Huangshan Self-guided Tour Guide 2017 Huangshan Road Travel Guide 2017

Huangshan is famous for its uniqueness. Every mountain here is full of unique personality, giving people unlimited passion and enthusiasm. Standing here you can look down on the world. There are many cultural landscapes in Huangshan, and the natural scenery needs no introduction. The following is the 2017 Huangshan self-guided tour guide.

The long-awaited trip to Huangshan has finally begun. The title is "Travel Notes to Huizhou" rather than "Travel Notes to Huangshan Mountain" because although the main destination of this trip is Huangshan Mountain, the subsequent Hongcun Tour and Xidi Tour also shocked my soul and left me deeply touched. Therefore, it is more appropriate to use a place name that has disappeared for 30 years - "Huizhou" to describe this trip.

Huangshan——Climb Tiandu Peak.

At 6:40 in the morning on May 31, 2017, the couple set off in my love car. Choosing to travel on the first day after the Dragon Boat Festival is to avoid the peak traffic hours and travel quietly. I originally wanted to use "travel" to describe this trip, but there is still a big gap between the real "travel" in my mind, so I can only use the word "tourism" to characterize this trip. The road is very smooth. There are fewer cars on the expressway from Pengze to Huangshan. It is very smooth. There is nothing to describe on the road. At about 10:40, we arrived at Tangkou Town at the foot of Huangshan Mountain. Park the car in the parking lot next to the tourist transfer center, have something to eat, and then catch the bus from the Huangshan Transfer Center up the mountain. Because we checked the guide on the Internet in advance, we chose the cableway in Ciguang Pavilion to climb the mountain. When we got better, we would climb Tiandu Peak first. Sure enough, there weren't many people today. Looking at the empty, long, winding guardrail, you can see the huge crowds of people at peak hours, queuing up in long lines, enduring an almost desperate wait, consuming your enthusiasm and physical strength, and this is just the beginning. We don't have to go through this. There is no need to queue when taking the bus or cableway. The eight-passenger chairlift seats are exclusive to us as a couple. Isn't it great?

Visiting Huangshan Mountain and climbing Tiandu Peak is one of my wishes. Because of my age, I cannot climb from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain, but when I reach Huangshan Mountain, I will regret not climbing the most dangerous main peak. After taking the ropeway up the mountain, you can walk a few hundred meters to Yuping Peak. Although it is only a few hundred meters away, there are steep slopes all the way. Not far away is Hero Slope. Hero Slope is a very familiar name. Almost all famous mountains and rivers have hero slopes. There is a hero slope going up the mountain in Lushan Mountain, Jiujiang. But Huangshan’s Hero Slope is really nothing in Huangshan. More dangerous and steeper slopes abound. Climbing this slope is not difficult. We reached Yuping Peak without much effort. This was the first time we saw the mountain. The scenery in front of you is really special. Familiar pictures such as the welcoming pine and the sky are all gathered here, waiting for you to enjoy them quietly. The Welcome Pine is the iconic landscape of Huangshan Mountain. People who go to Huangshan Mountain naturally take pictures around it to show that they have visited Huangshan Mountain. And my gaze has already crossed the Yingke Pine, overlooking the steep peak of Tiandu Peak opposite Yuping Peak. My wife and I saw Yuping Peak, took a few photos, and then decided to climb Tiandu Peak alone. I know my wife is worried about climbing mountains. Before coming to Huangshan, she was worried that she would not be able to walk down, and she was even more afraid of climbing Tiandu Peak. My wife knew my wish and asked me to put down my packed backpack, pack lightly and climb Tiandu Peak, while waiting for me at Yuping Peak.

