Mount Huangshan - Welcome Pine
Photo source: Huangshan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism
When it comes to "winter tourism", some people may wonder if Mount Huangshan will be closed in winter? In fact, Mount Huangshan is not closed in winter, but with its unique charm, it becomes the most exciting and romantic season of the four seasons. Mount Huangshan in winter is like a fairyland on earth, making people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.
The beauty of Mount Huangshan cannot be appreciated without experiencing it firsthand. Only when you truly stand on the top of Mount Huangshan and witness the miraculous scenery, can you understand the profound meaning of "After returning from the Five Mountains, you will not see any other mountains, and after returning from Mount Huangshan, you will not see any other mountains". The rime, sea of clouds and snow scenery of Mount Huangshan together weave a series of beautiful winter pictures, making people linger on and forget to return.
Four unique sights of Mount Huangshan in winter
Mount Huangshan Sunrise
Photo source: Huangshan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism Wang Xinlai/Photographed
At the dawn of the day, a faint light slowly rises from the horizon, and the rays of light pass through the continuous ridges, only to bring the earliest morning greetings to the tourists who are eagerly waiting. At this moment, Mount Huangshan seems to have been endowed with life, quiet and full of vitality.
The best places to watch the sunrise are: Danxia Peak, Qingliang Terrace, Shuguang Pavilion, Lion Peak, Shixin Peak, Guangming Peak, Aoyu Peak, and Yuping Tower.
The best places to watch the sunset: Paiyun Pavilion, Danxia Peak, Feilai Stone, Guangming Peak, and Lion Peak.
Mount Huangshan Rime
Photo source: official Weibo of Huangshan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism
Rime is a natural phenomenon in which mist in the air condenses on objects such as branches with the wind. It is like a gift from nature, which can be encountered but not sought after. Mount Huangshan is covered with rime in winter. The clouds in the mountains condense into a layer of white jade clothes under the "care" of winter, covering all things on the mountain top. Visitors walking in it feel like being in a fairy tale world, with glittering and crystallized ice flowers everywhere.
Mount Huangshan Cloud Sea
Source: Mount Huangshan Tourism Official Platform
Mountains and seas of clouds have been a perfect match since ancient times. Mount Huangshan and its sea of clouds complement each other perfectly, making them a diamond partnership. The sea of clouds on Mount Huangshan is divided into five parts, each with its own unique charm. The best time to enjoy the sea of clouds on Mount Huangshan is from November to May of the following year. The sea of clouds at sunrise and sunset is even more colorful and beautiful. The best time to enjoy the sea of clouds is after snow or rain, when the sea of clouds is like a colorful silk, gently floating in the valleys.
Winter snow in Mount Huangshan
Source: Mount Huangshan official tourism platform
The romance of winter mostly comes from snow. The period from December to February of the following year is the peak snowfall period for Mount Huangshan, and it is also the best time to visit Mount Huangshan in winter. Snowflakes silently flutter down, covering the entire mountain in a thick blanket. As you shuttle through the cableway, it feels as if you have entered a fairyland, exploring the hidden treasures in the snow. Under the sunshine, various ice sculptures are dazzling. Listening quietly, you can also catch the sound of falling ice echoing in the valley, crisp and ethereal, as if coming from the world above.
Must read before going
Friends who have never set foot on Mount Huangshan may often confuse Huangshan City, Huangshan District and Mount Huangshan Scenic Area, and inadvertently make a joke. In fact, the "Mount Huangshan" seen when purchasing tickets at bus stations and train stations around the country refers to the urban area of Huangshan, which is commonly known as "Tunxi" by locals. However, it is still more than 60 kilometers away from the real Mount Huangshan scenic spot in Tangkou.
For travelers who aspire to reach the summit of Mount Huangshan, the true destination is "Tangkou, the scenic spot of Mount Huangshan", which is often referred to as the southern gate of Mount Huangshan. Most tourists start their journey from here and embark on the conquest of Mount Huangshan.
Editor Ⅰ: Zhang Wenwen
Editor Ⅱ: Wu Dan
Editor Ⅲ: Liu Guosong