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).