How exactly should one play in Mount Huangshan? A local's nanny-level tutorial is all you need
Mount Huangshan, as one of the top ten famous mountains in China and the number one strange mountain in the world, is definitely worth visiting. Born and raised locals have already prepared a no-brainer strategy for everyone~
How to avoid tourist traps? Which attractions are optional? This guide includes everything from transportation, food, to accommodation
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Let's start with the transportation guide to Mount Huangshan
✈️Plane: Mount Huangshan has only one airport—Tunxi Airport, with direct flights from many cities in China
🚄High-speed train/Train: Huangshan Station and Huangshan North Station, with the former being closer to the city center and the latter closer to the scenic area of Mount Huangshan, choose according to your itinerary
🚌Bus: The fare is 2r, and you can scan a code to ride
🚕Taxi: The starting price is 7r, with metered charges
🚗Ride-hailing: The price is similar to that of taxis
🚎Tourist line: Some attractions have dedicated lines, which are also very convenient
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Next is the accommodation guide for Mount Huangshan
Mount Huangshan City is divided into three districts and four counties, and it is most convenient to choose accommodation within the city area, but it is farther from the scenic area. Accommodations will be introduced according to the travel route.
🏠Huangshan City: If you plan to stay in the city for one night, you can choose a hotel or homestay near Tunxi Old Street, and also visit Liyang Water Street and Tunxi River Street.
🏠Hongcun: Staying in Hongcun, you can choose a homestay near Nanhu Academy, the scenery in the morning is also beautiful
🏠Tangkou Town: Very close to the south gate of Mount Huangshan scenic area, convenient for travel
🏠Mount Huangshan scenic area: If you want to watch the sunrise and sunset, it is recommended to stay in a hotel on the mountain, but because the hotels are located in the mountainous scenic area, the prices are generally expensive, you can choose as needed
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Next, let's talk about the main attractions in Mount Huangshan
🏞️Huangshan District: Mount Huangshan scenic area, Taiping Lake scenic area, Mount Huangshan Tian Lake scenic area, West Sea Grand Canyon, Emerald Valley, Yungu Temple, Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder
🏞️Huizhou District: Xixi Nan ancient village, Chengkan, Fengle Lake scenic area, Tangmo scenic area
🏞️Shexian County: Huizhou ancient city, Bao's Garden, Tangyue Archway Group, Yuliang scenic area, Xin'an River landscape gallery, Maihua fishing village, Yangchan earthen building, Shangfeng Fruit Mountain
🏞️Yi County: Xidi Stone Forest scenic area, Mukeng Bamboo Sea, Nanping scenic area, Hongcun, Xidi ancient village scenic area
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Here are some small travel tips
❗Do not easily trust the restaurants and accommodations recommended by drivers, as they are likely to have a commission arrangement with the recommended businesses
❗There is really no need to join a tour group when visiting Mount Huangshan, as all the attractions are scattered and mostly natural landscapes, just enjoy the experience on your own.
❗Be sure to book hotels, tickets (plane/train), and plan your trip in advance
❗Always ask for prices before consuming, especially as prices in the mountainous scenic areas will be much higher than in the city (most of the supplies in the scenic area are carried up the mountain by manpower)
❗There are those who sell low-priced tickets or scalped tickets at many scenic area entrances, no matter how cheap, do not pay attention to them
❗Remember to bring an umbrella for both sun and rain, and if you're going hiking, bring a raincoat, as the weather in the scenic area can change quickly due to altitude and terrain, with strong convective weather often occurring in summer
❗Remember to buy tickets for popular attractions in advance! Be sure to carry your identification documents, as some attractions require real-name authentication.
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Finally, here are some personal recommendations for delicious food
🍲In the city, you can go to local restaurants frequented by locals such as Lao Ma Tucui Guan/Hui San Shuo/Pang Dongjia/Linjiang Yilou
🍲Try stinky tofu, stinky mandarin fish, and Tunxi specialty baked cakes
🍲You can ask the restaurant for seasonal special vegetables (hidden menu)
🍲Shazhou Dumpling Shop
🍲Jianzhong Lingshan Rice Wine