A Super Detailed Guide to a One-Day Trip to Huangshan

This is all you need! The ultimate guide to a one-day trip to Huangshan✅A must-read for first-timers Hey guys, want to conquer Huangshan in a day? Save this super detailed guide now! 1. Preparation before departure Documents ID card, discount certificates (such as student ID, senior citizen certificate, etc. Bring them if you have them, you might get a discount on tickets). You'll need them for ticket purchase and verification, so don't forget them! Supplies - Shoes: Comfortable hiking boots or sports shoes are essential for climbing mountains. They protect your feet and save effort, so you won't get tired even after a full day of climbing~ - Backpack: Choose a lightweight one that can hold your belongings without straining your shoulders. - Food and drinks: Bring enough water (at least 1-2 bottles) and high-energy snacks (chocolate, beef jerky, etc.) to replenish your energy. - Protection: A raincoat is a must! The weather in Huangshan is unpredictable, and it can rain at any time. Don't forget sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) either. Getting tanned is a minor issue, but sunburn is a real pain. - Other: A power bank to keep your phone charged; hiking poles can be prepared as needed to give you extra support. 2. Route planning Up the back mountain, down the front mountain (classic and less strenuous route) - Yungu Cable Car up (7:30 - 8:30 am): Take the scenic shuttle bus (CNY 19/person, approx. 25 min) from the South Gate of Huangshan to Yungu Temple, then take the Yungu Cable Car. You'll reach Bai'e Ridge in about 10 min, easily starting your hiking trip. - Beginning-to-Believe Peak (8:30 - 9:30 am): Head straight to Beginning-to-Believe Peak after getting off the cable car. This is a museum of oddly shaped pine trees, with the Black Tiger Pine and the Joined-Branches Pine being particularly unique and photogenic! - Monkey Watching the Sea (9:30 - 10:30 am): Follow the signs, pass through the Beihai Scenic Area, and you'll see the "monkey" watching the sea. If you happen to encounter a sea of clouds, it's breathtakingly beautiful! - Bright Summit (10:30 - 11:30 am): Pass by the Magic Brush Painting Rock and the Dawn Pavilion, feeling like you've stepped into a landscape painting. Once you reach Bright Summit at an altitude of 1,860m, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding peaks. - Lunch and rest (11:30 am - 12:30 pm): There are restaurants and convenience stores at Bright Summit. You can have self-heating rice or simple meals. Refuel and continue your journey! - Aoyu Peak - Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder (12:30 - 1:30 pm): From Bright Summit to Aoyu Peak, go through the Aoyu Cave, and you'll arrive at the thrilling Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder. Challenge your courage! - Greeting Guest Pine (1:30 - 2:30 pm): Pass by the Lotus Pavilion and arrive at Yupinglou Scenic Area. Take a photo with the "superstar" of Huangshan, the Greeting Guest Pine, and share it on your social media. - Yuping Cable Car down (2:30 - 3:30 pm): Take the Yuping Cable Car down the mountain and transfer to the scenic shuttle bus back to the South Gate of Huangshan, perfectly concluding your trip. Up the front mountain, down the back mountain (suitable for those with good physical strength) - Yuping Cable Car up (7:30 - 8:30 am): Take the scenic shuttle bus from the South Gate of Huangshan to Ciguang Pavilion and take the Yuping Cable Car up the mountain to quickly enjoy the scenery. - Greeting Guest Pine (8:30 - 9:30 am): After exiting the cable car station, you can say hi to the Greeting Guest Pine and feel its warm welcome. - Lotus Peak (9:30 - 11:00 am, if open): The highest peak of Huangshan at 1,864.8m above sea level. The view from the top is stunning, but note that it opens alternately with Tiandu Peak. - Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder - Aoyu Peak (11:00 am - 12:00 pm): Pass by the Hundred Steps Cloud Ladder and Aoyu Peak on your way down. The cliffs and scenery along the way are spectacular. - Bright Summit (12:00 - 1:00 pm): Visit Bright Summit again and enjoy the scenery from a different perspective. - Monkey Watching the Sea - Beginning-to-Believe Peak (1:00 - 2:30 pm): Explore the route up the back mountain in reverse, enjoying the beauty of the Beihai Scenic Area to the fullest. - Yungu Cable Car down: When you're tired, take the Yungu Cable Car down the mountain and end your fulfilling day.