2025 Huangshan Scenic Area Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

Here is a Huangshan travel guide: Pre-trip preparation • Documents: Bring your ID card and other valid documents. • Clothing: The temperature on the mountain is low, so bring a jacket, such as a windbreaker, even in summer. • Equipment: Prepare hiking poles and comfortable sneakers. If you want to watch the sunrise, you can bring a flashlight. • Supplies: Prepare an appropriate amount of food and water, such as chocolate to replenish energy, as prices on the mountain are relatively high. Recommended attractions • Huangshan Scenic Area: A must-see attraction where you can see unique pine trees and oddly shaped rocks, such as the Welcoming Pine, Black Tiger Pine, Monkey Gazing at the Sea, and Dream Flower Pen. Bright Summit, Lotus Peak, and Tiandu Peak are the three main peaks of Huangshan. Bright Summit is suitable for watching the sunrise and sunset, Lotus Peak has magnificent scenery, and Tiandu Peak is precipitous. The West Sea Grand Canyon has beautiful scenery, and you can take a small train to experience it. • Hongcun Scenic Area: Known as the "Chinese Village in a Painting," South Lake and Moon Pond have picturesque scenery, and the ancient Huizhou-style buildings are well preserved. • Xidi: An ancient Huizhou-style village with a long history. The Hu Wenguang Archway is a landmark building. • Tunxi Old Street: You can taste special delicacies such as Mao Tofu and Stinky Mandarin Fish, and buy Huizhou-style souvenirs. Accommodation options • Huangshan City: It is recommended to stay near Tunxi Old Street, which is convenient for travel, shopping, and dining. • Tangkou Town: Close to the South Gate of Huangshan Scenic Area, making it easy to climb the mountain. • Hongcun: If you want to experience the folk customs of southern Anhui, you can stay in Hongcun. The B&Bs near South Lake Academy have a good environment. • Huangshan Mountain Top: If you want to watch the sunrise and sunset, you can stay in a hotel on the mountain top, such as Baiyun Hotel and Xihai Hotel, but the prices are relatively high and you need to book in advance. Transportation guide • External transportation: You can fly to Huangshan Tunxi International Airport; for high-speed rail, it is recommended to choose Huangshan North Station. After exiting the station, you can take a tourist bus to the South Gate of Huangshan Scenic Area. • Internal transportation: Within the scenic area, you need to take a transfer bus to the entrance of the mountain. You can also choose a cable car to save energy. There are Yungu Cableway, Yuping Cableway, and Taiping Cableway. Recommended food • Huizhou cuisine: Includes Stinky Mandarin Fish, Huangshan Shuangshi (rock frog stewed with rock tripe), and Wenzheng Mountain Bamboo Shoots. • Snacks: Including Huangshan Shaobing, Ta Guo, Mao Tofu, and Huizhou Wonton. Travel route reference • Three-day tour: On the first day, arrive in Huangshan and check into the hotel before strolling around Tunxi Old Street. On the second day, visit the ancient villages of Xidi and Hongcun. On the third day, visit Huangshan Scenic Area. You can take the Yungu Cableway up the mountain, visit Beginning-to-Believe Peak, West Sea Grand Canyon, Bright Summit, etc. On the second day, after watching the sunrise from Bright Summit, pass through Lotus Peak and Welcoming Pine, and descend from Yuping Cableway. • Two-day tour: Arrive at Hongcun in the afternoon of the first day and visit Tunxi Old Street in the evening. On the second day, take the Yuping Cableway from the South Gate of Huangshan to the mountain, check in at attractions such as Welcoming Pine, Tiandu Peak, and Bright Summit, and descend from Yungu Cableway in the afternoon.