Tianfeng, Guangmingding and Lotus Peak are collectively known as the three main peaks of Huangshan. Its altitude is the lowest among the three main peaks, but it is different from Guangmingding and Lianhua Peak. It is an independent peak, rising steeply from the ground and climbing far beyond the two main peaks. To climb Tiandu Peak, you must first descend from Yuping Peak to the bottom of the valley, and then start climbing. When you reach the bottom of the valley and look up at the narrow, almost vertical steps, you will suddenly be a little scared: Oh my god, can you climb up? I started climbing without much hesitation, still somewhat confident in my endurance. The climb was quite fast at first because Haohan Slope didn’t consume much energy. I want to speed up when I’m full of energy. However, I still underestimated the difficulty of Tiandu Peak. Within ten minutes, I was out of breath and my heartbeat couldn't keep up. I had to stop, calm my breathing, and pace myself. You must not climb the mountain quickly, and you must distribute your energy evenly, otherwise you will not be able to persevere. I stood for a while, observing the other climbers. They were all flushed and struggling to go up, with expressions of reluctance on their faces. Some may be hesitant to continue climbing. However, no one flinched, and they stayed for a while and started climbing again. I looked back at Yuping Peak on the opposite side, and suddenly, I felt ecstatic in my heart. So spectacular! Pieces of boulders were piled up to form steep mountain peaks, and paths formed by steps towered impressively on the ridge. The tenacious Mount Huangshan pine grows in the cracks of these stones, dotted with the vigorous and powerful mountains. I have climbed many mountains, not to mention Mount Lu, Mount Tai, Mount Huashan, Mount Emei, etc. But the scenery of Huangshan Mountain is unique, Yuping Peak is so magnificent, and there must be more surprises on Tiandu Peak. Let’s go to Tiandu Peak.

I continued to climb up, no longer worried, and climbed up at a constant speed. Yes, that’s right, it’s crawling. Many people use their hands and feet to climb, and a few foreigners also use their hands and feet to climb. The mountain is getting higher and higher, the steps are getting steeper, and you have almost no chance to breathe. There are no gentle steps that can bring you some relief. I stopped to rest again. I know I've reached my limit. This stage is not only about your physical strength, but also about your will. You have to stand up and not relax at all. I stood up and looked back at Yuping Peak again. This time it was a shock to me.

The so-called "infinite scenery lies on dangerous peaks". The higher you stand, the different you see. Yuping Peak becomes smaller and smaller, shorter and shorter. You feel that you can look at it head on and talk to it on an equal footing. At this time, you won't care. There are some drawbacks here and there. What you see is a perfect picture. The lifelike stones nearby echo the majestic pine trees in the distance. You don’t need to know what rock is here and what mountain is there. Those are just the names of seniors. You can give full play to your free and rich imagination and outline a myth of your own. Whether in life or work, we always say that we should look at problems from a higher perspective. At this moment, I really understood. Sometimes we insist on our own opinions and always think that we are objective and correct. In fact, those seemingly objective views are actually one-sided because they are not high-minded enough. When I look back at Yuping Peak from the height of Tiandu Peak, I know what the overall situation is and what the overall situation is. At this time, my legs were shaking too. I must admit I'm a little afraid of heights. Standing on the narrow steps, looking at the abyss under my feet, the innate fear couldn't help but arise. I couldn't stay long, so I had to keep walking up, because the top of the mountain didn't seem far away from me.

Ask the tourists coming down from the top of the mountain, how far is it? The answer is: still far away, only half way. Hearing such an answer at this time will make you suddenly feel discouraged and have the urge to give up immediately. But I quickly erased the emotion. It's not my character to give up easily. Climbing mountains is to test my physical strength, endurance and willpower. Grit your teeth and overcome mental and physical fatigue, step by step, step by step. After a while, I exceeded the limit of my endurance. Suddenly, I felt much more relaxed. I passed tourists older than me one after another, some young, some men and some women, and climbed to the end. Finally, I passed the steepest hill, and the smooth road seemed to welcome me with open arms. However, I was wrong, and I saw another kind of rigor. Although not as steep as the previous path, none of the paths are flat and all paths follow the edge of the cliff. Sometimes you feel that there is no way to go, but then you turn around and you are shown another scene, or you are crossing an overpass, or passing through a diamond gap. The most important thing is the back of the crucian carp. There is only a narrow path running through the peak, with endless valleys on both sides. If you accidentally fall, it will be haha, don't say anything scary, because there are stone pillars and ropes on both sides. As long as you are careful, your safety is guaranteed. At this time, you can't help but feel sorry for ancient travelers such as Xie Lingyun, Xu Xiake, and Li Daoyuan. At that time, there were no cable cars or repaired steps, but we could climb famous mountains and travel across thousands of mountains and rivers, leaving behind timeless masterpieces and popular stories. Who are we compared to them?

