The peaks of Huangshan are covered in snow, and the mountain is a winter wonderland.

### Huangshan Winter Travel Guide **Background**: Huangshan, located in Anhui Province, is one of China's top ten mountains, famous for its four wonders: strange pines, bizarre rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs. Winter in Huangshan is a unique experience, with rime, stunning sunrises, and a sea of clouds after the snow. **Travel Timeline**: 1. **Evening of December 13**: - Take the high-speed train after work and arrive at Huangshan North Station at 22:48. Book a ride-share in advance on the train for CNY 40 per person to the south gate of Huangshan. 💨 - Book a hotel opposite the south gate for easy access the next morning. 🏨 2. **Morning of December 14**: - Get up at 5:30 am, wash up, and leave at 6:00 am. Buy crampons on the way to prepare for icy roads. 🥾 - Arrive at the south gate of the scenic area at 6:10 am and take the bus to the Yuping Cableway at 6:20 am. 🚌 - Take the Yuping Cableway at 6:40 am and get off at 6:50 am, just in time for the sunrise at around 6:55 am. 🌅 3. **After sunrise**: - Finish watching the sunrise at around 7:20 am and start climbing the mountain. 🏔️ - Arrive at Bright Summit at 9:10 am and take lots of photos to capture the beautiful moment. 📸 4. **Afternoon**: - Take the Yuping Cableway down the mountain at 2:10 pm and arrive at the south gate by bus at 2:54 pm. 🚌 - Return to the hotel for a leg massage, shower, foot bath, and a good night's sleep. 💤 - Get up at around 6:00 pm to find food and go shopping, and return the next afternoon. 🍽️ **Food Recommendations**: - **Jubafang Restaurant**: The signature cured meat and bamboo shoot pot is a must-try. The cured meat is delicious, and the bamboo shoots are refreshing and crispy. 🍲 - **Huangjia Huifu Restaurant**: Stinky mandarin fish smells bad but tastes delicious. The fish is smooth and bouncy, with no bones, so you can enjoy it freely. 🐟 - **Yixiang Dayuan Restaurant**: The cured meat is moderately salty, cut evenly, and has a woody aroma, giving it a unique flavor. 🥩 - **Lingshan Rice Wine · Zhuji**: As a northerner, I tried sweet tofu pudding for the first time. It was sweet but not greasy, and I loved it. 🍮 - **Huixiangyuan Restaurant (Tunxi Old Street Branch)**: Their stinky tofu is amazing! Cooked with special sauce, it is dense and delicious. 🍢 **Tips**: - The temperature in Huangshan is low in winter, so bring warm clothes. - The roads are slippery after snow, so crampons are essential. - Book accommodation and transportation in advance to avoid queues during peak season. The winter scenery of Huangshan is worth experiencing in person! 🌄✨