Huangshan Travel Guide

Mt. Huangshan – The Most Famous Tourist Attraction in Huangshan

Of all the notable mountains in China, Mount Huangshan, to be found in the south of Anhui province is probably the most famous. It was renamed Mt. Huangshan in 747AD 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 (/woo-yhwere/) is the collective name given to the 5 top important mountains, namely M...

How to Plan a Trip to Yellow Mountain / Huangshan

Huangshan (the Yellow Mountain) is one of the most popular mountains in China and it was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. Its spectacular natural scenery attracts tourists all over the world. This travel guide will help you plan a trip to explore the Yellow Mountain. What to See in Huangshan The Yellow Mountain The Yellow Mountain is the main attraction of Huangshan. Here goes...

Tunxi Old Street - Popular Commercial Street in Huangshan City

Tunxi Old Street is not long, but it is the most complete preserved commercial street in China. It has the architectural style of the Song and Ming dynasties. It is also the most popular commercial street in Huangshan City. There are plenty of shops to buy some local specialties, such as the Four Treasures of the Study and the local teas. Here is also a good place for accommodation and shopping. S...

Xidi Village - The Best Place For History and Countryside Lovers

Xidi Ancient Village in Yixian County is about 40km south of the Yellow Mountain. This village was built in the Northern Song Dynasty (960 - 1127). It has a long history of over 900 years so far. Listed as a World Heritage Site, Xidi village encompasses many historical and cultural sites. It's well known for its unique and elegant wooden houses: the prettified walls to prevent rain infiltration, t...

Hongcun Village - The Well-preserved Anhui-style Architectural Complex

Hongcun (/hong-tswnn/) Ancient Village, close to Mt. Huangshan Scenic Area and about 70 km the northwest of Huangshan City, is a very photogenic village in Yixian County. It has landed a place in the World Heritage List for its long history, beautiful scenery and well-preserved buildings dating over 900 hundred years. Here the Anhui-style architecture of the Ming and Qing dynasty are well-preserve...