Anhui | Huangshan

⏰ Free admission dates: Open days include every Wednesday of the fourth quarter of 2024, excluding public holidays, for a total of 12 days. - 🚗 [Transportation Guide] ① Huangshan North Railway Station → Huangshan Scenic Area Bus Station: Turn right after exiting the station and buy a ticket at the Tourist Center Hall. Tickets are only CNY 30 per person, and buses run about once an hour. ② Bus Station → Huangshan South Gate: Bus fare is CNY 19 per person, and buses depart based on the number of passengers. ③ South Gate → Cable Car: Upward fare is CNY 80–90 per person, and operating hours are 6:10–17:10 (upward) and 7:00–19:00 (downward). - 🏞️ [Recommended Hiking Route] It is recommended to climb the mountain from Yungu Temple. After reaching Bright Summit, the second half of the journey is downhill, which is relatively easy. Stay overnight on the mountain, and you can easily enjoy the sea of clouds and sunrise the next day. Day 1: Back Mountain Route: Yungu Temple → White Goose Ridge → Shixin Peak → Xihai Grand Canyon → Bright Summit Day 2: Front Mountain Route: Ciguang Pavilion → Tiandu Peak → Jade Screen Tower → Bright Summit → Xihai Grand Canyon (some sections can be selected according to your physical strength and time) - 🚫 [Note] Lotus Peak and Tiandu Peak are open alternately, and Lotus Peak is currently open. - 🌅🌇 [Best Sunrise and Sunset Viewing Spots] Sunrise: Shixin Peak and the top station of Yungu Cable Car are both excellent viewing spots. Sunset: Flying Stone, Bright Summit, and White Goose Ridge all have unique sunset views. - 🌫️ [Tips for Predicting the Sea of Clouds] If it snows or rains the day before and clears up the next day, the chances of seeing the sea of clouds and sunrise will greatly increase. Use a weather app to check the forecast for morning and evening glow, sunrise time, and the probability of the sea of clouds to help you better plan your trip. - 🛌 [Accommodation Suggestions on the Mountain] Accommodation near Bright Summit is convenient, and you can see the sunrise and sunset as soon as you go downstairs. However, I chose White Goose Ridge because there are beds there, which is more budget-friendly for travelers with limited budgets! 😊 🎒 Hiking Equipment: ID card, hiking bag, trekking pole, power bank, windbreaker, sunglasses, hat, gloves, sunscreen, tissues, dry food, and water (there is also warm water on the mountain, near the toilets)