China Travel Guide -- Huangshan

Author: Editorial Board of "China Travel Guide"
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Publishing Date: 2000-09-01
Features: Huangshan is located in the southern part of Anhui Province and is one of China's ten major scenic spots. It is situated at the border of She County, Yi County, and Xiuning County in southern Anhui. The area covers approximately 1,200 square kilometers, with the core scenic area covering about 154 square kilometers. Here, thousands of peaks compete in beauty, with 72 unique peaks, including Tiandu Peak, Lotus Peak, and Guangming Peak, all exceeding 1,800 meters in altitude. They rise majestically from the ground, exuding a powerful and elegant aura. In 1990, it was listed by UNESCO as a "World Cultural and Natural Heritage," gaining international fame and leaving a lasting impression on the world. Huangshan combines the strengths of famous mountains: the grandeur of Mount Tai, the steepness of Mount Hua, the misty clouds of Mount Heng, the waterfalls of Mount Lu, the exquisite rocks of Mount Yandang, and the beauty of Mount Emei. No other mountain can match Huangshan's diversity. The Ming Dynasty traveler and geographer Xu Xiake visited Huangshan twice and marveled, "To climb Huangshan is to see no other mountain in the world; it is the pinnacle of beauty!" He also left the famous saying, "After visiting the Five Great Mountains, there is no need to see other mountains; after visiting Huangshan, there is no need to see the Five Great Mountains." Huangshan welcomes guests from all over the world with its magnificent appearance. Huangshan is renowned for its peaks without stones, stones without pines, and pines without uniqueness, as well as its four wonders: strange pines, grotesque rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. Its two lakes, three waterfalls, sixteen springs, and twenty-four streams all shine in harmony.---Huangshan is also called the "Natural Zoo of the World and the Botanical Garden of the World." With its pleasant climate, Huangshan is a unique summer resort. Those who have not visited Huangshan yearn for it, and those who have visited it even more cherish it. It will make you happy to come and satisfied to leave. The scenery of Huangshan varies by season, with dawn, dusk, sunny days, and rainy days changing instantly. The seasonal landscapes of Huangshan sunrise, sunset, clouds, Buddha light, and rime are each fascinating, truly making it a fairyland on earth.