Transportation 🚗 Self-driving: From downtown Huangshan, drive along the G3 Beijing-Taipei Expressway for about 1 hour to reach Huangshan Scenic Area. Self-driving allows for more flexible itinerary planning, but be sure to drive safely on mountain roads. 🚌 Bus: There are tourist buses from downtown Huangshan to Huangshan Scenic Area. Tickets cost about CNY 30 and the journey takes about 1.5 hours. There are many buses, making them a good option for those who don't want to drive. 🚕 Taxi: A taxi from downtown Huangshan to Huangshan Scenic Area costs about CNY 200, making it a good option for those who are short on time or don't want to take public transportation. Huangshan 2-Day Itinerary Perfect for in-depth exploration. We recommend going up the front mountain and down the back mountain for a more relaxing trip and to see more beautiful scenery. Day 1: Front Mountain (Ciguang Pavilion) → Yuping Tower → Bright Summit → Xihai Grand Canyon → Paiyun Pavilion 07:00 Depart from Tangkou Town and take a scenic area bus to Ciguang Pavilion (front mountain entrance). 08:00 Take the Yuping Cable Car to Yuping Tower (cable car costs CNY 90 one way). 08:30 Visit classic front mountain attractions such as the Guest-Greeting Pine, Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder, and One-Line Sky. 11:00 Head to Bright Summit for a panoramic view of Huangshan. 12:00 Lunch (mountain top restaurant or bring your own food). 13:00 Head to Xihai Grand Canyon and walk from Paiyun Pavilion to the bottom of the canyon (about 2 hours). 15:00 Take the Xihai Grand Canyon Cable Car back to the Tianhai area. 16:00 Check in to a mountain top hotel (we recommend Bright Summit or the Tianhai area for easy access to the sunrise the next day). Day 2: Bright Summit Sunrise → Back Mountain (Beihai Scenic Area) → White Goose Ridge → Yungu Temple 05:30 Get up early and head to Bright Summit to watch the sunrise. 07:00 After breakfast, visit Beihai Scenic Area and enjoy back mountain attractions such as the Monkey Watching the Sea and Shixin Peak. 10:00 Head to White Goose Ridge and walk or take the Yungu Cable Car down the mountain to Yungu Temple. 12:00 Take a scenic area bus back to Tangkou Town to end your trip. Notes: A 2-day trip allows for in-depth exploration of the highlights of Huangshan. We recommend staying on the mountain for easy access to the sunrise. Xihai Grand Canyon is a highlight of Huangshan. We recommend making time to visit.

#cablecar #100waystotravel The most amazing mountain with strange pines and rocks in mainland China must be #Huangshan. It is famous for its natural landscape. The strange pines, strange rocks, sea of ​​clouds and hot springs are the four must-see wonders when climbing Huangshan! However, climbing Mount Huangshan requires good leg strength, but if you walk the whole way, your legs will be exhausted. Haojia has set up four ropeways #cable cars in Huangshan, which greatly reduces the climbing time. During this 3-day, 2-night trip to Huangshan, we took two of the cable cars, namely the #Yuping Cableway in the front mountain and the #Taiping Cableway in the Xihai Scenic Area. Day-1: Huangshan Gate - Ciguang Pavilion - Yuping Cableway - Yuping Tower (stay overnight) Day-2: Yuping Tower - Tianhai - Guangmingding - Beihai - Xihai - Shilin (stay overnight) Day-3: Shilin-Songlin Peak-Taiping Cableway-Songgu Temple-Furong Town The Yuping Tower Cableway is the highlight of Huangshan Mountain, spanning the two major scenic areas of Hot Springs and Yuping, and famous attractions such as the Welcoming Pine and Zhusha Peak. Although it is only 8 minutes, it would take 3 hours if you walk! The West Sea Scenic Area of ​​the Taiping Cableway is another selling point. You can overlook Guangmingding in the distance and Jiulong Peak nearby. Looking up, you can see the sea of ​​clouds and fog. The scenery is magnificent. As for the Yungu Cableway, which was built the earliest, I didn’t take it because the route was not smooth. #HuangshanTravel #CableCar #FourSpecialTreasuresofHuangshan #YupingTower #WestSea #Guangmingding #WelcomingPine #100TravelWays #ExploreMainlandExplore