Crossing the back of the crucian carp, Tiandu Peak is not far away. Looking from a distance, I was stunned by a picture. On a pile of towering stones, a small pine tree, so aloof and unbelievable, grew and stood upright. Is there soil there? Where does it absorb its nutrients? Where does it get its sweet spring? This is completely unreasonable. It is simply a miracle of life and touching. In the future journey, too many such lives will exist in every corner of Huangshan. This is the magic of Huangshan. I walked forward with reverence. I wanted to talk about this unruly tree up close and carefully and express my admiration.

"Tiandu Peak, I'm here, I finally reached the highest point, everything is under my feet, I conquered your three, three, five, four Huangshan Mountains! Tianfeng!" When I stood in the sky On the top of Dufeng, looking at the low peaks around me, I realized that "other mountains look dwarfed under the sky." I was secretly proud of myself. Suddenly, I felt a little funny. Tianfeng has existed for hundreds of millions of years. Can you conquer it? With the help of the cable car and the steps built by predecessors, you climbed up with the strength of sucking breasts. Can this be considered a conquest? I can only say that you conquered yourself and surpassed yourself again. But it’s not bad to be at the top. The sky is far away and everything can be seen. Suddenly I felt relaxed and happy, and I really wanted to stand there quietly, listening to the whisper of the wind, watching the dancing sleeves of the clouds, and talking about the spring and autumn years in the mountains. However, I could only leave because there was still someone waiting for me at Yuping Peak.

Back at Yuping Peak, I saw the time. Since it only took me an hour and twenty minutes, it would normally take me over two hours to climb Tiandu Peak. It seems I'm not too old yet. There is nothing difficult about your next trip. Although there is a steep slope like the Hundred Steps Ladder, not even my wife is afraid, let alone me. Looking at the strange rocks, looking at the pine trees, and taking photos, we unknowingly browsed the scenery of the front mountain. At around five o'clock, we arrived at the Baiyun Hotel, where we rested. The first day's trip went smoothly.

Visit Huangshan - Guangmingding and West Sea Grand Canyon

The Baiyun Hotel where we stayed is located in the Tianhai Scenic Area in the center of Huangshan. We chose to stay here because it is close to Guangming Peak, which made it easier for us to get up early the next morning and watch the sunrise. Since hotels on Huangshan Mountain are relatively expensive, we chose single beds for multiple people. The two of them slept one night in two adjoining rooms with other tourists. Everyone in the room was tired from playing, so they turned off the lights and went to bed before eight o'clock in the evening, and I followed suit. At four o'clock in the morning, the young man sleeping opposite me got up and woke me up. I guess he was going to watch the sunrise. I think it's too early. It's certainly inappropriate to call the woman sleeping in the next room so early. Get some sleep.

However, I couldn't sleep anymore, probably because I went to bed too early last night, and the bigger reason was that the man on the other bed was sleeping soundly and snoring rhythmically. People say: "Do you allow people to snore and sleep next to the couch?". What can I do?

