The natural museum Of China
Discover Yellow Mountain (Huangshan), one of China’s most breathtaking natural wonders. Yellow Mountain is famous for its dramatic granite peaks, ancient pine trees, colourful sunsets, and magical sea of clouds. With its peaceful landscapes and timeless beauty, Yellow Mountain offers the perfect escape from busy city life and a chance to reconnect with nature.
Huangshan enjoys a humid subtropical climate with mild temperatures throughout the year. The city has an average annual temperature of around 16.4°C, while the mountain area is cooler, averaging about 10°C due to its higher altitude.
Rainfall is common, especially from May to August, and the changing weather creates Huangshan’s famous sea of clouds and misty landscapes. Each season offers a unique experience: spring brings fresh greenery, summer offers cooler mountain weather, autumn features colourful forests, and winter transforms the peaks into a beautiful snow-covered wonderland.
Yellow Mountain
Yellow Mountain is considered one of China's top 10 scenic spots, especially when its granite peaks and twisted pines are wreathed in spectral folds of mist. The summit boasts a vast network of connecting trails and walks that meander up, down, and across several sublime peaks. Many visitors choose to spend several nights on the peak, and catching the first rays of sunrise from the North Sea is a highlight for those overnighting.
Jingdezhen
Jingdezhen is a city synonymous with porcelain and is known as the “Porcelain Capital of China.” For over a thousand years, the city’s imperial kilns produced exquisite porcelain using local kaolin clay and traditional techniques, creating the distinctive styles admired around the world.
Xidi Village
Xidi Village is close to Hongcun Village, so if time allows you can visit both of them. When you visit the village you will feel like walk into a maze due to its high walls and alleys. There are over 200 ancient residences of the Ming and Qing Dynasties with important ancestral halls and gardens that await your exploration. Especially in spring the rape flowers dot around the village which make it more lively and picturesque.
Hongcun Village
Hongcun is one of China’s most famous ancient villages and was featured in Ang Lee’s film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Surrounded by mountains, the village is known for its elegant white-walled houses, grey-tiled roofs, and beautifully preserved traditional architecture.
Wuyuan
Huangling, a charming village in Wuyuan, offers you a glimpse into traditional rural China. The village was founded during the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and has preserved its rich history for over a thousand years. Thanks to its remote location, Huangling has retained its natural landscapes, traditional lifestyle, ancient customs, and distinctive Hui-style architecture.
Hui Cuisine (Huizhou Cuisine) originates from Huangshan and is one of China’s eight major regional cuisines. Known for its use of fresh local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, Hui cuisine focuses on preserving the natural flavours of each dish through careful preparation and cooking methods. To enjoy authentic Hui flavours, you can explore the restaurants and traditional eateries in Tunxi District.
Must-try: Tunxi mini flat baked cakes, Anhui-flavored wontons, fried strong-smelling tofu.
Air
Huangshan Tunxi International Airport is the main gateway for travellers visiting Yellow Mountain. Located about 60 km south of Huangshan Scenic Area, the airport provides convenient access to downtown Huangshan City and surrounding attractions.
Flight times vary depending on the departure city. Travellers from major mainland Chinese cities can usually reach Huangshan in around 1–2 hours, while international visitors from nearby Asian destinations may need approximately 2–5 hours or more, depending on the route.
Train
Huangshan is well connected by high-speed trains from many major cities in China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’an, Hangzhou, and Guangzhou. With over 50 daily train services available, most journeys can be completed within half a day. After arriving at Huangshan Railway Station or Huangshan North Railway Station, visitors can take shuttle buses or local transport to reach Yellow Mountain Scenic Area.