Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located in the Yuping Scenic Area of Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province, on the cliff at the northwest foot of the Lotus Peak. Not far from the "lotus stem" there are two huge rocks, one shaped like a turtle and the other shaped like a snake, and the two rocks are parallel. A steep orange path of more than 100 steps carved on the stone wall passes through the two rocks and goes down. From the opposite Aoyu Cave, the path is close to the abyss, like a long ladder leaning against the cliff, often surrounded by clouds and mist, and is very dangerous. This is the "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder". The two turtle and snake stones are just at the entrance of the ladder, like guarding it, so it is called "Turtle and Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder".

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is a steep stone path of more than one hundred steps carved on the stone wall. It passes through two rocks and goes down. Looking from the Aoyu Cave on the opposite side, the path is next to the abyss, like a long ladder leaning against a cliff. It is often shrouded in clouds and mist and is very dangerous.

This is also one of the filming locations for the movie "Little Flower". When I watched this movie as a child, I saw Liu Xiaoqing carrying Tang Guoqiang on a stretcher and climbing over the hundreds of stone steps. Her knees were rubbed bloody by the stone steps. It was this scene that scared me so much that I couldn't sleep at night and left an indelible scar on my young heart.

This is one of the traffic jams in Huangshan. I came here again in early 2024. I took the Yuping Cableway from Ciguang Pavilion up the mountain and took the Yungu Cableway down the mountain. I was stuck here for almost an hour.

The only way from Lianhua Peak to Yixiantian is not difficult.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located on the cliff at the northwest foot of the Lotus Peak. It is a steep and precipitous orange path with more than 100 steps carved out of the stone wall. Looking from the opposite Aoyu Cave, the path is close to the abyss, like a long ladder leaning against the cliff, often surrounded by clouds and mist, and very dangerous. This is the famous "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder". At the exit of the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder, not far from the "lotus stem", there are two huge stones, one shaped like a turtle and the other shaped like a snake, and the two stones are parallel. The turtle and snake stones are just at the entrance of the ladder, like guarding it, so it is named "Turtle and Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder".

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located in the Yuping Scenic Area of Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province, on the cliff at the northwest foot of the Lotus Peak. Not far from the "lotus stem" there are two huge rocks, one shaped like a turtle and the other shaped like a snake, and the two rocks are parallel. A steep orange path of more than 100 steps carved on the stone wall passes through the two rocks and goes down. From the opposite Aoyu Cave, the path is close to the abyss, like a long ladder leaning against the cliff, often surrounded by clouds and mist, and is very dangerous. This is the "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder". The two turtle and snake stones are just at the entrance of the ladder, like guarding it, so it is called "Turtle and Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder".

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is a series of steps on the cliff at the northwest foot of Lotus Peak in the Yuping Scenic Area of Huangshan. It is recommended to prepare a trekking pole, otherwise it will be a torture for the leg muscles.

After descending the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder, you will reach Yuping Peak. The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is on the cliff at the northwest foot of Lianhua Peak. It is a steep and dangerous orange path with more than 100 steps carved out of the stone wall. Looking from the opposite Aoyu Cave, the path is close to the abyss, like a long ladder leaning against the cliff, often surrounded by clouds and mist, and very dangerous. This is the famous "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder". At the exit of the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder, not far from the "lotus stem", there are two huge stones, one shaped like a turtle and the other shaped like a snake, and the two stones are parallel. The two turtle and snake stones are just at the entrance of the ladder, like guarding, so it is called "Turtle and Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder".

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located on the cliff northwest of Lotus Peak. It is a steep and dangerous orange path with more than 100 steps carved out of the stone wall.

It is said that the vertical inclination reaches 70 degrees. Although I have confidence and preparation, it is still shocking to witness this scene with my own eyes. After crossing the Aoyu Peak and stepping into the downhill path, on the way, I suddenly found a colorful ribbon floating in the towering ridge on the other side of the canyon on the right. The dark green ridge is tall and steep, and faint white clouds float between the slightly vicissitudes of the peaks. The scene is extremely dangerous. The ribbon runs from top to bottom along the ridge and turns to the cliff plank road on the left at the waist. There are steel railings and rope railings on both sides of the cloud ladder. Facing such a steep and dangerous cloud ladder, I dare not be careless at all. Holding the guardrails with both hands, I have to sit on the ground and rest for a while every ten steps to ensure that I am full of energy.

When we were about halfway up the mountain, our physical strength began to fail. Our legs felt like they were filled with lead, our breathing became rapid, and our chest felt stuffy and short of breath. We had to ensure safety in our minds, so we took the approach of sitting down to rest after climbing five, six, seven or eight steps, before our legs and feet became sore. We also moved our climbing position away from the railings on the edge of the cliff and towards the ropes on the side of the rock wall. Perhaps it was the lack of oxygen in the mountains. Every time we tried our best to breathe, our chests still couldn't get enough air, so we had to sit and rest for a longer time to relieve the discomfort. We followed each other step by step, encouraging each other. Although we were occasionally terrified, we still overcame the danger and finally reached the top.

