Travels of the Four Wonders of Huangshan Mountain｜Thousand-year-old Poems of Sea of ​​Clouds, Strange Pines and Hot Springs

#Mainland Travel 📸 Top 10 must-photograph attractions and experiences 1. 【Greeting Pine】(near Guangmingding) The most famous symbol of Huangshan is the tree trunks twisted like parent arms. It is recommended to take pictures in the early morning when the fog is thick, and use a telephoto lens to compress the mountain layers to capture the wonder of "pine and stone symbiosis". 2. [Xihai Bridge] (On the Yungu Cableway) The 10.7-kilometer-long "Sky Bridge" is like a bottomless abyss under your feet when you walk on it. At dusk, you can take photos of the "sunset melting gold" at the bridgehead, and the "Flying Stone" on the other side looks like Bodhidharma sitting in meditation. 3. [Guangmingding Sea of ​​Clouds] (Best sunrise observation point) The round mountain top at an altitude of 1,860 meters is prone to the "Buddha's Light" phenomenon in the early morning of winter. It is recommended to wear non-slip boots to climb the 360-degree observation deck and feel the shock of "reaching out to pick the stars" in the cold wind. 4. [Paiyun Pavilion] (under Xihai Bridge) "You can't see the beauty of Huangshan Mountain without visiting Paiyun Pavilion." This is a great location to overlook the "Thousand Island Lake"-style sea of ​​clouds. In the summer afternoons, you can take photos of the "rainbow through the clouds" special effect, which requires turning on the camera's HDR mode. 5. [Shixin Peak] (next to the black tiger pine) "When climbing Mount Huangshan, Shixin Peak is the most amazing peak." At the end of the 15-hour hiking trail, the mountain is covered with strange pines like a peacock spreading its wings. It is recommended to take the Yungu Cableway (NT$100/one way) up and down the mountain, which saves effort and allows you to visit one more attraction. 6. [Hongcun Night View] (Extended experience at the foot of the mountain) This ancient village is 10 kilometers away from the northern foot of Huangshan Mountain. When the lights are on at night, the horse head wall is reflected in Nanhu Lake. You can take long-exposure photos of "Ink Hongcun" with rapeseed fields (in spring) or red leaves (in autumn). 🌄 Deep roaming experience 1. Cloud Hot Spring: Stay in the open-air hot springs of Yunyexuan or Xihai Hotel, soak in the 42°C weakly acidic spring water, look up at the starry sky and the clouds in the mountains, and feel the collision of "fairy air" and "earthly air". 2. Day and Night Double Peak Challenge: Take the Yungu Cableway up the mountain in the early morning, climb Shixin Peak in the afternoon, check into Guangmingding Hotel in the evening to view the sea of ​​clouds, chase the "Three Wonders of Huangshan" (monkeys, clouded leopards, and bulbuls) late at night, and experience the magical feeling of "seeing two seasons in one day." 3. Ecological tea picking and production: Come to the tea garden near "Hongcun" to participate in the picking and frying of "Taiping Houkui", and use the new buds dried on bamboo baskets to make "Huangshan Maofeng", and feel the poetic beauty of "a cup of grass on the plain" in the tea fragrance. 4. Explore the ancient roads: Take the "Taohua Creek Trail" to visit the "Taohua Cave". In spring, you can take pictures of the "pink mist peach blossoms" and in autumn, you can encounter the "red rain of maple leaves". The cave also contains the ruins of the "Taohua Temple" from the Qing Dynasty and cliff carvings. 🍜 Local food map • "Stinky Mandarin Fish": The fermented smell of the old shop in Hongcun is pungent, but it tastes sour, sweet and delicious after eating, and is paired with a bowl of "rice cake" to relieve the greasiness. • "Black fungus stewed with free-range chicken": Use black fungus produced in Huangshan and free-range chicken to cook the soup, which is as thick as black jade and is a must-have for warming up in autumn and winter. • "Mao tofu": A signature snack at Hongcun Night Market. The surface of the tofu is covered with white mycelium. After frying, it is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It tastes even better when dipped in chili sauce. ⚠️ Things to note 1. Huangshan is foggy, so it is recommended to bring non-slip trekking poles, headlights and windproof jackets with you. Snow boots are essential in winter. 2. April to June is the rainy season each year. Some trails may be temporarily closed. Please check the "Huangshan Tourism Distribution Center" announcement in advance. 3. Mountain climbing takes a long time, so it is recommended to visit 2-3 main attractions every day to avoid excessive fatigue. 4. If you want to watch the sunrise, be sure to book a hotel on the top of the mountain 3 days in advance. Rooms at Guangmingding are in short supply (starting from NT$1,500+/night). 🚌 Four Seasons Time Anchor Season Recommended Experience Photography Tips Spring (March-May) Peach Blossom Island flower viewing, sea of ​​clouds at dawn Use a polarizing filter to reduce reflections and highlight the light transmittance of petals Summer (June-August) Sunset at Xihai Bridge, Summer B&B, Golden Hour 18:30-19:00, with Gradient Gray Filter Autumn (September-November) Red maple leaves and Bailudong Academy Telephoto lens compresses the forest and shoots in the morning mist to create an "ink painting" effect Winter (December-February): Snow Ridge Zen, Hot Spring Hotel. The snow scene at night is matched with warm yellow light, which is suitable for shooting "cold and warm contrast"