[2024 Huangshan Stay] Travel Guide for Guangmingding Hotel (Updated Nov)
If you don't understand Huangshan, just read this article
🔔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. Huangshan is world-famous for its 'Five Wonders': peculiar pines, grotesque rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow, earning it the title of 'the most peculiar mountain under heaven'.
🗺Travel Guide👏🏻
✈️Plane: Reach Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, then take a bus or taxi to Huangshan Scenic Area.
🚃Train: Arrive at Huangshan Station or Huizhou Station, both have buses or taxis to Huangshan Scenic Area
🎫Ticket🎫It is recommended to buy tickets one day in advance during peak season: 190 yuan/person,
➡️Yungu Cableway: 80/person. ➡️Yuping Cableway: 90/person. ➡️Taiping Cableway: 80/person. ➡️Internet-famous Little Train: one-way 100/person.
⛩️Enter through Huangshan South Gate➝Take Yuping Cableway up➝Welcome Pine➝Lotus Peak➝Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder➝Aoyu Peak➝Round trip on the West Sea Internet-famous Little Train➝Guangming Summit➝Flying Rock➝Paiyun Pavilion➝Unity Pine➝Dream Pen Produces Flowers➝Black Tiger Pine➝Beginning-to-Believe Peak➝Stone Bamboo Shoot Peak➝Take Yungu Cableway down➝Exit through Huangshan South Gate
🌟Highlights:
✅Guangming Summit: The second highest peak of Huangshan, where you can watch the sunrise🌅 and sea of clouds☁️. From here, you can overlook the entire beauty of Huangshan, making it a favorite spot for photographers.
✅Welcome Pine: The iconic landscape of Huangshan, located to the left of Yuping Pavilion.
✅Lotus Peak: The highest peak of Huangshan with an altitude of 1864 meters. There is a Lotus Platform on the top of the mountain, shaped like a lotus, hence the name.
✅Sea of Clouds: The sea of clouds of Huangshan is magnificent, especially at sunrise when the clouds and the glow of the sky reflect each other, creating an incomparably beautiful scene.
⬛Recommended Sunset Viewing Spots🌇:
✅Guangming Summit, Beginning-to-Believe Peak, Lion Peak, Danxia Peak, Yuping Peak, Aoyu Peak, and the foot of Lotus Peak
⬛Recommended Sunrise Viewing Spots🌅:
✅Aoyu Peak, Guangming Summit, Lion Peak, Danxia Peak, Gongyang Mountain, Yuping Pavilion
🏡About Accommodation
⛩️On the mountain: Guangming Summit Villa, Baiyun Hotel, etc., convenient for watching the sunrise🌄 but more expensive.
⛩️At the foot of the mountain: Tangkou Town, with many homestays and hotels, relatively cheaper.
📝Tips:
❗Book tickets and accommodation in advance.
❗Pay attention to the weather forecast, bring appropriate clothing and equipment.
❗Prices are higher on the mountain, consider bringing some food and water.
⚠️【Opening Times for Lotus Peak and Tiandu Peak】
These two peaks are opened alternately every five years, with Lotus Peak being the one recently opened.
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1. Attractions
1. Lotus Peak: The highest peak of Huangshan, with an altitude of 1,864.8 meters. It resembles a lotus flower, towering and surrounded by peaks, with spectacular scenery. Standing on Lotus Peak, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Huangshan and feel the grandeur of nature.
2. Bright Summit: The second highest peak of Huangshan, with an altitude of 1,841 meters. It is one of the iconic attractions of Huangshan, flat and open. You can enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and sea of clouds here, with breathtaking scenery.
3. Guest-Greeting Pine: Located on the left side of Yuping Tower, it is one of the iconic landscapes of Huangshan. The Guest-Greeting Pine has a graceful posture and strong branches, like a hospitable host welcoming guests from all directions.
4. Xihai Grand Canyon: One of the essence scenic spots of Huangshan, with strange peaks and rocks in the canyon, and magnificent scenery. You can take a cable car or hike to visit Xihai Grand Canyon and feel the magic of nature.
5. Monkey Watching the Sea: In Beihai Scenic Area, a huge rock resembling a monkey squats on the peak, looking at the sea of clouds, with a vivid image. It is a good place to watch the sea of clouds, with very spectacular scenery.
2. Attraction prices, opening hours, and travel suggestions
1. Attraction prices:
• Tickets: Peak season (March 1–November 30) CNY 190/person, off-season (December 1–end of February) CNY 150/person.
• Cable car tickets: Yuping Cable Car one-way CNY 90/person, Yungu Cable Car one-way CNY 80/person, Taiping Cable Car one-way CNY 80/person.
2. Opening hours:
• Open all year round, specific times may vary according to seasons and weather. Generally, peak season 06:30–17:30, off-season 07:30–16:30.
3. Travel suggestions:
• Day 1: Take Yungu Cable Car up the mountain, visit Beihai Scenic Area, and enjoy attractions such as Dream Pen Flower and Monkey Watching the Sea. You can stay at Beihai Hotel or Shilin Hotel at night, which is convenient for watching the sunrise the next day.
