There is a monorail to take you back up the mountain should you be staying in one of the hotels on the mountain. Then one starts hiking down the mountain. One can take a comfortable cable car ride up to the mountain that offers stunning vistas so be ready to snap some amazing scenery. The hiking path is man-made steps and based on one‘s ability and appetite there are many to choose from. Huangshan offers many many hiking trails in the different scenic areas. We first visited Tunxi (Huangshan city) which is pretty special in itself as it has merely 100,000 people and offers a little old town with fabulous handicrafts (wood carvings, bags etc.) and local eats (try hairy tofu!.it may look daunting but it tastes delicious!) Next day we started our exploration of Huangshan mountain. Amazing rock formations and trees growing out of granite create a surreal landscape! The place is simply a natural wonder. I had seen pictures when I was researching my trip but the place simply took my breath away. I recently visited the much fabled Huangshan aka Yellow mountain in my second visit to China. We are all so glad we didn’t miss Huangshan- there’s a reason everyone says it’s the most beautiful mountain in China. Early rain quickly passed and left us with the views of the moving “sea of clouds” that everyone talks about. He also knew exactly how long every path would take and planned to maximize our time with a steady pace. He made sure to take us to the best places in the limited time we had and made it all extra special by sharing the history and stories.

Jack has spent years on the mountain and knows every corner of it. We started the first day with bicycle and foot tours in Bishan Village- absolutely charming! We then moved to Huangshan and… wow! It’s easy to see what artists and poets have been inspired throughout the centuries. China Highlights and our tour guide, Jack Fan, made the trip everything we had hoped for an even more. We three ladies took a three-day trip away from our families to enjoy the peace of the countryside and the inspiring beauty of Huangshan. 6-Day Guilin, Yangshuo, and Longsheng Tour (The Classic Itinerary).5-Day Dynamic Guilin and Yangshuo Tour (Best for Outdoor Experience).4-Day Guilin Scenic and Ethnic Discovery (The Basic Itinerary).a mini raft) on the Yulong River, take a bamboo raft, have a cycling tour into the countryside, or take an exciting drive with an all-terrain vehicle. Get away from the touristy parts of Yangshuo and enjoy the idyllic, painting-like scenes in peace.Ĭhallenge yourself to a SUP (stand-up paddleboard, i.e. When looking for natural beauty, Yangshuo comes first in Chinese minds for its karst hills and rivers. We can take you to less-crowded stretches for you to immerse yourself in this paradise of nature. Taking a leisurely cruise or a 3–4-hour family-friendly moderate hike (more on Li River hiking) are good ways to enjoy the Li River's beauty. It is listed as one of the world's ' Top 10 Watery Wonders' by America's National Geographic Magazine and the World's '15 Best Rivers for Travelers' by CNN Travel.

The Li River in Guilin is like an artist's masterpiece, bounded by classic sheer karst hills, which have inspired many poets and ink painters.

Natural beautiful scenery