Is visiting Huangshan once in your lifetime really not an exaggeration?

A super detailed Huangshan travel guide to help you discover unique pine trees and a sea of clouds. Itinerary Planning One-Day Tour ☀ 👀Front Mountain Route (Suitable for those in good physical condition): Start from the South Gate of Huangshan, take the scenic area transportation to Ciguang Pavilion, take the Yuping cable car up the mountain, first visit the Yupinglou Scenic Area, admire the iconic Greeting Pine, then climb the Lotus Peak (Lotus Peak and Tiandu Peak are open alternately, rotating every 5 years), and experience the thrilling Hundred Step Cloud Ladder. Have lunch at the Tianhai Food Plaza near Lotus Peak at noon. After a short rest, go to Bright Summit to get a panoramic view of Huangshan, then pass Flying Over Rock and arrive at Paiyun Pavilion to admire the Danxia Peak with its unique stone forests. Finally, take the Yungu cable car down the mountain and take the scenic area transportation back to the South Gate. 👀Back Mountain Route (Suitable for those with slightly weaker physical strength): Take the scenic area transportation from the South Gate of Huangshan to Yungu Temple, take the Yungu cable car up the mountain, first visit Beginning-to-Believe Peak and admire the beautiful scenery of the unique pine trees. Then go to Lion Peak and check out Monkey Gazing at the Sea. Have lunch near Beihai Hotel at noon, go to Qingliangtai in the afternoon to watch the sunset, then go to Bright Summit to experience the vast view, then follow Haixin Pavilion and Ao Fish Peak, take the Yuping cable car down the mountain, and take the scenic area transportation back. Two-Day Tour ☀ 👀Day 1: Take the scenic area transportation from the South Gate of Huangshan to Yungu Temple, take the Yungu cable car up the mountain, and visit attractions such as Beginning-to-Believe Peak and Monkey Gazing at the Sea. Have lunch at Beihai Hotel at noon. In the afternoon, go to Paiyun Pavilion to admire the beauty of Danxia Peak, and go to Bright Summit in the evening to watch the sunset, then check in to a hotel near Bright Summit. 👀Day 2: Get up early to watch the sunrise at Bright Summit, then go to Tianhai Scenic Area, visit Ao Fish Peak and Lotus Peak (if open), and admire the Greeting Pine. Have lunch near Yupinglou at noon, then take the Yuping cable car down the mountain and take the scenic area transportation back to the South Gate. Tickets and Transportation🔥🔥🔥 1. Tickets 💰: The ticket price for Huangshan Scenic Area is CNY 190/person during the peak season (March 1 - November 30) and CNY 150/person during the off-season (December 1 - February 28 of the following year). You can book in advance on the official Huangshan Tourism platform or major travel apps. 2. External Transportation 🚗: If you take a plane, you can arrive at Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, and there is an airport bus to Huangshan Scenic Area; if you take the high-speed train, Huangshan North Station has a special line to the scenic area; you can also choose to drive yourself, and there is a parking lot in the scenic area. 3. Internal Transportation: There is Xinguoxian scenic area transportation in the scenic area, connecting various mountain entrances and transfer centers, with a ticket price of CNY 19/person. In addition, there are Yuping cable car, Yungu cable car, Taiping cable car, and West Sea Grand Canyon sightseeing , with one-way ticket prices ranging from CNY 65 - 100. Accommodation Recommendations🔥🔥🔥 1. Accommodation on the mountain: The price is higher, but it is convenient for watching the sunrise and sunset. For example, Bright Summit Villa has an excellent location and is convenient for watching the sunrise and sunset. The price of a standard room is CNY 1,000 - 2,000/night; Baiyun Hotel is located in Tianhai Scenic Area, with concentrated surrounding attractions, and the price of a bed in a multi-person room is CNY 200 - 500/person. Advance booking is required. 2. Accommodation at the foot of the mountain: Cost-effective with a variety of choices. There are many hotels and B&Bs in Tangkou Town. The price of an economy hotel is CNY 200 - 500/night, and the price of a characteristic B&B is CNY 500 - 1,000/night. Food Recommendations Huangshan Shaobing: The outer skin is crispy and the filling is salty and delicious. There are flavors such as preserved vegetables and pork. You can buy them in the streets and alleys of Huangshan for CNY 5 - 10/piece. Stewed Chicken with Rock Tripe: Rock tripe is a unique mountain treasure in Huangshan. It is stewed with native chicken. The soup is fresh and delicious and rich in nutrition. The price is CNY 100 - 150/portion. Precautions 1. Weather and clothing: The weather in Huangshan is changeable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothes. It is best to have a coat in summer. The mountains are cold in winter, so you need to wear a thick down jacket and non-slip hiking shoes. 2. Mountaineering equipment: Prepare trekking poles to reduce leg pressure; bring enough drinking water, at least 1 - 2 bottles per person. It is also sold on the mountain, but the price is higher; prepare snacks to replenish energy. 3. Environmental protection: Huangshan is a world natural and cultural heritage site, please do not litter and protect every plant and tree in the scenic area.