To be honest, if you go up the front mountain, walking down this section is quite exciting. When we go up the back mountain, this section is uphill, which makes us feel much better mentally.

The road is narrow and steep, and there are many people. You need to queue up and go up slowly. The scenery is beautiful when you reach the top.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder should be the "One Line of Sky" of Huangshan. You can try it on a sunny day. Don't climb it if it is cloudy and rainy. It is very steep and the stone steps will be very slippery when it rains. It is very dangerous. It is not easy to climb the One Line of Sky if you have a lot of luggage. For girls, it depends on your physical strength. It is quite exciting to challenge it, but I remind you that safety comes first.

Located at Moxingling, Baiyun Mountain, the stairs are long and the slope is not steep

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder goes down first and then up, and you can view the Aoyu Peak from different angles. From one angle, you can see the amazing sight of "Aoyu eating conch". Below there are also pictographic stone landscapes such as an old monk in meditation, frogs hunting, a golden turtle exploring the sea, a tortoise and a hare racing, and a dolphin stone.

One word: tired, two words: very tired...

Finally I got to the top, more than 200 steps, so tiring! Hundred-step Cloud Ladder, I have seen you before.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is indeed very steep. Looking back, it is still very scary. It is a steep cliff and you cannot be careless at all. The lady who came down the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder was so scared that her voice was shaking... The most beautiful scenery is on the dangerous peaks (borrowing a famous quote from Mount Lu here, haha). The scenery is still nice after climbing up.

I personally think that the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is a bit exaggerated. It is neither dangerous nor high. If compared with the similar ones on the way down the mountain from the new entrance of Tiandu Peak, it is actually very ordinary.

Once you climb the Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder, you're done. Only when you climb it will you understand that this is the normal route of Huangshan. It is notoriously steep, and is actually the signature of the front mountain. After climbing the Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder, I felt that I was very close to the Welcoming Pine, but the road was long and there was still despair that I couldn't see the end. Looking at the Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder on the cliff, I was scared to death.

The Hundred Steps Ladder is a typical narrow strip of sky, especially when you look down at the clouds from a high point, it is a bit dizzy. But in fact, there is no particular fear when walking on it, as the guardrails and stone fences on both sides are very well protected. However, looking back at the zigzag ladder coming down from the Aoyu Cave, I am a bit scared.

The hundred-step cloud ladder rushed up and passed by. We were swept forward by various one-day tour groups, and various voices spoke the same tour guide words - I wrote down one sentence: Going up the mountain is like the Olympics, and going down the mountain is like the Paralympics. I have a deep understanding of it!

It's a relatively steep staircase going up, and there are pine trees and little monkeys on the cliff.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is actually quite steep, but after coming down from Tiandu Peak, the slope feels just average.

There are 218 steps in the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder. When you climb to the middle, you can't see the end, which is a bit frustrating. There are many tourists around you who are out of breath and lack strength. However, the tourists who have been climbing up and down are very friendly and encourage each other. No one will laugh at you for not being able to climb up. I kept going and didn't look back, and finally I climbed to the top.

The dangerous path opened between two huge rocks is incredible. There are more people than ants!

People with acrophobia should be cautious. In fact, I should be thankful that I was “going up” the Hundred Steps Ladder, not “going down”. The road is narrow and steep.

Going down the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder, there is a "Turtle and Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder" at the entrance. The name means a turtle and a snake are literally performing their duties on both sides of the cloud ladder.

This is the filming location of the episode "Ronghua" in the famous "Xiaohua" N years ago. "The hard bones bloom, and the drops of blood dye it red." The scene of Xiaohua, played by Liu Xiaoqing, carrying a stretcher and kneeling up the mountain moved many people. It is said that it was so difficult to shoot this scene that it was called "Star Avenue". I didn't feel it when I walked there, but the photos I took later looked very steep.

Looking back at the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder, I saw that the long mountain path spiraled upwards, becoming even steeper.

On the way from Lotus Peak to Aoyu Peak, when you see the two big rocks of turtle and snake, you have reached the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder. Walking the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder from Lotus Peak to Aoyu Peak is going down, but when you look up and see the steps of the Aoyu Peak not far away, you can't help but be shocked: the deeper you go now, the higher you will have to climb later!

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is the only way to see the Welcoming Pine. The beauty of Huangshan Mountain and the wonders of nature are all concentrated here.

There is no mountain like Huangshan in Anhui Province at home and abroad. Once you climb Huangshan, there is no other mountain in the world that can compare to it!

