Yellow Mountain (Huangshan Mountain)
 Tunxi Ancient Street
 Xidi and Hongcun Ancient Villages 
 Shexian County

 Ancestral Temples
 Ancient Residential Houses
   Chengkan Village
   QianKou Residence
   Tangmo Village
 Mt. Jiuhua
 Tangyue Memorial Archways
 Town of Arch

Flying Over Stone

Huangshan City, established as the scenic support area for Yellow Mountain (Mt. Huangshan), has become a tourist city that includes Yellow Mountain Scenic Spot and many other attractions.

Most tourists in Huangshan City visit Yellow Mountain Scenic Spot which is well-known for its four wonders of spectacular peaks, odd-shaped pines, hot springs and seas of cloud. It is one of the famous mountains symbolizing the Chinese nation. Yellow Mountain abounds in miraculous scenic spots including peaks, rocks, pines, clouds, waterfalls, springs and historical sites.

It takes you over one hour from Huangshan City Bus Station to Yellow Mountain Scenic Spot Bus Station by bus. It will save some time if you charter a Santana (about RMB 100).

Tunxi Ancient Street is a well-preserved mercantile street with the architectural styles of the Song (960-1279), Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties located in the center of Tunxi old city. The group of architectures alongside the street followed both the Song Dynasty style and the traditional Hui (Anhui Province) folk residences style, presenting the charm of ancient towns in the southern lower reaches of the Yangtze River. More than ten famous old shops are situated here, including Tongrende, opened about 120 years ago in the Qing Dynasty, is the most remarkable one. Many other stores here deal primarily in folk artworks such as traditional Chinese paintings of the Hui (Anhui Province) sect, miniature gardens, root-carvings, prints and inscriptions. Today Tunxi Ancient Street, the folk art corridor in China is popular with movie and television companies since its scene of dense traditional commercial atmosphere, some experts believe the ancient street resembles the famous Song Dynasty painting, 'The Upper River during the Qing Ming Festival'.

Following are appealing sights around Huangshan City.

Hongcun Village

The archway has long been a symbol of China. In Chinese feudal society, the government built archways for calling people to receive recognition for merit, acts of faith or filial piety, rewards for rendering service to the country. As many celebrities in Chinese history came from Huangshan City, archways were constructed in many quarters of the Huangshan area. Many years later, over 100 well-preserved archways remain. Tangyue Memorial Archways are the most representative, including three from the Ming Dynasty and four from the Qing Dynasty. Each archway has a moving story, worthy of a visit.

Xidi, a cymbiform village, and Hongcun, a cattle-like village, were ancient settlements in southern Anhui Province listed as world cultural heritage sites by UNESCO in 2000. Xidi and Hongcun Ancient Villages retain much of the appearance of the last century. The style of the street, architecture, and the development of a complete water supply are notable. Elegant residences from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the soul of Chinese traditional residences, created a logical, spicy living environment. The water system in Hongcun especially demonstrates advanced thinking.

The largest group of stone caves in China, Flower Mountain and Enigma Caves, is in the mountains along the Xin'an River, in east Tunxi, Huangshan City. The 36 stone caves left modern people many enigmas. Within the specially designed and logically structured caves you can feel the wisdom of the ancient people. How or why they were constructed is a mystery.

Mt. Jiuhua is the first mountain in southeast China to become famous for its

Tunxi Ancient Street

scenery. Mt. Jiuhua, one of the four famous mountains of Chinese Buddhism, is a charming pearl in Chinese cultural heritage. Mt. Jiuhua is host to temples and wreathing incense smoke, blending natural beauty with a Buddhist atmosphere.

Shexian County, situated at the south foot of Yellow Mountain, is a famous historical and cultural place. The county abounds in Ancient Residential Houses, memorial archways and Ancestral Temples. It is famed as Town of Arch. Most villages here show typical southern Chinese scenery featured by little bridges, murmuring streams and classical architectures.

Other attractions include Mt. Qiyun, Xin'an River, Guniu Mountain Nature Reserve and the sights of Tachuan in autumn are all worthwhile to visit.