From the moment I started climbing Huangshan, I was awestruck by the majestic peaks and the swirling mists, feeling as if I had stepped into a breathtaking landscape painting. As I gradually ascended, I began to appreciate the unique charm of Huangshan. The mountain path, though steep at times, was filled with surprises at every step. The peculiar pines, bizarre rocks, clear streams, and occasional bird songs all brought me immense joy. Especially when I reached the summit and looked down at the sea of clouds and the surrounding mountains, a sense of grandeur and pride surged within me. Climbing Huangshan is not only a physical challenge but also an unforgettable experience. If you have the chance, you must come and feel the awe and beauty of nature for yourself!

I'll come again next time! 🌄✨ Huangshan, a fairyland shrouded in mist and interspersed with pines and rocks. 📍【Huangshan: A Fairyland in the Sea of Clouds】 Huangshan, known as the 'Number One Peculiar Mountain in the World,' is famous for its four wonders: peculiar pines, strange rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs.✨ 🧳Preparation Before the Trip: ✨Equipment: Comfortable hiking shoes, warm clothing, sunscreen, rain gear (Huangshan's weather is unpredictable), and enough water and dry food.🎒 ✨Timing: Avoid peak holiday periods and choose late spring or early autumn, when Huangshan's scenery is at its most enchanting. ✨Transportation: Huangshan is located in Anhui Province, with direct high-speed trains from Shanghai, Hangzhou, and other places, making it convenient and fast. 📆Itinerary: 🎈Welcoming Pine: The symbol of Huangshan, a must-visit photo spot. 🎈Bright Summit: The best place to view the sea of clouds, especially spectacular at sunrise and sunset. 🎈West Sea Grand Canyon: Experience the steepness and grandeur of Huangshan, a paradise for hikers. 🎈Hot Spring Area: After a day of hiking, soak in the hot springs to relax your body and mind. ✅Must-Experience: 💖Sunrise Viewing: Get up early and go to Bright Summit or Beginning-to-Believe Peak to wait for the moment when the first ray of sunlight pierces through the clouds. 💖Walking in the Sea of Clouds: Experience the wonder of walking in the clouds at West Sea Grand Canyon or Beginning-to-Believe Peak. 💖Photography: Every corner of Huangshan is a natural photo studio. Bring your camera and capture those breathtaking moments. 📸【Photography Tips】 Golden Hours: Sunrise and sunset are the best times to photograph Huangshan, with soft light and rich colors. I hope this guide helps you plan an unforgettable trip to Huangshan. Remember to share your travel stories! 😉✨ For your next adventure, come to Huangshan and explore this fairyland of clouds and pines! 🌈✨

The peaks are the body, the clouds are the clothes, and the half-hidden, half-revealed and agile and beautiful posture is the key to the aesthetics of Huangshan Mountain in the Chinese people. The stone is the mountain, the pine is the guest, and the dark, green and leisurely look is a unique symbol in Eastern aesthetics. Under the clear sky, Huangshan Mountain shows its true nature, and the romantic mood of the Creator can be seen at a glance. On the road from Aoyu Peak to Yingke Pine, the wild fruits are crimson, the leaves are golden, and the smooth and disorderly boulders are stacked on top of each other, mixed with wild grass and solitary pines, just like a picture of the opening of the sky. People swim in the painting, and the scene is born in the eyes. Every pine tree with different postures gives this mountain a special aura. Every black line on the boulder has been polished for hundreds of millions of years. If Huangdi Xuanyuan had not cultivated here, I think the name Yishan would be closer to its true appearance. When I came to Huangshan, I realized that the Welcoming and Farewell Pines were not far apart. I just regretted that time was running out and I had no time to fully appreciate them so I had to say goodbye in a hurry. When I came to Huangshan, I realized that when the book is used up, it will become less and less, and even if I run out of words and ink, I will not be able to describe its beauty.

