Map of Yellow Mountain
(Huangshan Mountain)
Of all the notable mountains in China, Yellow Mountain (Mt. Huangshan), to be found in the south of Anhui province, is probably the most famous. Originally known as Mt. Yishan it was renamed Mt. Huangshan in 747 AD in recognition of the legendary Huang Di, who was the reputed ancestor of the Chinese people and who made magic pills for immortality here.
Wu yue is the collective name given to China's most important mountains, namely Mt. Taishan in Shandong Province, Mt. Huashan in Shaanxi Province, Mt. Hengshan in Shanxi Province, Mt. Songshan in Henan Province and Mt. Hengshan in Hunan Province. It is said that you won't want to visit any other mountains after seeing wu yue but you won't wish to see even wu yue after returning from Yellow Mountain. This saying may give you some idea of the beauty and uniqueness of Yellow Mountain. Together with the Yellow River, the Yangtze River and the Great Wall, Yellow Mountain has become one of the great symbols of China.
Yellow Mountain can boast not only of its magnificence but also its abundant resources and great variety of zoological species, for which it has been listed as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site.
Best times and locations from which to see the sunrise on Yellow Mountain
The best east-facing viewing areas are Dawn Pavilion, Refreshing Platform, Lion Peak, Rosy Clouds Peak, Bright Peak Summit, Jade Screen Peak, Lotus Blossom Peak and Heavenly Capital Peak; best times to view a sunrise:
Spring ---- 05:30-06:00 Summer ---- 04:40-05:10 Fall ---- 04:50-05:20 Winter ---- 05:30-06:00
Best times and viewing areas from which to see sunglow on Yellow Mountain 
Yellow Mountain (Mt. Huangshan)
Before and after sunrise is the best time to see sunglow. As with viewing the sunrise, you should be in position early.
Best times and viewing areas from which to see seas of clouds on Yellow Mountain
From September to May is the best season for cloud viewing, especially on a clear day after rainy or snowy weather. Seas of clouds are infrequent in summer. To best experience the beauty of seas clouds, tourists should change their viewing locations points according to the height of clouds.
Yellow Mountain
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Telphers Guide
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Tourist Map of Yellow Mountain
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| Sunrise at Yellow Mountain |
| Admission Fee: | CNY 230 (Mar. 1-Nov.30); CNY 150 (Dec.1-Feb.28 or 29 the next year) |
| Cable Car: | Mar. 1-Nov.30: CNY 80 (Single ticket for Cloud Valley) CNY 80 (Single ticket for Jade Screen) CNY 80 (Single ticket for Taiping); Dec.1-Feb.28: CNY 65 (Single ticket for Cloud Valley) CNY 65 (Single ticket for Jade Screen) CNY 65 (Single ticket for Taiping) |
| Opening Hours: | 08:40 to 16:00 |
| Recommended Time for a Visit: | two or three nights |
Related Links: Yixian, Shexian - The Town of the residential houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
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Travelers' Voices on Yellow Mountain
1.
Dec. 6,2009 19:43 Reply
Mr.Olmo(Italy) said:
Hello, we are going up the Yellow Mountain for Christmas. Since we have older people and very young children along, we would like to take the cable car up and down the same day. We will then just spend a couple of hours on top of the mountain to look around. In this case which way do you suggest, the east or west cable car? Which one offers the best views considering that we are not going to hike?
Thnak you!
Dec. 7,2009 20:42
Mr.Peter replied:
Take Yungu Telpher (Yungusi to Bai'eling) and Taiping Telpher (Songgu'an to Danxiazhan).
2.
Dec. 2,2009 20:28 Reply
Mrs.Rita(Brazil) said:
Hi ,
maybe we will spend christmas season in Huangshang..would be that too cold?! we have 2 children i age of 5 and 7 and they love to walk..but I am not os sure because of the winter season...thanks for any infos
Rita
Dec. 2,2009 22:06
Mr.Joe replied:
Hi,there.
Just read this page:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/climate/mt-huangshan.htm
3.
Nov. 23,2009 20:28 Reply
Mr.Sim said:
From Dec.1, the Tiandu Peak (Celestial Peak) and the Grand Canyon of West Sea in Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area will closed for maintenance. On April 1 2010, it will reopen to visitors.
4.
Nov. 19,2009 03:31 Reply
Mr.Andy(England) said:
Hello,
I am arriving in Huangshan train Station on 1st December. How do I get from the train station to the cable car and then with my luggage to the Beihai Hotel, where I stay for two nights.
