Huangshan Landmarks
The name of Huangshan City is derived from the famous Huangshan Mountain, and it is one of the must-see places for travelers. In addition to such natural wonders, a history of more than 2,200 years has left the city with a large number of cultural heritages. Known as Huizhou in ancient times, Huangshan is the birthplace of Hui culture, as well as the hometown of the Huizhou merchants who ruled China's trade for more than 300 years. Visiting ancient Huizhou-style villages and learning the local art of carving and painting are some of the top things to do in Huangshan. Let's see the following article to know the emblematic places in Huangshan to visit.
Taking a trip to Huangshan Mountain, one of the most famous in China, is a must-see in Huangshan. The best views include wonderful pine trees, grotesque rocks, sea of clouds and hot springs. In addition, the haze, snow and sunrise are also spectacles that you will not miss. It is said that: If you have visited Huangshan Mountain, you do not need to visit any other. This shows the incomparable charm of Huangshan Mountain. There are usually three travel routes for tourists: Front Mountain, Back Mountain and Western Sea Valley. Along the way, you can see the amazing Lotus Peak, Heavenly Capital Peak, Jade Screen Pavilion, Greetings to Guests Pine, Thread of Heaven, Lion Peak and Flying Stone. It is advisable to visit for one or two days because the trip requires a lot of physical strength. The cable car is the best option if you are too tired to walk. The weather is changeable, with more rain; The temperature in the mountains is very different from that at the foot. Remember to bring raincoats and warm clothing.
One of the best places to visit in Huangshan is the ancient village of Hongcun, known as the village within Chinese paintings for its beautiful landscapes and tranquility. This ancient village displays the Huizhou architectural style, with hundreds of residential buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911) standing silently. The best foreign language film at the Oscars was filmed here: Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Fun things to do in Hongcun include enjoying the beauty of South Lake and Yuezhao Lake, drawing near the river, and viewing the delicate stone, wood, and brick carvings.
Xidi ancient village has a history of nearly a thousand years and was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2000. There are hundreds of well-preserved ancient houses from the Ming and Qing dynasties, so it is reputed to be the treasure of the ancient residences and the most beautiful village in the world. Seeing elegant Hui-style buildings such as the Hu Wenguang Memorial Arch and Jingai Hall, and appreciating Hui-style stone, wood and brick carvings are the top things to do in Huangshan.
A fun thing to do in Huangshan at night is to walk along the old Tunxi Street, located in the central Tunxi district. It is considered the most prosperous street in Huangshan and is lined with Hui-style shops. Here tourists can taste Huizhou specialties: hairy tofu and mandarin fish, or buy Huizhou ink, She ink stone and local tea as souvenirs. You can also drink tea while watching the Huangmei Opera on the second floor of the Desheng Building. Tunxi Ancient Street is also a good transit place to stay if you visit Huangshan Mountain, Xidi Ancient Villages and Hongcun.
