Huangshan, Mountain range in Anhui, China.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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Cliff inscriptions of Huangshan
459 m
Huangshan Mountain Trail and Ancient Architecture
1.9 km
Ciguang Pavilion
1.9 kmLong Pan Slope
608 mScenic viewpoint
1.2 km黄山风景区
1.6 kmWhite Cloud Creek
1.5 km鳌鱼峰
685 m海心亭
849 m群峰顶
1.5 kmScenic viewpoint
836 mScenic viewpoint
772 mScenic viewpoint
1 kmScenic viewpoint
1 kmTurtle Cave
583 mScenic viewpoint
1.1 kmPipeng Valley fault
1.2 km北海景区观景台
1.9 kmScenic viewpoint
1.6 kmScenic viewpoint
1.6 kmEcho Wall
1.8 kmScenic viewpoint
1.1 kmScenic viewpoint
1.2 kmScenic viewpoint
1.5 kmScenic viewpoint
1.6 kmScenic viewpoint
1.7 kmFairy Walking Bridge
1.8 kmNarrow Cliff
432 mReal people, real opinions — but not verified.
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Extraordinary walk in these mountain ranges that emerge from the mist. Be careful, it is quite steep and you need to be in good physical shape to make the most of it!
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