• Day 2: Get up early to watch the sunrise at Bright Summit, then head to Xihai Grand Canyon. You can choose to take the ground rail cable car down to the bottom of the valley, then hike up, or hike the whole way. In the afternoon, you can visit Lotus Peak and feel the highest peak of Huangshan. Stay at Baiyun Hotel or Bright Summit Villa at night.
• Day 3: Depart from Bright Summit, head to Yuping Tower, and enjoy the Guest-Greeting Pine. Then take Yuping Cable Car down the mountain.
3. Local food recommendations
1. Huangshan Stewed Pigeon: Made with pigeons from Huangshan as the main ingredient, stewed with ham, mushrooms, and other ingredients, with a delicious taste.
2. Huangshan Dried Bamboo Shoots: One of the specialties of Huangshan, with a fresh and tender taste and rich nutrition. It can be used for stir-frying, soup, etc.
3. Huangshan Pancake: Also known as Crab Shell Yellow Pancake, it is a traditional snack of Huangshan. The crust is crispy, and the filling is salty and fragrant, very delicious.
4. Moldy Tofu: One of the specialty foods of Huangshan, the surface of the tofu is covered with white fluff, and the taste is unique after cooking.
5. Stinky Mandarin Fish: Smells stinky but tastes fragrant, it is a traditional famous dish of Huangshan. The fish is tender and has a rich taste.
4. Transportation and accommodation
1. Transportation:
• Airplane: You can take a plane to Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, then take the airport bus, taxi, or bus to Huangshan Scenic Area.
• Train: You can take a train to Huangshan Station or Huangshan North Station, then take a bus, taxi, or tourist line to Huangshan Scenic Area.
• Car: You can take a long-distance bus from Hefei, Nanjing, Shanghai, and other places directly to Huangshan Scenic Area.
2. Accommodation:
• There are many hotels and inns in Huangshan Scenic Area to choose from, you can choose suitable accommodation according to your budget and needs. If you want to enjoy the sunrise and sunset, you can choose to stay in hotels or inns on the mountain, such as Beihai Hotel, Shilin Hotel, Baiyun Hotel, Bright Summit Villa, etc. If you want to be more economical, you can choose to stay in hotels or homestays at the foot of the mountain.
5. Precautions
1. Weather changes: The weather in Huangshan changes greatly, it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothes. Especially on the mountain, the temperature is low, pay attention to keeping warm.
2. Altitude sickness: The altitude of Huangshan is high, and it is easy to have symptoms of altitude sickness. It is recommended to take preventive measures in advance, such as taking anti-altitude sickness medicine in advance, avoiding strenuous exercise, etc. Pay attention to rest and drink more water on the mountain.
3. Environmental protection: Huangshan is a natural scenic area, protect the environment, and do not litter. Do not damage natural landscapes and cultural relics in the scenic area.
4. Book tickets and accommodation: Huangshan is a popular tourist attraction, with many tourists, it is recommended to book tickets and accommodation in advance to avoid delaying the itinerary.
6. Personal experience sharing
This three-day and two-night trip to Huangshan is really unforgettable for me! When I first set foot on the land of Huangshan, I was attracted by the majestic peaks and beautiful scenery.
On the first day, after taking Yungu Cable Car up the mountain, I was shocked by the beautiful scenery of Beihai Scenic Area. Dream Pen Flower and Monkey Watching the Sea are really amazing, making people marvel at the magic of nature. I stayed at Beihai Hotel at night, although the room is not big, it is very clean and tidy, and the service is very thoughtful.
On the second day, I got up early to watch the sunrise at Bright Summit, the scenery is really beautiful. The sun rises slowly from the east, and the sunlight shines on the peaks of Huangshan, glowing with golden light, very spectacular. Then I went to Xihai Grand Canyon, the scenery here is even more amazing. Strange peaks and rocks, as if in a fairyland. Although hiking the whole way is very tiring, the scenery is really worth it. In the afternoon, I climbed Lotus Peak and felt the highest peak of Huangshan, the sense of achievement is really indescribable. I stayed at Baiyun Hotel at night, the location here is very good, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset.
On the third day, I departed from Bright Summit, headed to Yuping Tower, and enjoyed the Guest-Greeting Pine. The Guest-Greeting Pine is really spectacular, it is like a hospitable host, welcoming every visitor. Then I took Yuping Cable Car down the mountain and ended this unforgettable journey.
In terms of food, I tasted local delicacies such as Huangshan Stewed Pigeon, Huangshan Dried Bamboo Shoots, and Huangshan Pancake, all of which are very delicious. Especially Huangshan Pancake, the crispy crust and salty and fragrant filling make me linger.
In terms of accommodation, I chose to stay in a hotel on the mountain, although the price is a bit expensive, it is very convenient, you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset. And the service of the hotel is also very thoughtful, making people feel very warm.
During the trip, I also encountered some small problems. For example, the weather on the mountain changes greatly, and it is necessary to carry rain gear and warm clothes at any time. Also, hiking is tiring, so pay attention to rest. But these small problems did not affect my mood, but made me cherish this travel experience even more.
