Mt. Huangshan
Mt. Huangshan
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MissHK2009
Hong Kong, China6,356 contributions
Feb 2025 • Solo
There's a Chinese saying that one who is back from Huangshan Mountains would not go to see the 5 top famous mountains of China, that means, Huangshan surpasses all the mountains of China nad is the best of the best!
Every entrance ticket is valid for 3 days and need one-day advance purchase. One may buy online, while my hotel at the mountains bottom near the South Gate (Atour hotel) has a counter and did all the bookings for ticket, connection bus and cable car for me. Hassles free.
There are some kiosks or stalls in the mountains, so water, food, raincoat, plastic slip-preventive shoes cover and other hiking utilities at good price are all available in case you are not well prepared.
Maybe most of the people try to finish the hiking within one day. But I strongly recommend to stay at least one night for watching sunset and sunrise which I did luckily. Cable car stops running after 4:30pm or one has to walk downhill for 2 hours or more.
Every entrance ticket is valid for 3 days and need one-day advance purchase. One may buy online, while my hotel at the mountains bottom near the South Gate (Atour hotel) has a counter and did all the bookings for ticket, connection bus and cable car for me. Hassles free.
There are some kiosks or stalls in the mountains, so water, food, raincoat, plastic slip-preventive shoes cover and other hiking utilities at good price are all available in case you are not well prepared.
Maybe most of the people try to finish the hiking within one day. But I strongly recommend to stay at least one night for watching sunset and sunrise which I did luckily. Cable car stops running after 4:30pm or one has to walk downhill for 2 hours or more.
Written February 24, 2025
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Linda B
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Nov 2024 • Couples
Reviews and pictures don't do Huangshan justice. It really is incredible (much better than Huashan), and we were lucky enough to have two stunning bluebird days (so no sea of clouds, but hey, I'm really not going to complain about having amazing weather). However, your visit can absolutely be ruined by crowds and obnoxious tour groups (why they feel the need to broadcast on loudspeakers, I don't know), so plan wisely. Go during the week, at the end of the season or in off season. We were there Friday-Saturday at the very end of November, and Friday was lovely but Saturday was an absolute mad house. Luckily since we stayed overnight we were able to still enjoy the morning before it got too crazy. We ended up walking all the way down the West Canyon and back up the other side, which was strenuous even for us as two fit hikers, but the way up was one of the most beautiful parts of the mountain and almost deserted. So if you can figure out logistics of getting to the back entrance and are used to hiking, then I highly recommend coming in that way rather than the main entrance. Now to hotels - don't pay any attention to the bad reviews. We stayed at the Xihai and it was super luxurious. The food was totally fine and reasonably priced for a buffet. The room was probably expensive for Chinese standards but not Western standards, and for heaven's sake, it's on top of a mountain! You're paying for the location more than anything
Written December 1, 2024
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MM0980
Leipzig, Germany662 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Unfortunately, we had rainy weather. We set off for the hike in the hope that the weather would improve. The bus station is near the city - 1.5 km from our accommodation. The bus (19 RMB per person) takes us up. When we got to the top, we didn't see a ticket office at first. We had to go through a kind of small village and then we reached a ticket office where we could buy entrance tickets (95 RMB per person) and tickets for the cable car (80 RMB per person). We then went straight to the cable car - Yungu cable car. At 8:30 a.m. we were at the cable car - and at around 2 p.m. we were back in the city. Unfortunately, we didn't see anything - just fog. We went straight to the Beihai and Paiyun Hotel - West Canyon - with the small train (100 RMB per person) to Tian Hai station and then took the Yuping cable car (90 RMB per person/runs from 6:30 a.m. to 5:40 p.m.) into the city. We definitely have to visit the Yellow Mountains again when the weather is nice. But above all, we should be fit enough to climb stairs beforehand. We were only in the park for a short time - but the hiking trails only consist of stairs up and down. We had sore muscles for 3 days.
Written June 2, 2024
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geo3
Calgary, Canada2,448 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Why is this place not on more itineraries for China tours? It is stunning. The Chinese people certainly value it, judging by the number of Chinese tourists, but on the day I was there, there was only one other visibly non-Chinese tourist on the mountain.
Of course, you do need reasonable weather (it rains a lot here), and we had perfect weather. I was with a tour run by Laurus travel out of Vancouver (very good tour company for China) and with a guide from Huangshan (William Hu - excellent and recommended).
We took the gondola up (not sure which one - there are four from different starting points), then walked for the entire day on the top of the mountain. In the morning it was clear, which gave great views; in the afternoon some fog rolled in, which made everything mysterious. It was beautiful either way.
