Location: Huangshi City is located in the southeast
part of Hubei Province neighboring
the Yangtze River in the north and Jiangxi
Province in the southeast. Going up the Yangtze River, Wuhan
is 143 kilometers (89 miles) away from Huangshi City, while Jiujiang
is 126 kilometers (78 miles) downriver.
History: Before 967, this area had always belonged
to other counties and shires. In that year, Daye County was established.
That is the earliest appearance of Huangshi City.
Physical Features: The general terrain of the
city slopes downwards from the southwest to the northeast. Yangxin
County includes more than four hundred hills and peaks. The Yangtze
River flows through the city from the north to the east.
Climatic Features: Having a sub-tropical, continental
climate, Huangshi has four distinct seasons. The average temperature
in the hottest July on record is nearly 30
C
(86
F),
while it was 4
C
(39
F)
in the coldest January. The city has sufficient sunshine and abundant
rainfall. However, cold snaps during the normally warm spring, as
well as rainstorms, gales, and droughts may hit this area.
When to Go: Visitors should visit Huangshi in
the autumn and avoid going in the torrid days of July and August.
Special Local Product: Raisin-tree fruit, 'Jin'
brand healthcare wine, camellia oil
Scenic Spots:
Xisai Mountain: Like a guardian of the Yangtze
River, the mountain is steep and the scenery in the mountain is
grand. Due to its strategic position, it is also a site of ancient
battlefield in previous centuries.
Other Scenic Spots: Leishan Mountain, Cihu Lake
Tourist Tips:
Transportation around Huangshi is convenient. By expressway, visitors
can reach Wuhan and Jiujiang in about one hour. It is an eight-hour
ride from the city to Shanghai. In addition, passenger ships from
Chongqing to Jiujiang, Shanghai and Nanjing make stops in the Port
of Huangshi.
It will take one hour and a half from Huangshi City to Wuhan
Tianhe International Airport, which operates fights to major
cities of China and other countries.