Choose the right weather, otherwise the Huangshan you see will look like the last two pictures. Go up the mountain from the back and down from the front, otherwise you'll climb until you doubt life. I'm the kind of person with relatively poor physical strength, this route is just right for me, I can't accept a bit from the front mountain up. 3. For those chubby friends who go up the Lotus Peak from the back mountain, if you want to challenge yourself and see the incredibly dangerous scenery on the platform, I recommend going down from the front mountain. I'm extremely grateful that I went down from the front mountain, the scenery is really good! But also act according to your ability, my friend slipped several times when going down the front mountain, I also occasionally ask passers-by to give me a hand, the climbers are very united! 4. This time I climbed the Bright Summit and Lotus Peak, a great achievement in life completed! Happy! I'm not very tired climbing Lotus Peak, because of the queue, I can climb slowly, my friend can't rush me haha 5. Recommend staying on Bright Summit, there are astronomical telescopes at night, I saw Saturn for the first time, very excited. I saw the sunset glow, stars, sunrise, satisfied! I don't know much about other mountain top hotels, I hate looking at guides, it's foggy so I directly ask friends who have been there for recommendations, but Baiyun is a long uphill road from Bright Summit, if I stay in Baiyun, I probably won't come out to see the stars and sunrise

Yellow mountain or mount Huangshan is one of China’s best known scenic spot. 📍Location: Huangshan, Anhui province. ⏰ I recommend staying 2 nights on top of the mountain. 🏨: There are quite a few hotels to choose from. I stayed at Baiyun and it was pretty decent. Here’s the address: Near Haixin Pavilion, Tianhai Scenic Area, Huangshan, 245800, Anhui, China. I had a blast at Yellow Mountain! It’s absolutely beautiful and the sunrise was especially breathtaking. There are quite a few flights of stairs to climb so be ready for a good hike. #ThisIsChina #anhui #huangshan #sunrise #sunset #hiking #china

🐉 Nine Dragon Waterfall ✨This glorious 2 hour round trip hike is well worth the steps! 🥾Just stunning! One of my favourite waterfalls in China so dar! The first 30 mins or so you follow the river trail upwards. 🚶‍♀️There is a small old temple ⛩and then a bigger more impressive one where you can donate for coins and put into various bowls for offerings. It’s newly built/renovated. There is an obstacle course (198 for 22 obstacles – 98 for 11) you can do which is slightly obstructive to the river views on your way up but when you reach the big waterfalls it’s views for days! 🤩 Would highly recommend taking the stairs on the left of the first big waterfall – 🥾this will lead you to the “first waterfall” which is out of this world. 😍There are three waterfalls up top – a long bench to sit and admire and a small pagoda area to sit under if it’s raining with views. 🏞 🚙This is about a 5 mins drive from the South Gate to Mount Huangshan South Gate. Plenty of hotels nearby to stay – I would recommend my wonderful hotel called HuangShan YiYunShanJu as it’s only a 5 mins drive from here. #mountainview #tripblazers

Huangshan Mountain or Yellow Mountain is one of the most famous mountains, and for me the most beautiful in China. Located at the scenic area of Anhui province, it’s always flocked by domestic tourists, especially during the peak seasons. There are several hiking routes up and around Huangshan, with the main 3 routes are the western steps, the eastern steps, and the west side canyon. We took the eastern steps, which is the quickest route with 3 hours hiking time. The walking trails are all well-paved with stone steps, so I’d say it’s pretty safe even for beginners. And trust me, the breathtaking view on your entire way up is worth every steps! #momentsmission #thanksgiving #unforgettableexperiences #scenicspotguide #travelinspiration #hiking #hikingtrails

Blue sky and snow! beautiful!!!

very high! to those who are afraid of hights, this is not a good idea!

