Huangshan Attractions
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Mount Huangshan
Located in southern Anhui Province, Mount Huangshan, also known as the Yellow Mountain, is one of China's most celebrated natural wonders. Covering a total area of 1,200 square kilometers, with 160.6 square kilometers designated as the main scenic area, the mountain features 72 uniquely shaped peaks. Among them, Celestial Capital Peak, ...
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Hongcun Village
Located 11 kilometers southwest of Yi County, at the southwestern foot of Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Hongcun Village is a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its ingenious ox‑shaped layout and exceptionally preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. In ancient times, this village served as a gateway for merchants traveli ...
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Xidi Village
Located 8 kilometers east of Yi County town seat in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, Xidi Village is a beautifully preserved ancient settlement that has earned a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its name, “Xidi,” means “passing to the west” – a reference to the two rivers that flow wes ...
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Tunxi Ancient Street
Located in the heart of Tunxi District, Huangshan City, Tunxi Ancient Street is a historic commercial thoroughfare that has been trading for over 800 years. Stretching 1,273 meters (895 meters of pedestrian walkway), this maroon flagstone street is lined with two‑ and three‑story Hui‑style buildings featuring stone bases, b ...
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Nanping Village
Located just 4 kilometers west of Yi County in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, Nanping Village is a hidden gem often called the "Museum of Ancient Ancestral Temples of China." With a history spanning over 1,100 years, this remarkably well-preserved village offers an authentic journey into China's feudal past. Architectural Treasures Tod ...
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Qiyun Mountain
Located approximately 33 kilometers northwest of Huangshan City, at the foot of the Huangshan mountain range, Mount Qiyun (Qiyun Mountain) is revered as one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Taoism in China. Originally named White Mountain, its current name "Qiyun" means "as high as the clouds" – a reference to its towerin ...
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Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory
Located just 600 meters from Tunxi Ancient Street in downtown Huangshan City, Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory is a time‑honored workshop that has produced the world’s finest Chinese ink sticks for over 240 years. More than a factory, it is a living museum where you can watch the ancient art of ink‑stick making and even craft one yourself. ...
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Ancient Huizhou Town
Located in She County (Shexian), Ancient Huizhou Town—also known as Shexian Ancient Town—is the heart of the county's scenic area and a vital component of Huangshan City's rich tourism resources. This well-preserved historical town offers an authentic glimpse into the glory of ancient Huizhou culture. Seven Famous Scenic Spo ...
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Tangyue Memorial Archways
Tangyue is an ancient village located near the southern foot of Mount Huangshan, approximately 7 kilometers from She County and 24 kilometers from Huangshan City. The village is renowned for its stunning collection of stone memorial archways, also known as paifang or memorial gates. During the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644&ndash ...
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Emeral Valley
Located in Shancha Village, Tangkou Town, within the Huangshan District, Emerald Valley—also known as Lover Valley—is the longest valley in the East Sea Scenic Area of Mount Huangshan, stretching 6 kilometers along the terraced mountainside. The valley gets its name from the dazzling jade-green pools that dot the landscape. ...
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Bao Family Garden
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Huashan Mountain Mysterious Grottoes
Just 12 km east of downtown Huangshan City, Huashan Mysterious Grottoes stands as China’s largest known ancient man-made grotto complex. The site features 36 caverns of varying sizes, all hand-carved in ancient times using techniques that remain unexplained today. Unlike typical cave temples, these grottoes contain no murals, no B ...
