The Ultimate Huangshan Hiking Guide

Cloud and Mist Wonderland! Walk 30,000 Steps on Huangshan to See the Stunning Sunrise🌄

🏔️ Why We Recommend It
After visiting Huangshan, no other mountain compares! Every snap of the sea of clouds and unique pine trees is a masterpiece📸

🚌 Transportation Tips
📍Address: Tangkou Town, Huangshan District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
Shuttle buses go directly to the cable car station; buying a combo ticket is more cost-effective

1️⃣ Take the Yungu Cableway Up
The cable car glides through the sea of clouds! Arrive before 8 AM to avoid crowds
📸Tips: Sit by the window to capture the breathtaking sea of clouds below

2️⃣ Shixin Peak → Black Tiger Pine
Shixin Peak: The best spot to see the unique pines! Life miracles growing from granite cracks
Black Tiger Pine: Over 800 years old, its branches coil like a fierce tiger

3️⃣ Watch the Sunset at Bright Summit Peak
A 360° panoramic platform! Capture the sunset, sea of clouds, and strange rocks all in one shot
🌅Secret spot: The stairs on the west side of the weather station have the fewest people

4️⃣ Stay Overnight at Baiyun Hotel
The only hotel on the summit with floor heating! A 10-minute walk in the morning to the sunrise viewing platform

5️⃣ West Sea Grand Canyon
Walkways hang on sheer cliffs! Riding the popular mini train through the mist is super thrilling
⚠️Note: The valley bottom is 5℃ cooler than the summit, bring a windproof jacket

🍲 Specialty Foods
Huangshan Stinky Mandarin Fish: Smells bad but tastes amazing! Garlic-flavored, perfect with rice
Mao Tofu: Tofu with white mold! Crispy outside, tender inside, delicious dipped in spicy sauce
Stone Cake: Pancake stuffed with preserved mustard greens, 5 RMB each at the foot of the mountain, very filling

❌ Pitfall Prevention Guide
Don’t trust "guides"! Official signs are very clear
Buy a thick raincoat! The summit weather changes suddenly
Avoid staying on the summit on Saturdays! Prices double immediately