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Huangshan: The most unique mountain in the world Tourist highlights Huangshan is world-famous for its four wonders: peculiar pines, strange rocks, sea of ​​clouds and hot springs. The Welcoming Pine has a graceful posture and is a landmark of Huangshan, just like a hospitable host welcoming guests from all directions; the strange rocks are of various shapes, like the Monkey Watching the Sea, the Flying Rocks, etc., each of which seems to be a work of art carefully carved by nature. The sea of ​​clouds in Huangshan is magnificent, and the mountain peaks are looming in the clouds, like a fairyland. The water temperature of Huangshan Hot Springs remains at around 42°C all year round and contains a variety of minerals that are beneficial to the human body. Soaking in hot springs can not only relax the body and mind, but also relieve fatigue from climbing. In addition, Huangshan has two lakes, three waterfalls, sixteen springs and twenty-four streams that complement each other, and the natural landscape is rich and diverse. Two-day tour route: On the first day, Tangkou Transfer Center - Yungu Temple - Baiengling - Shixin Peak - Beihai Scenic Area - Xihai Grand Canyon - Paiyun Pavilion - Xihai Grand Canyon Cable Car - Baiyun Hotel; On the second day, Baiyun Hotel - Guangmingding - Aoyu Peak - Lianhua Peak (Lianhua Peak and Tiandu Peak are closed intermittently, so please check the opening status in advance) - Yuping Tower - Yingkesong - Ciguang Pavilion - Tangkou Transfer Center. The itinerary for the first day is similar to the first half of the day tour, except that we stay at Baiyun Hotel at night. The next day, we got up early to watch the sunrise at Guangmingding, and then went to Aoyu Peak and Lianhua Peak to appreciate the scenery of the highest peak of Huangshan. Come down from Lotus Peak to Yuping Tower to admire the Welcoming Pine, and finally take the cable car down the mountain from Ciguang Pavilion back to Tangkou Transfer Center. Mount Tai: The First of the Five Mountains Tourist highlights Mount Tai is majestic and spectacular. Its main peak, Jade Emperor Peak, is about 1,545 meters above sea level. It is regarded as a sacred mountain that "leads directly to the throne of the emperor" and carries profound historical and cultural connotations. From the Qin Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, 13 emperors personally climbed Mount Tai to offer sacrifices or offer sacrifices, and 24 emperors sent officials to offer sacrifices 72 times. There are numerous cultural relics and historical sites in the scenic area, including 29 ancient building complexes such as temples, palaces, and pavilions, 128 ancient ruins, more than 2,000 large and small steles and cliff carvings, and a large number of ancient and famous trees. Mount Tai has six major scenic areas, including the Quiet Area, the Open Area, and the Deep Area. It perfectly integrates natural and cultural landscapes. It is the spiritual home of the Chinese nation and a microcosm of oriental culture. Travel Routes Hongmen Route: Dai Temple (starting point) - Hongmen Palace - Wanxian Tower - Doumu Palace - Zhongtianmen - Eighteen Bends - Nantianmen - Yuhuangding. This is the most classic mountain climbing route in Mount Tai. By hiking the entire route, you can fully experience the historical and cultural heritage of Mount Tai. The numerous historical sites such as inscriptions and temples along the way seem to be telling the ancient story of Mount Tai. However, this route requires a lot of physical strength and the entire journey takes about 4-6 hours. Visitors can also take a sightseeing bus to Zhongtianmen first, and then choose to continue climbing the mountain on foot or by cable car. Tianwai Village Route: Tianwai Village Visitor Center - Longtan Reservoir - Zhongtianmen - Cableway - Nantianmen - Yuhuangding. This route is relatively easy and suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and tourists with less physical strength. You can take the scenic bus to Zhongtianmen, and then choose to walk or take the cable car to Nantianmen according to your own situation. It takes about 30 minutes by bus and about 15 minutes by cable car. Tianzhu Peak Route: Tianzhu Peak Visitor Center - Houshiwu - Beitianmen - Riguan Peak - Yuhuang Peak. This route has beautiful natural scenery and fewer tourists, allowing people to fully enjoy the tranquility and feel the charm of nature. But the journey is relatively long, the whole journey takes about 5-6 hours, and is suitable for tourists who like adventure. Huashan: The Most Dangerous Mountain in the World Tourist highlights Huashan is majestic and precipitous, with steep mountains, towering cliffs, and tall peaks. It is famous for its danger. Since ancient times, it has been known as "Huashan is the most dangerous mountain in the world" and "the most dangerous mountain in the world." Huashan is