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Ranking of tourist attractions around Huangshan Mountain

: There is a very famous mountain near Huangshan Mountain. Yun Qi is the birthplace of Taoism. Located in the west of Xiuning County, Huangshan City, 15km, near the downtown area of Huangshan City. Friends who travel to Huangshan can go to Yun Qi. Besides the mountains, there are many scenic spots worth visiting, such as Tunxi Old Street, Shexian Ancient City, Huashan Mystery Cave, Tang Yue Paifang Group and Xidihong Village.

: 1. Ranking of tourist attractions around Huangshan Mountain

1. Pine, the first of the four wonders of Huangshan Mountain, is the most famous welcoming pine located in Yupinglou, Qian Shan.

2. Strange stones represent flying stones, dreams brush flowers, monkeys look at the sea and flying stones.

3, the sea of clouds, the vast sea of clouds, such as the seaside, rough waves, spray splashing, waves lapping on the shore.

4. Hot springs, whether you go to Yungu Temple or Ciguang Pavilion, you must pass through the hot spring scenic spot. The water quality is mainly composed of bicarbonate, and the spring water is unusually clear, colorless and tasteless, and tastes sweet and delicious.

5. Huangshan Mountain, with 77 peaks above 1000 meters above sea level. The whole Huangshan Mountain is a granite peak forest. Since ancient times, there have been thirty-six peaks and thirty-six small peaks. The highest peak, Lotus Peak, the most dangerous peak, Tiandu Peak and Guangmingding, the best place to watch the sunrise, constitute the three main peaks of Huangshan Mountain.

6. Sunrise, places to watch the sunrise: Guangmingding, Shuguang Pavilion, Qingliangtai, Lion Peak, Danxia Peak, Yupinglou, etc. Sunrise time: spring: 5: 30-6: 00; Summer: 4: 40-5: 20; Autumn: 4: 50-5: 20; Winter: 5:30-6:00

7. Sunset, sunset, Huangshan dusk, Xishan sunset, there is gold in the mountain, and there is magic in the fairy. Places to watch the sunset: Guangmingding, Paiyun Pavilion and Danxia Peak.

8. The Buddha's light, including the light of Huangshan Mountain, is 2-5 times a month on average, mostly before 9: 00 a.m. in Chu Qing after the rain and after 5: 00 p.m. in the early rainy night.

9. Rime and Rime. Visitors to Huangshan Mountain in winter can easily see the beauty of this season.

10. Animals and plants. If you are lucky, you can also see macaques, squirrels, orioles, thrushes, red-billed lovebirds and silver pheasants in Huangshan. Common plants are rhododendron, magnolia, Andromeda, Ardisia and Liriodendron.

: 2. List of Huangshan Scenic Spots

1. Bright top

Guangding is the most beautiful one among the main peaks of Huangshan Mountain. Its height is1860m, which is the second peak of Huangshan Mountain. The exposed top is flat and wide. Standing on it, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the East China Sea and the peaks of the West Sea. Do you know how their names came from?

Because of its spacious and long sunshine time, it is named Guangmingding. Because of the terrain, it is the first choice for Huangshan to see the sunrise and the sea of clouds.

2. Tiandu Peak

Tianfeng is the third main peak of Huangshan Mountain, with an altitude of 1800 meters. It is the steepest peak in Huangshan Mountain. In ancient times, it was called the fairy capital, which means the metropolis in the sky, hence the name Tiandufeng.

Many people don't know that Tiandu Peak is the corner front of Quaternary glaciers. The top of the mountain is as flat as the palm of your hand, and a stone carving climbs to the top. There will be a charm after going up, and there is a natural stone room in the middle, which can accommodate hundreds of people. You will know what a river looks like.

3. welcome pine

Do you know that?/You know what? Do you know that?/You know what? Do you know that?/You know what? Do you know that?/You know what? Welcome pine is a symbol of coming to Huangshan and Anhui Province. In the Great Hall of the People, there is also an iron painting "Welcome Pine", which symbolizes the friendship between the people of the world and the people of China.

For the sustainable development of Huangshan Mountain, from 65438 to the end of March every year, the local area will enter the maintenance period from February to the end of March, and scenic spots such as Tiandufeng will also enter the maintenance period. Lotus peak and Tiandu peak bloom alternately, with a cycle of 5 years. It can be seen that tourism must look at fate and opportunity!

