Huangshan Travel Guide

The Yellow Mountains The Yellow Mountains

If Huangshan contained only its graceful Yellow Mountains, it would still rank as one of China’s top destinations. But Anhui Province’s southernmost prefecture is much more. It is an ocean of peculiar-shaped rocks, a bevy of wondrous-shaped pine trees, and a historical continuance of villages with the Ming and Qing Dynasty styles.

Now a popular international tourist destination, Huangshan is steeped in history and picturesque natural landscapes. Breathe deeply on the Yellow Mountains, drop in to the ancient-styled dwellings in Xidi and Hongcun villages, then have a taste of Huangshan’s most famous tea — Maofeng tea (毛峰茶), one of China’s top 10 tea. 

DON’T MISS

  • The seas of clouds on the Yellow Mountains
  • The sunrise and the sunset over the Yellow Mountains — hotels are available on the top of the Yellow Mountains
  • A comfortable bath in the hot springs at the Yellow Mountains
  • The peaceful and graceful ancient villages at the foot of the Yellow Mountains — Hongcun and Xidi, which are always the fieldwork destinations of art students
  • Shexian County and Yixian County, places of classical idyllic life in Eastern China with historical uniqueness (both are about 1.5 hours’ drive from the Yellow Mountains)
Shexian County, HuangshanShexian County

Planning a Huangshan Trip

Huangshan City is about 410 km southwest from Shanghai. It is a tourist destination often combined with Shanghai and Hangzhou (about 250 km east). The Yellow Mountains is a highlight of Huangshan Prefecture. So buses directly linking Shanghai/Hangzhou and the Yellow Mountains are available every day.

Cable cars are available on the Yellow Mountains. You don't need to do much mountian climbing to get to the tops. Stone steps and amenities are provided on all major paths.

Hongcun Village, Huangshan Hongcun Village

China Highlights’ 3-Day Huangshan Highlights Tour starts from Shanghai, and the Yellow Mountains and Hongcun Village are included. You can watch the sunset and sunrise on the mountains because you will stay overnight on the Yellow Mountains on the second day. If you have never traveled to Shanghai before, you combine it with a tour of Shanghai.

Your China tour does not include Shanghai? Our 3-Day Yellow Mountain and Hongcun Village Tour is another choice. The itinerary is similar to the one above but can be combined with any China tour.

Want to see more attractions in Huangshan which are not included in our ready-made tours? We at China Highlights offer a professional service for tailor-making a tour to Huangshan.

Cycling around the Yellow Mountains

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Q: Oanh Pham Asked on 2013-03-21 Reply
Hi, my friend and I will visit Huangshan on 27-29 Apr13. Our trip details as below:- Early 27Apr13: depart to the mountain from Huangshan Tangkou Hotel. Check in at Beihai Hotel at noon, and stay there until early 29 Apr13.- I plan to leave the top on early 29Apr by hiking down by the eastern steps. After back to the ground, we hope to have time to visit Hongcun Village. Could we make it? since I will spend my night staying at Tunxi, then heading to Hangzhou early next day.I just worry that we cannt arrange time enough to visit Hongcun, and then turn back to Tunxi (with local bus timetable). Could you advise us on the estimated time? In case we book a taxi from moutain foot to Hongcun, and then back to Tunxi, how much will it cost?Tks for your kind support if possible.

Hi Oanh, there may not be any bus available after your visit to Hongcun. We can arrange the whole tour with private  car and English speaking tour guide. How many people are there in your group, please?

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-03-22
Q: Melvin tay Asked on 2012-11-30 Reply
Hi there I will be in shanghai 10 Jan and thinking of moving up to huangshan. Can you advise the following : 1. Will scenery be clear during winter ? 2. What is the temp like in degree c3. Any train from shanghai to huangshan ? 4. Is it accessible within huangshan by public transport? As I will be in shanghai for 7 days and like to look at other scenic by nature place to go (been to suzhou,Hangzhou,Nanjing) please advise. Thanks.
Hi Melvin,January is a good time for winter travel. Enjoy the beautiful snow and the charming sea of the clouds and prices for accommodations are affordable since January falls during the off-season.There are two trains depart from Shanghai to Huangshan.Only cable car you could take in Huangshan. Please let me know your detailed idea about your trip by email. (my email is Lilylee@chinahighlights.net) Lily Lee Replied on 2012-12-02
Q: Irene Asked on 2012-11-06 Reply
Hi,I will be arriving in Hangzhou on 27 Dec, intend to stay a night in Hangzhou and travel to Huangshan the next day. Do you think I am thinking of staying one night at the foot and one night on the top of the mountain? Or do you have any better suggestion?

Hi Irene, yes, you can stay one night in Huangshan City or at the foot of the mountain and one night on the top of the mountain.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-11-07
Q: Kylie Asked on 2012-08-29 Reply
Hi We are currently in Hangzhou and would like to visit Huangshan. Are there any 1 day tours to Huangshan that depart and return to Hangzhou?RegardsKylie
Hi Kylie, Huangshan is about 3 hours drive away from Hangzhou, so it maybe tight to have one day from and back to Hangzhou. One night stay in Huangshan is suggested. If you need, I would like to arrange a Huangshan tour for you from Hangzhou. When you want to take the tour? How many people are there in the group? See more about Huangshan tour here: http://www.chinahighlights.com/huangshan/tours.htm Regards, Coco Coco Yang Replied on 2012-08-30
Q: Krithika Asked on 2012-08-24 Reply
Hi, Me and my husband want to do a one day tour of Mt.Huangshan. We will be flying from beijing into huangshan airport at 8.30 pm. We would like to stay at tangkou for the night. The next day, we would like to climb up the mountain and then take cable car down. We then go to Hangzhou in the evening. Is this possible?

Hi, it is workable to stay in Tangkou for the night and climb up to the mountain, which takes 4 hours. The cable car down the mountain is off work after 4PM. So you can start hiking at around 8AM, get to the mountain top at 12 noon time. You have about 3 hours to sight seeing on the mountain. However there would be too hurry if you get back to Hangzhou after the tour. It takes 4 hours drive from Huangshan to hangzhou one way. so I suggest you stay one night in Huangshan.

Sammi Dai Replied on 2012-08-25