In general, Huangshan is a place worth visiting. It not only has beautiful natural scenery but also has rich history, culture, and food. I hope my guide can help you, and let you also have an unforgettable three-day and two-night trip to Huangshan!
Amelia Brooks+77
Shanghai to Huangshan Two-Day Tour Itinerary
Day1
🚄: 08:35-11:32 Shanghai Hongqiao—G7317—Huangshan North
🚌: After exiting the high-speed train station, buy a bus ticket at the adjacent bus station and take a 40-60 minute bus ride to Tangkou Town, Huangshan.
🥣: Have a meal after exiting the station (there are many restaurants with a variety of cuisines to choose from)
🚌: Re-enter the station and take the uphill shuttle bus towards Ciguang Pavilion (19💰, available for purchase on the official WeChat account), arriving at the Yunping Cableway entrance.
1️⃣ (Around 14:00) Yuping Cableway: Swipe your ID card to enter
2️⃣ (Around 15:00) Welcoming Pine: Walk about 50 minutes from the Yuping Cableway to the Welcoming Pine.
3️⃣ (Around 16:00) One-Line-Sky: Walk about 70 minutes from the Welcoming Pine to One-Line-Sky.
4️⃣ (Nearly 17:00) Ao Fish Peak: Walk about 30 minutes from One-Line-Sky to Ao Fish Peak (the best viewpoint for a distant view of Lotus Peak).
5️⃣ (Nearly 17:30) Bright Summit: Walk about 40 minutes from Ao Fish Peak to Bright Summit (take a restroom break in between).
🏨: Check into the Huangshan Bright Summit Lodge, and scout the sunrise viewing spot for the next day
🌌: Went out to see the stars wearing the hotel's coat a few times at night, but saw almost nothing due to the cloudy and rainy weather.
Day2
🌄: Arrived at the sunrise viewing spot (just behind the hotel) at 5:30, waited a long time but the clouds and fog did not disperse, so went back to the hotel for breakfast.
6️⃣ (Around 09:00) Flying Rock: Walk about 30 minutes from Bright Summit to Flying Rock (mostly downhill)
7️⃣ (Around 10:00) West Sea Grand Canyon: Mainly downhill, take a small train (100/person) uphill after reaching the bottom of the valley
8️⃣ Descending the mountain: Return to Bright Summit and descend from the back mountain (the back mountain is indeed much gentler, and the scenery is relatively bland compared to the front mountain, but there are high mountain meadow landscapes)
9️⃣ Yuping Cableway: The weather was bad, and the companion was too tired, so we chose to take the cableway down the mountain.
🚌: Downhill shuttle bus in the scenic area, to Tangkou Town, Huangshan.
🚌: Take a bus from Tangkou Town to Huangshan North Station.
🚄: 17:41-20:08 Huangshan North Station—G732—Shanghai Hongqiao
tips:
1️⃣ This itinerary was made before the new high-speed train station in Huangshan opened in April. Now that the new station is open, you can search for more convenient options.
2️⃣ Follow the official Huangshan Tourism platform on WeChat for detailed maps and routes.
3️⃣ Pay attention to the weather. It was cloudy and rainy on the two days we went. I wore a hardshell jacket, so I felt okay even in the rain, but my companion's jacket got soaked. It's better to wear a raincoat than to use an umbrella on the mountain, as it's inconvenient for both yourself and others.
5️⃣ The total cost of transportation is about 850💰.
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Checked in at the Bright Summit Peak of Huangshan in the clouds!
1. You haven't seen the beauty of Huangshan if you don't visit Bright Summit Peak, the second highest peak at 1860 meters. It's the best spot for watching the sunrise, and you can also enjoy the sunset and the sea of clouds! Almost every photo taken here is a masterpiece, a beautiful view!
1. Have you ever stayed above the clouds, experiencing the feeling of watching the sunrise from a scenic view room? The experience is completely different!
1. Taking the cable car from Yungu Temple to the mountain, you reach the Beginning-to-Believe Peak, where there is the saying 'You haven't seen the Huangshan pines if you don't visit Beginning-to-Believe Peak'. There are the Harp Pine, the Sea-Exploring Pine, the Dragon Claw Pine, the Black Tiger Pine, and the Couple Pine in the North Sea Scenic Area—Paiyun Pavilion, known as the 'Huangshan Exquisite Stone Exhibition Hall'. Trek into the West Sea Grand Canyon, a favorite of hiking enthusiasts, feast your eyes on the beautiful scenery along the way, reach the bottom of the valley, take the popular mini train to Baiyun, and walk about 15-20 minutes to Bright Summit Peak to check into the Huangshan Bright Summit Peak Hotel.
2. Get up early to watch the sunrise, prepare your photography equipment in advance, and wait for the right moment to capture your masterpiece!
1. The night sky is particularly beautiful, take pictures of the stars!
1. Sitting in the hotel's buffet restaurant, you can see the beautiful scenery outside the window, including the Lotus Peak!