Huangshan
Granite peaks, twisted pines and a sea of clouds: the mountain of Chinese ink paintings.
Highlights of Huangshan
Spend a night on the summit of Yellow Mountain to see sunrise over the clouds, then visit the Ming-dynasty villages of Hongcun and Xidi below.
Summit trails
Cable cars take you up; stone paths link the famous peaks and viewpoints.
Sunrise and sea of clouds
Best seen from Bright Summit Peak or Beginning-to-Believe Peak.
Hongcun and Xidi
UNESCO-listed villages of white walls and black roofs reflected in ponds.
Connections
| To / from | By | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou | High-speed train | about 1½ hours |
| Shanghai | High-speed train | about 3 hours |
Times are typical and vary by service.
Tips from our guides
- Pack an overnight bag only; porters can carry larger luggage, or we store it below.
- Summit hotels are simple but the location is unbeatable.
Nearby and nicely paired
2–3 daysShanghai
1930s jazz-age streets, a futuristic skyline and some of the best food in China.
1–2 daysSuzhou
The classical gardens of scholars and officials, laced with canals.
1–2 daysHangzhou
West Lake's willows and causeways, and the tea villages in the hills above.
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