Hi all,I will be in Hangzhou with my family in Jan for 8 days.Is it too cold to go to Huangshan that time? Is the cablecar still in operation then and is it safe to go up by cablecar during mid winter? Which mid range hotel can you recommend up the hill or in Tunxi etc?Thank you.
Aug. 31,2009 03:54 Mr.rita(cn) replied:
Hi, actually, to visit huangshan in winter is a good choice. You will not feel cold while climbing. When you finish your climbing, the hotels all provide air-conditioner and you won't feel cod either. It is safe to take a cablecar then. There are a lot of hotels in the root of huang shan for you to choose! Good ahead and have a good time in China
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Aug. 26,2009 23:04
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Mr.Shaun(Malaysia) said:
I'm travelling from Hangzhou to Huangshan in first week of September. Is there any bus from Hangzhou to Taiping cable car directly? If yes:
- How long is the journey? - What is the departure time in the morning from Hangzhou?
Thank you.
Aug. 29,2009 03:41 Mr.Hank replied:
I know the earlies bus departing from Hangzhou West Bus Station to Tangkou Town at 08:00. Here, you could catch the Yungu cable car. The journey is about 6 hours.
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Aug. 19,2009 04:18
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Mrs.lerato(south africa) said:
I am traveling to Shanghai in september. I am wondering how long it takes from Shanghai to yellow mountain. what are the tranfer options to get there? anyone out please help with information as to which mode of transport is easier, safer, cheaper, where i should travel to, how long it takes...thanks for your help.
Aug. 22,2009 05:07 Mr.John replied:
here are three options for your reference: 1. by air, 40 minutes, CNY 460; 2. by train, 11 hours , CNY 130 - 170 for a hard sleeper; 3. by bus, 5 hours, CNY 100; By bus is a wise choice I think~
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Aug. 5,2009 19:23
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Ms.Jolan(Canada) said:
Hi,
In September I am traveling from Huangshan to Wudangshan (Yishan). There are no direct trains but I have found out that there is a train from Yingtan at 21:34 (arriving to Wudangshan at 12:31. How can I get from Huangshan to Yingtan to catch this train? Is there a bus service there? Thank you in advance,
Aug. 5,2009 22:18 Mr.Paul replied:
Are you sure about the train? Coz I do not find the info from Yingtan to Wudangshan (in Shiyan, Hubei Province, right?). You can take train from Huangshan to Yingtan. There are direct trains between them. People usually choose to go by train.
Aug. 11,2009 17:55 Ms.Jolan(Canada) replied:
Hi Paul,
Thank you for the information. However, I have changed my itinerary and I will travel from Huangshan to Hangzhou. I read about that there is regular bus service to Hangzhou but I do not know when the last bus leaves from Huangshan. Could you give me any info on this Thanks you,
Jolan
Aug. 11,2009 23:03 Mr.Paul replied:
The last bus leaves from Tunxi Bus Station, Huangshan to Hangzhou at 18:00.
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Aug. 9,2009 22:47
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Mrs.Wang(Australia) said:
Hi, I am looking for an English speaking guide to hike with me around Huangshan Mountain. Can anyone recommend one to me? Thanks, Tania :)
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Aug. 3,2009 09:30
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Mr.Song(Singapore) said:
Thanks for the valuable information in this website. If i may ask few questions before departing to Huangshan this month end.
1) If i would travel from Shanghai to Tangkou by bus in the morning, and take the cable car on the same day to mountain top, do i have enough time for the sunset?
2) Is there any bus from Shanghai to Taiping Telpher stop because i was told that the cable car there is less crowded and the scenery is better (i.e. West Sea Canyon)?
Thanks again.
Aug. 5,2009 22:37 Ms.Dora replied:
Hello, Mr Song. 1. It seems to have two buses in the morning at Shanghai South Railway Station to Tangkou. One is over 6am and another is 10pm. It needs 5-6 hours from Shanghai to Huangshan, and the cable way may cost 25 minutes. So, suggest you take the earlier one. Shanghai Bus Terminal has bus to Taiping, but it is partly through expressway, which will need more time. 2. The express bus will pass Hangzhou, Tunxi, Tangkou and Taiping. Anyway, bus is available to Taiping. Yes, it is resonable, coz most visitor choose to climb the mountain via Tangkou.
