China · Anhui  ·  Days 5–7

Huangshan

Ink-wash mountains, a sea of clouds

3 days
Huangshan  ·  Highlights
Highlights
  • Summit hike — Bright Top (Guangming Ding), Lotus Peak, Xihai Grand Canyon loop
  • Sea of clouds at sunrise / sunset — stay overnight on the mountain for this
  • Cable car or a 3–4h hike up the eastern steps
  • Hongcun & Xidi — UNESCO Hui-style ancient villages at the base
  • Tunxi Old Street — 300+ Hui-style buildings, ink-stick and tea shops
In pictures

Huangshan

Food & Shopping

Huangshan

Eat
  • Chou Guiyu — braised salted mandarin fish (the famous one)
  • Hairy tofu — fermented, a Ming-dynasty favorite
  • Assorted Dishes in One Pot (一品锅)
  • Huangshan shaobing & Wang Yitiao wonton — quick lunches on Tunxi Old Street
Shop
  • Ink sticks & slabs — Hu Kai-wen Ink-Stick Factory
  • Huangshan Maofeng & Qimen black tea
  • Antiques, silk & porcelain on Tunxi Old Street

Summit ~5–12°C, snow possible in March · azaleas bloom mid-Apr–May

Getting there

High-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao — 2.5–3.5h, $26–65.

Mid-March – Late April 2027 · ~6 weeks · 2 travelers

Next stop
Chongqing

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