Huangshan

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At a Glance

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Best Season
Mar-May, Sep-Nov; winter for snow scenery
Climate
Mountain and humid subtropical; weather changes quickly on peaks

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Bright Summit

光明顶

All Ages

Admission

CNY 190 regular season; CNY 150 winter. Cable cars, shuttle buses, and special rides cost extra.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes at the summit; full mountain day required

02Built Heritage

Chengkan Village

呈坎

All Ages

Admission

CNY 107 adult ticket or package.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours

03City Guide

Emerald Valley

黄山翡翠谷景区

All Ages

Admission

CNY 90 standard adult ticket; online tickets are often lower.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

04Urban Landmark

Greeting Pine

迎客松

All Ages

Admission

CNY 190 regular season; CNY 150 winter. Cable cars, shuttle buses, and special rides cost extra.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes at the pine; full mountain day required

05Cultural Stop

Hongcun South Lake

宏村-南湖

All Ages

Admission

Included with Hongcun Village admission: CNY 104 standard adult ticket; some online channels list CNY 94 discounted tickets.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes at South Lake; 2-4 hours for Hongcun

06Built Heritage

Hongcun Village

宏村

All Ages

Admission

CNY 104 standard adult ticket; some online channels list CNY 94 discounted tickets.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours; overnight for quiet morning and night scenes

07Historic Walk

Huizhou Ancient City

徽州古城

All Ages

Admission

Ancient city streets are free; Huizhou Prefecture Office and some paid sites require separate tickets, including a CNY 48 paid-site ticket.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours

08Food District

Liyang In-Lane

黎阳老街

All Ages

Admission

Free district entry; food, cafes, bars, events, and individual venues cost extra.

Typical Visit

1.5-2.5 hours

09Cultural Stop

Moon Pond

月沼湖

All Ages

Admission

Included with Hongcun Village admission: CNY 104 standard adult ticket; some online channels list CNY 94 discounted tickets.

Typical Visit

20-40 minutes at Moon Pond; 2-4 hours for Hongcun

10City Guide

Mukeng Bamboo Forest

木坑竹海

All Ages

Admission

CNY 40 standard adult ticket; online tickets may be lower. Zipline or other leisure items cost extra.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

11Cultural Stop

Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area

齐云山景区

All Ages

Admission

CNY 68 adult admission; cableway is CNY 60 one-way. Bundled activities and bamboo rafting cost extra.

Typical Visit

4-6 hours

12Urban Landmark

Huangshan Scenic Area

黄山风景区

All Ages

Admission

CNY 190 regular season; CNY 150 winter. Cable cars, shuttle buses, and West Sea funicular cost extra.

Typical Visit

1 full day; 2 days for sunrise and slower routes

13City Guide

Tiandu Peak

黄山-天都峰

Adults Focused

Admission

CNY 190 regular season; CNY 150 winter. Cable cars, shuttle buses, and special rides cost extra.

Typical Visit

2-5 hours depending on route and fitness

14Cultural Stop

Tunxi Old Street

屯溪老街

All Ages

Admission

Free street entry; museums, private halls, food, and shopping cost extra.

Typical Visit

1.5-3 hours

15City Guide

West Sea Grand Canyon

西海大峡谷

Adults Focused

Admission

Included with Huangshan Scenic Area admission. West Sea funicular: CNY 100 one-way regular season, CNY 80 under winter pricing.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours within a full Huangshan day

16Built Heritage

Xidi Village

西递

All Ages

Admission

CNY 104 standard adult ticket; online discounted tickets may be lower.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours

17City Guide

Xin'an River Landscape Gallery

新安江山水画廊

All Ages

Admission

CNY 148 standard adult ticket plus sightseeing boat; online tickets are often lower. Driving the riverside road is free, but the scenic boat route is ticketed.

Typical Visit

3-5 hours

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