Mt. Huangshan, stretching among the four counties of She, Yi, Taiping and Xiuning in southern Anhui Province, covers an area of 250 sqm. Legend has it that Chinese forefather, the Yellow Emperor cultivated mora1 character and refined pills of immortality in the mountain, hence the name Yellow Mountain (Huangshan). The best part of the spectacular mountain occupies an area of l54 sqm. Apart from its beautiful scenery, it is also well- known for its rich resources, complete biological environment and values for scientific, aesthetic and biological researches. The national all level scenic area has been included on the World Heritage List by Unesco.

　　Mt. Huangshan, which had risen above the earth in the l00-million-year-ago crust movements, became a spectacular mountain after the Quaternary Glaciations.

　　On the mountain featuring ancient pines, fantastically shaped rocks, seas of clouds and hot springs, visitors wil1 find crystal water, hot springs and curtain 1ike waterfalls everywhere. Many celebrated Chinese poets, travelers and geologists had visited the mountain and praised it as the most beautiful mountain they had ever seen in the world.

　　There are numerous peaks, trees, cliffs and valleys within the 154 sqm. scenic area. The Lotus Flower Peak at 1,864 m. above sea 1evel, the broad Bright Summit and the precipitous Heavenly Capital Peak are 1ocated in the center of the area with the rest 77 distinct peaks above 1, 000 m. scattering around. About 120 pieces of rocks on the mountain have interesting names. Mt. Huangshan pines are very special. Instead of taking roots in soil, they cling to the rock surface, showing the vigor of 1ife. There are over 30 pines which have names, including Greeting Guest Pine, Lying Dragon Pine, Exploring Sea Pine and Black Tiger Pine. Clouds on this mountain swirl around peaks and valleys, forming a" sea of clouds". Huangshan hot springs are crystal clear, good for drinking and taking bath. The mountain is the watershed of the two rivers of the Yangtze and the Qiantan. The springs and valleys provide torrent waters and high difference for waterfa1ls. Famous waterfalls on the mountain include Renzhi, Wanzhang and Jiulong. There are over 200 places of interest on the mountain, demonstrating rich cu1tural and historical deposits. Mt. Huangshan offers you a spectrum of natura1 miracles ranging from the spectacles of sunrise, sunset, cloud, mist, the soughing of the wind in the pines, Buddha's halo, to rimed trees.

　　Mt. Huangshan, according to legends, was the abode of immortals. There are more than 200 rocks that have already had names. When looking closely at them, one can' t help admiring the rich imagination of the people who have given them names. Huangshan rocks make the mountain a natural museum of scu1ptures.

　　Standing at the summit of a peak, one feels 1ike standing on an island in the sea. The "sea of clouds "on the mountain, according to its location, can be dividedsintosEast Sea, West Sea, North Sea, each with a unique aesthetic feature.

　　It is determined that temperature of the hot springs on Mt. Huangshan is usua1ly at 24C. The water is clear, good in quality, with no harmful elements, and belongs to fresh hot springs with rich heavy carbonate. Using the water to bath helps prevent skin, joint and nerve illnesses. The torrent water and high difference create many waterfal1s, of which Nine -- Dragon Waterfall is the most spectacular. The Renzhi Waterfall pours down from a huge cliff in the shape of Chinese character" ren" (meaning human being). The Wanzhang Spring rushes down from a cliff like a piece of white silk cloth.

　　Pines on this mountain cling to the rock surface instead of taking roots in soil. The ancient pines in fantastic shape rise highsintosthe sky, or hang upside down. Among the numerous hundred-year-old ancient pines, the most famous are Greeting Guest Pine before Jade-Screen Peak; Dragon Claws Pine, Lianli Pine and Black Tiger Pine in the "North Sea"; Jieyin Pine, Juyin Pine on Shixin Peak; Tanhai Pine on Heavenly Capita1 Peak: Dragon Pine on Lotus Flower Peak; Twin Dragon Pine in the "West Sea"; and Phoenix Pine in the "Sky Sea". The ancient Greeting Guest Pine, rising highsintosthe sky with its right hand side branches extending to greet guests, has long been the symbol of Mt. Huangshan.

　　Travel Tips

　　Hotels

　　Huangshan Gongren Hot Spring Sanatorium

　　Huangshan Emerald Hotel

　　Shanshui Hotel

　　Wencai Tingtao Hotel

　　Special Tour

　　1. Location of Hidden Dragon, Crouching Tiger: Tunxi -> Xidi -> Hong Village -> Emerald Vale -> Huangshan Mountain ( 5-days)

　　2. Sunrise: the best place for sunrise sightseeing is Qingliangtai and Lion Peak.

　　Schedule of sunrise : Spring: 5:30-6:00 Summer: 4:40-5:20 Fall: 4:50-5:20 Winter: 5:30-6:00

　　Souvenir: Art Ancient Painted Pottery

　　Traditional Teapot

　　Huangshan Maofeng Tea

　　Expenses: Ticket for All the Scenery/ person: RMB 82

　　Ticket for All the Scenery/ person (Nov-Feb): RMB 60

　　Time: As May Day holiday (May 1- May 7) and National holiday (Oct 1- Oct 7) is the longest legal holidays in China and best seasons for travel, it will be very crowded in Huangshan Mountain which will bring the shortage of the hotels and vehicles. Therefore the suggested travel time is the weekend.

　　Route:Yungushi Temple is the ticket box at the back and Ciguangge is the ticket office at the front. Beginning from the back will save the strength.

　　Accommodation: It will be very crowded from April to October, so it will be better to book a room before. There are no residents on the mountain, therefore you can't lodge in the residents' house.

　　Ropeway: Winter: 6:30- 16.30

　　Other Seasons: 8:00-16:00