When the sea of clouds surged, Huangshan became a palace in the sky. Standing on the top of Shixin Peak, I watched the clouds flow under my feet, and the peaks in the distance turned into floating islands. At this moment, the noise of the world is isolated, leaving only ethereal and quiet, which makes people intoxicated and do not know where to return.
I. Preliminary preparation
• Document category: If you bring your ID card, student ID card, senior citizen ID card and other valid documents, you may enjoy ticket discounts.
• Clothing: Check the weather forecast in advance. Long-sleeved coats and thin sweaters can be prepared in spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November); carry light and breathable clothes in summer (June-August) and prepare sunscreen supplies at the same time; wear down jackets, thick sweaters, warm trousers, anti-skid boots and other warm and non-slip clothes in winter (January-February).
• Equipment: Mountaineering sticks can reduce mountaineering fatigue and help climb downhill; backpacks are used to carry personal belongings, such as cameras, kettles, food, etc. In addition, prepare sunglasses, hats, rain gear, etc. 4.
• Medicines: Prepare common drugs such as cold medicine, antipyretic medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, Band-aid, mosquito bite prevention medicine, etc. to prevent physical discomfort.
II. Ticket information
Huangshan ticket 200 yuan/person (including scenic spot transportation ticket), Emerald Valley Lover Valley 50 yuan/person, Jiulong Waterfall 25 yuan/person, Shimenxia 30 yuan/person.
III. Introduction of scenic spots
1. Huangshan Scenic Area
• strange pine and strange stone
• Welcome Pine: One of the iconic landscapes of Huangshan, located next to the Qingshi stone in Yuping Building, with branches sticking out on one side, like a person extending his arms to welcome guests from afar. It is the representative of Huangshan Pine.
• Monkey watching the sea: On a flat peak north of Lion Peak, there is a stone monkey squatting there and watching the ups and downs of the sea of clouds, hence the name. When the clouds dissipate, the monkey seems to be overlooking the pastoral scenery of Taiping County, so it is also known as "monkey looking at the peace".
• Dream pen flowers: On the left side of the Sanhuawu in Beihai, there is an isolated stone peak, which is like a brush with the tip of the pen facing up. The top of the peak is as pine as a flower, hence the name.
• The wonders of the sea of clouds: The sea of clouds in Huangshan Mountain is famous for its beauty, victory, wonders and illusions. It can be seen all year round, especially when it is sunny after rain or sunny after snow. The sea of clouds is the most spectacular. Guangmingding, Lion Peak, Shixin Peak, Paiyun Pavilion, etc. are all excellent places to watch the sea of clouds. The clouds and foggy peaks appear in the sea of clouds, like a fairyland.
2. Watch the sunrise and sunset location
• Bright Peak: At an altitude of 1860 meters, it is the second highest peak in Huangshan. The terrain is flat and open, and the view is excellent. It is one of the popular places to watch the sunrise and sunset.
• Danxia Peak: Located in the West Seaview Area, where you can watch the sunrise and sunset, you can have a panoramic view of the magnificent scenery of the West Sea Grand Canyon, and the red peaks are more colorful in the sunlight.
3. Canyon Falls
• West Sea Grand Canyon: It is a new scenic spot in the Huangshan Scenic Area. It is surrounded by strange peaks such as Shizhu Peak and Shibed Peak, Bodao Peak and Feilai Stone in the front on the right, Paiyun Pavilion, Danxia Peak, Songlin Peak on the opposite side, and Jiulong Peak and Yunwai Peak in the left front. The strange peaks in the canyon are listed, the strange rocks are rugged, and the valley is deep and the slope is steep, mysterious and steep.
• Jiulong Waterfall: Located at the downhill of Yungu West Road, the waterfall originates from the peaks of Tiandu, Yuping and Alchemy, and converges into Yungu Creek. Then it runs down the cliff between the two peaks of Xianglu and Luohan, with a length of 300 meters. The whole waterfall is divided into 10%, one waterfall and one waterfall, so it is called "Kowloon Pool".
4. Around Huangshan Scenic Area
• Hongcun Scenic Area: It has the reputation of "the countryside in Chinese painting". It was founded in the Shaoxi period of the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. The village is centered on the half-moon-shaped South Lake and Moon Swamp, surrounded by Hui-style ancient buildings with pink walls and tiles. The lakes and mountains and ancient houses reflect each other, like a natural landscape painting.
• Xidi: It enjoys the reputation of "People in Taohuayuan", and its ancient architectural complex in the Ming and Qing Dynasties is a typical representative of Hui school architecture. The village is in the shape of a boat, and there are a large number of ancient houses, ancestral halls, archways and other buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The architectural style is elegant, and the wood carvings, stone carvings and brick carvings are exquisite, reflecting the profound heritage of Hui culture everywhere.