As we all know, since the founding of New China, the living standards of the American people have been greatly improved, and more and more people have begun to like traveling. Many people think that traveling can add some color to ordinary life, and it can enrich their life experiences. Walking through different places and seeing different scenery is a kind of enjoyment.

When it comes to tourist attractions, we have to mention the natural landscape of our country. China has a vast territory and rich resources, with many famous mountains and rivers, including three mountains and five mountains. Everyone is familiar with the Five Mountains. Many people punch in, but people in Sanshan often say, which three mountains are they? Today, let's learn about the three famous mountains in China. Have you ever been there? In fact, everyone is familiar with this name.

First of all, Huangshan, one of the three famous mountains, is the most famous. As the saying goes, Wuyue returns without looking at the mountains, and Huangshan returns without looking at the mountains. This sentence also attracted many people to punch in Huangshan. Huangshan Mountain has always been famous for its beautiful scenery such as strange pines, strange rocks, clouds and hot springs. In addition, the sunrise and rime of Huangshan Mountain are also spectacular, and the scenery of Huangshan Mountain is infinite. Many people who have climbed Huangshan Mountain will sigh at the beautiful scenery and feel too tired. After climbing, they felt that they didn't enjoy themselves and wanted to climb again.

The second famous mountain is Lushan Mountain, which is located in Jiujiang City, Jiangxi Province. This mountain is famous for its grandeur, strangeness, precipitousness and beauty, and is called the best in the world. Whenever Lushan Mountain is mentioned, many people will think of the waterfalls here. Li Bai said, flying down three thousands of feet, it is suspected that the Milky Way has set for nine days. Let countless people punch in. Lushan Mountain has 22 waterfalls, 18 streams and 14 lakes. The water features are beautiful.

The third famous mountain is Yandang Mountain, which is located in Zhejiang Province. Now Yandang Mountain is divided into South Yandang Mountain and North Yandang Mountain. The evaluation of Yandang Mountain is still very high. This mountain is called the first mountain in the southeast, a famous mountain on the sea and the best in the world. The main landscapes in the mountain are Lingfeng, Lingyan, Dalong Waterfall, Sanzhe Waterfall, Salt Lake, Xianshengmen Scenic Area, Yangjiao Cave and Xianqiao.

3. Huangshan tourist attractions Daquan scenic spot ranking list

Qifeng, grotesque rocks, sea of clouds and hot springs are the four major landscapes of Huangshan Mountain. And welcome pine and farewell pine.

The lotus peak is beautiful, full of flowers, and the amazing flying stones still stand for thousands of years, making people feel like they are in another world.

Carassius auratus belongs to Tianfeng, and the cliffs on both sides are creepy. There is also an observatory where you can look at the stars. The beautiful sunrise and sunset make people look forward to it.

4. List of tourist attractions around Huangshan Mountain

Huangshan 1

World Cultural and Natural Heritage, World Geopark, National AAAAA Scenic Spot, National Scenic Spot, National Civilized Scenic Spot Demonstration Site, China Top Ten Famous Mountains, this is the first wonder mountain.

Huangshan Mountain, located in Huangshan City in the south of Anhui Province, has 72 peaks. The elevation of the main peak Lotus Peak1864m. It is one of the 36 main peaks of Huangshan Mountain, which is as famous as Guangmingding and Tiandu Peak. Huangshan Mountain is the symbol of Anhui tourism and the only mountain view among the top ten scenic spots in China.

2. Qiyun Mountain

Yun Qi was called Baiyue in ancient times, so it was named after overlooking the top of the mountain and the clouds. Located in Qiyunshan Town, Xiuning County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, it is about15km away from Xiuning County in the west and 33km away from Tunxi District, with a total area of110km2.

There are three scenic spots in Yun Qi: Yuehua Street, Yunyan Lake and Upstairs. There are 36 strange peaks, 44 strange stones, 18 hidden caves, 27 flying caves, 14 pools, 16 pavilions, 537 stone carvings, 3 stone workshops, 5 stone bridges and 33 temples in Antang.

