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Under the warm sun of 25℃, I completed Huangshan's most hardcore hiking route in 8 hours!

Although Tiandu Peak was temporarily closed, which was a bit of a pity, this was definitely a boast-worthy special forces-style conquest (my legs are a bit shaky now...). 🏔️ 📍My Epic Hiking Route: 👉Bright Summit: The scene of clouds surging at the moment of reaching the summit was absolutely stunning! It's recommended to arrive before 7 AM to avoid crowds and catch the sunrise. 👉Guest-Greeting Pine: More people than pine trees, but since you're already here... remember to find the right side angle for photos. 👉West Sea Grand Canyon: The plank road is so steep it makes your legs weak! Take the popular mini-train up the mountain from the bottom of the valley to save a lot of energy (ticket price 100/person). 👉Lotus Peak: A hands-and-feet climbing experience +1, so narrow you have to queue to cross the "Carp's Back". 👉Monkey Gazing at the Sea: Really saw a family of short-tailed monkeys! 🐒 Don't feed them, or you'll be fined. 💡Hard-earned Tips: 1️⃣Mountain prices reference: Mineral water 15 yuan / instant noodles 30 yuan. It's recommended to bring your own dry food (self-heating hot pot is always a lifesaver!). 2️⃣Going up the front mountain (Ciguang Pavilion) and down the back mountain (Yungu Temple) is the golden route; 75% of the steep slopes are conquered in the first half. 3️⃣The time estimates on the guide map are seriously inaccurate! Our actual time spent was 1.5 hours more than indicated. 4️⃣Tiandu Peak is open from April to November each year. You need to book in advance on the "Huangshan" official account (👸). (Not being able to go this time just leaves something to look forward to). 🍜Post-Hike Refuel Station: Highly recommend "Lao Jiefang Huicai" in Tangkou Town! Stinky mandarin fish and hairy tofu, you can eat your fill for 60 yuan per person. It's only 800 meters from the scenic area transfer center. 📸Photo Tips: ✔️Go to Shuguang Pavilion in the early morning to photograph the sea of clouds. ✔️After 3 PM, the light at Bright Summit is the softest. ✔️Bring a wide-angle lens! Phone users, switch to 0.5x mode. Final advice: This is truly a route that will make you feel the pain with every breath... But when you stand at Shixin Peak and watch the sunset dye the unique pines red, all the aches and pains will become worth it!
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Posted: Jul 14, 2025
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