• The ancient city of Huizhou: one of the four ancient cities in China, and also the seat of the ancient Huizhou capital. There are many scenic spots in the city, such as Xu Guoshifang, Nanzhao Tower, Huizhou Government Office, Tao Xingzhi Memorial Hall, etc. The ancient streets and alleys are criscrossed, preserving a large number of Ming and Qing dynasties buildings. Visitors can enjoy the ancient charm of ancient Huizhou and experience the richness and depth of Hui culture.
•Taiping Lake Scenic Area: Formerly known as Chencun Reservoir, the water source comes from Huangshan Mountain and Jiuhua Mountain. The lake is clear and clear, the green mountains are undulating, and the islands are scattered like beads. It is known as "Huangshan Couple" and "Jiangnan Emerald". It is a good place for leisure vacation and water sports.
IV. Recommended travel routes
Two-day tour route
• Day 1: South Gate → Yungu Temple → White Goose Ridge → Shixin Peak → Beihai → Xihai Grand Canyon (circarounding) → sightseeing cable car → Tianhai, stay near Tianhai at night.
• The second day: Tianhai → Guangmingding → Feilai Stone → Monkey Watching the Sea → Mengbi Shenghua → Yuping Building (Welcome Song) → Yuping Ropeway → Ciguang Pavilion → South Gate.
Three-day tour route
• The first day: Arrive in Huangshan City, visit Tunxi Old Street and Liyang in Lane, and feel the fireworks of the ancient city of Huizhou.
• The second day: South Gate → Yungu Temple → White Goose Ridge → Shixin Peak → Beihai → West Sea Grand Canyon (circling) → Sightseeing Cable Car → Tianhai, stay near Tianhai at night.
• Day 3: Tianhai → Guangmingding → Flying Stone → Monkey Watching the Sea → Mengbi Shenghua → Yuping Building (Yingke Song) → Yuping Ropeway → Ciguang Pavilion → South Gate. After that, you can go to Hongcun to enjoy the ink painting scroll of Huipai Ancient Village.
V. Traffic Guide
External transportation
• Airplane: You can fly to Huangshan Tunxi International Airport. After leaving the station, transfer to the scenic spot bus (30 yuan/person, about 1 hour) to the south gate of Huangshan, or carpool (about 25-30 yuan/person).
• High-speed rail / high-speed train: Huangshan North Railway Station (Hefei direction) has a special tourist train, which takes about 2 hours. After leaving the station, there is a scenic bus directly to the south gate.
City transportation: the starting price of a taxi in Huangshan is 7 yuan / 3 kilometers, and 1.5 yuan / km after 3 kilometers; you can take a bus or taxi to the south gate of Huangshan or Tangkou Town.
Traffic in the scenic area
• Ropeway: Yungu Ropeway (Yungu Temple→White Goose Ridge) one-way 80 yuan (peak season), about 8 minutes; Yuping Ropeway (Ciguangge→Futuansong) one-way 80 yuan (peak season), the first choice for climbing view; Taiping Ropeway (Songgu'an → Songlinfeng) 66 yuan one-way, suitable for easy climbing.
• Tour trails: There are many trails in the scenic area, such as the West Sea Grand Canyon, around Guangmingding, etc. It is recommended to wear non-slip hiking shoes.
• Taxi / scenic bus: you can choose when you need to go to remote scenic spots after the cable car goes down the mountain.
VI. Accommodation recommendation
• Huangshan District: You can choose to live near Tunxi Old Street or Liyang in Lane, such as Huangshan International Hotel, etc. It is convenient to eat, drink and have fun around.
• Tangkou Town: There are many homestays such as Shanyu Life and Huangshan Design Meisu, which are close to the south gate of Huangshan Scenic Area and convenient to travel.
• Huangshan Scenic Area: If you want to see the sunrise and sunset, you can choose to live near the North Sea Scenic Area, such as Yunyu Shilin Cliff House, Huangshan Xihai Hotel; you can also choose Huangshan Baiyun Hotel in Tianhai Sea View Area.
VII. Food Recommendation
• Representative dishes of Anhui cuisine: stinky mandarin fish, preserved meat bamboo shoots, roasted pork with bamboo shoots, iron plate, garlic shrimp, etc. The meat is fresh and tender, and the taste is mellow.
• Special snacks: Mao tofu is charred on the outside and tender on the inside, and has a unique flavor dipped in hot sauce; Hu Shi Yipin pot ingredients are delicious; Lingshan wine is sweet and greasy, and the small balls and osmanthus are more delicious.
VIII. Precautions
• The climate in Huangshan is changeable. Take a raincoat with you and avoid using umbrellas to prevent dangerous weather.
• The temperature difference at the top of the mountain is large. Whenever you climb the mountain, you should prepare warm clothes to prevent catching a cold.
• During the mountaineering, you should arrange a reasonable rest time to avoid excessive fatigue, pay attention to replenishing water and energy, but do not drink too much water at a time.
• There are many tourists in the peak season. Book tickets, ropeway tickets and accommodation in advance to avoid delaying the trip. Observe the order in the scenic area, don't crowd and push, and take good care of the elderly and children around you.