The trails are in very good condition, although there is a lot of up-and-down. As long as a person doesn't have hip or knee problems, it should be doable by anyone in fair condition or better - you don't have to be a long-distance hiker, just do what you can. It will be worthwhile.
There are eating places on the mountain. We ate at a place with a buffet lunch, which was fine.
I think you could do this on your own, as there is quite a bit of English-language signage and good maps at intersection points. However, having a guide to sort out things like paying for the gondola tickets certainly makes things easier. Also, he knew the mountain intimately and could recommend routes to take.
This requires a return visit sometime. The entire mountain covers a large area, with four gondolas to various points in the mountain. We covered less than half of it in one day, although we walked about 12 km.
Of course, you do need reasonable weather (it rains a lot here), and we had perfect weather. I was with a tour run by Laurus travel out of Vancouver (very good tour company for China) and with a guide from Huangshan (William Hu - excellent and recommended).
We took the gondola up (not sure which one - there are four from different starting points), then walked for the entire day on the top of the mountain. In the morning it was clear, which gave great views; in the afternoon some fog rolled in, which made everything mysterious. It was beautiful either way.
The trails are in very good condition, although there is a lot of up-and-down. As long as a person doesn't have hip or knee problems, it should be doable by anyone in fair condition or better - you don't have to be a long-distance hiker, just do what you can. It will be worthwhile.
There are eating places on the mountain. We ate at a place with a buffet lunch, which was fine.
I think you could do this on your own, as there is quite a bit of English-language signage and good maps at intersection points. However, having a guide to sort out things like paying for the gondola tickets certainly makes things easier. Also, he knew the mountain intimately and could recommend routes to take.
This requires a return visit sometime. The entire mountain covers a large area, with four gondolas to various points in the mountain. We covered less than half of it in one day, although we walked about 12 km.
Written August 20, 2024
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Frieder D
Radolfzell am Bodensee, Germany18 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Mystical, fairytale, breathtaking - no other mountain range should be able to appeal to the one who climbed Huangshan, Huangshan is enough!
So it is written in guides and probably already in ancient writings.
When I saw the ink drawings of Chinese painters as a child, I liked them because of their moods and wild landscapes. But I also thought: Why do they paint the mountains so exaggeratedly, so dramatically, so move the trees. Travel forms: They do it because the mountains and the trees here are just really like that!
Huangshan is one of the most impressive mountain landscapes I have been allowed to see during my travels. Those who care about mountains should not leave China without having been here.
The mass tourism development via countless concrete paths and several mountain railways may repulse the purist and creates almost absurd situations, for example of untrained city people who skip the mountain railway and can only move crawling after thousands and thousands of steps - but it is also a reflection of a philosophy that tries to make the extraordinary accessible to as many people as possible.
So it is written in guides and probably already in ancient writings.
When I saw the ink drawings of Chinese painters as a child, I liked them because of their moods and wild landscapes. But I also thought: Why do they paint the mountains so exaggeratedly, so dramatically, so move the trees. Travel forms: They do it because the mountains and the trees here are just really like that!
Huangshan is one of the most impressive mountain landscapes I have been allowed to see during my travels. Those who care about mountains should not leave China without having been here.
The mass tourism development via countless concrete paths and several mountain railways may repulse the purist and creates almost absurd situations, for example of untrained city people who skip the mountain railway and can only move crawling after thousands and thousands of steps - but it is also a reflection of a philosophy that tries to make the extraordinary accessible to as many people as possible.
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Written November 16, 2024
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HelloChinaTrip
China129 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
Breathtaking Natural Wonder
Huangshan’s scenery is absolutely stunning! The iconic pine trees, unique rock formations, sea of clouds, and sunrise views are truly unforgettable. Standing atop the mountain and witnessing the rolling clouds feels like being in a fairyland – a must-visit destination!
Huangshan’s scenery is absolutely stunning! The iconic pine trees, unique rock formations, sea of clouds, and sunrise views are truly unforgettable. Standing atop the mountain and witnessing the rolling clouds feels like being in a fairyland – a must-visit destination!
Written December 23, 2024
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xcschlr
Milwaukee, WI986 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We spent an afternoon climbing up the mountain on a relatively clear day and witnessed many magnificent sceneries. On our trek downhill the next morning, however, it was rainy and foggy, so we had very limited views, even though some of the heavily fogged mountain images were still very pretty. Huangshan is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mountains on earth. We may go back to experience more of its beauty in the future.