After a while, the rustling sound of rain outside attracted my attention. Hey, you can't see the sunrise. Although there were reports of light rain in Huangshan Mountain the day before, I was still lucky. Maybe the weather forecast is inaccurate? But judging from the sound of rain in the quiet early morning, it was definitely not light rain, let alone the sunrise, which made it difficult to even see the scenery. Frustration also emerged. Anyway, I couldn't sleep, so I had to get up and wash up, hold my phone, read the news, browse WeChat, and wait for daybreak, hoping that the rain would stop soon. After a while, the sound of rain seemed to disappear, and I quickly went outside to have a look. It's raining, but it hasn't stopped yet. The gloomy sky with dark clouds told me that the rain would not stop anytime soon. After five o'clock, I woke up the lady who lived next door and told her to get up and get ready to go. After six o'clock we ate some of the things we had brought up the mountain. I suggest you go regardless of whether the rain stops or not, otherwise your trip to Huangshan will not be in vain. My wife agrees with me. Fortunately, we were fully prepared and wore our own raincoats and outdoor sneakers, so we had no problem dealing with the light rain. Fortunately, there was no strong wind. Just like that, at 6:40, we left Baiyun Hotel and headed to Guangmingding.

The road to Guangmingding is also uphill, but for me, who has been to Tiandu Peak, it feels a bit like walking on the ground. What's more, after a day of climbing, my feet no longer hurt. Maybe it’s because my wife asked me to hang my feet upside down on the wall for half an hour before going to bed at home the night before. She likes to read life tips on WeChat, not to mention this trick really works. It's not far from Baiyun Hotel to Guangmingding. Only twenty minutes away. Maybe because of the rain, no one came out, and there were few people along the way. When we arrived at Guangmingding, it was just the two of us. After passing the weather station on Guangmingding, I didn’t think there was anything special here, but now that I’m here, I still have to climb the boulder that represents the highest point of the peak. Luckily we climbed it and a guy in front of us just walked around the summit, took a few photos and left. And once we went up, we stayed at the guardrail on the edge of the cliff. Oh my goodness! The magical scenery appears in front of us like a dream.

At this time, the rain miraculously stopped, and the sky and earth washed by the rain were spotless. You can clearly see the fairyland-like deep valley under the steep cliff, which is completely another world, another world. Different from Tiandu Peak here, what you see on Tiandu Peak are more various kinds of strange rocks, which show you more vitality, strength and determination, but the color is relatively monotonous. And here is a verdant world, with towering peaks in the deep valleys, scattered on the peak walls and peaks, and stretches of spruce pine trees that can only grow in Huangshan Mountain. Each cloud pine is as elegant and luxurious as a neatly trimmed bonsai, with its branches stretching in one direction, as if looking at the distant sky or waiting for the return of a loved one. Now, when you're at the top, you can take in everything. The deep and wide valley will immediately make your mind extremely broad and stretched. "Chu Tianshu"! Suddenly, the feeling of wanting to shout and take off will emerge in your heart. I'm a little afraid of heights. When I see all this, I have no fear. I can only marvel at such a flawless, exquisite and magnificent picture between heaven and earth. You just want to immerse yourself in it and become part of the painting.

After a while, a mist floated in the valley and slowly dispersed among the peaks. The peaks are born in the fog, and the fog remains between the peaks. Just like the world in "Avatar". Isn't this fairyland? The lady jumped up like a child and couldn't help but praise unbridledly: So beautiful! So glad you came! Well worth it! I ran around among the still slippery and irregular stones, jumping up and down, looking for the best angle to take a complete picture of this beautiful scenery. I was very worried and kept reminding her to be safe! She's just a little reserved. It's a pity that I didn't see the sunrise, but it's always impossible to see the sunrise on the top of a famous mountain. Even if it doesn't rain, there is no guarantee that I will have the chance to see the sunrise, sea of ??clouds and magnificent scenery. But the rain brings another kind of scene, which you don't usually see. As the saying goes, whatever Dongjiaoer loses is lost. God still cares about us. There were only two of us in the entire Mingding. We can take the photos we want anywhere and from any angle without having to compete with others. But how do you capture a scene like this with your best camera? Therefore, you'd better stand still, watch quietly, and engrav all this deeply in your mind and embed it in your soul. After more than half an hour, a young man finally came and we asked him to take a photo of us. Then we reluctantly left Guangmingding, because there were more attractions waiting for us to see. We have climbed two of the three main peaks of Huangshan. Lotus Peak and Tiandu Peak are open in turn. You can only see its charm from a distance. There is nothing to regret.