3. Dashu Mountain

Hefei Dashushan National Forest Park is located in Shushan District, west of Hefei City, Anhui Province, with an area of 1003.4438+0 hectares, about 10 km away from Hefei City. Its geographical coordinates are: east longitude1170820 ~1104, north latitude 315001~ 315/kloc. Dashu Mountain is 284 meters above sea level, which is the highest point in Hefei.

Hefei Dashushan National Forest Park consists of two parts: the main part of the original Shushan Forest Park and the western expansion part in 2007 (also known as the western expansion scenic spot). Dashu Mountain in the park belongs to an overflowing extinct volcano, which is a rare volcano.

4. Chengkan (5A)

Feel the labyrinthine streets and appreciate the magnificent Huizhou architecture.

5. Xihai Grand Canyon

Experience the exciting online celebrity train, with the hottest scenery and snow appreciation everywhere.

6. Tunxi Old Street

Send Huizhou old street, visit bluestone tablets and eat delicious food.

7. Bright top

The second peak of Huangshan Mountain, see sunrise, sea of clouds, the hottest scenery, sunrise, sunset, sea of clouds and snow scene.

8. Xixi Nangu Village

Muchong Net Red Bridge has more than 100 ancient buildings in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

9. Lu Cun

Paigu Village carved with wood carvings must go to TOP 10, a beautiful ancient town.

10. Huizhou Ancient City (5A)

As one of the four ancient cities in China, it is a city-to-city, and it is a must to visit the ancient city through a pass.

1 1. Huangshan Emerald Valley Scenic Area (4A) Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was filmed in Yaochi, a suburban scenic spot.

12. Huangshan Taiping Lake Scenic Area (4A)

Uncut emeralds, boating and enjoying lakes and mountains, suburban attractions.

13. Xin 'anjiang Landscape Gallery (4A)

Feel Huizhou culture and visit Qingshan and Huizhou villages by boat.

14. Yun Qi Scenic Area (4A)

Cliff stone carving, Danxia landform

15. Welcome pine

The first of the five wonders of Huangshan Mountain, the hottest scenic spot Yuping Scenic Area, can't look at the guests for nothing.

16. Tunxi

Huizhou architecture with blue tiles and white walls is the place where Huizhou culture can be felt best.

7. Mulituan Village

A small mountain village in the world can see the sunrise and the sea of clouds.

18. Mukeng Bamboo Sea

755-79000, stroll in the lush bamboo forest, be sure to go.

9. Nanping village

The roads in the village are like a maze, and the location of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Zhang Yimou is a must-see for the beautiful ancient town.

20. Huashan World Huashan Mystery Cave

Visit the ancient Huizhou Grottoes, 30 degrees north latitude, suburban attractions.

2 1. Shouzhuoyuan Scenic Spot, the former residence of Tao Yuanming.

22. Shitan Village

Xanadu, quaint village, enjoying rape blossoms.

3. Lotus Peak

The highest peak of Huangshan Mountain, the heart lock of Huangshan Mountain, the hottest scenery, sunset view, Yuping scenic spot.

24. South Lake

Bring your own ink painting style, five scenes of Hongcun.

5. Yuliangba

Dujiangyan, south of the Yangtze River, the birthplace of a generation of Huizhou merchants, must visit TOP4.

26. Tangkou Town, Huangshan

The gateway of Huangshan Mountain, looking up at the peaks of Huangshan Mountain and overlooking the leisurely and beautiful waters.

27. Liyang Lane

Many restaurants have a good environment, and simplicity and fashion are perfectly integrated.

28. sheepfold tulou

The last piece of pure land in southern Anhui, an ancient earth building built on the mountain.

9. Kowloon Waterfall

The largest waterfall in Huangshan, with waterfalls and pools, is a suburban scenic spot.

30. Tachuan Scenic Area

Photographer China's creative base is the three autumn scenery in Huang Shanren. I have listed all the above scenic spots for you to choose from. Welcome to Huangshan Mountain!

The encyclopedia lists ten tourist attractions around Huangshan Mountain.

Huizhou ancient city near Huangshan, located in Hui Town, Shexian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, has a long history and rich humanities.