Located in southern Anhui Province, Mount Huangshan covers an area of 250 kilometers, of which 154 square kilometers are scenic attractions. Its landscape features “four wonders” of imposing peaks, spectacular rocks, odd-shaped pines, and a sea of clouds. Mount Huangshan boasts 72 peaks, more than 1,000 meters above sea level, with three main peaks rising majestically. They are both fascinating and dangerously steep. Cliffs, stone forests, stone pillars, stone blocks and egg-shaped stones form the unique granite geomorphological scenery.The pines on the mountain are tall and have fascinating shapes. The famous Welcoming Guests (Yingke) Pine (1,500 years old) and See-Guest-Off Pine have become a symbol of being faithful, unyielding and hospitable. #urbanexplorer #summervacation #themeparks #historicculture#hiking#naturalwonders#themepark#nationalpark

That moment when your hiking 🥾 trip has turned out to be a cloudy one, but there comes one moment when the sunshines so bright and you can see everything so clearly; such a dopamine effect isn't it ?! I too had the same. After I've already booked the hotel and train 🚂 tickets, through trip.com to go to Huangshan with all my hiking gears ⚙️ in place the day isn't really pleasant. Thankfully, I chose the right hotel because of nice comments from trip.com to Baiyun hotel🛍️. My two complete days of hiking involved not only sightseeing, but also interacting with lot of people, sign 🪧 boards and maps. To be honest, after a long time I did a solo tour like this and I feel so lucky for the convenience of booking, arrangement and especially the remainder about things to do in Trip.com🥸. Totally a nice one, and I had a good trip at Huangshan. #tripcom #summervacation#hikingtrails

Be ready to get your calf muscles trained, as it is going to be a 2.5 hours hike 🥾down the hill and the only leg muscle that will support will need immense strength. Yes, this time one way up the mountain 🏞️we took the cable car; but hiking down we were ready to give a try. Starting from turtle🐢 peak, we hiked down to Lotus pavilion at first which will take you some half an hour. If you’re strong enough mentally and physically you can go to reach the tallest peak in Huangshan(lotus peak), otherwise just look the top from bottom and move on to Greeting guests pine. Near to this spot there is an amazing valley view spot and also there are some grocery stores. After you reach the Halfway temple 🛕 it is only downwards, and I remember there was only one store on the way before we hit the bottom. Be yourself hydrated all the way, and have some pain relieve spray ⛑️with you; it’ll be handy. #hikefreak #huangshan #summervacation#hikingtrails

For longtime walking barefoot was my practice especially when I'm in mountains; they say it gives a sense of acupuncture with rocks pressing your foot. Hiking is one such activity 🤠I love to. Yellow mountain (黄山) in Anhui province has various hiking trails, and the literal name translation doesn't justify the view 😂. You can start your hiking from back of the mountain, near to Yunggu temple and hike for around 3 hours to reach White goose ridge. Then some more little hiking will lead you to some view points before finally reaching the Lotus peak 🏞️ where you can see beautiful sunset ❤️. From Shanghai a 3 hour travel in high speed train will lead you to this amazing destination. #summervacation#hikingtrails

Huangshan (黄山) is easily accessible from Shanghai, less than 3 hours on high speed train then you are at Huangshan North station, which is the nearest town to explore the amazing mountain park. The UNESCO World Heritage site is well known for its peculiarly- shaped granite peaks, sunrise, pine trees and hot springs. The walk inside the park can be quite challenging if you are heading to the famous peak of 蓮花峰. But it’s rewarding after all those steep uphill stairs. The scenery is breathtaking! It will take 6-8 hours to cover a big loop include the peak so make sure you arrive the park as early as possible so as to avoid crowds and give enough time for the walk. You can also stay in one of the handful hotels inside the park for the sunrise and a more leisure pace to explore. #nationalpark #urbanexplorer #huangshan

Huangshan Hotspring!!! What is the next thing to do after 2 or 3 days of travel? of course, rest and relax in this very peaceful and relaxing place. Water is everywhere in Huangshan and the sound of the river is so nice to hear. Birds chirping and you suddenly get lost in the forest where you have nice bamboo trees lined up. Do not forget to drop by and give your body a time to rest in this awesome place! #urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel

