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
Quick Facts
Ticket
CNY 68 adult admission; cableway is CNY 60 one-way. Bundled activities and bamboo rafting cost extra.
Hours
08:00-17:30 daily.
Transport
No metro. Use Qiyunshan Railway Station (齐云山站), then a short taxi to the visitor center. From Huangshan North Station (黄山北站), continue by bus or taxi.
Duration
4-6 hours
Best Time
Spring and autumn; early morning for cloud views
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Use the cableway if you want a relaxed one-day route
Qiyun Mountain is more manageable than Huangshan, but the cableway saves enough energy to make the village, cliff carvings, and temples more enjoyable.
Tip:This is usually the efficient choice
2
Move through Yuehua Street slowly
The cliffside village is not just a passage. Give it time for Taoist temples, lived-in lanes, and views back across the valley.
Tip:The village is part of the attraction
3
Prioritize Zhenxian Dongfu and the cliff scenery
The combination of carved rock, Danxia color, and religious setting is what separates Qiyun Mountain from a generic hill walk.
Tip:Culture and geology work together here
4
Descend before the day gets compressed
If you are returning to Tunxi or Huangshan North Station, leave enough time for the visitor-center transfer and onward road traffic.
Tip:Do not overstay the upper section
Highlights
- Taoist mountain atmosphere with real village texture
- Danxia cliffs and carved rock sites
- More relaxed than a full Huangshan Scenic Area day
- Good cableway-supported route for mixed fitness levels
- Strong option if you want another mountain without repeating Huangshan
Insider Tips
✦The cableway is worth considering if you have only one day.
✦Early starts give better odds of cloud and quieter lanes.
✦Wear shoes that handle both steps and stone lanes.
✦Do not compare it directly with Huangshan; the appeal is slower and more cultural.
✦If staying overnight nearby, use the second morning for a quieter upper route.
More Huangshan Attractions
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