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Aug. 2,2009 23:38
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Mr.Lim(Malaysia) said:
I'll be visiting Hangzhou end of this month. Is it easy to take a bus from hangzhou to Huangshan on my own and upon arrival check into a hotel and only then take up a local tour for sightseeing around Huangshan upon arrival? Or would you advise that I pre-book the hotel and tour ahead? Do you have any recommendation on local tour operator?
Aug. 3,2009 02:37 Mr.Shan replied:
For the transportation, please see my answer to Mr. Simon below. As for hotel, I think you could find one when you arrive there. But, it is also very easy to book one online in advance so that you will be worry about it any more.
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Jul. 30,2009 23:23
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Mr.Simon(Malaysia) said:
I'll be visiting Huangshan in early Sep. Need help on few questions:
1) Is there any bus transportation from Hangzhou to Tangkou or Huangshan Scenic Area directly? If yes, where can i buy the tickets in Hangzhou 2) Any recommendations on budget hotel at Huangshan mountain top? 3) Should i avoid overnight stay at mountain top during weekend (due to heavy visitors)?
Tks in advance ...
Aug. 3,2009 02:32 Mr.Shan replied:
1. The Huangshan Scenic Area is just located in Tangkou, so they are the same. From Hangzhou West Bus Station, there are 6 buses departing to the scenic area everyday. You could purchase the ticket just when you arrive at the bus station. 2. the cheapest method is that you could rent a tent from the hotels on the mountain. Of course, it is available during summer days. 3. of course, you have to stay one night on the mountain to see the excellent sunrise next morning. Please don't worry that there are not so many travelers.
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Jul. 13,2009 10:57
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Ms.Aleksandra (Ireland) said:
Hi, Does anyone know how can we get from Yichang to Huan Shan? We will be on the Yanhtze Cruise and we are finishig that on Wednesday, 12th August around lunchtime. After that we would like to go to Huan Shan. Is there any transport from Yichang to Huan Shan? Thanks for help.
Jul. 14,2009 02:42 Ms.Ellen replied:
Hi! There is no direct buses or train from Yichang to Huangshan. You should get to Wuhan first to catch the bus at Fujiapo bus Station. Buses to Huangshan leave at 18:50. The other way, take train from Yichang to Yingtan and then change to another train to Huangshan.
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Jul. 9,2009 13:26
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Mr.Akshay(China) said:
Hi Mr/Madam. I m a international student in Wuhan. I want to travel Yellow mountain (Hung Shan) from Wuhan by bus. And we don't have any idea about hotel and location about it. How can we reach their, which hotel is cheap, which way is cheap and convenient from Hungshang bus stop to Yungu cable car station and about more for whole trip. Can u help me pl!, so no can cheat us. We r only 2 people and want all trip very cheap. We r planing to go within 2days. Thanks, hope to get ur answer soon. Akshay
Jul. 11,2009 00:55 Mr.Shan replied:
Transportation: at Wuhan Xin Hua Rd Bus Station, there is a coach departing to Tangkou Town (just the Mt. Huangshan Scenic Area is)at 17:30 everyday. It takes about 8 hours and costs 238RMB per person.
Also, at the same bus station, there is a bus departing to Tunxi of Huangshan City at 08:30 (222RMB), also 8 hours. When you arrive at Tunxi, there is frequent bus leading you to Tangkou Town.
Accommadation: many hostels could found in Tangkou Town, you could search one online. If you would like to stay one night on the mountain, the Beihai Hotel is recommended, but expensive.
Cable car: the tour bus in the scenic are could take you to the cable car station directly. No need to worry too much.
Nice trip!
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Jun. 24,2009 23:15
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Ms.Sandi(Canada) said:
We are going to Huangshan in early September. We are staying at Huishang Hotel (across from the railway station) for one night. We want to start early the next morning to go to Yungu cablecar (trying to avoid the line-ups and the crowds!). What is the earliest we can take a bus to Yungu? Can we go by taxi or is it too expensive and maybe not the best way? We are staying one night at Beihai Hotel at the top. Also, how good is the weather in early September? Lots of rain? Sea of clouds possible? thank you!