the birthplace of Chinese civilization and the sacred mountain of the Chinese nation. Huashan's scenic spots such as the Sky Plank Road and the Kitesurfing are extremely challenging and attract many tourists who like adventure and self-challenge. Huashan has different scenery in each season. It is a good place for an outing in spring, you can watch the sunrise and mountain waterfalls in summer, which are often accompanied by a sea of ​​clouds, you can climb the mountain to enjoy the maple leaves in autumn, and in winter it is crystal clear and has a unique charm. Travel Routes Perfect climbing route: Visitor Center - West Peak Cableway - West Peak - South Peak - East Peak - Middle Peak - West Peak - West Peak Cableway - Visitor Center. This route starts from the West Peak cable car and goes up the mountain. After visiting all the peaks, you return to the West Peak and take the cable car down the mountain. It is a good choice for tourists who have plenty of time and want to explore Huashan in depth and do not want to go back. Panoramic climbing route: Visitor Center - West Peak Cableway - West Peak - South Peak - East Peak - Middle Peak - North Peak - North Peak Cableway - Visitor Center. This route allows you to visit all five peaks of Huashan, fully appreciate the scenery of Huashan, and finally go down the mountain from the North Peak Cableway. It is suitable for tourists with good physical strength who want to fully appreciate the scenery of Huashan. Two-day hiking route: D1 Yuquanyuan - Qianchizhuang - Beifeng - Caierya - Canglongling - Jinsuoguan - Dongfeng (stay at Dongfeng to watch the sunrise); D2 Dongfeng - Yaozifanshe - Xifeng - Wuyunfeng - go down the mountain by the original route. This route is suitable for tourists who like hiking challenges. On the first day, you can start hiking from Yuquanyuan and stay at Dongfeng at night, so that you can get up early the next day to watch the sunrise. On the second day, after visiting Yaozifanshen, Xifeng and other scenic spots, we went down the mountain along the original route. Mount Lu: The most beautiful place in the world Tourist highlights Lushan has a long history and is dotted with scenic spots and historical sites. Since Sima Qian recorded Mount Lushan in "Records of the Grand Historian", literati and poets of all dynasties have come here to admire its reputation, leaving behind many popular poems, such as Su Shi's "I cannot recognize the true appearance of Mount Lushan, because I am already in this mountain" and Li Bai's "The waterfall drops three thousand feet, as if the Milky Way falls from the sky." Mount Lushan is not only a mountain, but also a "mountain city in the clouds". Guling Town on the mountain has an altitude of 1,164 meters and an average of more than 190 foggy days per year, earning it the nickname "Small Town in the Clouds". Lushan Mountain is famous for its "majesty, strangeness, danger and beauty" and has magnificent landscapes such as sea of ​​clouds, cliffs and waterfalls. The sea of ​​clouds is unpredictable, the cliffs are steep and spectacular, and the waterfalls are majestic. In addition, Lushan Mountain is beautiful in all four seasons, with flowers in spring, red maples in autumn, summer vacation, and snow viewing in winter. Travel Routes The core scenic spots of Lushan Mountain are divided into two tourist routes: the east route and the west route on the mountain. East Line Cultural Tour: This route is full of cultural atmosphere, allowing people to stroll in the landscape painting, easily appreciate the beautiful scenery of Lushan Mountain, and feel the beauty of nature and the tranquil atmosphere. Scenic spots include Hanpokou, Wulao Peak, Sandiequan, etc. Hanpokou is a good place to watch Poyang Lake and the sunrise. Standing at Hanpokou, you can enjoy a broad view and take in the vastness of Poyang Lake and the magnificence of the sunrise; Wulao Peak looks like five old men sitting side by side, with steep peaks and magnificent scenery; Sandiequan Waterfall is majestic, with the water cascading down, which is extremely spectacular. The West Line Adventure Tour: The West Line of Mount Lushan allows people to feel the magnificence and power of nature, experience the heroic feeling of climbing high peaks and overlooking the mountains and rivers, and gain an in-depth understanding of the history and culture of Mount Lushan. The scenic spots include Jinxiu Valley, Xianren Cave, Datianchi, Longshou Cliff, etc. Jinxiu Valley is full of rugged rocks and beautiful scenery; Xianren Cave is a famous scenic spot in Lushan Mountain, full of mystery; Datianchi has a wide view and overlooks the surrounding beautiful scenery; Longshou Cliff is steep and you can feel the majesty of nature when standing on the edge of the cliff.
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Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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