[Huangshan Travel Guide] Must-read tips!

📍Location: Tangkou Town, Huangshan District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province (The main entrance is the South Gate. There is also a North Gate in Gengcheng Town and a West Gate in Jiaocun Town. Areas such as the West Sea Grand Canyon have reopened). 🚗Transportation: 1. High-speed Rail/Train: - Huangshan North Station: Approx. 50 km from the scenic area. Transfer to the scenic area bus (approx. CNY 20-50) or take a shared car (approx. 1 hr). - Other stations: Tongling Station, Hefei South Station, etc., can also connect to long-distance buses to Huangshan Scenic Area. 2. Driving: - From Shanghai/Hangzhou: Hu-Hang Expressway → Hang-Hui Expressway → Jing-Tai Expressway → Tangkou Exit - From Hefei: Jing-Tai Expressway → Tangkou Exit; parking lot fees are approx. CNY 30-50/day. 3. Transportation within the Scenic Area: - Transfer bus: South Gate transfer center to the cable car station (CNY 19/person one way, operating hours: 6:10am-5:40pm). - Cable car: - Yungu Cable Car (back mountain): CNY 80 one way, recommended for an easier ascent. - Yuping Cable Car (front mountain): CNY 90 one way, direct access to the Welcoming Pine. - Taiping Cable Car (North Gate): CNY 80 one way. - Scenic train: West Sea Grand Canyon bottom to near Guangmingding (CNY 100 one way). 👍️Must-see attractions: 1. Welcoming Pine: The iconic landmark of Huangshan, located in front of Yupinglou, symbolizing hospitality. 2. West Sea Grand Canyon: A blend of strange rocks, dangerous peaks, and a sea of clouds. Reopened on March 19. Hiking or taking the scenic train is recommended. 3. Guangmingding: The second highest peak of Huangshan, the best viewpoint for sunrise and sunset, overlooking the sea of clouds and peaks. 4. Tiandu Peak/Lotus Peak: The two peaks are open alternately every 5 years. Tiandu Peak will be open in 2025 (steep and magnificent, suitable for challengers). 5. Monkey Watching the Sea: A strange rock resembling a monkey gazing at the sea of clouds, inspired by the primary school Chinese text "Strange Rocks of Huangshan." 🎟️Tickets: 1. Basic tickets: - Peak season (March-November): CNY 190/person; off-season (December-February): CNY 150/person - Free admission: Children under 6, seniors over 60, active military personnel, etc. (reservations required). 2. Recommended package: - Ticket + Yungu Cable Car + transfer bus: Approx. CNY 300/person (best value during peak season). 3. Discounts: - International tourists: Half-price tickets for Huangshan City's 4A-level and above scenic spots (including Huangshan) (passport required). - Free admission on Wednesdays (reservations required, limited availability). 💗Other tips: 1. Avoid crowds: - Enter the park before 6:30am or visit on a working day. - The Ciguang Pavilion to Yupinglou walking trail is temporarily closed. Prioritize the Yungu Cable Car on the back mountain. 2. Weather and equipment: - Large temperature difference on the mountaintop (5-10°C lower than the foot of the mountain). Bring a windproof jacket, non-slip hiking shoes, and ice grips (essential for rainy and snowy weather). - Occasional snowfall from late March to early April. Pay attention to the scenic area's anti-slip warnings and temporarily closed sections. 3. Recommended nearby attractions: - Hongcun: A Hui-style ancient village, approx. 1 hr drive. Experience the filming location of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." - Huizhou Ancient City: A historical and cultural city, experience intangible cultural heritage such as Hui carvings and She inkstones. 4. Accommodation and dining: - Mountaintop hotels (such as Baiyun Hotel, Xihai Hotel): Convenient for sunrise viewing, standard rooms approx. CNY 1,000-1,500/night. - Recommended guesthouses in Tangkou Town at the foot of the mountain, cost-effective (CNY 200-500/night). 5. Things to avoid: - Don't trust scalpers selling "cheap tickets" at the entrance. Book tickets through the "Huangshan Tourism Official Platform." - The last cable car is around 5:40pm. Plan your descent accordingly.