My boyfriend made a travel guide for Huangshan, and it’s all about avoiding the pitfalls!

1. Attractions 1. Lotus Peak: The highest peak of Huangshan, with an altitude of 1,864.8 meters. It resembles a lotus flower, towering and surrounded by peaks, with spectacular scenery. Standing on Lotus Peak, you can overlook the magnificent scenery of Huangshan and feel the grandeur of nature. 2. Bright Summit: The second highest peak of Huangshan, with an altitude of 1,841 meters. It is one of the iconic attractions of Huangshan, flat and open. You can enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and sea of clouds here, with breathtaking scenery. 3. Guest-Greeting Pine: Located on the left side of Yuping Tower, it is one of the iconic landscapes of Huangshan. The Guest-Greeting Pine has a graceful posture and strong branches, like a hospitable host welcoming guests from all directions. 4. Xihai Grand Canyon: One of the essence scenic spots of Huangshan, with strange peaks and rocks in the canyon, and magnificent scenery. You can take a cable car or hike to visit Xihai Grand Canyon and feel the magic of nature. 5. Monkey Watching the Sea: In Beihai Scenic Area, a huge rock resembling a monkey squats on the peak, looking at the sea of clouds, with a vivid image. It is a good place to watch the sea of clouds, with very spectacular scenery. 2. Attraction prices, opening hours, and travel suggestions 1. Attraction prices: • Tickets: Peak season (March 1–November 30) CNY 190/person, off-season (December 1–end of February) CNY 150/person. • Cable car tickets: Yuping Cable Car one-way CNY 90/person, Yungu Cable Car one-way CNY 80/person, Taiping Cable Car one-way CNY 80/person. 2. Opening hours: • Open all year round, specific times may vary according to seasons and weather. Generally, peak season 06:30–17:30, off-season 07:30–16:30. 3. Travel suggestions: • Day 1: Take Yungu Cable Car up the mountain, visit Beihai Scenic Area, and enjoy attractions such as Dream Pen Flower and Monkey Watching the Sea. You can stay at Beihai Hotel or Shilin Hotel at night, which is convenient for watching the sunrise the next day. • Day 2: Get up early to watch the sunrise at Bright Summit, then head to Xihai Grand Canyon. You can choose to take the ground rail cable car down to the bottom of the valley, then hike up, or hike the whole way. In the afternoon, you can visit Lotus Peak and feel the highest peak of Huangshan. Stay at Baiyun Hotel or Bright Summit Villa at night. • Day 3: Depart from Bright Summit, head to Yuping Tower, and enjoy the Guest-Greeting Pine. Then take Yuping Cable Car down the mountain. 3. Local food recommendations 1. Huangshan Stewed Pigeon: Made with pigeons from Huangshan as the main ingredient, stewed with ham, mushrooms, and other ingredients, with a delicious taste. 2. Huangshan Dried Bamboo Shoots: One of the specialties of Huangshan, with a fresh and tender taste and rich nutrition. It can be used for stir-frying, soup, etc. 3. Huangshan Pancake: Also known as Crab Shell Yellow Pancake, it is a traditional snack of Huangshan. The crust is crispy, and the filling is salty and fragrant, very delicious. 4. Moldy Tofu: One of the specialty foods of Huangshan, the surface of the tofu is covered with white fluff, and the taste is unique after cooking. 5. Stinky Mandarin Fish: Smells stinky but tastes fragrant, it is a traditional famous dish of Huangshan. The fish is tender and has a rich taste. 4. Transportation and accommodation 1. Transportation: • Airplane: You can take a plane to Huangshan Tunxi International Airport, then take the airport bus, taxi, or bus to Huangshan Scenic Area. • Train: You can take a train to Huangshan Station or Huangshan North Station, then take a bus, taxi, or tourist line to Huangshan Scenic Area. • Car: You can take a long-distance bus from Hefei, Nanjing, Shanghai, and other places directly to Huangshan Scenic Area. 2. Accommodation: • There are many hotels and inns in Huangshan Scenic Area to choose from, you can choose suitable accommodation according to your budget and needs. If you want to enjoy the sunrise and sunset, you can choose to stay in hotels or inns on the mountain, such as Beihai Hotel, Shilin Hotel, Baiyun Hotel, Bright Summit Villa, etc. If you want to be more economical, you can choose to stay in hotels or homestays at the foot of the mountain. 5. Precautions 1. Weather changes: The weather in Huangshan changes greatly, it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothes. Especially on the mountain, the temperature is low, pay attention to keeping warm. 2. Altitude sickness: The altitude of Huangshan is high, and it is easy to have symptoms of altitude sickness. It is recommended to take preventive measures in advance, such as taking anti-altitude sickness medicine in advance, avoiding strenuous exercise, etc. Pay attention to rest and drink more water on the mountain. 3. Environmental protection: Huangshan is a natural scenic area, protect the environment, and do not litter. Do not damage natural landscapes and cultural relics in the scenic area. 4. Book tickets and accommodation: Huangshan is a popular tourist attraction, with many tourists, it is recommended to book tickets and accommodation in advance to avoid delaying the itinerary. 6. Personal experience sharing This three-day and two-night trip to Huangshan is really unforgettable for me! When I first set foot on the land of Huangshan, I was attracted by the majestic peaks and beautiful scenery. On the first day, after taking Yungu Cable Car up the mountain, I was shocked by the beautiful scenery of Beihai Scenic Area. Dream Pen Flower and Monkey Watching the Sea are really amazing, making people marvel at the magic of nature. I stayed at Beihai Hotel at night, although the room is not big, it is very clean and tidy, and the service is very thoughtful. On the second day, I got up early to watch the sunrise at Bright Summit, the scenery is really beautiful. The sun rises slowly from the east, and the sunlight shines on the peaks of Huangshan, glowing with golden light, very spectacular. Then I went to Xihai Grand Canyon, the scenery here is even more amazing. Strange peaks and rocks, as if in a fairyland. Although hiking the whole way is very tiring, the scenery is really worth it. In the afternoon, I climbed Lotus Peak and felt the highest peak of Huangshan, the sense of achievement is really indescribable. I stayed at Baiyun Hotel at night, the location here is very good, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset. On the third day, I departed from Bright Summit, headed to Yuping Tower, and enjoyed the Guest-Greeting Pine. The Guest-Greeting Pine is really spectacular, it is like a hospitable host, welcoming every visitor. Then I took Yuping Cable Car down the mountain and ended this unforgettable journey. In terms of food, I tasted local delicacies such as Huangshan Stewed Pigeon, Huangshan Dried Bamboo Shoots, and Huangshan Pancake, all of which are very delicious. Especially Huangshan Pancake, the crispy crust and salty and fragrant filling make me linger. In terms of accommodation, I chose to stay in a hotel on the mountain, although the price is a bit expensive, it is very convenient, you can enjoy the sunrise and sunset. And the service of the hotel is also very thoughtful, making people feel very warm. During the trip, I also encountered some small problems. For example, the weather on the mountain changes greatly, and it is necessary to carry rain gear and warm clothes at any time. Also, hiking is tiring, so pay attention to rest. But these small problems did not affect my mood, but made me cherish this travel experience even more. In general, Huangshan is a place worth visiting. It not only has beautiful natural scenery but also has rich history, culture, and food. I hope my guide can help you, and let you also have an unforgettable three-day and two-night trip to Huangshan!