Mt. Huangshan - Top 1 Tourist destination when you are in Huangshan. You still don't know where to go this coming festival? Make sure you add this one to your list. Spend 1 or 2 days in this wonderful mountain. It is indeed a very good place to forget about your busy lives. It is time to give your body the rest it deserve. Take time to relax and enjoy the magnificent views in this mountain and get back to mother nature. #urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel#springblossoms

One best thing happened because of the rail network extension in China is, we have the high speed train from Shanghai to 黄山 (literal translation Yellow mountain) in just under 3 hours. This wasn't there before 2 years, and it was much awaited by end of 2019; as 黄山 is comparatively a great getaway spot from Shanghai. It's quite a rare sight to see tropical mountains with not much plants and animals, 黄山 is one of them. With now being the transition from winter to spring, the mountains are perfect for a 3 day escape. And most importantly 黄山 has a lot of hiking routes, which I love the most. I'll share one of them here, On day 1: Plan your arrival before day evening, and take the hotel at the bottom of the mountain. Especially at 汤口 village; there are many of them with decent breakfast. Then day 1 morning, get a bus to Yunggu temple where you buy bus tickets to go to starting point of hiking. After you get the bus ticket, hop on and get down at the starting point. Here again, you can decide whether you want to hike or cable car also available until White Goose ridge station (yes, there are different names for different view points). If you start to hike, there are many amazing view points that are self explorable. After you reach white goose ridge station, visit Begin-to-believe peak and Black tiger pine. Keep walking towards the hotel, using sign boards and reach there before sunset. You can't miss that for sure. Day 2: It's your day on the mountain, you can choose to wake up early and see sunrise. Then go for little hike to nearby view points like turtle peak, and the tallest peak in 黄山 the lotus peak. Lion peak is also great to go around. After a relaxed day, I had a amazing hotpot at mountain top. It was such a good day. Day 3: It's time to see the front side of mountain that has exhilarating views. You can choose to hike down on today and finish up an amazing trip. #qingmingtravel #urbanexplorer #anhuitravel #hiking #urbanexplorer#qingmingtravel#lightthecity

#staycations rainy day at the #huangshan mountains 🏔. but what a magnificent view. this is a must visit. the scenic beauty amalgamated with the serene n peaceful ambience makes it one of the best mountain/nature visits. #staycations

Huangshan, one of the five most famous mountains in China I was lucky enough to see a beautiful sunrise there! They say that Huangshan is covered with clouds for about half of the year, so there are many cases where you can't see the sunrise I was also worried because there was so much fog the day before But I was so lucky that I was able to see the sunrise!

Huangshan or Yellow Mountain is very easily accessible by bullet train from Shanghai and Hangzhou. There are several areas of the mountain. Though you can go up by cable car, be ready to hike up and down A LOT at the top. But trust me, it is worth it! 💕 🌟 #happynewyear #happynewyear

Deng Huangshan, Huizhou, Huizhou cuisine, spring breeze rapeseed waiting for you Huangshan finally entered the most beautiful season, now everywhere the rape, the weather is warming. To visit Huangshan, of course, you should look at the mountains and small mountains. In addition, the more famous people are the ancient Huizhou culture. The old streets of Luxi and Hongcun must be punched. Schedule can arrange three days and two nights to punch the essence of Huangshan, chartered to go, the local traffic is more cumbersome, but the chartered driver is familiar with the route, convenient and worry-free. D1 Arrive at Huangshan Tunxi, Youxixi Old Street, Su Huangshan City D2 Huangshan Scenic Area Tour Huangshan Beihai, Xihai, Suhongcun D3 Youhongcun-Return to Shenyang Climbing Huangshan: The world only said that "the five sacred return does not look at the mountains, the Huangshan return does not look at the mountains", and it is "the first mountain in the world." Nowadays, Huangshan has three ropeways that can be reached by simply picking up. However, climbing is still a thrilling single squid back, 1564 steps, Yunshan meet, rivers and rivers, the feet of the sky. Walk in Tunxi and Hongcun: From every traditional paper shop, , brush shop, to every tea shop, Anhui restaurant, snack bar, the place is still full of Hui Yun, the township is full. Huangshan on the tip of the tongue: Huangshan cuisine is extremely ingenious, making people cheeks and fragrance. Smelly squid, smells "smelly", tastes delicious after cooking, a "smelly" fragrance, after more than 200 years of history. Stone scorpion, simple vegetable pie, but with a large round stone pressed the pie repeatedly fried, crisp and unusual. hairy tofu, by artificial fermentation, the surface of the tofu grows a layer of white hair, which is fresh and tender.

