[2025 Huangshan Attraction] Travel Guide for Yuping Sceneic Area (Updated Jul)

Huangshan Travel Guide🌟 📅Best Time to Visit: Mar-Apr | Cherry blossoms🌸 & azalea blooms Sep-Nov | Most vibrant autumn foliage🍁 Dec-Jan | Stunning snowscapes❄️ & cloud seas 🚗Transport Guide: HSR: Huangshan North Station → Direct shuttle bus🚌 to scenic area Drive: Navigate to "South Gate 3D Parking"🅿️ ⛰️Must-Visit Spots: ✅West Sea Grand Canyon: Viral mini train🚂 through kilometer-deep gorge ✅Shixin Peak: Black Tiger Pine🌲+Couple Pine, proving "No real Huangshan pines until Shixin" ✅Bright Summit Peak: Best sunrise/sunset🌄 viewing platform ✅Tiandu Peak: Huangshan's steepest⛰️ (bring trekking poles!) ✅Jade Screen Scenic Area: Must-see Guest-Greeting Pine🌲 (Huangshan's icon) 🏨Accommodation: ⛰️Mountain-top: Xihai Hotel/Baiyun Hotel (prime sunrise🌅 views!) Foot: MisooHi Secret Realm (budget-friendly, Instagrammable) 🗺️Itineraries: 1️⃣One-Day Challenge: Ciguang Pavilion → Jade Screen Cable Car🚠 → Tiandu Peak → Bright Summit → Guest-Greeting Pine → Yun Valley descent (5-6hrs, not for beginners!) 2️⃣Two-Day Explorer: Day1: Yun Valley ascent → Shixin Peak → West Sea Canyon (overnight) Day2: Bright Summit sunrise → Aoyu Peak → Hundred-Step Ladder → Jade Screen descent 🍲Must-Eat: ✔️Hairy tofu (addictive!) ✔️Stinky mandarin fish🐟 (pungent aroma, delicious taste) ✔️Hu Shi's Premium Pot (literary giant's favorite) ✨Qiyun Mountain Guide✨ ⏰Prime Seasons: Apr-May | Cloud seas☁️ + rapeseed fields🌼 Oct-Nov | Autumn-hued danxia🏵️ 🚌Transport: HSR: Huangshan North → 30min taxi🚕/Bus or Yixian East → 20min taxi 🔥Instagram Spots: 📸Immortal-Viewing Tower: Ethereal Taoist silhouettes (hanfu recommended!) ✨Moonlight Sky Street: Cliff-hanging fairy-tale village ⛰️True Immortal Cave: Cliff carvings + mystical grottoes 🏯Jade Void Palace: Red-wall photo ops 🌫️Fangla Fort: 270° cloud sea panorama 🏠Stay Options: 💰Luxury: Xiangyuan Resort (hot springs♨️ + mountain views) 🎄Unique: Free Nature Treehouse (fairy-tale🌲 cottages) 💸Budget: Moonlight Street Hostel (~$15/person) 🚶‍♀️Recommended Route: Immortal Tower → Longevity Rock → True Immortal Cave → Moonlight Street → Incense Burner Peak (4hrs, easy hike~) 🥢Local Bites: ✅Bamboo shoot braised pork (farmhouse delight!) ✅Wucheng tea-dried tofu (perfect souvenir) ✅Taoist vegetarian feast (ritualistic tai chi soup) 💡Tips: 1️⃣Book Huangshan tickets 2 days ahead 2️⃣Qiyun drone permits required 3️⃣Pack comfy hiking shoes👟

Scenic area divisions and must-visit routes • Yuping Scenic Area (Yuping) The area where the Welcoming Pine is located is also the focus of the front mountain route, suitable for first-time visitors to explore classic attractions (). • Beihai Scenic Area (Beihai) The area where the Guangmingding and Shizifeng sunrise viewing platforms are located is the best place to see visual wonders such as the sea of clouds and Buddha's light (). • Menghuan Scenic Area (Menghuan) and Baiyun Scenic Area (Baiyun) There are fewer people, strange rocks and streams and waterfalls, making it a popular choice for quiet explorers. Baiyun District also has suspension bridges, waterfalls and stream valley wonders