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder in Huangshan Scenic Area is dangerous, strange and bizarre.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located on the cliff at the northwest foot of Lotus Peak in Huangshan, Anhui. Not far from the "lotus stem" there are two huge rocks, one shaped like a turtle and the other shaped like a snake, the two rocks are parallel. More than 100 steep and dangerous steps are carved on the stone wall and pass through the two rocks to go down. This is the "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder". The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is on the path between Aoyu Peak and Lotus Peak. It is a must-see for hiking in Huangshan. You may not feel anything when walking on it, but when you look at it from a distance, you will find that the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is so steep and spectacular.

In the Yuping Scenic Area of Huangshan, on the northwest side of the Lotus Peak, there is a stone path with more than 100 steps carved out between two steep boulders. Because there are often clouds and mists here, it is called the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder. You have to pass through here to go to Aoyu Peak and Guangmingding.

There is a long stairway here, which is a bit steep and a bit tiring to walk on, but the scenery is beautiful.

The orange path with more than 100 steep steps goes down between two rocks. Be sure to pay attention to your safety.

An ancient poem says: "No matter how many visitors come back from the Five Mountains, they will be amazed when they see Tiandu." The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder lives up to its reputation.

It is said that there are more than 200 steps from Guangmingding to the top of the mountain, and the only way to the Lotus Peak is uphill. The Lotus Pavilion is at the top, but it is not as steep as it looks.

There are about a hundred steps, which are quite steep, with cliffs on both sides. At the top of the stairs are two stones, which look like a turtle and a snake from a distance, so it is also known as the "Turtle and Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder".

I didn't feel tired when I climbed up. The scenery on both sides was nice, one side was the Lotus Peak, and the other side was the Aoyu Peak and the Thin Sky.

In fact, there are more than 100 levels, and climbing up all at once is quite tiring.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located on a cliff at the northwest foot of Lotus Peak in Huangshan, Anhui. Not far from the "lotus stem" there are two huge rocks, one shaped like a turtle and the other shaped like a snake, the two rocks are parallel. A steep orange path of more than 100 steps carved on the rock wall passes through the two rocks and goes down. This is the "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder".

To be honest, I was walking in the fog and didn't even notice whether it was the Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder.

Fortunately, I chose the right direction and climbed down the Hundred Steps Ladder. If I had walked, it would have been a life-saving experience. However, it was not easy to walk down the mountain. The road was too steep and the handrails were too low. To a certain extent, it was actually safer to go uphill.

A hundred steps is almost a 90-degree uphill slope, which is a test of physical strength and endurance.

A steep path of more than one hundred steps carved on the stone wall passes between two rocks and goes down. Looking from the Aoyu Cave on the opposite side, one can see that there is an abyss below the path, like a long ladder leaning against a cliff. It is often shrouded in clouds and mist and is very dangerous. This is the "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder".

This place is really thrilling, with long and steep steps, which requires a certain amount of courage

It was a very dangerous and steep road, like being on the back of a turtle.

Standing on the Jiaoyu Peak, I thought the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder was the Carp Back of Tiandu Peak. Haha, it’s a long and steep section.

The Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder is still very steep, and it is quite interesting to walk on it.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located in the Yuping Scenic Area of Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province, on the cliff at the northwest foot of the Lotus Peak. Not far from the "lotus stem" there are two huge rocks, one shaped like a turtle and the other shaped like a snake, and the two rocks are parallel. A steep orange path of more than 100 steps carved on the stone wall passes through the two rocks and goes down. From the opposite Aoyu Cave, the path is close to the abyss, like a long ladder leaning against the cliff, often surrounded by clouds and mist, and is very dangerous. This is the "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder". The two turtle and snake stones are just at the entrance of the ladder, like guarding it, so it is called "Turtle and Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder".

I never thought I could climb up, but when I asked, I found out that there was only one way, so I had no choice but to go up! I didn’t feel too scared when I got to the top. When I climbed to the top and looked back, I really felt that I was "great"!

The Hundred Steps Ladder is really difficult to climb. It is very steep and long. If you are not energetic, it is better not to climb it. It seems that Huangshan Scenic Area has built a tunnel or something. If you don't want to climb the ladder, you can take the tunnel, which is more labor-saving.

In November 2014, Beijing was on holiday for the APEC. In order not to add to the traffic congestion for the government, I decided to take a self-driving tour in Anhui, with Hongcun and Huangshan as the main destinations.

Huangshan is a 2-day tour. On the first morning, we arrived at Huangshan. Because the Ciguang Pavilion cable car station was under renovation, we chose to go up the mountain from Yungu Temple. The cable car queue was 2.5 hours.

After getting off the cable car, the mountain road was undulating and it took more than 10 minutes to walk to Shixin Peak, then to Heihusong and Guangmingding. After checking in, we passed Beihai, Xihai, Paiyun Tower, Feilai Stone, and watched the sunset over the West Sea.

