Huangshan

Huangshan is a granite mountain range in Anhui Province, China, marked by jagged peaks rising from dense forests to heights of 1864 meters. The rock formations show sharp contours, while fog banks frequently gather between the ridges and obscure the valley below.

The mountain was originally called Yishan but received its current name in 747 AD after the mythical Emperor Xuanyuan, who is said to have sought immortality here. Buddhist and Taoist temples emerged over the centuries along the peaks and valleys.

The name Huangshan honors the legendary Yellow Emperor, whose stories explain the significance of these mountains in Chinese mythology. Visitors see pavilions and inscriptions everywhere that point to centuries of literary reverence.

Visitors can choose between 60,000 stone steps on hiking trails or cable car rides to the upper areas. Arriving early in the morning increases chances of experiencing sunrises above the cloud cover.

Pine trees grow directly from rock crevices and develop unusual shapes that remain green through winter. These trees have adapted to the harsh conditions over centuries.

Location: Anhui

Elevation above the sea: 1,864 m

Made from material: granite

Part of: Anhui

GPS coordinates: 30.12500,118.16667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:35