[05 Huangshan 2-Day Budget Trip for Girls] Discover a Wonderland

Huangshan (Budget Edition) ¥336.5 Budget Plan (including transportation + tickets + accommodation + food) Goal: Explore Huangshan with minimal spending, perfect for students/budget travelers! 💰 Expense Breakdown (Total ≈ ¥336.5) 1. Transportation (approx. ¥100) Hard seat train ticket: Hefei/Hangzhou → Huangshan (single trip ≈ ¥50, round trip ¥100) Huangshan North Railway Station → Scenic Area Bus: ¥30 (round trip) 2. Tickets (¥95) Huangshan Scenic Area off-season ticket (December–February): ¥95 (¥47 with student ID) ⚠️ Note: Peak season tickets cost ¥190. It is recommended to visit during the off-season or book free tickets in advance (Huangshan occasionally offers free ticket promotions). 3. Accommodation (¥50) Hostel/homestay bed: ¥50/night (Tangkou Town, near the scenic area) 4. Food (¥60) Bring your own snacks (bread + instant noodles + water ≈ ¥30) Local snacks (Huangshan baked sesame cakes + wontons ≈ ¥30) 5. Other (¥31.5) Trekking poles (optional, available at the foot of the mountain ≈ ¥5) Raincoat (essential, available at the foot of the mountain ≈ ¥10) Insurance (optional ≈ ¥16.5) 🏞️ Itinerary (2 days, 1 night) Day 1: Ascend the Mountain (Hiking to save on cable car fees) 6:00 am: Arrive at Huangshan North Railway Station and take the bus to Tangkou Town (¥30). 8:00 am: Hike up the mountain from Ciguang Pavilion (free, approx. 3–4 hrs). 12:00 pm: Arrive at the Welcoming Pine and enjoy your packed lunch. Afternoon: Explore Bright Summit → Flying-Over Rock → West Sea Grand Canyon (free hiking). 6:00 pm: Stay overnight on the mountaintop (if not staying overnight, you can hike at night or descend). Day 2: Sunrise + Descent 5:00 am: Watch the sunrise from Bright Summit/Beginning-to-Believe Peak (free). 7:00 am: Hike down the mountain (towards Cloud Valley Temple, approx. 2–3 hrs). 10:00 am: Return to Tangkou Town and have a bowl of wontons (¥10). 12:00 pm: Take the bus back to Huangshan North Railway Station (¥30). 💡 Money-Saving Tips ✅ Free ticket strategy: Follow the "Huangshan Tourism Official Platform" for occasional free ticket promotions. ✅ Bring your own food: Prices on the mountain are high (instant noodles ¥15, water ¥10). ✅ Hike instead of taking the cable car: Single trip cable car costs ¥80–90, hiking is free. ✅ Stay at the foot of the mountain: Mountaintop accommodation is expensive (beds ¥200+), hostels in Tangkou Town are available for ¥50. ⚠️ Important Notes 1. Huangshan's weather is unpredictable, bring a raincoat and warm jacket. 2. Hike within your limits and bring some chocolate for an energy boost. 3. Avoid holidays if possible, fewer crowds and lower costs. 🌟 Summary: Exploring Huangshan for ¥336.5 is totally doable! Perfect for budget travelers, focusing on hiking and bringing your own food, the scenery is just as beautiful!