Huangshan
Huangshan
Huangshan City is a region with a long history and splendid cultures.
Shexian and Yixian Counties were established more than 2,000 years ago.
In the Jin Dynasty (265-420) Huangshan City was called Xin'an Shire. Until
the Song Dynasty (960-1279) when the name was changed to Huizhou, the
city was famed for Hui businessmen, Hui carvings, Xin'an school of painting,
Xin'an medicine, Hui architecture, Hui cuisine, and Hui opera (one of
the tonalities of Beijing Opera). Also notable are the scenic spots of?Yellow
Mountain?(Mt. Huangshan) - a key point of interest in ancient China, the
Tangyue Memorial Archway, the Tunxi Ancient Street and the ancient villages
of Yixian County. Historians at home and abroad regard Huangshan City
as a natural history and culture museum of China.
Since Huangshan City is a tourist city with a pleasant climate, travel
plans need not be interrupted by weather. So the sights of Huangshan City,
such as Tunxi Ancient Street,? Xidi and Hongcun Ancient Villages, Tangyue
Memorial Archway, Flower Mountain and Enigma Caves can be visited throughout
the year as can Yellow Mountain with each season offering different appealing
features. More attractions are: Ancestral Temples, Ancient Residential
Houses and Town of Arch in Shexian County, and Mt. Jiuhua.
Huangshan City transportation is efficient. Upgraded airline, railway,
highway and the city transportation expedite tour travel. Also available
are various grades of hotels, restaurants, and recreation and shopping
centers in Huangshan City. Be sure to try Hui dishes, snacks and local
products and especially the memorable Mt. Huangshan tea.
Travel attractions
Yellow Mountain (Huangshan Mountain)Tunxi Ancient StreetXidi and Hongcun
Ancient Villages Shexian CountyAncestral TemplesAncient Residential HousesChengkan
Village QianKou ResidenceTangmo VillageMt. JiuhuaTangyue Memorial ArchwaysTown
of Arch
Huangshan Map
Huangshan Hotel
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