On the way to Frinchott, it started raining heavily again. The road is not difficult, there are downhills and uphills, and there are even flat stone roads. There were only two of us on this road. Except for the rustle of rain in the forest, the entire mountain forest was quiet. The sound of rain seems to be afraid that we will be too lonely, so it specially comes to sing lyrical songs for us and keep us company. We are comfortable and enjoy chatting or taking a quiet walk. Thinking about rush hour, there must be many people on this road, one after another, but we can enjoy this safety alone, I am very proud.

At this time, the entire Huangshan Mountain is ours. Really fast! Of course, Huangshan cannot be ours. Huangshan only belongs to Huangshan, but Huangshan gives us such a rainy day to walk. What a good time to cherish.

As we approach the bolide, we will encounter some by chance, but they are still few and far between. Passing by the peaks, we climbed up, but couldn't see anything clearly. The thick fog ahead of us obscured everything. After we descended the mountain, a narrow canyon emerged from the fog, and we could vaguely see a steep mountain ahead. There must be another strange peak there. Keep walking and you will see flying rocks not far away. At this time, the fog has not completely dissipated, but you can still vaguely see another spectacular landscape from the floating fog. You can already see the flying rocks. Seen from a distance, Feishi stands on a mountain peak with his head held high, looking so aloof and unique. There is also a pumice stone on Lushan Mountain, but it is lying on a rock, while the pumice stone on Huangshan Mountain is upright and looks a bit tilted. Looking at it from a distance, I was a little afraid that it would fall off the cliff at any time. But you worry too much. It just stood there, motionless and solid as a rock.

As you approach Feishi and look back, you can clearly see that the peaks are not far away. One can imagine what a spectacle it is to stand on the peaks and look down at the front of the ravine. But when you climb up to the platform of Fei Shi, you can also admire the towering peaks. After watching the scene at the Peak of Light, you will no longer be surprised, but you will still admire the magic of nature. Sometimes the fog gathers, sometimes it drifts away, the clouds roll, and the mountain peaks are looming and sometimes appear, which is unique. The deep valley here is not as deep as Mingding. The peaks in the distance are continuous, extending forward and connected to the sky.

Continue walking towards the West Sea Grand Canyon. There are many interesting things along the way, one of which is a squirrel. The little squirrels on Huangshan Mountain are so cute. I saw them yesterday. It is not afraid of people at all. It will go directly to the crowd to swim and play, ask tourists for snacks, and escape quickly after getting the things. The same goes for the Eight-tone Bird. They are used to communicating with tourists in this way, giving people a happy laugh when they are tired. As I walked down the hillside of Flying Rocks, I saw a group of young girls playing around a squirrel. I quickly took a few photos to take a picture of this naughty guy. There was another group of people on the road that moved me, and that was the porters on Huangshan Mountain. That load only earned 70 yuan, but they climbed to the top of the mountain without any complaints, and it was like this for many years. Things on Huangshan Mountain are very expensive. A cucumber costs 10 yuan, and mineral water that costs 1 yuan at the foot of the mountain also costs 10 yuan. Looking at the porters carrying these things up the mountain tenaciously, they are really not expensive, but how much can they take? They must not be making a lot of money. There are also cleaners in Huangshan. They have to walk around the mountain constantly from day to night, picking up the garbage left by tourists and carrying it down the mountain. They can only earn 3,000 yuan a month. Not easy. They ensure the living needs of tourists and the beautiful environment of Huangshan Mountain. Their labor deserves our respect.