Written August 26, 2024
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Ling T
Singapore, Singapore11 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Upcloud Shuguangli Villa(雲亼·曙光里) is a hidden gem located near the Yungu cable car station up on Huangshan China. It's a small boutique hotel with rustic villas fully equipped with modern in room facilities like automated Japanese toilet seat and floor heating. It was was like staying in a serene and luxurious mountain village. The staff were very helpful and gave us good tips on what to do and where to hike. Highly recommended for a quiet retreat.
Written May 18, 2024
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Joanne H
London, UK1,031 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I spent two nights on Mt Huangshan (staying at the decent Shilin Hotel) and would recommend. Would also recommend avoiding busy holiday seasons and weekdays, as even mid-week in October the top of the mountain was rammed with tour groups.
I chose to walk up (the Eastern Steps) and down (Western) and did the West Sea Canyon on my day in between. It took me somewhat less time than advertised, with distances also shorter than advertised on the signs around the place, but all walks are strenuous as it's basically all stone steps. The scenery is spectacular though and it's worth the time and effort, and even the crowds!
Lotus Peak was especially busy - if you want to do that, go early. I was up there by 9.30am and still queued for about 40 minutes to reach the summit from just underneath it, and going down the queues ran well down the mountain.
Food on the mountain is passable but limited and pricey. There's no hot water for instant noodles (to deter people from bringing them) so self-heating meals are popular, although I believe these are also technically discouraged.
I got to Huangshan by train from Hangzhou; caught the onward bus from Huangshan North train station to Tangkou; and then, after leaving my bag in the bus station (15 RMB per day) another bus up to the mountain. It was all fairly straightforward but there is limited English signage.
I chose to walk up (the Eastern Steps) and down (Western) and did the West Sea Canyon on my day in between. It took me somewhat less time than advertised, with distances also shorter than advertised on the signs around the place, but all walks are strenuous as it's basically all stone steps. The scenery is spectacular though and it's worth the time and effort, and even the crowds!
Lotus Peak was especially busy - if you want to do that, go early. I was up there by 9.30am and still queued for about 40 minutes to reach the summit from just underneath it, and going down the queues ran well down the mountain.
Food on the mountain is passable but limited and pricey. There's no hot water for instant noodles (to deter people from bringing them) so self-heating meals are popular, although I believe these are also technically discouraged.
I got to Huangshan by train from Hangzhou; caught the onward bus from Huangshan North train station to Tangkou; and then, after leaving my bag in the bus station (15 RMB per day) another bus up to the mountain. It was all fairly straightforward but there is limited English signage.
Written October 13, 2023
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Deanosaur89
Edmonton, Canada9,400 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
This is worth making a trip to if you are in China and you can get most of the top of the mountain done in one day. Please note that the cable cars have rotating outages and maintenance November to January every year and it is quite a bit of a hike up/down. We went late December and went up the Yungu cable car and hiked to Yuping. The trail is about 9 km of walking and took us about 5 hours and then another 2 hours to hike down near Yuping. The cable cars take about 10 minutes to go up/down and cost 65 RMB one way. The ticket price was 150 RMB to enter the park. We would recommend staying in Tankou Town for a trip to the mountain buying your own snacks in town as regular items are two to three times the cost they are in town and the restaurant options are not too enticing. Bring a really good pair of shoes and a good windbreaker in the winter as there was quite a bit of snow, ice and cold wind at the top. There are lots of squirrels and monkeys around but we did not see a single monkey during our visit in December.
Written December 22, 2020
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Travelling with a senior with some mobility issues. The cable cars sound great, but do you still have to walk on stairs to see most of the sites or can you see a lot just from taking the cable car? If we stay at a lodge on the mountain is sounds like we take a cable car up and then have to walk on many steps to get to any of the lodges? Is that correct? Is there a mountain lodge where you don't need more than maybe 20 steps up or down? I eliminated Zhangjiajie because it sounded inaccessible for her, but now I'm not so sure about Huangshan either?
Written November 28, 2024
By the way, I found it does help tremendously to have a local guide who speaks English well (unless you can speak Mandarin). They can sort through any ticketing effortlessly, and they know the transportation options. This area is not really set up for foreign tourists yet; on the day I was there, with a guide, I saw only one other visibly western person, among the thousands of tourists there. They do have English signage in many places, but it's much harder to figure out the system than in places like Shanghai, for example.
Written November 29, 2024
Hi! Im going to climb huangshan in august. I plan to take the bus from huangshan north station at 2pm to yungu temple. Does anyone happen to know where can i buy this bus ticket, or if it's available online?