Jun. 25,2009 22:23 Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
Actually, the Yungu Hotel is better. It's near to the Yungu Cable Car Station. Huishang Hotel (near the railway station) is about 40 kilometers from the Mt. Huangshan Scenic Area. You can find a bus to Huangshan Scenic Area on the Huangshan Railway Station Square. The cost is not more than 20 Chinese yuan. After you arrive at Huangshan Scenic Area, just take the tour bus to the Cable Car Station. It's said that the cost is around CNY10. The best time to go to Huangshan is in July and August. The early September is also fine. Yes, you can see very beautiful sea of clouds. Wish you a good trip. :)
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Jun. 10,2009 16:17
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Mr.Jeff(USA) said:
I am trying to get to Mt. Huangshan from Wuhan. What is the best way to get there?
Jun. 11,2009 04:58 Mr.Jerry replied:
To Jeff, By train: There is no direct trains from Wuhan to Huangshan. You should make a transfer at Nanchang, or Jiujiang I guess so. By Bus: The bus station of Wuhan in Xinhua Rd, Hankou has long-distance bus to Huangshan and it would take 8 hours. Hope it helps.
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Jun. 3,2009 20:48
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Mr.G Garrido(Guatemala) said:
sorry to bother you, I was reading your post about the Huang shan information, and I have some question, if you could give me any advice Ill appreciate it.
A friend of mine and I are planning to go there, we already check plane, train (K818), and bus departing from Shanghai Railway Station, (1840 - 0040)., The thing is for us the train takes ages to get there, but you can -sleep- the night, the bus is cheaper and faster but the arrival time is not that favorable having in mind we were adviced theres no such thing as taxis at the bottom of the mountain so... that keeps holding us from taking it.
What is better to go to Tongkua or Tunxi?
Once we arrived there we want to stay in the Beihai Hotel at the Beihai Sigthseeing part in order to look the sunrise (yes we already checked the weather), how its this possible you enter the park on saturday morning pay the 230 fare, and can stay the nights you want ?? I mean can we just go down on sunday or we need to pay again?
If we stay in tunxi, the arrival place is near the bus station to shanghai, so we can catch the train and come back straigth to shanghai, what time would be recommended?
thank you so much for your time,
Jun. 5,2009 21:57 Ms.Merley replied:
Hi, I suggested that you take the direct bus from Shanghai to Tangkang (much closer than Tunxi to the scenic area). And, the bus only takes 5 hours on the way, not like the 15 hours train.
As for the bus, you could take these ones departing from Shanghai South Bus Station (at Shanghai South Railway Station). Here the buses to Huangshan depart at 06:28, 10:12, 17:12. So, I think the former two could meet your needs. Then, you could climb up the mountain in the afternoon or stay in Tangkou Town for one night and visit the morning early next morning. Yes, you could stay over on the mountain, don't have to pay for another ticket.
As for returning to Shanghai, you could take the same buses at Tangkou, too.
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May. 2,2009 00:14
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Mr.Dickson Lai(Malaysia) said:
Hello. I am intended to go to Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Huangshan under DIY package for about 9 days. Would like to check what is the best route to go Huangshan (from Hangzhou better or from Suzhou?)
How about the transportation? Will it be any issues if without prior booking of the Hotels in these places nad just walk-in?
Shall we travel in Hangshan area without Tour Guide?
Thank you
May. 2,2009 21:55 Mr.James replied:
There is train from Hangzhou to Huangshan. If you want to travel by train, you should choose Suzhou (two trains a day about 11 hours). By bus: Hangzhou West Bus Station has a dozen of buses a day to Huangshan city center (2.5-3 hours), then you can change to buses to huangshan Scenic area (1 hour). Suzhou has much fewer buses (only one in 6am)or you need to make a transfer at Hangzhou. Generally speaking, suggest you depart from hangzhou by bus. Or you go with your friends, you can consider rent a car together to get to the destination from hangzhou.
May. 20,2009 11:19 Mr.Dickson (Malaysia) replied:
Dear Mr James, thanks for your advice. Will only travel alone so will prefer train or bus to Huangshan instead of charter a car.
Any idea what is the fare for bus from Hangzhou to Suzhou? How about from Suzhou to Hangshan and from Hangzhou to huangshan?
Sorry so many questions want to ask...
Thanks
May. 20,2009 22:43 Mr.Tom replied:
The bus fare from Hangzhou to Suzhou is 69RMB. Hangzhou to Tunxi, Huangshan is 84RMB, to Huanggshan Scenic Area is 93RMB/99RMB. No bus from Suzhou to Huangshan.