In the morning, Huangshan has a magnificent sunrise. In the evening, Huangshan has a starry sky. It is said that Huangshan does not come back to see Yue. In fact, apart from the steepness and peculiarity of Huangshan Mountain, the climate on Huangshan Mountain is also changing day by day. It has rich weather. Tourism resources, Huangshan is surrounded by hundreds of mountains, mountains and clouds, merge into the sea, vast and endless, and this mountain is unique, and it is all-encompassing, windy and dazzling. The colder the weather, the more beautiful the scenery of Huangshan Mountain. If it is snowing, Huangshan is covered with a layer of white cream. It will take a long time for the snow to melt. The sunrise in Huangshan is beautiful, perhaps Its just a casual glimpse, but its enough to last a long time.

Located in the West Seaview Area of Huangshan Scenic Area, Huangshan Paiyun Pavilion is the only place to pass the Xihai Grand Canyon. It is a long-shaped scenic pavilion with granite stone structure and stone root engraved with the word paiyun pavilion. The open view here is the best place to see the wonders of Huangshan Qiaoshi. Because the clouds in the West Sea rose and rolled in the valley, but before the stone pavilion, they disappeared, hence the name "Puyun Pavilion." There are many peaks like arrow-like forests, big peaks and peaks, small peaks overlapping, whenever the clouds linger, the layers of peaks are hidden, like countless islands in the vast sea. Especially the sun is slanting in the west, the layers are full of dyes, and the weather is tens of thousands, showing a wonderful scene of infinite wonders. From the Paiyun Pavilion to the south, the famous Feilai Stone. Feilai Stone is not only unique in shape, but also has a wonderful painting environment on the platform. The double-cut peaks and double-bamboo peaks are like a magical landscape painting.

