want to see any other mountains. After visiting Huangshan, you won't want to see the Five Great Mountains. You can't truly understand Xu Xiake's words, "After climbing Huangshan, there are no other mountains," until you visit Huangshan yourself.

| A breathtaking journey that will last a lifetime. 🌄 I just got back from Huangshan, and I can't stop thinking about the stunning scenery. I just want to shout: Huangshan is not to be missed! I've climbed many mountains, each with its own unique charm. But Huangshan is truly one of a kind. As soon as I stepped into the scenic area, I felt like I was in a fairyland. As I climbed the winding mountain road, I was surrounded by pine trees of all shapes and sizes. Some looked like welcoming hosts, while others seemed to be pointing the way. But the real highlight was the sea of clouds. Standing near Yuping Tower, I was mesmerized by the thick, white clouds that stretched as far as the eye could see. The sunlight turned the clouds golden, and the peaks appeared and disappeared like fairy islands. It was a dreamlike scene that I had never experienced before. I finally understood why people say, "After seeing Huangshan, no other mountain will do." Huangshan's beauty doesn't stop at the sea of clouds. The steep cliffs of the Xihai Grand Canyon, the towering Lotus Peak, and the strange rocks of the Monkey Watching the Sea are all wonders to behold. Every step is a new adventure, and every turn is a surprise. Do you have any stunning photos of Huangshan in your album? Share them in the comments and let's relive the beauty of Huangshan together. This trip is sure to be unforgettable!

Finally made it to Huangshan, what a great place! we might have been naive thinking to have few people in winter, however this was not the case and it is never the case, consider queuing and walking slow every time there is a narrow path

| A breathtaking view of a world of ice and snow. The rime in Huangshan is simply stunning! 🎉 Climbing all the way up, I felt like I was entering a dreamland. The mountains seemed to be carefully carved by nature with ice and snow, covered in silver, with every line becoming soft and charming 🤩. The branches were covered with rime, fluffy and shiny, like blooming corals or pear blossoms. When the wind blew 🌬, the rime fell like snowflakes 🌨, creating an extremely romantic scene 🌈. ❄❄ Best places to enjoy the snow in Huangshan: 1️⃣ Bright Summit: One of the best places to enjoy the snow in Huangshan. 🌈 You can overlook the entire snow-covered Huangshan from the Bright Summit. 2️⃣ Lotus Peak: The highest peak in Huangshan ⛰️. The snow on the peak is spectacular in winter. Unfortunately, it is currently closed for maintenance. 🌚 3️⃣ Shixin Peak: A famous place to enjoy the snow in Huangshan ✨, known for its beautiful snow scenery. 4️⃣ Cloud Dispelling Pavilion: One of the best places to enjoy the snow in Huangshan. Especially when it snows 🌨, the entire mountain is covered in snow, creating a pleasant view. 5️⃣ Flying Stone: One of the iconic attractions in Huangshan. The snow-covered Flying Stone in winter has a unique charm. 🔥 Special reminder: Starting in December, Tiandu Peak and the Grand Canyon of the West Sea will be closed for maintenance. 🔥 Starting in December, the opening hours of the Huangshan Scenic Area, as well as the operating hours of the cable cars and vehicles, will be adjusted. Don't miss the opening hours. 💥

This place should be on everyone’s bucket list. Truly beautiful and and it’s great to see the view which has inspired so many beautiful paintings. #huangshan #mountains #bucketlist

The first meal after climbing down Huangshan! So delicious! 😭||Came to climb Huangshan with friends! Randomly picked a restaurant after climbing down! 😭 We were full of praise after eating. Farmhouse rice crust: A large plate of rice crust drizzled with secret sauce! Crispy rice crust with fresh and fragrant sauce! So satisfying! Hui-style braised ribs: The ribs are stewed until tender, and the osmanthus sprinkled on top adds more flavor! Fresh and sweet! Huizhou pot chicken: The chicken is stewed until fresh and spicy! The corn cake 🫓 becomes even more delicious after dipping in the soup. The portions are also very large! There are more authentic Anhui dishes, and the portions are quite large! It's really a blessing to eat this meal after climbing the mountain!