Top 20 Best Things to Do in Huangshan

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Anonymous user

I took the cable car up and down the mountain, and walked 23,000 steps. I didn't go to Aoyu Peak, and the West Sea Grand Loop and Tiandu Peak were closed. My personal suggestion is that unless you're coming for a training hike, you should at least take the cable car up or down the mountain and leave some time to explore.

西柚Elvira

Traveling with friends, the 3-day ticket validity was really considerate. We even hired a guide to give us a more in-depth understanding of this ancient village. Hongcun is truly beautiful. We arrived a little late to Tachuan, as the rice had already been harvested.

Anonymous user

The hotel is conveniently located in a prime spot near Wuyi Square. The rooms are clean and spacious, over 40 square meters. A special shout-out to the lovely owner for her warm, attentive, and meticulous service. I'll definitely stay here again if I have the chance.

Ole Solskjaer（Man United）

I booked a guesthouse in Chengkan Village, but you still need to buy an entrance ticket to enter the village. It was nice to stroll around the village and see the architecture and culture; the fish lanterns at night were also beautiful. Overall, it was okay.

286***28

[Qiyun Mountain Travelogue: A Journey Through a Water-Painting Style, a Serene Taoist Holy Land] I visited 20 years ago and always wanted to take my loved one there. This time, my wish came true. As one of the four famous Taoist mountains, it lacked the crowds of Huangshan, instead offering a serene and otherworldly atmosphere. We hiked up the mountain, passing Dengfeng Bridge (very ethereal when shrouded in mist), and the Nine Mile Thirteen Pavilions (learning about the history of each pavilion). The altitude wasn't high, and we easily reached Yuehua Tianjie (Moonlight Heavenly Street). Must-see highlights: ✅ Yuehua Tianjie (Moonlit Sky Street) – A Taoist village built on a cliff, with red-walled and gray-tiled Taoist temples and houses scattered among the clouds and mist, truly resembling a celestial marketplace. ✅ Zhenxian Dongfu (True Immortal Cave) – Cliff carvings and deep caves complement each other beautifully. Remember to touch the "Tiankai Shenxiu" (Heaven Opens to Divine Beauty) stone carving for good luck. ✅ Xiaohutian (Little Pot Heaven) – A precipitous stone corridor that can only accommodate one person at a time, ending at a viewing platform overlooking thousands of acres of farmland – absolutely stunning! ✅ Yunyan Lake – Emerald green lake surrounded by Danxia landforms. While riding a bamboo raft, you might see egrets skimming the water, instantly evoking a sense of tranquility. Unraveling the mystery of "逍遥" (Xiaoyao, meaning carefree and unrestrained) Hidden Easter Eggs: ▪ The Mao Feng tea at Wangxianlou Teahouse is incredibly fragrant, perfectly paired with the Huizhou-style Huangshan sesame seed cake. ▪ The braised pork with bamboo shoots and Qiyun small fish at the restaurants on Tianjie Street are surprisingly delicious. Helpful Tips: → Be sure to bring non-slip shoes on rainy days, as the bluestone paths become very slippery when wet. → To see the sea of ​​clouds, it's recommended to stay in a mountain guesthouse; opening the window in the morning feels like stepping into a fairyland. → Photography enthusiasts should definitely bring a telephoto lens; the Danxia landforms and Huizhou-style architecture together create stunningly beautiful frames. Compared to the crowds of other famous mountains, Qiyun Mountain is more suitable for slow travel. Practicing Tai Chi amidst the gentle strains of Taoist music, or simply sitting under a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, you'll suddenly understand the true meaning of "Tao follows nature." This healing feeling, far removed from the hustle and bustle, is absolutely worth a special trip!

顾敏鑫

It's a very lively scenic area. The outside is free, but it's become quite commercialized. You need to buy a ticket to enter the government office (州衙). Inside, you can climb the city walls and see the gardens. The government office itself is quite nice, and there are even court trial performances, so it's worth watching.

_uc***12

The scenery along the Xin'an River is breathtakingly beautiful, making it an excellent place to heal the soul. The boat ticket and attraction package for 138 yuan purchased online is great value for money, and the scenery is comparable to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Thumbs up and highly recommended.

在豫见

Huangshan Huixiu is a performing arts city jointly invested and built by Zhejiang Show Performing Arts Group and Huangshan Tourism Development Co., Ltd. It integrates theme performances, sightseeing and leisure, parent-child entertainment, catering, tourism and shopping. It showcases the natural beauty and cultural charm of Huizhou with three theme spaces: the large-scale tourist performance "Huixiu", the "Twelve Hours of Huizhou" on Shijing Street, and Neon Street.

nt1979

Luckily, I checked the travel guide a day in advance and decided to take a taxi to the West Gate to enter. This way, you only need to climb a bit at the beginning, and then it's all downhill. Perhaps because it's autumn, it wasn't as green as I had imagined. The food in Mukeng Village was quite good; everything was grown and raised by the locals, and it tasted like something from my childhood.

六月的第一天

I was truly amazed by Xixinan!! More pristine than Hongcun, more tranquil than Xidi, and best of all, it's free! Discovering this verdant wonderland at the foot of Huangshan Mountain feels like stepping into a poetic painting of ancient Huizhou.