May. 21,2009 10:21 Mr.Dickson(Malaysia) replied:
Dear Mr. Tom,
Thank you. Your information is very useful to me. How about from Tunxi to Mt. Huangshan (top) or from scenic area to Mt. Huangshan (top)? What is the type of transportation and the charges like?
Thanks in advance.
May. 22,2009 03:15 Mr.Tom replied:
Well, from Tunxi to Huangshan, you could catch a bus to Tangkou at the east square of Huangshan Railway Station or at the Huangshan Bus Station. The fare is 15yuan or 18yuan per person.
After arriving at the bus station of Tangkou Town, you have to take a bus at Zhaixi Transfer Center which is just 3-minute from Tangkou Bus Station. Except traveling by foot, all of travelers who are going to enter into the Mt. Huangshan Scenic Area should take Xinguoxian (新国线)buses here. The tour special bus could take you to the South Gate of Mt. Huangshan where you could start a Mt. Huangshan journey. The bus fare is 13yuan per person. At the bus station's ticket office, you could buy the Yuping Cable Car Tickets, too. See the details at: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/anhui/huangshan/huangshan.htm
May. 22,2009 10:44 Mr.Dickson (Malaysia) replied:
Dear Tom,
Thank you. The information is really good and details at least I have a better info on how to get to Huangshan from Hangzhou.
Thanks again and have agood evening.
May. 23,2009 01:23 Mr.chow(china) replied:
hello, i am very glad to answer your question.from suzhou there have only two buses to huangshan and you will spent about 6hours on bus,from hangzhou to huangshan it's only take you 3 hours and there have many buses to huangshan,yes you can travel in huangshan without tour guide if you get the best imformation from us.thank you .
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May. 22,2009 09:47
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Mr.chou (China) said:
hello,if you want spent one night at Tunxi city,you can see this website: www.hiourhostel.com. there have many imformation you want.
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May. 20,2009 21:41
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Ms.sianni(indonesia) said:
i would like to visit huangshan for a day from shanghai, please recommend me the best hotel to stay in huangshan, whether in top of the mountain or in the city? if from the city how to reach the huangshan scenic? thank you
May. 20,2009 23:02 Mr.Shan replied:
Well, if you take the bus to Huangshan Scenic Area directly, you will stay over at the foot of the Mt. or on the mountain. At the foot, there are the Tangkou Hotel and Tangquan Hotel. On the mountain, there are White Cloud Hotel, Shilin Hotel~
If your bus arrive at Tunxi, the downtown area of Huangshan. I think you could stay one night at the city area where the hotels could supply good quality service. You could consider the Huangshan Golf Hotel or the Huangshan International Hotel, both of them are five-star rated. On the next morning, you could take a bus from the downtown area to Mt. Huangshan. The buses at Huangshan Bus Station (also Tunxi Bus Station) leave for Mt. Huangshan once every 5 minutes. The journey is about 1 hour.
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May. 19,2009 06:17
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Mr.truong(Australia) said:
I'd like to DIY tour by bus from Hangzhou to Huangshan then Shanghai on Nov this year. I've booked 2 nights accom on the peak. Please advise me the best way to get directly to Huangshan scenic area from Hangzhou. Also how i can book bus ticket from Huangshan scenic area to Shanghai. Thanks in advance.
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May. 13,2009 05:40
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Mr.WALEED(SAUDI ARABIA) said:
How far are Huangshan mountains from Shanghai?
May. 15,2009 03:13 Mr.Shan replied:
It is about 470 kilometers from Shanghai to the Huangshan Scenic Area and 430 kilometers from Shanghai to Huangshan City. Everyday, the Shanghai South Bus Station has three coaches to the scenic area directly respectively at 06:28, 10:12 and 17:12. The fare is 140RMB per person.
BTW, there are two trains departing from Shanghai Railway Station to Huangshan City. You could search the trains at: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
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Travelers' Voices on Huangshan (35)
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Sep. 4,2009 06:34 Reply
Mrs.Jessica(USA) said:
I would like to know if climbing Huangshan would be something safe to do with my 4 year old son?
Sep. 5,2009 01:18
Mr.Hank replied:
I think the boy is too little to climb any mountains currently, although there are cable cars set on the mountain.
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Aug. 30,2009 11:52 Reply
Mrs.Jolan(Canada) said:
Hi,
I read it in a guide book that foreigners need a permit to visit or stay overnight at Xidi and Hongcun. If it's true where and how can I get a permit?