The ancient city was founded in the Qin Dynasty, and after the Tang and Song Dynasties, with the rise of Huizhou merchants, the prevalence of Neo-Confucianism and the prosperity of writing style, a large number of talents emerged. It is the hometown of Tao Xingzhi, an educator, and the birthplace of Huizhou School, one of the three local schools. Therefore, it is called Southeast Zou Lu, a state of etiquette.

Huizhou architecture in the ancient city pays attention to the beauty of rhythm, with the horse head wall and small blue tiles as the most distinctive features. The 50-fold horse head wall is called the five mountains in the sky by the people; Huizhou architecture pays attention to specifications and etiquette, and officials and businessmen are different. However, whether it is a big family or a small civilian family, their houses are elegant. Huizhou architecture, especially folk houses, ancestral halls and memorial archways, is the most typical, known as the three unique ancient buildings in Huizhou, and enjoys a high reputation in Chinese and foreign architectural circles.

Huizhou architecture in the ancient city is one of the most wonderful and intuitive carriers and manifestations in China, and it is the traditional American culture and a test.

The ancient villages in southern Anhui are located in the east of yi county, Anhui Province, represented by Xidi Village and Hongcun Village. Xidi and Hongcun ancient residential villages are located in Huangshan Scenic Area, yi county, Anhui Province, east of China. Xidi Village covers an area of nearly 13 hectares and has a history of more than 950 years. From 1 4th century to19th century, there were 3 ancestral halls,1archway and 224 ancient houses. The West Village has preserved typical ancient villages in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

3. AAAAA Ancient Huizhou Cultural Tourism Zone in Huangshan City

Huangshan ancient Huizhou cultural tourism area

Huizhou Ancient Culture Tourist Area, located in Huangshan City, Anhui Province, is the birthplace of Huizhou culture. It consists of five high-quality scenic spots, namely, Jiabao Garden, Tangmo, Qiankouju, Chengkan and Paifang Group, the ancient city of Huizhou, with Huangshan Mountain in the north and Qiandao Lake in the south. Huizhou Ancient City is the seat of Huizhou Municipal Government and one of the four best-preserved ancient cities in China. Tang Yue Paifang Group is the largest archway community in China, which is composed of seven closely connected stone squares in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

4. Xidi

Xidi

Xidi is located 8 kilometers east of yi county, Huizhou, Anhui Province (yi county, Huangshan City, Anhui Province). It was founded during the reign of the Northern Song Emperor and has a history of nearly a thousand years. Yi county originally belonged to ancient Huizhou, and Xidi was located in the west of Huizhou Prefecture, so it was named as Dipu Office. Hongcun, located at the north of yi county 10 km, was founded in the first year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty. The Wangs built a house here, dammed the river and diverted water 800 miles into the village.

5. Hongcun

Hongcun

Hongcun, located in the northeast of yi county at the southern foot of Huangshan Mountain, is a strange ancient village. There is a cow-shaped water system in the peach blossom garden of the ancient giant, which is called the village in Chinese painting. In the Southern Song Dynasty, Hongcun people in Shaoxing created bionics and built artificial water system villages, which was a must for China. The whole village is like a leisurely buffalo, lying in the green mountains and green waters. There are more than 40 well-preserved Ming and Qing ancient dwellings in the village/kloc-0.

6. Hidden houses of national key cultural relics protection units.

Qiankou building

Qiankou Mansion, also known as Xiazi Villa, is located at the south foot of Xiazi Peak in Qiankou, Huizhou District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province. In the Qing Dynasty, it was a unique business in Wang Yuan, and it was named water town garden. Xianfeng period (1851-1861) was destroyed by fire. From 1984, 1 1 Typical Ming architecture scattered in Qianri and Xucun was concentrated here, forming Amin Dynasty Village, named Qiankoufu, including Shanmenyi.

7. Tang Yue Shipaifang Group National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit

Tang Yue Shipaifang Group

Tang Yue Shipaifang Group is located 6 kilometers west of Shexian County, Anhui Province. It is a complex of Jiabao Village and reflects the meritorious figures in Jiabao's history. It consists of seven huge stone arches, which straddle the slate avenue at the head of the village. Three of them were built in the Ming Dynasty and four in the Qing Dynasty. There is a stone pavilion in the archway group, and the Daxiong Hall at one end of the archway group wraps the village. The Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, Ci Xiao, talked with Li Da in a special way, making the south of the Yangtze River beautiful.

