Huangshan โ Where the Gods Painted with Clouds
by Winnie21
Aug 4, 2025
### Huangshan Winter Travel Guide
**Background**:
Huangshan, located in Anhui Province, is one of China's top ten mountains, famous for its four wonders: strange pines, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. Winter in Huangshan is a unique experience, with rime, stunning sunrises, and a sea of clouds after the snow.
**Travel Timeline**:
1. **Evening of December 13**:
- Take the high-speed train after work and arrive at Huangshan North Station at 22:48. Book a ride-share in advance on the train for CNY 40 per person to the south gate of Huangshan. ๐จ
- Book a hotel opposite the south gate for easy access the next morning. ๐จ
2. **Morning of December 14**:
- Get up at 5:30 am, wash up, and leave at 6:00 am. Buy crampons on the way to prepare for icy roads. ๐ฅพ
- Arrive at the south gate of the scenic area at 6:10 am and take the bus to the Yuping Cableway at 6:20 am. ๐
- Take the Yuping Cableway at 6:40 am and get off at 6:50 am, just in time for the sunrise at around 6:55 am. ๐
3. **After sunrise**:
- Finish watching the sunrise at around 7:20 am and start climbing the mountain. ๐๏ธ
- Arrive at Bright Summit at 9:10 am and take lots of photos to capture the beautiful moment. ๐ธ
4. **Afternoon**:
- Take the Yuping Cableway down the mountain at 2:10 pm and arrive at the south gate by bus at 2:54 pm. ๐
- Return to the hotel for a leg massage, shower, foot bath, and a good night's sleep. ๐ค
- Get up at around 6:00 pm to find food and go shopping, and return the next afternoon. ๐ฝ๏ธ
**Food Recommendations**:
- **Jubafang Restaurant**: The signature cured meat and bamboo shoot pot is a must-try. The cured meat is delicious, and the bamboo shoots are refreshing and crispy. ๐ฒ
- **Huangjia Huifu Restaurant**: Stinky mandarin fish smells bad but tastes delicious. The fish is smooth and bouncy, with no bones, so you can enjoy it freely. ๐
- **Yixiang Dayuan Restaurant**: The cured meat is moderately salty, cut evenly, and has a woody aroma, giving it a unique flavor. ๐ฅฉ
- **Lingshan Rice Wine ยท Zhuji**: As a northerner, I tried sweet tofu pudding for the first time. It was sweet but not greasy, and I loved it. ๐ฎ
- **Huixiangyuan Restaurant (Tunxi Old Street Branch)**: Their stinky tofu is amazing! Cooked with special sauce, it is dense and delicious. ๐ข
**Tips**:
- The temperature in Huangshan is low in winter, so bring warm clothes.
- The roads are slippery after snow, so crampons are essential.
- Book accommodation and transportation in advance to avoid queues during peak season.
The winter scenery of Huangshan is worth experiencing in person! ๐โจ
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