Thank you,
Sep. 1,2009 21:27
Mr.Jamie replied:
I have never heard of this. Foreigners only need a permit to enter Tibet. That is not true.
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Aug. 30,2009 17:42 Reply
Mr.KHOOEB(New Zealand) said:
Hi all,I will be in Hangzhou with my family in Jan for 8 days.Is it too cold to go to Huangshan that time? Is the cablecar still in operation then and is it safe to go up by cablecar during mid winter? Which mid range hotel can you recommend up the hill or in Tunxi etc?Thank you.
Aug. 31,2009 03:54
Mr.rita(cn) replied:
Hi, actually, to visit huangshan in winter is a good choice. You will not feel cold while climbing. When you finish your climbing, the hotels all provide air-conditioner and you won't feel cod either.
It is safe to take a cablecar then. There are a lot of hotels in the root of huang shan for you to choose!
Good ahead and have a good time in China
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Aug. 26,2009 23:04 Reply
Mr.Shaun(Malaysia) said:
I'm travelling from Hangzhou to Huangshan in first week of September. Is there any bus from Hangzhou to Taiping cable car directly? If yes:
- How long is the journey?
- What is the departure time in the morning from Hangzhou?
Thank you.
Aug. 29,2009 03:41
Mr.Hank replied:
I know the earlies bus departing from Hangzhou West Bus Station to Tangkou Town at 08:00. Here, you could catch the Yungu cable car. The journey is about 6 hours.
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Aug. 19,2009 04:18 Reply
Mrs.lerato(south africa) said:
I am traveling to Shanghai in september. I am wondering how long it takes from Shanghai to yellow mountain. what are the tranfer options to get there? anyone out please help with information as to which mode of transport is easier, safer, cheaper, where i should travel to, how long it takes...thanks for your help.
Aug. 22,2009 05:07
Mr.John replied:
here are three options for your reference:
1. by air, 40 minutes, CNY 460;
2. by train, 11 hours , CNY 130 - 170 for a hard sleeper;
3. by bus, 5 hours, CNY 100;
By bus is a wise choice I think~
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Aug. 5,2009 19:23 Reply
Ms.Jolan(Canada) said:
Hi,
In September I am traveling from Huangshan to Wudangshan (Yishan). There are no direct trains but I have found out that there is a train from Yingtan at 21:34 (arriving to Wudangshan at 12:31. How can I get from Huangshan to Yingtan to catch this train? Is there a bus service there?
Thank you in advance,
Aug. 5,2009 22:18
Mr.Paul replied:
Are you sure about the train? Coz I do not find the info from Yingtan to Wudangshan (in Shiyan, Hubei Province, right?). You can take train from Huangshan to Yingtan. There are direct trains between them. People usually choose to go by train.
Aug. 11,2009 17:55
Ms.Jolan(Canada) replied:
Hi Paul,
Thank you for the information. However, I have changed my itinerary and I will travel from Huangshan to Hangzhou. I read about that there is regular bus service to Hangzhou but I do not know when the last bus leaves from Huangshan. Could you give me any info on this
Thanks you,
Jolan
Aug. 11,2009 23:03
Mr.Paul replied:
The last bus leaves from Tunxi Bus Station, Huangshan to Hangzhou at 18:00.
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Aug. 9,2009 22:47 Reply
Mrs.Wang(Australia) said:
Hi, I am looking for an English speaking guide to hike with me around Huangshan Mountain. Can anyone recommend one to me? Thanks, Tania :)
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Aug. 3,2009 09:30 Reply
Mr.Song(Singapore) said:
Thanks for the valuable information in this website. If i may ask few questions before departing to Huangshan this month end.
1) If i would travel from Shanghai to Tangkou by bus in the morning, and take the cable car on the same day to mountain top, do i have enough time for the sunset?
2) Is there any bus from Shanghai to Taiping Telpher stop because i was told that the cable car there is less crowded and the scenery is better (i.e. West Sea Canyon)?
Thanks again.
Aug. 5,2009 22:37
Ms.Dora replied:
Hello, Mr Song.
1. It seems to have two buses in the morning at Shanghai South Railway Station to Tangkou. One is over 6am and another is 10pm. It needs 5-6 hours from Shanghai to Huangshan, and the cable way may cost 25 minutes. So, suggest you take the earlier one. Shanghai Bus Terminal has bus to Taiping, but it is partly through expressway, which will need more time.