8 provincial key cultural relics protection units of Huizhou ancient city

Huizhou ancient city

Huizhou ancient city is located in the center of Huizhou town, Shexian county, a national historical and cultural city. It has been the seat of Huizhou Prefecture for thousands of years. Its main buildings are Renhe Building, Deyue Building, Tea House, Huifengshi Square, the first floor of Huiyuan, the street center building and the ancient theater building. And more than 100 antique commercial and residential buildings embedded in it. It is an important entity building that displays and reflects Huizhou culture. One government and six counties began in the fifth year of Tang Dali (77.

9. Tunxi Old Street

Tunxi Old Street

Tunxi Old Street rises with the development of Huizhou merchants. As early as the 1920s and 1930s, Shanghai-Hangzhou commercial port was in its heyday. Total loan amount

It takes about 10 minutes to climb the mountain by cableway from Yungu Temple, but the scenery in the middle will be missed. It takes two hours to climb the mountain quickly and three hours to slow down.

Walking up the mountain, you can see wonders such as the gods turning over the table and guiding the way.

If you go, you can go to Shi Xinfeng to have a look. Mountain bamboo shoots and ridges are particularly spectacular. Then go to the monkey to watch the sea, which is also a monkey-shaped stone. From a distance, it looks like a monkey watching the sea of clouds.

Haiyun Grand Canyon

The mountain road is rugged, and all the way is a staircase road built close to the canyon. Going further up, you can see the yellow pine and Dieyun.

If you are lucky, you can also see the rolling sea of clouds, which is particularly spectacular.

The top of the lamp is also an excellent place to see the scenery. If you want to watch the sunrise, you can stay in the light for one night and watch the sunrise the next morning.

Lianhuafeng

Lotus Peak is the highest peak in Huangshan Mountain, with an altitude of1864.8m.. Lianhualing to Lianhuafeng1.5km. Along the way, there are famous pine trees in Huangshan Mountain, such as dragonfly pine and upside-down pine.

Go down the Lotus Peak, cross the 100-step ladder, walk through the Aoyu Cave and climb the Aoyu Peak. The distance between them is also rugged and steep.

Pine trees greet guests.

Welcome pine is also a famous landscape. Although you have never been to Huangshan, when you talk about Huangshan, you will first think of welcoming pine.

There are also hotels in Yingsong Scenic Area, which can provide rest. There are many boulders beside it, which is a good background for taking pictures.

There are many scenic spots in Huangshan Mountain. Only when you are there can you feel the beauty of the scenery. Most of these scenic spots come from Qian Shan. If you have time, you can spend a few more days visiting Huangshan Mountain.

6. A complete collection of tourist attractions around Huangshan City

Ten Scenes of Huangshan Park

Huangshan Mountain is a mountain range in eastern China and southern Anhui. This mountain is famous for its beautiful scenery-sunrise, sunset, granite peaks, pine trees and other secular clouds. There are many mountains. Huangshan's reputation in the United States stems from its great influence on China, its art, literature and profound cultural resources.

1. Welcome pine

Welcome pine is the symbol of Huangshan Mountain, and it is also her national pride. This kind of welcoming pine painting often appears in some important and solemn places in China.

Yingsongshu stands on the bluestone on the left side of Yupinglou Hotel in Hangshan Scenic Area. Welcome pine is 1770 meters above sea level, with two branches protruding more than 7 meters, similar to the owner's two arms. Welcome tourists from all over the world.

In fact, in Huangshan, pine trees can be seen everywhere. But this welcoming pine is the most impressive and representative. It's not surprising that people have to queue up to shoot welcome pines during the tourist season. How to get there Most people will reach the top of Huangshan Mountain through the eastern trail or the western steps (walking or taking a cable car).

In order to see the welcoming pine more quickly, you can choose to walk or take the cable car to cross the western steps, or you can challenge yourself on foot 10 km or more.

It takes about 3 hours to walk from Compassion Light Temple to Yingkesong. If you take the cable car, you need to walk for another 40 minutes to get to the cable car station on the western hillside.