Huangshan in Anhui generally refers to the Huangshan Scenic Area in Huangshan City, one of China's Ten Great Mountains and a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site! Historically called Yishan, Huangshan has been renowned since ancient times for its "Five Wonders" - peculiar pines, grotesque rocks, sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow - along with "Five Treasures" of historical relics, paintings, literature, legends, and famous figures. Dubbed "the most spectacular mountain under heaven" and "a natural painting", it's famously said that "After visiting the Five Sacred Mountains, one needn't see other mountains; after visiting Huangshan, one needn't see the Five Sacred Mountains!" Today, it's also celebrated as a "photography paradise", hosting annual competitions to showcase its breathtaking landscapes! So here's the question: What's the elevation of Huangshan's Lotus Peak? Will it be open during summer 2025? Any free admission policies? Don't worry - read on! 1. What's the elevation of Huangshan's Lotus Peak? Will it be open in summer 2025? Huangshan features "36 major peaks and 36 minor peaks". The main peak, Lotus Peak, stands at 1,864.8 meters, forming the Three Main Peaks alongside Bright Summit and Celestial Capital Peak, surrounded by 77 other peaks over 1,000 meters. The mountain boasts 30 ridges, 22 cliffs, 7 caves, and 2 passes. Important note: Lotus Peak and Celestial Capital Peak rotate opening annually. During winter-spring maintenance (Dec 1-Mar 31), Western Sea Grand Canyon, Lotus Peak, and Celestial Capital Peak close. The two peaks alternate every 5 years. Currently, Lotus Peak entered its 5-year rest period starting April 1, 2024. In 2025 summer, Celestial Capital Peak will be open instead! Simply put: Lotus Peak won't be accessible during 2025 summer vacation - challenge Celestial Capital Peak instead! 2. What are Huangshan's 2025 summer free admission policies? According to official notices, 2025 summer operation period is July 5-Aug 31. Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30-17:10; Sat-Sun 6:00-17:40. Given the vast area, hiking ticket gates close at 15:00 daily (after which only exits permitted). Cable car hours match opening times. Celestial Capital Peak opens daily 6:30-15:00 - advance booking required! 2025 summer free admission policies: 01. Graduates: 2025 national middle/college entrance exam students; 2025 undergraduate/college graduates; 2025 postgraduates (master's/PhD). Free period: application from now until Aug 31, 2025; usage until Aug 31, 2025. 02. Children: Under 6 or below 1.2m tall (with guardian and valid ID). 03. Seniors: 65+ with valid ID. 04. Others: Active military, civil servants, retired military, firefighters, disabled, journalists, photographers' association members, tour guides, etc. 3. Recommended 2025 summer itineraries: One-day tour: South Gate → Yungu Cableway up → Shixin Peak → Black Tiger Pine → Dream Brush Flower → Qingliang Terrace → Monkey Gazing at Sea → Return → Yungu Cableway down → Transfer to Yuping Cableway → Free re-entry → Yuping Cableway up → Welcoming Pine → Distant views of Celestial Capital & Lotus Peaks → Yuping Cableway down. Features: Short route, multiple cableways, concentrated scenic spots. Two-day tour: Day 1: South Gate → Bus to Ciguangge → Hike from Ciguangge → Halfway Temple → New Pass (Celestial Capital Peak booking required) → Celestial Capital Peak → Old Pass → Welcoming Pine → Overnight summit. Day 2: Hundred-Step Ladder → Bright Summit → Western Sea Canyon train → Second Ring → First Ring → Paiyun Pavilion → Danxia Peak → Qingliang Terrace → Monkey Gazing at Sea → Dream Brush Flower → Shixin Peak → Yungu Cableway down → Bus to South Gate. Features: Physically demanding, builds perseverance! These routes are family-friendly! Fit travelers can customize more challenging options. There you have it! Now you know about Lotus Peak's elevation, 2025 summer status, and free admission policies. Feel free to discuss!

🌟【Classic Huizhou ✮ Comprehensive Highlights】Carefully designed circular route covering all must-see attractions. Golden travel itinerary: "Huangshan + Wuyuan Huangling + Xidi & Hongcun," featuring a 2-day in-depth exploration of Huangshan (front and back mountain panoramic tour) + experience the West Sea Grand Canyon sightseeing cable car + Wuyuan Huangling's 'terraced flower fields & ancient village autumn drying' + visit Huizhou ancient villages Xidi & Hongcun (World Cultural Heritage) to savor the ink-wash charm of Huizhou! 🌟【Quality Service ✮ Comfortable Journey】Private transportation / pure sightseeing without shopping / flexible schedule tailored to your preferences, different from traditional group tours. Dedicated travel concierge providing attentive service throughout, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable trip! 🌟【Hotel Options ✮ Stay Amid Scenic Beauty】Choose 1 night accommodation atop Huangshan ⋆ sleep amidst the sea of clouds and watch the sunrise + 1 night in a unique Hongcun guesthouse ⋆ enjoy the ancient village day and night. Select hotels near attractions for convenient exploration of local cuisine and culture! Stay close to scenic spots for a more efficient itinerary! ✨Highlights of the Tour: • Two-day panoramic tour of Huangshan, marvel at its unique pines and sea of clouds • Huangling's seasonal beauty, spring for rapeseed flowers and autumn for drying harvests • Twin ancient villages Xidi and Hongcun, showcasing the essence of Huizhou architecture • West Sea Grand Canyon sightseeing cable car, offering breathtaking mountain views