Discover the Enchanting Huangshan Mountains: A Year-Round Gem in Anhui Province

Yellow Mountains (黄山) are renowned for their stunning granite peaks, hot springs, dense pine forests, and the famous "Sea of Clouds." It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a highlight of any trip to #china :
🌸 Spring: Witness the mountains come alive with blossoming flowers and lush greenery. The fog often drapes the landscape in a mystical veil, making it feel like walking through a living painting.
☀️ Summer: Experience the majesty of granite peaks piercing through the emerald canopy. The warm weather is perfect for hiking, with fantastic mountain breezes and the chance to see cascading waterfalls at their fullest.
🍁 Autumn: Be entranced by the fall foliage's vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. The crisp air and clear skies provide some of the most stunning panoramic views you’ll ever encounter.
❄️ Winter: Marvel at the mountains blanketed in snow, transforming the landscape into a serene, white wonderland. The frozen beauty of the peaks and the ethereal ‘sea of clouds’ mesmerizes.
Getting to Yellow Mountains (黄山) from Huangshan North Train Station
🚌 By Direct Shuttle Bus
The easiest and most convenient way to get from Huangshan North Train Station to Yellow Mountains (specifically to the Tangkou Town, which is the gateway to the scenic area) is by taking a direct shuttle bus.
✅Bus Availability: Shuttle buses run frequently from Huangshan North Train Station to Tangkou.
⏳Duration: The journey takes about 1 hour.
💸Cost: Approximately 20-30 RMB.
You can find these shuttle buses right outside the train station. They usually coordinate with train arrivals, so you shouldn't have to wait too long for the next bus.
🚕By Taxi
If you prefer a more direct and comfortable route, you can take a taxi.
⏳Duration: Around 1 hour.
💸Cost: Typically between 150-200 RMB, depending on traffic and negotiation.
📍At Tangkou Town to Yellow Mountains Scenic Area
Once you arrive in Tangkou, you can take a local bus or shuttle provided by the park to the various entry points of the Yellow Mountains Scenic Area.
🎫Tickets for the Park
⛰️ Yellow Mountains Scenic Area (黄山) Visitor Information
📆 Working Hours
General Opening Hours: The park is generally open daily from ☀️6:30 AM to 6:00 PM🌚. These hours can vary slightly depending on the season and weather conditions, so it’s always best to check the latest information.
💵Entrance Fees
⚡️High Season (March 1 to November 30):
🕺🏼Adult Ticket: 190 RMB
🧑🎓Student Ticket: 95 RMB (valid student ID required)

🪫Low Season (December 1 to February 28/29):
🕺🏼Adult Ticket: 150 RMB
🧑🎓Student Ticket: 75 RMB
Note: There may be additional costs for the cable cars (also known as cableways) that take you up the mountain. There are several cable car lines, and each has its own pricing:
📍🚠Yungu Cableway: About 80 RMB one way.
📍🚠Yuping Cableway: About 90 RMB one way.
📍🚠Taiping Cableway: About 80 RMB one way.

ℹ️Additional Tips
✅ comfortable clothes
✅ water
✅ manage time (it's huge!)
✅ hotel
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