Huangshan Scenic Area Warning: Pay Special Attention to These 3 Details When Traveling with Elderly and Children!

Famous Pines: Guest-Greeting Pine (10.15 meters tall, a nationally protected first-class tree), Black Tiger Pine, and others with unique shapes. Strange Rocks: Flying Stone (resembles a meteorite), Monkey Watching the Sea, and other granite wonders. Sea of Clouds: An average of 260 foggy days per year; Bright Summit and Jade Screen Building are the best viewing spots. Hot Springs: Famous since the Tang Dynasty, including natural mineral springs like cinnabar springs. Winter Snow: Frost and snow scenes intertwine in winter, creating a fairyland. World-Class Heritage China’s first dual World Cultural and Natural Heritage site (1990), also recognized as a Global Geopark and Biosphere Reserve. Ecological Treasure Forest coverage rate of 98.29%, home to 2,385 species of higher plants and 417 species of vertebrates, including rare species like the Chinese tiger swallowtail butterfly. 🎫 2. Tickets and Opening Hours Ticket Prices Adult Ticket: 190 RMB (valid for 3 days). Discounted Ticket: Half price (95 RMB) for students, active military personnel, and disabled persons; free admission for those over 60 (must book in advance on the "Huangshan Tourism Official Platform"). Cable Car Fees: Jade Screen Cable Car: 90 RMB/one way Yungu Cable Car: 80 RMB/one way West Sea Sightseeing Cable Car: 100 RMB/one way. Opening Hours Peak Season (March-November): 7:00 AM - 5:10 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM). Off-Season (December-February): 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (West Sea Grand Canyon, Lotus Peak, and other areas closed). 🚇 3. Transportation Guide External Transportation High-Speed Rail: Arrive at Huangshan North Station → transfer to scenic area shuttle bus (30 RMB/person, 1 hour to Tangkou Town). Self-Driving: Navigate to "Huangshan Scenic Area South Gate," parking fee 6 RMB/hour. Internal Transportation Scenic Area Bus: From South Gate to cable car stations, 19 RMB/person (mandatory). Cable Car Options: Yungu Cable Car (Back Mountain): Gentle slope, suitable for easy touring. Jade Screen Cable Car (Front Mountain): Direct to Guest-Greeting Pine, saves energy. 🗺️ 4. Classic Route Recommendations One-Day Highlights Tour (6-7 hours) Up Back Mountain - Down Front Mountain: Yungu Cable Car → Shixin Peak → Black Tiger Pine → Dream Pen Blossoms → Monkey Watching the Sea → West Sea Grand Canyon (by small train) → Bright Summit → Ao Fish Peak → Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder → Guest-Greeting Pine → Down by Jade Screen Cable Car. 💡 Advantage: Covers 80% of core attractions, avoids steep steps on the front mountain. Two-Day In-Depth Tour (Stay on the Summit) Day 1: Up by Yungu Cable Car → Beihai Scenic Area → Lion Peak Sunset → Stay at Beihai Hotel/Baiyun Hotel. Day 2: Bright Summit Sunrise → West Sea Grand Canyon Hiking → Jade Screen Building (Guest-Greeting Pine) → Down by Jade Screen Cable Car. 💡 Tip: Summit accommodation must be booked at least half a month in advance (only 900 beds available), costing 500-1000 RMB per night per person. 📸 5. Must-Visit Attractions Attraction Highlights Best Time to Visit Guest-Greeting Pine Symbol of Huangshan, over 800 years old Early morning for fewer people and better photos Bright Summit Second highest peak, 360° sea of clouds and sunrise Arrive 30 minutes before sunrise to secure a spot West Sea Grand Canyon Cliffside plank road + strange rock formations, cross the canyon by small train Before 10:00 AM to avoid crowds Flying Stone Filming location for the 1987 version of "Dream of the Red Chamber," hanging on a cliff Best lighting in the afternoon Lotus Peak Highest peak of Huangshan (1864.8 meters), opening for climbing in 2025 Enter before 7:00 AM to avoid queues ⚠️ 6. Pitfall Avoidance Tips Off-Peak Tips Peak season (June-October) daily visitors exceed 30,000; Tuesday to Thursday or rainy/foggy mornings have the fewest visitors. Cable Car Peak Queues: 9:00-11:00 AM; recommended to enter before 7:00 AM or go up after 3:00 PM. Essential Items Clothing: Temperature difference up to 10°C+ on the summit, bring a windbreaker and non-slip hiking shoes. Carry: ID card (required for entry), cash (some areas have no signal), power bank, self-heating rice (meals on the summit are expensive). Safety Notes Steep sections (like Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder) require holding the railing and walking slowly; entry suspended during thunderstorms. Smoking is prohibited throughout the mountain to prevent fires; violators fined 500 RMB. Nearby Attractions Hongcun/Xidi: Hui-style ancient villages (1.5 hours by car), discounts available with Huangshan ticket. Xin'an River Landscape Gallery: Boat tours to enjoy Huizhou ink painting scenery (ticket included in Huangshan package).