Back to business. Not far from Paiyun Pavilion, the West Sea Grand Canyon is right in front of you. To enter the Grand Canyon, you have to pass through two cave tunnels, connected by a stone bridge. This tunnel was dug by hand and is the gateway to the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon has only been developed in recent years, and there must have been no way out before. Excavation of these two caves opened the Grand Canyon to the world. It is not easy to dig such a hole in Huangshan Mountain. You can't use explosives. On the one hand, it can damage the environment; on the other hand, it can damage the landscape. Thanks to the craftsmen who dug the caves, they made it possible for us to enjoy this wonderful view.

The road in the Grand Canyon is very steep, basically with a slope of 70 to 80 degrees, extending downward step by step. The Grand Canyon is full of dangerous peaks in various postures, each showing a different personality. Some trees on the top of the mountain fascinate you, some cut boulders amaze you, and some towering cliffs amaze you. You can only look down at those steep peaks from the bare mountain tops and flying rocks. You are just a spectator. Entering the Grand Canyon, you can have close contact with your cliffs and strange pine trees, enter their world, communicate with them equally and quietly in the mountains, listen to their stories of vicissitudes of life, and watch them draw extraordinary Chinese paintings. You'll never get tired of looking at the scenery here. Even every small tree on the cliff has its own unique soul and story. The Grand Canyon goes down through two mountain rings. Each time you go down, you will see a different scene when you look back. The peak is more upright and majestic, leaving you in awe. Contrary to climbing Tiandu Peak, as you go deeper and deeper into the valley, you will feel more and more at ease and friendly, and you will truly integrate into the Grand Canyon.

Finally, we reached the bottom. We found a place to sit down and eat. To solve the problem of food and clothing, we must replenish energy before we can return. My wife urged me to take the sightseeing cable car to Baiyun Hotel, but I insisted on climbing back the same way. Just like that, at the bottom of the valley, we broke up. She went to take the sightseeing bus up the mountain, and I climbed up from the almost vertical steps. No need to describe the climb. It’s really hard and tiring, but I’m tired and happy at the same time. When your physical strength can persist, you should go through such a climbing process. In this process, you will feel stronger, your self-confidence will be firmer, your will will be firmer, and you will not be knocked down by difficulties. It took me 40 minutes to climb from the bottom of the valley to the entrance of the cave, and there were no extreme conditions when climbing Tiandu Peak. The absolute height is still not as high as Tiandu Peak, but there are very few people going up and down the mountain. I did it.

The journey from Paiyun Pavilion to Beihai Scenic Area is relatively gentle, and here you enter the Back Mountain Scenic Area. The back mountain scenic area is more like a back garden. Walking on this road, you can relax at will, slow down your pace, and even stop to savor the different, fresh and delicate scenery. From Huangshan to now, I feel like I have watched a magnificent movie and listened to a shocking symphony concert. Now, you are enjoying a spring bud, listening to a lyrical serenade, like eating a little dessert after a feast. I thought it was a long way, but I arrived at Beihai Hotel before I knew it. I got in touch with my wife, and we met in Baieling and saw some scenic spots in the back mountain together: Black Tiger Pine, Li Lianshu, Shi Xinfeng, etc. It’s long enough so I won’t describe them one by one.

Maybe I am a little tired, maybe I have some aesthetic fatigue, I feel that I have had enough fun and should go down the mountain. The two days of visiting Huangshan is still very short, and I can't slowly appreciate and taste it, so this time I am still a tourist instead of traveling. Along the way, I heard tourists say: You don’t look at the mountains when you come back from the Five Mountains, and you don’t look at the mountains when you come back from Huangshan. How many people know what a mountain is and what a mountain is, and how many people really understand Huangshan. Most tourists, myself included, just take a quick look, but that's fine too. You can't ask everyone to be a traveler. You will always gain something if you go.

At around two o'clock in the afternoon, we took the Yungu Cableway down the mountain. Before boarding the ropeway, we waved goodbye to Huangshan and set off for our next destination - Yixian County.