2. Bright top

Guangming Peak is located in Huangshan Mountain, with an altitude of 1860. It is the second peak of Huangshan Mountain and one of the three peaks. The peaks of the Ming Dynasty are relatively flat, and it is easy to see the supernatural East China Sea, Xifeng, Tiandu Peak and Lotus Peak, so the peaks of the Ming Dynasty last for a long time.

Liangfeng is one of the best places to watch the sunrise and ocean clouds. Huangshan weather station is located at the top of the mountain.

Starting from the last Xiaoyun Hotel, we started a 3-kilometer hiking trip, and reached the second peak Guangmingding at an altitude of 1, 860 meters, and the hotel-baiyun hotel.

Later, this 3 km journey became the most difficult part of our two-day tour of Huangshan. It took us more than three hours to walk from Yi Yun Hotel to Yun Bei Hotel and climb the Guangming Peak.

3. Xihai Grand Canyon (Xihai Canyon)

Xihai Grand Canyon Xihai Grand Canyon is a multi-year facility built to better appreciate the new scenery of the canyon. The first phase of the building has been completed.

Xihai Grand Canyon Scenic Area covers an area of about 25 square kilometers, with a total length of 15 kilometers. Physical education class (Sports)

The pavilion is located on the west side of Huangshan Mountain and at the entrance of Xihai Canyon. This museum was built in 1925. This is an adult landscape pavilion carved with marble granite with three Chinese characters on it.

Sometimes clouds rise from nearby canyons and flock to pavilions, unwilling to disperse. Standing in the exhibition hall, you

You will see the peaks in the clouds, so it is called the dissipation cloud pavilion. Therefore, loris Exhibition Hall is another strange nickname. An ancient pine tree in front of the exhibition hall is listed as a world cultural heritage. The roots of the pine tree went deep into the rock and cut it into three sections. This tree is 6 meters high and has a history of 150 years.

5.flint

Huangshan Mountain is famous for its strange stones. Flying over rocks is the most impressive and representative. The area around flying rocks accounts for 30% of Huangshan rocks.

6. Lotus Peak

Lotus Peak is the highest mountain in East China. Of course, Huangshan Mountain is 1864 meters above sea level. From Lotus Hill to Lotus Peak, you will see beautiful pine trees and other scenic spots. On the Lotus Peak, you will see Tianmu Mountain in the east, Lushan Mountain in the west, Jiuhua Mountain and the Yangtze River in the north. Like other peaks in Huangshan Mountain, the fence of Lotus Peak is covered with iron locks, which can bring good wishes.

7. Tiandu Peak

Lotus peak is in the west and Tiandu peak is located in the southeast of Huangshan Mountain, with an altitude of 18 10. One of the three peaks in Huangshan, Lotus Peak, Lotus Peak. The pinnacle of light. It comes from an old legend. The peak is a place where immortals gather, hence the name Tiandufeng. The top of the mountain is flat-topped, and there is a stone room here, which can accommodate about 100 people. Tianfeng is the peak with the highest risk and peak value among the three peaks in Huangshan Mountain.

8. Shi Xinfeng

If not, don't climb the starting peak of altitude 1668 meters. I don't know Huangshan pine. There are many famous Huangshan pine trees gathered here. Once upon a time, there was a man who doubted the beauty of this mountain. Huangshan finally visited Huangshan. He was shocked by the beautiful scenery and began to believe in the charm of Huangshan Mountain, hence the name Qidian Mountain. There are many famous pine trees, such as black tiger pine, lotus seed pine and sleeping dragon pine. People think that this mountain peak is located at the top of Hangzhou.

9. Dream brush flowers

From the north to Xinfeng, you will soon see the flowers on the brush, also known as the brush peak. It is located in the northeast. Huangshan, not far from Beihai Hotel.

The flowers on the nib are one of the most impressive places in Huangshan Mountain. On the surface of the pine tree, a rock protrudes below, and at the top of the sharp point, there is a pine tip and a natural writing brush.

10. Monkeys look at the sea

If you continue walking from Beihai Hotel for more than 10 minutes, you will see a strange stone on the top of the mountain. It has an interesting name, the stone monkey, staring at the clouds on the sea.

A stone shaped like a monkey and a stone monkey seems to have jumped into the sea of clouds from a distance. When the dark clouds cleared, the monkeys looked at the quiet fields below.