2. The express bus will pass Hangzhou, Tunxi, Tangkou and Taiping. Anyway, bus is available to Taiping. Yes, it is resonable, coz most visitor choose to climb the mountain via Tangkou.
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Aug. 2,2009 23:38 Reply
Mr.Lim(Malaysia) said:
I'll be visiting Hangzhou end of this month.
Is it easy to take a bus from hangzhou to Huangshan on my own and upon arrival check into a hotel and only then take up a local tour for sightseeing around Huangshan upon arrival? Or would you advise that I pre-book the hotel and tour ahead? Do you have any recommendation on local tour operator?
Aug. 3,2009 02:37
Mr.Shan replied:
For the transportation, please see my answer to Mr. Simon below. As for hotel, I think you could find one when you arrive there. But, it is also very easy to book one online in advance so that you will be worry about it any more.
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Jul. 30,2009 23:23 Reply
Mr.Simon(Malaysia) said:
I'll be visiting Huangshan in early Sep. Need help on few questions:
1) Is there any bus transportation from Hangzhou to Tangkou or Huangshan Scenic Area directly? If yes, where can i buy the tickets in Hangzhou
2) Any recommendations on budget hotel at Huangshan mountain top?
3) Should i avoid overnight stay at mountain top during weekend (due to heavy visitors)?
Tks in advance ...
Aug. 3,2009 02:32
Mr.Shan replied:
1. The Huangshan Scenic Area is just located in Tangkou, so they are the same. From Hangzhou West Bus Station, there are 6 buses departing to the scenic area everyday. You could purchase the ticket just when you arrive at the bus station.
2. the cheapest method is that you could rent a tent from the hotels on the mountain. Of course, it is available during summer days.
3. of course, you have to stay one night on the mountain to see the excellent sunrise next morning. Please don't worry that there are not so many travelers.
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Jul. 13,2009 10:57 Reply
Ms.Aleksandra (Ireland) said:
Hi,
Does anyone know how can we get from Yichang to Huan Shan? We will be on the Yanhtze Cruise and we are finishig that on Wednesday, 12th August around lunchtime. After that we would like to go to Huan Shan. Is there any transport from Yichang to Huan Shan?
Thanks for help.
Jul. 14,2009 02:42
Ms.Ellen replied:
Hi!
There is no direct buses or train from Yichang to Huangshan. You should get to Wuhan first to catch the bus at Fujiapo bus Station. Buses to Huangshan leave at 18:50. The other way, take train from Yichang to Yingtan and then change to another train to Huangshan.
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Jul. 9,2009 13:26 Reply
Mr.Akshay(China) said:
Hi Mr/Madam.
I m a international student in Wuhan. I want to travel Yellow mountain (Hung Shan) from Wuhan by bus. And we don't have any idea about hotel and location about it. How can we reach their, which hotel is cheap, which way is cheap and convenient from Hungshang bus stop to Yungu cable car station and about more for whole trip.
Can u help me pl!, so no can cheat us. We r only 2 people and want all trip very cheap.
We r planing to go within 2days.
Thanks, hope to get ur answer soon.
Akshay
Jul. 11,2009 00:55
Mr.Shan replied:
Transportation: at Wuhan Xin Hua Rd Bus Station, there is a coach departing to Tangkou Town (just the Mt. Huangshan Scenic Area is)at 17:30 everyday. It takes about 8 hours and costs 238RMB per person.
Also, at the same bus station, there is a bus departing to Tunxi of Huangshan City at 08:30 (222RMB), also 8 hours. When you arrive at Tunxi, there is frequent bus leading you to Tangkou Town.
Accommadation: many hostels could found in Tangkou Town, you could search one online. If you would like to stay one night on the mountain, the Beihai Hotel is recommended, but expensive.
Cable car: the tour bus in the scenic are could take you to the cable car station directly. No need to worry too much.
Nice trip!
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Jun. 24,2009 23:15 Reply
Ms.Sandi(Canada) said:
We are going to Huangshan in early September. We are staying at Huishang Hotel (across from the railway station) for one night. We want to start early the next morning to go to Yungu cablecar (trying to avoid the line-ups and the crowds!). What is the earliest we can take a bus to Yungu? Can we go by taxi or is it too expensive and maybe not the best way? We are staying one night at Beihai Hotel at the top. Also, how good is the weather in early September? Lots of rain? Sea of clouds possible? thank you!