Travelers planning a trip to Huangshan can check out this itinerary↓ · 🌟5-Day Classic Itinerary 🏝Day 1: 🚌Free pick-up and check in to the hotel. Explore Tunxi Old Street at your leisure.🚏 🏝Day 2: 🌮After breakfast, visit Huangshan Scenic Area: Ascend the mountain by hiking🧗🏼‍♀ or taking the cable car.🚠 Visit Yuping Scenic Area: See the Welcoming Pine, Yuping Reclining Buddha, and other attractions. 🏝Day 3: 🥞After breakfast, head to Jiuhua Mountain and the 99-meter tall Great Buddha of Jiuhua. This tourist destination boasts the world's tallest outdoor bronze Buddha statue🛕and is a landmark project of international Buddhist significance. 🍱After lunch, visit Hongcun, a 5A national-level scenic spot and one of the most beautiful villages in China, also known as "Ink Wash Painting Hongcun".🏕 Admire the Hui-style architecture. 🏝Day 4: 🚌Visit the Qiyun Town Hui Art Museum🛍and the Fanbo Silk Cultural Park. 🍱After lunch, travel to🛤Huangling in Wuyuan, one of China's top ten terraced fields, known as the "Village in the Clouds" and "Sun-drying Home". Experience the southern🕌"Potala Palace". 🏝Day 5: 👫Visit the Museum of Strange Stones. 🍱After lunch, explore the Xin'an River Old Street, where Hui-style houses dot the banks of the picturesque Xin'an River, known as the "Danube of the East".🏞🏝Enjoy the Xin'an fishing culture show. Afterwards, visit the 5A national-level scenic spot, Huizhou Ancient City,🏰⛩one of the four ancient cities of China. · Travel Tips 1️⃣Huangshan Scenic Area: Tickets🎫cost 190 yuan. It is recommended to book tickets online in advance and avoid peak seasons and holidays to save queuing time. You can choose to ascend from the front mountain (Ciguang Pavilion) or the back mountain (Yungu Temple). The front mountain is steep, while the back mountain is more scenic. 2️⃣Guangmingding: The second highest peak of Huangshan, it is an excellent location for watching sunrise, sunset, and autumn scenery. It offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. 3️⃣Welcoming Pine: An iconic landmark of Huangshan, a must-see photo opportunity. However, it is a popular spot, so be prepared to queue. 4️⃣Hongcun: Tickets🎫cost 104 yuan. A 2-day visit is recommended, including an overnight stay in the village to experience its tranquility and autumnal charm. Hongcun is especially picturesque at dawn and dusk, resembling an ink wash painting. · Food Recommendations 1️⃣Huangshan Sesame Seed Cakes: Crispy on the outside and savory on the inside, with various fillings such as preserved vegetables and minced meat. Best enjoyed fresh out of the oven (Lao Jie Di Yi Lou, Huang Pin Hui Cuisine). 2️⃣Stinky Mandarin Fish: Smells stinky but tastes delicious. The tender fish meat, fermented to create a unique flavor, is irresistible (Da Sha Hui Cuisine, Lao Jie Fang Hui Cuisine). 3️⃣Hairy Tofu: Covered with a layer of white fuzz, it is pan-fried over charcoal, brushed with sauce, and offers a soft, fragrant, and glutinous texture (Wang Yi Tiao Mao Tofu, She Jian Shang De Mao Tofu). 4️⃣Huangshan Double Rocks: A stew of rock partridge and rock tripe, the soup is delicious and nutritious (Pi Yun Bai Bian Hui Cuisine, Shilin Hotel Restaurant). 5️⃣Yixian Laba Tofu: Made from soybeans, marinated, and sun-dried, it has a salty and savory taste. It can be eaten directly or used in cooking (small shops in Hongcun Scenic Area). · 👋Have a great time!

🌅[Cloud Wonderland Route] ✅ Morning Mist Viewing Platform → Beginning-to-Believe Peak → Black Tiger Pine → Refreshing Terrace (Take the first cable car before 6:30 am to enjoy the sea of clouds all to yourself. This is a photographer's secret route.) ⛰️[Amazing Photo Spots] 1️⃣ Stone Monkey Watching the Sea Cliff Plank Road (Navigate to Beihai Hotel and walk for 15 minutes. Use the 0.5x wide-angle lens on your phone for instant Insta-worthy shots.) 2️⃣ The third car of the Xihai Grand Canyon train (The descent feels like traveling through the world of Avatar. The best lighting is between 3-4 pm.) 3️⃣ Yupinglou's popular balcony (Take photos with the Welcoming Pine without the crowds. A cup of Huangshan Maofeng tea adds to the perfect shot.) 4️⃣ Sunset viewing platform at Danxia Peak (Three times fewer people than Guangming Peak. Watch the sunset paint the granite rocks.) 🚫 Things to avoid: × Tiandu Peak is currently closed. × Whether the popular 3-minute train ride is worth it depends on the weather. × Book mountaintop hotels 30 days in advance for early bird discounts. 🍲 Must-try food: ✔️ Lao Jie Fang Huizhou Cuisine: Stinky Mandarin Fish three ways ✔️ Cloud Sea Cafe: Welcoming Pine Latte Art ✔️ Huangshan baked cakes: Recommended with slightly spicy preserved mustard greens 📸 Outfit recommendations: Brightly colored hiking jacket + non-slip hiking shoes + bandana (There's a large temperature difference on the mountaintop, so bring a light down jacket even in July.) 💌 Insider tips: The least crowded route is ascending from the back mountain, Yungu Temple. Self-heating hot pot is better than instant noodles. When a porter says "5 more minutes," it actually means half an hour. 😂