Additionally, is it possible to walk from white goose ridge new station from 3.45pm, to beginning to believe peak, then reach dispelling cloud pavillion by 6pm?
Also, is it dangerous to walk from dispelling cloud pavilion to huangshan baiyun hotel after sunset?
Lastly, where can i get information on the last bus timings from yungu temple to huangshan north train station? And where can i buy these tickets from? I can't seem to find it online.
Thank you so much!!
Written August 1, 2024
Yellow mountains- I am overweight and like walking although I don't consider myself especially fit and had a hernia operation three months ago although I feel recovered. I need some candid advice about this visit. Is it something that I could attempt or is it far too crazy to do so given my circumstances? thank you
Written March 1, 2022
Does anyone know what is the requirement for foreigners entering the Yellow Mountain? I know everyone needs to make reservations on the app...but they all require local ID number. I have not left the country since last year and I have green code.
Written June 15, 2020
In this case, you can go to the ticket booth directly and show your green code and passport, and then you can purchase the tickets.
Written October 5, 2020
Hi, why are foreigners not allowed to enter the Yellow mountain? even though I am healthy, have a green code and all necessary documents, for some reason I can't go inside. This is blatant discrimination and goes against what your own government officials are saying ...
Written April 15, 2020
Today there is limitation of amount of people entering any site in China due to Covid-19. Normally in Huangshan there are 40000 visitors every day. Now the limit is 20000, why many people can not enter (already 8:00 am, quote is normally filled). I'm a foreigner living in China and never heard of specific discrimination of foreigners from any site. Actually I don't know, but I assume it's the limitation that is the problem! Tell me if you know something else!
Written April 15, 2020
Hi I would also like to ask if YunGu Cable Car would be under renovation during my stay... I would be in Huangshan from December 25-27. Thank you
Written December 9, 2019
Important Notice:
The Huangshan cable cars will take annual maintenance for safety in the coming winter season. During the period of maintenance, main cable cars will be closed to the public then. To better plan or adjust your coming Huangshan tour itinerary, please check the scheduled closing time as follows:
Yuping Cableway (玉屏索道): closed from November 18 to November 30, 2019 (already finished the maintenance)Yungu Cableway (云谷索道): closed from December 1 to December 16, 2019 & from January 7 to January 13, 2020Taiping Cableway (太平索道): closed from December 17 to December 29, 2019 & from January 4 to January 6, 2020.
Have a good time/WTFJonny
Written December 10, 2019
Hi I would like to ask on how long my planned route would go. My planned route would be from Yungu Cable Station to Begin to Believe Peak to Black Tiger Pine to Beihai Hotel to Lion Peak and back to Yungu Cable Station. Is it possible to also ask on how long it would take for each stop. Thank you very much
Written December 9, 2019
I think you have to go on your own pace according to the weather circumstances and the people on the spot . If you can stay one or two days will be nice but you can do it in one day if you are fit and have no difficulties to go up and down .
Written December 10, 2019
Hi, can anyone who has gone this way before , give me advice pls? We want to take the Yunggu Cable car to White Goose Ridge, walk to Beginning to Believe peak and Black Tiger Pine and to Beihai Hotel then toXiHai Hotel then to the Taiping Cable way and go down by cable car. Please advise on the steepness and difficulty of path this way. We are middle aged and have knee pain problems. Wondering if there will be a lot of ascent and descent or quite a flat walk this route? Our research online tells us need roughly 2 hrs and not far to walk in terms of km, but don’t know how about the climbing. Is it a lot of steep steps? We are doing this latter part of November. Any advice from people who had gone by this are will help. Thank you in advance!
Written November 3, 2019
Hi , we just finished climbing 2 weeks ago . Suggest you stay 1 night at Xihai , it will need 2.5 hrs to walk from Yungu to Xihai , there are quite a steps up and down , bring walking pole . It will be good to take a hiking guide as they can guide u so that don’t waste time walking wrongly and avoid crowd as many tourists groups with loudspeaker . They can tailor to your fitness. The queue at Yungu is very long in the morning so it might waste 2 hrs or more as autumn is peak season . So if u don’t stay up in the mountain , u need to go down and come up the next day as you cannot complete the walk. Hope it helps
Written November 4, 2019
Is it necessary to take altitude sickness medication to climb Husngshan? Is Nov a good time to go? Thanks.
Written September 29, 2019
not necessary. You should bring water, some cake. it will be long steps
Written October 10, 2019
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