The next day, I tried to watch the sunrise at Guangmingding, but failed. Then I walked down the mountain, passing by Aoyu Peak, Bubuyunti, Lotus Pavilion, Welcoming Pine, Banshan Temple, Ciguang Pavilion and other scenic spots. I was so tired that I felt my calves were turned to the front.

Huangshan is really beautiful, but unfortunately I was in a hurry and didn’t get to visit it all.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is very steep, so be careful when going up or down the mountain.

In fact, I think that any steep staircase on Mount Huangshan can become a "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder". It is really life-threatening when you climb it, but once you complete it, the scenery is so beautiful that it can take your life again!

The Hundred Steps Ladder is really scary when you look at it from a distance. I don’t know how I climbed up there…

I thought the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder had 100 steps, but it turned out to have more than 200 steps. How tiring!

After coming down from Yuping Peak, we walked back, passed Yuping Station, and then climbed westward. We finally reached the most tiring section of the day, the Baili Cloud Ladder. As the road was very narrow, people going up and down the mountain would be stuck together. For safety reasons, everyone walked very slowly, but there were many nice views along the way that were worth taking photos of.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located in the Yuping Scenic Area of Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province, on the cliff at the northwest foot of the Lotus Peak. Not far from the "lotus stem" there are two huge rocks, one shaped like a turtle and the other shaped like a snake, and the two rocks are parallel. A steep orange path of more than 100 steps carved on the stone wall passes through the two rocks and goes down. From the opposite Aoyu Cave, the path is close to the abyss, like a long ladder leaning against the cliff, often surrounded by clouds and mist, and is very dangerous. This is the "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder". The two turtle and snake stones are just at the entrance of the ladder, like guarding it, so it is called "Turtle and Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder".

Some sections are really steep, which adds to the fun. It's worth a try.

It's worth the climb, not as steep as imagined. Just take a short break after climbing for a while.

It should be said that it is still quite steep. The road is not very wide, and you have to crawl carefully here. There is a scene in the movie "Little Flower" where Liu Xiaoqing carries a stretcher to treat the wounded of the People's Liberation Army. It was filmed here. It seems that filming is really not an easy thing. I really saw that the road is halfway up the mountain. There is such a ladder cut out on the Lotus Peak. The steps are almost vertical, which makes people feel a little desperate. It is scary to climb up and go straight down, and it consumes a lot of physical energy. The Lotus Peak is steep, and I didn't expect such a ladder to be even more daunting.

Remember, if you are afraid of heights, you should ask others to lead you along this path, so as not to be frightened...

It is the only way between Yuping Tower under Aoyu Peak. However, there are two passages. The more difficult one is the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder. Those who don’t want to climb such steep stairs can take the other passage.

I just climbed this climb in the afternoon and took a break on the steps in the middle. It was quite steep.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is on the cliff at the northwest foot of the Lotus Peak. Not far from the "lotus stem" there are two huge rocks, one shaped like a turtle and the other shaped like a snake, the two rocks are parallel. A steep orange path of more than 100 steps carved on the rock wall passes through the two rocks and goes down. From the opposite Aoyu Cave, the path is close to the abyss, like a long ladder leaning against the cliff, often surrounded by clouds and mist, very dangerous. This is the "Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder". The two turtle and snake stones are just at the entrance of the ladder, like guarding it, so it is called "Turtle and Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder".

It is very narrow and easily blocked by tourists. From the viewpoint of Aoyu Peak, you can see its steepness. It is highly recommended.

There were so many people and so many stairs to climb, but it didn’t seem like a big deal!

After walking down a winding and gentle path, you will arrive at the Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder. There are 100 steps, no handrails on either side, and the steps are sloping downwards. View the Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder from a distance. The Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder is on the ridge below the pavilion.

Beautiful scenery, very steep...

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder leads to the Lotus Peak, the first peak of Huangshan Mountain. It seems that the Lotus Peak will not be open this year.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is quite steep. Although it was the off-season when we went there, there were still a lot of people there, because it is the only way to the Welcoming Pine. There is a handrail on one side but not on the other, so you still have to be very careful.

The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located in the Yuping Scenic Area of Huangshan Mountain in Anhui Province. There are two huge rocks at the entrance of the ladder, one shaped like a turtle and the other shaped like a snake. The cloud ladder passes through the two rocks, like a guard, hence the name "Turtle and Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder". In fact, the steps are just a little higher and it is a bit difficult to climb all the more than 100 steps. There is a beautiful pine tree on the top of the cloud ladder.

On the way to the Yuping Tower Scenic Area, you will pass a section of cloud ladder with very steep steps and a cliff below. This is called the Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder.

This is the most dangerous place in Huangshan. It is very exciting. There are almost no guardrails. My legs became weak when climbing.