1. One-day easy and relaxing tour ① Yungu Cableway 1. Route: Enter from the south gate of Mount Huangshan → Take the Yungu Cableway → Shixin Peak Scenic Area → Lion Peak Scenic Area (Qingliang Platform, Sanhua Dock) → Paiyun Pavilion Scenic Area → Tianhai Scenic Area → Bright Summit → Aoyu Peak → Guest-Greeting Pine → Take the Yuping Cableway → Ciguang Pavilion Scenic Area → Exit from the south gate of Mount Huangshan (Visitors who take the Yuping Cableway can take the reverse route, and after arriving at Tianhai Scenic Area, take the Yungu Cableway via Bright Summit and White Goose Ridge) 2. Route features: This route connects the essence of Mount Huangshan, including Beihai, Xihai, Tianhai, and Yuping Scenic Areas, and covers most of the famous attractions on Mount Huangshan. The tour takes 1 day and requires a high level of physical fitness. 2. One-day classic challenge tour 1. Route: Enter from the south gate of Mount Huangshan → Take the Yungu Cableway → Shixin Peak Scenic Area → Lion Peak Scenic Area (Qingliang Platform, Sanhua Dock) → Paiyun Pavilion Scenic Area → Tianhai Scenic Area → Bright Summit → Aoyu Peak → Guest-Greeting Pine → Take the Yuping Cableway → Ciguang Pavilion Scenic Area → Exit from the south gate of Mount Huangshan (Visitors who take the Yuping Cableway can take the reverse route, and after arriving at Tianhai Scenic Area, take the Yungu Cableway via Bright Summit and White Goose Ridge) 2. Route features: This route connects the essence of Mount Huangshan, including Beihai, Xihai, Tianhai, and Yuping Scenic Areas, and covers most of the famous attractions on Mount Huangshan. The tour takes 1 day and requires a high level of physical fitness. 3. Two-day tour 1. Enter from the south gate. Day 1: Enter from the south gate of Mount Huangshan → Take the Yungu Cableway → Shisun Bridge → Harp Pine → Shixin Peak Scenic Area → Black Tiger Pine → Pen Rack Peak → Shuguang Pavilion → Qingliang Platform → Monkey Watching the Sea → Stay overnight on the mountain Day 2: Watch the sunrise at Qingliang Platform → Paiyun Pavilion Scenic Area → Tianhai Scenic Area → Bright Summit → Aoyu Peak → Bai Bu Ladder → Guest-Greeting Pine → Take the Yuping Cableway → Ciguang Pavilion Scenic Area → Exit from the south gate of Mount Huangshan 2. Enter from the north gate. Day 1: Enter from the north gate of Mount Huangshan → Take the Taiping Cableway → Paiyun Pavilion Scenic Area → Danxia Peak → Qingliang Platform → Monkey Watching the Sea → Stay overnight on the mountain Day 2: Beihai Scenic Area → Bright Summit → Aoyu Peak → Bai Bu Ladder → Guest-Greeting Pine → Take the Yuping Cableway → Exit from the south gate of Mount Huangshan Taiping Cableway suspension period: December 15–29, 2024 Yuping Cableway suspension period: January 2–21, 2025 Yungu Cableway suspension period: February 13–27, 2025

Huangshan may be small, but it will definitely capture your heart. 🔔Huangshan is located in Huangshan City, Anhui Province. It was previously called Yishan, but was renamed Huangshan during the Tang Dynasty due to its association with the legendary tomb of the Yellow Emperor. This place is a famous tourist destination, known as the "most spectacular mountain in the world." 🚌 Want to visit Huangshan? Transportation is convenient, with buses and trains going directly to Tangkou in the Huangshan Scenic Area. From there, visitors take a scenic area bus up the mountain. If you're driving, you can only drive to the South Gate Tangkou parking lot. ⛩️ Remember the address: Huangshan Scenic Area, Huangshan City, Anhui Province. 🎫 Tickets are CNY 190 per person. The Yuping Cableway costs CNY 90, the Yungu Cableway costs CNY 80, and the bus ticket costs CNY 19. Remember to book your tickets in advance! 📣 Here are some recommended attractions: ❤️ Yuping Scenic Area: The Guest-Greeting Pine, Yuping Sleeping Buddha, and cliff carvings are all iconic. ❤️ Tiandu Peak: The most dangerous peak on Huangshan. Just take a look from a distance, safety first. ❤️ Bright Summit: Enjoy a panoramic view of Huangshan, the sea of clouds, and the sunset. It's amazing. If you don't visit Bright Summit, it's like you never visited Huangshan. ❤️ Aoyu Peak, One-Line Sky, and the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder are all must-see attractions. ❤️ Monkey Watching the Sea: A monkey sits on the mountain top, looking at the sea of clouds. It's very interesting. ❤️ Xihai Grand Canyon: The sea of clouds is like an ink painting, unbelievably beautiful. 🏠 Accommodation: ✅ Book in advance so you can stay wherever you want and avoid unnecessary travel. There are places to stay in Huangshan City, ancient villages, and the Huangshan Scenic Area. ✅ If you like taking photos, we recommend staying on the mountain top. There aren't many hotels, so book in advance. The sunrise and sunset are breathtaking. 📝 Note these tips: ✅ Book tickets one day in advance and enter the park at the reserved time and direction. You can find more information on the "Huangshan Tourism Platform."