Winter Huangshan Travel Guide

A complete guide to Huangshan tourism in winter

The mountain has entered the winter travel period. As the old saying goes: Huangshan is beautiful in all four seasons, but the winter scenery is even better. So, what kind of beautiful scenery in Huangshan in winter is most worthy of our lingering? Here is a complete guide to Huangshan tourism in winter for your reference.

Winter snow:

Snow is the eternal theme of winter. Huangshan has an average of about 50 snow days throughout the year, and the average first snow date is November 29. The last snowfall is March 28th of the following year. When the cold air from the north invades the Huangshan Mountains from the south, the wind blows in the sky, and the mountains are covered with heavy snow. The mountains and fields are covered with flying flowers, the peaks are covered with jade, and the trees are gilded, making it extremely magnificent. Put you in a pure white fairy tale world.

Rime:

It is a famous winter scenery in Huangshan Mountain. During the severe cold winter, the mountains are covered with jade trees and silver flowers. They are neither snow nor frost, but more amazing than snow and more beautiful than frost. In the bright sunshine, the crystal sparkles and becomes a spectacle. This is the wonder of rime. When the temperature drops below zero and there is fog or drizzle, the surfaces of trees, rocks and other objects will freeze on the surface of the objects to form transparent frozen objects. This phenomenon is called "rime".

Sea of ??Clouds:

Winter is the best season to see the Sea of ??Clouds. During this period, the temperature in the lower and middle layers of the atmosphere is low, and the condensation height of stratocumulus clouds is low (about 800 to 1200 meters). ), cold air activity is frequent. Processive weather activities are obvious. After rain and snow, large areas of good cloud seas often appear, especially spectacular cloud sea sunrises.

Sunrise:

Huangshan is covered in clouds and fog for more than 200 days every year. Many tourists miss the sunrise scenery because of the unfavorable weather. In winter, due to less rain, the clouds It is relatively low, so the chance of seeing the sunrise is much higher than in other seasons.

Notes:

1. There is ice and snow on the steps after the snow. It is recommended to wear spikes to go up the mountain and to the entrance of the mountain. Every hotel sells a pair for about 10-15 yuan.

2. The prices of food and commodities on the mountain are extremely expensive, about 5-8 times that of those down the mountain: fast food 40-60 yuan, mineral water 8-10 yuan/bottle. It is recommended to buy enough food at the foot of the mountain: instant rice, biscuits , chocolate, etc.

3. Temperature and clothing: The temperature in Huangshan in winter is as low as minus 10 degrees. You need woolen pants, fleece pants, fleece jackets, thick sweaters, preferably down jackets. If not, standard rooms on the mountain are required. (Expensive) all provide free down jackets and cotton coats, and those who live in cheap hotels can rent them; it is best to wear sweat-wicking underwear, if not, prepare underwear to change into; windproof hats and gloves are also a must, and walking sticks are helpful when going up the mountain. Generally speaking, you won’t get cold when you climb a mountain during the day, but you will get cold when you stop. You should keep warm.

4. Regarding the snow scene: Since Huangshan does not snow every day in winter, it is recommended to pay more attention to the weather forecast of Huangshan Scenic Area.

5. If you go with other scenic spots such as Hongcun Xidi, Emerald Valley: Lover Valley, you can decide whether to go up the mountain first or to other places according to the weather forecast. Generally, it will snow when the cold wave comes.

It is more reasonable to place the time on Huangshan Mountain when the weather is good;