Xu Xiake, I believe you! The sunset, first snow, and stars of Huangshan

Preparations for a trip to Huangshan - Documents: Bring your ID card, student ID, senior citizen card, and other documents that may entitle you to discounted tickets. - Clothing: Bring appropriate clothing for the season. In winter, bring a down jacket, thermal underwear, and non-slip shoes. In other seasons, wear comfortable sportswear and hiking shoes, and bring a windbreaker. - Items: Power bank, charger, camera, selfie stick, sunscreen, sunglasses, hiking pole, rain gear, toiletries, etc. - Medicine: Cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, stomach medicine, mosquito repellent, etc. Transportation - Plane: Huangshan Tunxi Airport. You can take the airport bus or a taxi to the city or scenic area. - Train: Huangshan Station is close to the city, and Huangshan North Station is close to the Huangshan Scenic Area. You can take a bus to the scenic area. - Self-driving: Convenient from surrounding cities and counties. More cost-effective for groups. Attractions - Huangshan Scenic Area: Attractions - Huangshan Scenic Area: Famous for its five wonders: odd-shaped pines, grotesque rocks, seas of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow. Famous attractions include the Guest-Greeting Pine, Lotus Peak, Tiandu Peak, Bright Summit, and Xihai Grand Canyon. - Hongcun: A World Cultural Heritage Site known as the "village in Chinese paintings." Popular attractions include South Lake, Moon Pond, and Chengzhi Hall. - Xidi: A historic ancient village of the Huizhou style, with many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties. The blue tiles, high walls, and exquisite brick, stone, and wood carvings are beautiful. - Huizhou Ancient City: One of China's four ancient cities and the birthplace of Huizhou culture. Attractions include the Xuguo Stone Archway and Nanqiao Tower. Hiking routes - Energy-saving route: Cable car up and down. Take the Tiandu Peak cable car to Yuping Tower, visit Bright Summit, White Goose Ridge, Guest-Greeting Pine, Bright Summit, and White Goose Ridge, then take the cable car to Yungu Temple. - Classic route: Walk up the front mountain, take the cable car down. Walk from Ciguang Pavilion to Tiandu Peak via the new or old path, then visit Guest-Greeting Pine, Bright Summit, Paiyun Pavilion, Xihai Hotel, Monkey Watching the Sea, Flower on a Brush Tip, and White Goose Ridge, then take the cable car down. - Energetic route: Front mountain + back mountain, walk up and down. Route: Ciguang Pavilion - New Path - Tiandu Peak - Old Path - Guest-Greeting Pine - Bright Summit - Paiyun Pavilion - Xihai Hotel - Monkey Watching the Sea - Flower on a Brush Tip - White Goose Ridge - Immortal Pointing the Way - Yungu Temple. - Super energetic route: Front mountain + Xihai + back mountain, cable car up, walk down. Take the cable car from Ciguang Pavilion to Yuping Tower, visit Tiandu Peak, Guest-Greeting Pine, Haixin Pavilion, Buxian Bridge, Second Ring, First Ring, Paiyun Pavilion, Bright Summit, Beihai Hotel, Monkey Watching the Sea, Flower on a Brush Tip, White Goose Ridge, Immortal Pointing the Way, and Yungu Temple. Accommodation - Huangshan City: Stay near Tunxi Old Street or Liyang In Alley for convenient travel and dining. - Tangkou Town: Close to the south gate of the Huangshan Scenic Area, convenient for hiking. - Huangshan Scenic Area: Stay in a mountain hotel to see the sunrise and sunset, such as Huangshan Baiyun Hotel or Huangshan Xihai Hotel. Food - Huizhou cuisine: Stinky mandarin fish, tiger skin tofu, Hu Shi's pot. - Snacks: Huangshan pancakes, Huimo pastry, Southeast Anhui tea dry. - Mountain delicacies: Bracken, stir-fried bamboo shoots with meat. Personal opinion Huangshan is a must-visit tourist destination. Its natural scenery is unique, and the odd-shaped pines, grotesque rocks, and seas of clouds make you feel like you're in a fairyland. Every view is a testament to the wonders of nature. The cultural heritage is also profound, and the Huizhou architecture and historical sites are rich in historical and cultural connotations. However, there are many tourists in the Huangshan Scenic Area, especially during holidays and peak seasons, so you may spend a lot of time queuing for hiking and cable cars. Prices on the mountain are high, so it's recommended to bring some snacks and water. Some hiking routes are dangerous, so be careful, and don't overexert yourself.