Must-Sunrise Photo Spots in Huangshan

Here comes the ultimate 5-day & 4-night Huangshan in-depth guide! This itinerary lets you marvel at sea of clouds while experiencing authentic Huizhou culture, with perfectly optimized routes for each attraction.📸 ⛰️Trip Highlights DAY1: Discover Huizhou Architecture 📍Hongcun Village: The moon pond reflections are breathtaking! Arrive before 7am to avoid crowds 📍Xidi Village: Must-see brick carvings, panoramic views from village entrance lookout 🍴Lunch Pick: Tiandeng Canteen (featured hairy tofu from "A Bite of China") 🏠Stay: Sweetome Romantic Hotel (with stargazing terrace) DAY2: Huangshan Warm-up 📍Qiyun Mountain: Cable car ride for Danxia landform views, thriving Taoist temples 📍Tunxi Old Street: Buy authentic Huangshan sesame cakes at "Haozailai" 🍴Dinner Pick: Laoma Home-style Cuisine (signature stinky mandarin fish) DAY3: Conquer Lotus Peak 🚡Yungu Cableway ascent → Shixin Peak → Black Tiger Pine → Paiyun Pavilion 🌅Stay: Bright Top Hotel (book early! Best sunrise viewing spot) DAY4: Cloud Sea Adventure 🪷Guest-Greeting Pine → Lotus Peak (one-way route!) → Yixiantian → Aoyu Cave 🍵Afternoon Tea: Baiyun Hotel Café (cloud sea view seats) DAY5: Ink Painting Finale 📍Xin'an River Gallery: Opt for morning cruise 📍Huizhou Ancient City: Must-visit Tao Xingzhi Memorial 📌Pro Tips: 1️⃣Lotus Peak & Tiandu Peak alternate every 5 years - only Lotus Peak open now 2️⃣Mountain water costs ¥15/bottle, bring thermos for free warm water 3️⃣Sit in front row on Xihai Grand Canyon train for best views! 🚗Transport Guide: High-speed rail to Huangshan North Station, 1hr taxi to Tangkou Scenic area shuttle ¥19/person, last bus at 17:30! 🍲Food Radar: ✔️Fangxinyu Hairy Tofu (crispy outside, creamy inside) ✔️Wangyitiao Wontons (superb chicken broth) ✔️Huangshan "Double Stone" Soup (stone frog + stone ear mushroom)