Jun. 25,2009 22:23
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
Actually, the Yungu Hotel is better. It's near to the Yungu Cable Car Station. Huishang Hotel (near the railway station) is about 40 kilometers from the Mt. Huangshan Scenic Area. You can find a bus to Huangshan Scenic Area on the Huangshan Railway Station Square. The cost is not more than 20 Chinese yuan. After you arrive at Huangshan Scenic Area, just take the tour bus to the Cable Car Station. It's said that the cost is around CNY10. The best time to go to Huangshan is in July and August. The early September is also fine. Yes, you can see very beautiful sea of clouds. Wish you a good trip. :)
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Jun. 10,2009 16:17 Reply
Mr.Jeff(USA) said:
I am trying to get to Mt. Huangshan from Wuhan. What is the best way to get there?
Jun. 11,2009 04:58
Mr.Jerry replied:
To Jeff,
By train: There is no direct trains from Wuhan to Huangshan. You should make a transfer at Nanchang, or Jiujiang I guess so.
By Bus: The bus station of Wuhan in Xinhua Rd, Hankou has long-distance bus to Huangshan and it would take 8 hours.
Hope it helps.
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Jun. 3,2009 20:48 Reply
Mr.G Garrido(Guatemala) said:
sorry to bother you, I was reading your post about the Huang shan information, and I have some question, if you could give me any advice Ill appreciate it.
A friend of mine and I are planning to go there, we already check plane, train (K818), and bus departing from Shanghai Railway Station, (1840 - 0040)., The thing is for us the train takes ages to get there, but you can -sleep- the night, the bus is cheaper and faster but the arrival time is not that favorable having in mind we were adviced theres no such thing as taxis at the bottom of the mountain so... that keeps holding us from taking it.
What is better to go to Tongkua or Tunxi?
Once we arrived there we want to stay in the Beihai Hotel at the Beihai Sigthseeing part in order to look the sunrise (yes we already checked the weather), how its this possible you enter the park on saturday morning pay the 230 fare, and can stay the nights you want ?? I mean can we just go down on sunday or we need to pay again?
If we stay in tunxi, the arrival place is near the bus station to shanghai, so we can catch the train and come back straigth to shanghai, what time would be recommended?
thank you so much for your time,
Jun. 5,2009 21:57
Ms.Merley replied:
Hi, I suggested that you take the direct bus from Shanghai to Tangkang (much closer than Tunxi to the scenic area). And, the bus only takes 5 hours on the way, not like the 15 hours train.
As for the bus, you could take these ones departing from Shanghai South Bus Station (at Shanghai South Railway Station). Here the buses to Huangshan depart at 06:28, 10:12, 17:12. So, I think the former two could meet your needs. Then, you could climb up the mountain in the afternoon or stay in Tangkou Town for one night and visit the morning early next morning.
Yes, you could stay over on the mountain, don't have to pay for another ticket.
As for returning to Shanghai, you could take the same buses at Tangkou, too.
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May. 2,2009 00:14 Reply
Mr.Dickson Lai(Malaysia) said:
Hello. I am intended to go to Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Huangshan under DIY package for about 9 days. Would like to check what is the best route to go Huangshan (from Hangzhou better or from Suzhou?)
How about the transportation? Will it be any issues if without prior booking of the Hotels in these places nad just walk-in?
Shall we travel in Hangshan area without Tour Guide?
Thank you
May. 2,2009 21:55
Mr.James replied:
There is train from Hangzhou to Huangshan. If you want to travel by train, you should choose Suzhou (two trains a day about 11 hours).
By bus: Hangzhou West Bus Station has a dozen of buses a day to Huangshan city center (2.5-3 hours), then you can change to buses to huangshan Scenic area (1 hour). Suzhou has much fewer buses (only one in 6am)or you need to make a transfer at Hangzhou. Generally speaking, suggest you depart from hangzhou by bus. Or you go with your friends, you can consider rent a car together to get to the destination from hangzhou.
May. 20,2009 11:19
Mr.Dickson (Malaysia) replied:
Dear Mr James, thanks for your advice. Will only travel alone so will prefer train or bus to Huangshan instead of charter a car.
