Urumqi 4-Day Tour
Silk Road Skiing + Dabancheng + Asia Geographic Center
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Take Yungu Cable Car up → Shixin Peak → Monkey Watching Sea → Beihai Scenic Area → Paiyun Pavilion → Part of West Sea Grand Canyon (or ground track) → Bright Top (sunset, overnight on summit)
Mount Huangshan - Yungu Temple
Yungu Temple is located within the Mount Huangshan Scenic Area in Anhui Province, serving as a connecting point between the front and back mountains of Huangshan, and the starting point for taking the Yungu cable car up the mountain. The temple has a long history, surrounded by numerous peaks and beautiful scenery, making it one of the important gateways for tourists entering the Mount Huangshan Scenic Area.
Mount Huangshan - Beginning-to-Believe Peak
Beginning-to-Believe Peak is located within the Mount Huangshan Scenic Area, and is one of the many peaks of Mount Huangshan. Mount Huangshan is famous for its unique natural scenery, including strangely shaped granite peaks, Huangshan pine trees, a sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snowscapes. Beginning-to-Believe Peak is an excellent spot to admire the unique Huangshan pines and grotesque rocks, and also a great place to enjoy the sea of clouds. Legend has it that a scholar in the Ming Dynasty believed Mount Huangshan was nothing special, but after visiting Beginning-to-Believe Peak, he finally believed in the wonders of Mount Huangshan, hence its name 'Beginning-to-Believe'.
Monkey Gazing at the Sea of Clouds
Monkey Gazing at the Sea of Clouds is a renowned attraction within the Beihai Scenic Area of Huangshan, situated in front of Lion Peak. It is a peculiar rock formation strikingly resembling a monkey, facing the sea of clouds as if intently admiring the vast and magnificent cloudscape. Under Huangshan's unique misty and cloudy climate, when the sea of clouds surges and billows, the view of Monkey Gazing at the Sea of Clouds becomes exceptionally spectacular, serving as a prime example of 'Strange Rocks,' one of the Five Wonders of Huangshan.
Huangshan - Beihai (Lion Forest)
Huangshan - Beihai (Lion Forest) is located within the Huangshan Scenic Area and is a famous tourist attraction. Although its rating on Amap is only 3.5, as part of the Huangshan Scenic Area, its natural scenery and unique geological features still attract numerous visitors. Specific detailed information (such as opening hours, ticket prices, etc.) is not provided on Amap. Visitors are advised to visit the official website of the Huangshan Scenic Area or consult local tourism departments for the latest information.
Paiyun Pavilion
Paiyun Pavilion is located at the entrance of the West Sea Grand Canyon in Huangshan Scenic Area. It is an excellent spot for viewing the strange peaks and rocks of Huangshan and the sea of clouds in the West Sea. Here, visitors can overlook the peaks and enjoy the ever-changing sea of clouds landscape, especially at sunrise and sunset, when the scenery is even more magnificent. The pavilion's name means 'ascending through the clouds,' hinting at its high-altitude location reaching into the clouds and its fairyland-like scenery.
Mount Huangshan - West Sea Grand Canyon
The West Sea Grand Canyon is located in the Huangshan Scenic Area, a canyon landform that combines seclusion, danger, wonder, and beauty. Within the canyon, peaks rise majestically, strangely shaped rocks are scattered everywhere, and a sea of clouds churns, making it one of the essences of the Huangshan Scenic Area, known as the 'Dream Scenic Area'. Visitors can experience walking on plank roads and taking cable car tours here, appreciating the marvels of nature.
Huangshan Scenic Area - Bright Summit
Bright Summit is the second highest peak in Huangshan, with an elevation of 1860 meters. It serves as the dividing line between the front and back mountains of Huangshan, and is one of the best places to watch sunrises, sunsets, and the sea of clouds. This area is open and flat, forming the central hub of Huangshan, offering panoramic views of major Huangshan peaks such as Lotus Peak and Celestial Capital Peak.
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Bright Top (sunrise) → Aoyu Peak → Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder → Lotus Peak (view from afar when closed) → Welcoming Guest Pine → Yuping Cable Car down
Huangshan Scenic Area - Bright Summit
Bright Summit is the second highest peak in Huangshan, with an elevation of 1860 meters. It serves as the dividing line between the front and back mountains of Huangshan, and is one of the best places to watch sunrises, sunsets, and the sea of clouds. This area is open and flat, forming the central hub of Huangshan, offering panoramic views of major Huangshan peaks such as Lotus Peak and Celestial Capital Peak.
Huangshan Scenic Area - Aoyu Peak
Aoyu Peak is located in the central part of Huangshan Scenic Area, with an altitude of approximately 1780 meters. It gets its name from the peak's resemblance to a giant turtle (or a mythical fish-like creature, 'Aoyu'). This is one of the best places to admire Huangshan's strange rocks, sea of clouds, and sunrise, especially famous for the unique landscape of 'Aoyu Carrying a Golden Turtle'. It is one of Huangshan's renowned attractions.
Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder
The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located within the Huangshan Scenic Area, a treacherous stone staircase and plank road connecting Lotus Peak and Aoyu Peak. It is carved into a nearly vertical cliff, with steep steps and iron chains on both sides for support. When traversing this section amidst swirling clouds and mist, one feels as if in a fairyland, hence its name 'Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder'. It is a famous scenic route in Huangshan and a place that tests visitors' physical strength and courage.
Mount Huangshan - Lotus Peak
Lotus Peak, with an elevation of 1864 meters, is the highest peak in Mount Huangshan. Named for its resemblance to a lotus flower, it is one of the core attractions of the Mount Huangshan scenic area, renowned for its steepness and an excellent spot for viewing sunrises and seas of clouds. The scenery on the peak is beautiful, and the views are expansive, making it one of Mount Huangshan's best viewing platforms.
Huangshan - Welcoming Pine
The Welcoming Pine is an iconic attraction in the Huangshan Scenic Area, located next to the Green Lion Stone near Yuping Tower. This ancient pine tree has a history of over 1500 years and is famous for its unique shape and tenacious vitality. Its two branches extending sideways resemble two hosts bowing in welcome, hence its name 'Welcoming Pine'. It is a typical representative of Huangshan pines and also one of the symbols of Chinese tourism. Huangshan is renowned for its 'Four Wonders': peculiar pines, grotesque rocks, sea of clouds, and hot springs, and the Welcoming Pine is the representative of the 'peculiar pines' among them.
Huangshan Yupinglou Hotel
Huangshan Yupinglou Hotel is located on Yuping Peak in the Huangshan Scenic Area and is a four-star hotel. Built into the mountain, the hotel boasts beautiful surroundings and expansive views, allowing guests to admire the magnificent scenery of Huangshan. It offers comfortable accommodation and dining services, making it an ideal place to stay when visiting Huangshan.
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