Sea of Clouds, Strange Pines, Peculiar Rocks, Sunrise, National Day Huangshan 3 Days 2 Nights 3000 RMB Summit Attack

"After visiting the Five Great Mountains, no other mountains compare; after visiting Huangshan, no other peaks compare." This National Day, why not go to Huangshan in Anhui for a millennium appointment with sea of clouds, strange pines, peculiar rocks, and sunrise. Many think Huangshan is expensive and tiring, but with proper planning, a 3-day 2-night trip with a budget of 3000 RMB per person is completely feasible, easily reaching the summit and taking in the magnificent landscape. 📍Trip Highlights: Ascend from the front mountain, descend from the back mountain, stay one night on the summit, avoid peak crowds Suitable for couples, friends traveling together, or physically fit families with children (recommended for kids over 10 years old). 🚄Day 1: Arrive at Huangshan South Gate + Ascend via Yungu Temple Recommended to take the high-speed train to [Huangshan North Station] (round trip from Shanghai/Hangzhou/Nanjing about 500-700 RMB), then taxi or take the scenic area shuttle bus to [Yungu Temple Cableway Station] (ticket price 19 RMB). Take the Yungu Cableway up the mountain (80 RMB) to start the hiking journey: ✅ Recommended route: Yungu Temple → Shixin Peak → Black Tiger Pine → Near Beihai Hotel ✅ Along the way, strange pines are everywhere, the stone forest is spectacular, almost no steep slopes, perfect for warming up. Arrive before evening at the pre-booked summit hotel (recommended Baiyun Hotel or Beihai Hotel, standard room about 1200 RMB/night, 600 RMB per person for shared rooms), book one month in advance! After all, National Day accommodations are tight. Dinner at the hotel, although prices are high (a fried rice costs 40 RMB), it saves effort and is comforting. 🌅Day 2: Sunrise at Bright Summit Peak + West Sea Grand Canyon + Guest-Greeting Pine Check-in Wake up at 5 a.m. and head to [Bright Summit Peak] (altitude 1860 meters) — one of Huangshan’s best sunrise viewing spots, where morning light spills over the rolling sea of clouds, like being in a fairyland. Then walk through the [West Sea Grand Canyon] (one-way rail cable car 100 RMB, strongly recommend taking it downhill to save energy): ✅ Cliff plank roads are thrilling and magnificent, overlooking the deep valley, a paradise for photographers ✅ After walking to the valley bottom, take the rail cable car up, then return via Paiyun Pavilion and Flying-Over Rock. In the afternoon, descend from Bright Summit Peak and Ao Yu Peak to Yupinglou, check in at the iconic [Guest-Greeting Pine], and take photos with the thousand-year-old pine. Take the Yuping Cableway down (90 RMB), return to Ciguang Pavilion, then take the bus back to Tangkou Town. 🏨Day 3: Half-day tour of Hongcun + Return trip Check out early in the morning and travel to [Hongcun] (about 1 hour from Tangkou, carpool 30 RMB/person, entrance fee 104 RMB), ✅ White walls and black tiles reflect in South Lake, small bridges and flowing water, like an ink painting ✅ Stroll around Moon Pond and Chengzhi Hall, feel the profound Huizhou culture ✅ Try a bowl of Mao tofu and a bite of Laba tofu, authentic Huizhou flavors unforgettable. End the trip before noon and return home. 💰Total Budget Breakdown (per person): 🚄Transportation (high-speed train + bus + carpool): 700 RMB 🎟️Tickets + cableways + cable cars: about 850 RMB (student ID discounts available) 🏨Accommodation: Summit 600 RMB + optional 1 night below mountain (higher if not sharing summit room) 🍽️Meals + snacks: 400 RMB 🧳Spare cash: 450 RMB (including souvenirs like Huangshan baked cakes and Maofeng tea) = Total controlled within 3000 RMB, reasonable allocation makes it achievable! 📌Tips: ✔️ National Day Huangshan temperature 5-18℃, summit near 0℃ at night, be sure to bring down jacket and anti-slip hiking shoes ✔️ Bring your own snacks, chocolate, thermos; supplies on the mountain are expensive ✔️ Book tickets and cableway tickets in advance, strict crowd control during holidays! Climbing Huangshan once, you’ll know what “life is worth it” means. The sea of clouds surges, peaks appear and disappear, At that moment, you will understand— All the sweat turns into freedom in the wind.