I will then fly from Huangshan airport to Beijing, what is the best way to get back from Beihai hotel to the airport in the evening, for 8pm flight.
There are two people, so maybe a taxi is the easiest way, or is there is direct bus from the train? to the airport?
How much should I expect to pay for a taxi?
5.
Nov. 8,2009 21:58 Reply
Ms.M(China) said:
I am planning on going to Huang Shan this weekend. It may snow earlier in the week. Will it still be okay to wear running shoes for the hike? Or should I get hiking boots?
Thanks!
Nov. 9,2009 21:14
Ms.ADA_WATSON(China) replied:
Both of the running shoes and the hiking boots are ok. But hiking boots seem more suitable. Nice trip!
6.
Sep. 16,2009 05:00 Reply
Mrs.Joanne(Singapore) said:
We plan to go around End Dec with my parent but worry about the walking and slippery floor. I understand all hotels provide anti-slip shoe and heavy coat. Do you think is fine to go around Dec and is it danger for old folk?
Sep. 16,2009 20:22
Mr.Richard replied:
Peak seasons are from Apr. to Nov., but winter is considered as the time with most beautiful scenery. Old folk should be accompanied and be careful.
7.
Aug. 21,2009 09:03 Reply
Ms.hung-wah Lee(Malaysia ) said:
four of us women in our 60's and one in her 40's would be visiting Huangshan from Hangzhou. We are planning abudget trip. How best do we travel by bus or group bus or c harter a taxi to take us to Yellow Mountain hopefully spend one day in the town and one day on top of the mountain. Please recommend an inexpensive and clean hostel or budget hotel. Please advise the bus fare and how long is the journey to Tunxi or Tangkou. Is there minibus/coach to Yelow Mountain or taxi and fare please.
Thank you.
hungwahlee@yahoo.com
8.
Jul. 21,2009 06:39 Reply
Ms.Jenny(Malaysia) said:
Hello,
Is there anyone know about Xiayao Binguan in Tangkou. How do I contact them for booking? any email address and telephone No.? I plan to stay 1 night at top of the mountain, is there any cheap accommodation there for dorm bed? How much it cost?
Thank you.
Jul. 22,2009 02:30
Ms.Cherry(Canada) replied:
Hi Jenny. What do you mean by "Xiayao Binguan in Tangkou"? Planning to climb Huangshan Mountain and want to book a hotel?
Jul. 22,2009 23:25
Ms.Jenny(Malaysia) replied:
Hi Ms. Cherry,
Yes I need to book accommodation in Tangkou Town (bus from Ningbo directly to Tangkou) and climb the next day morning. Xiayao Binguan(hotel) is the only cheap place to stay, do you know this hotel? Any Cheap accommodation at Huangshan Top mountain?
Jul. 23,2009 02:35
Ms.Cherry(Cananda) replied:
I'afraid I don't know this hotel. But it seems that hotel is not the only cheap place to stay and cheap accommodation is available at Huangshan Top mountain.
Aug. 14,2009 07:10
Ms.Ming(Malaysia) replied:
Hei Jenny, I will go HuangShan in Sept.from Hangzhou. Can u give me tips about preparing my trip - where to book my tour, how to go where and how much etc
Thanks
9.
Jul. 21,2009 04:45 Reply
Mr.vega(spain) said:
Hello,
Do direct bus from Shanghai to Huangshan Scenic Area exist?
If yes, where can i book it?
Tks for your reply
Jul. 21,2009 23:21
Mr.Johnson(U.S.) replied:
Hello. There's no direct bus from Shanghai to Huangshan Scenic Area. But there is direct bus from Shanghai to Huangshan City. so you can go to Huangshan City first and then Huangshan Scenic Area.
10.
Jul. 19,2009 03:50 Reply
Mr.David(USA) said:
We arrive in Huang Shan train station around 19:00 and would like to watch the sunrise the next morning. Will this be possible? Also, would it be possible to rent a tent that night? How will we enter the park if it is closed?
Jul. 19,2009 20:22
Mr.Qi replied:
When you arrive in Huangshan Train Station at 19:00, you still have to take bus to the scenic area. So, it is too late and impossible to see the sunrise next day. Cableway system is closed 17:00 and I suggest you lodge in Huangshan city and climb the mountain next day.