HOME > CHINA > Huangshan

Huangshan

Huangshan, in the south of Anhui Province, is mainly known for the Huangshan Scenic Area, home to Huangshan, the "Yellow Mountain." Huangshan is one of China's most revered and respected landmarks, comprising multiple granite peaks, many reaching 3,250 feet elevation. While Huangshan is no doubt the reason most people travel to the area, as a tourist city, it offers a good selection of other attractions, such as Hongcun Village and Tunxi Ancient Street. China's tea culture is particularly prominent in this area, and you can expect to samples scores of different locally-harvested leaves.

EXPERIENCES

Huangshan Scenic Area

The muse of poets and painters for centuries, Huangshan draws an endless stream of visitors year round and is a must-see in the region. You can ascend one of the many peaks via well-constructed walkways and stairs carved into the side of the mountain (there are said to be up to 60,000 stairs in the park). There are also cable cars to the walkways at the summits. Home to hundreds of animal and bird species and a rich diversity of trees and plants, the Huangshan Scenic Area is worth at least a full day of exploring – you can cover all the major peaks in a single day of hiking. You can also camp on the mountain for a closer experience with nature.

Tangyue Memorial Archway

This collection of seven ancient arches in Shexian County is the biggest complex of arches in the province. Each beautifully constructed archway has its own moving history – they memorialize a person or family – some of them dedicated to women, which was not a common practice in ancient China.

Tunxi Ancient Street

Dating back to the Song Dynasty at the turn of the 1st century, this historic corner of Tunxi District began as a collection of shops and became somewhat of a trade hub in the province. It comprises a pedestrian commercial zone paved with dark red flagstones, and provides a classic example of the traditional Chinese shophouse with retail space the front and residential zone in the back. Not only is it a great place to view well-preserved historic architecture, it's also where you can find unusual curios and mementos.

Xidi and Hongcun Ancient Villages

This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to Hongcun and Xidi ancient houses, with more than 100 different well-preserved examples of Ming and Qing Dynasty residences. Wandering through its cobblestone lanes, through archways and past old pavilions with intricate stone and wood carvings, you can get a feel for life as it was experienced In China around the 14th century.

china Regions

CHINA Regions

Central

Northern

Southeastern

Southern

Western & Silk Road

Yunnan

START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY

china Goes Well With

EXPLORE OTHER ITINERARIES

FILTER TO SELECT YOUR ITINERARY

TRAVELOGUES

Songtsam Breakdown: Unique Brand for a Himalayan Holiday

Author : Travelogues

There is a Songtsam option for pretty much every China Himalayan holiday, from Yunnan to Tibet. Check out some of these unique properties and how they can work into your mountain adventures.

What to Read in Beijing: 10 Books to Keep you Inspired in the Middle Kingdom’s Capital

Author : Jeremiah Jenne

From the Cultural Revolution and Chinese millennials to the Kangxi Emperor and hutongs, this list of books to read on your trip through Beijing will keep you entertained, informed, and enlightened.

Politics Squared: A Look at Tiananmen Square and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial

Author : Jeremiah Jenne

Tiananmen Square and Chiang Kai-shek's Memorial – two very different monuments, two very different dictators, and a divergent history that maintains much in common.

Anren: Time Traveling Outside China’s Chengdu

Author : Ronan O'Connell

On a journey outside of Chengdu, travel writer Ronan O'Connell delves into small-town China with big time history and learns to appreciate the lesser sights of Sichuan.

Instagramming Beijing: Shooting the Middle Kingdom’s Capital

Author : Jordan Hammond

Jordan Hammond turns his camera on China's capital of Beijing for a new look at the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, and more.

Inside Suzhou’s Tonino Lamborghini Hotel

Author : Sharon McDonnell

Italian and Chinese design may seem like strange bedfellows, but the Tonino Lamborghini, from the eponymous supercar manufacturer, brings these two styles together in an odd but unique luxury Suzhou destination.

WHY CHOOSE US

Couple from Texas - Aman Jet Expedition, October 2016

“ We have used some of the top rated travel specialists all over the world and, without question, Catherine Heald and Remote Lands are at the very top of the list! ”

More Testimonials