Any idea what is the fare for bus from Hangzhou to Suzhou? How about from Suzhou to Hangshan and from Hangzhou to huangshan?
Sorry so many questions want to ask...
Thanks
May. 20,2009 22:43
Mr.Tom replied:
The bus fare from Hangzhou to Suzhou is 69RMB. Hangzhou to Tunxi, Huangshan is 84RMB, to Huanggshan Scenic Area is 93RMB/99RMB. No bus from Suzhou to Huangshan.
May. 21,2009 10:21
Mr.Dickson(Malaysia) replied:
Dear Mr. Tom,
Thank you. Your information is very useful to me. How about from Tunxi to Mt. Huangshan (top) or from scenic area to Mt. Huangshan (top)? What is the type of transportation and the charges like?
Thanks in advance.
May. 22,2009 03:15
Mr.Tom replied:
Well, from Tunxi to Huangshan, you could catch a bus to Tangkou at the east square of Huangshan Railway Station or at the Huangshan Bus Station. The fare is 15yuan or 18yuan per person.
After arriving at the bus station of Tangkou Town, you have to take a bus at Zhaixi Transfer Center which is just 3-minute from Tangkou Bus Station. Except traveling by foot, all of travelers who are going to enter into the Mt. Huangshan Scenic Area should take Xinguoxian (新国线)buses here. The tour special bus could take you to the South Gate of Mt. Huangshan where you could start a Mt. Huangshan journey. The bus fare is 13yuan per person. At the bus station's ticket office, you could buy the Yuping Cable Car Tickets, too. See the details at:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/anhui/huangshan/huangshan.htm
May. 22,2009 10:44
Mr.Dickson (Malaysia) replied:
Dear Tom,
Thank you. The information is really good and details at least I have a better info on how to get to Huangshan from Hangzhou.
Thanks again and have agood evening.
May. 23,2009 01:23
Mr.chow(china) replied:
hello, i am very glad to answer your question.from suzhou there have only two buses to huangshan and you will spent about 6hours on bus,from hangzhou to huangshan it's only take you 3 hours and there have many buses to huangshan,yes you can travel in huangshan without tour guide if you get the best imformation from us.thank you .
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May. 22,2009 09:47 Reply
Mr.chou (China) said:
hello,if you want spent one night at Tunxi city,you can see this website:
www.hiourhostel.com.
there have many imformation you want.
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May. 20,2009 21:41 Reply
Ms.sianni(indonesia) said:
i would like to visit huangshan for a day from shanghai, please recommend me the best hotel to stay in huangshan, whether in top of the mountain or in the city? if from the city how to reach the huangshan scenic? thank you
May. 20,2009 23:02
Mr.Shan replied:
Well, if you take the bus to Huangshan Scenic Area directly, you will stay over at the foot of the Mt. or on the mountain. At the foot, there are the Tangkou Hotel and Tangquan Hotel. On the mountain, there are White Cloud Hotel, Shilin Hotel~
If your bus arrive at Tunxi, the downtown area of Huangshan. I think you could stay one night at the city area where the hotels could supply good quality service. You could consider the Huangshan Golf Hotel or the Huangshan International Hotel, both of them are five-star rated. On the next morning, you could take a bus from the downtown area to Mt. Huangshan. The buses at Huangshan Bus Station (also Tunxi Bus Station) leave for Mt. Huangshan once every 5 minutes. The journey is about 1 hour.
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May. 19,2009 06:17 Reply
Mr.truong(Australia) said:
I'd like to DIY tour by bus from Hangzhou to Huangshan then Shanghai on Nov this year. I've booked 2 nights accom on the peak. Please advise me the best way to get directly to Huangshan scenic area from Hangzhou. Also how i can book bus ticket from Huangshan scenic area to Shanghai. Thanks in advance.
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May. 13,2009 05:40 Reply
Mr.WALEED(SAUDI ARABIA) said:
How far are Huangshan mountains from Shanghai?
May. 15,2009 03:13
Mr.Shan replied:
It is about 470 kilometers from Shanghai to the Huangshan Scenic Area and 430 kilometers from Shanghai to Huangshan City. Everyday, the Shanghai South Bus Station has three coaches to the scenic area directly respectively at 06:28, 10:12 and 17:12. The fare is 140RMB per person.
BTW, there are two trains departing from Shanghai Railway Station to Huangshan City. You could search the trains at: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/