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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), 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 Mt.Huangshan - a key point of interest in ancient China, the Tangyue Memorial Archway, and the Tunxi Ancient Street . 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 Archways can be visited throughout the year as can Mt. Huangshan with each season offering different appealing features.

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.

Huangshan

Mount Huangshan

Of all the notable mountains in China, Mount Huangshan, to be found in the south of Anhui province, is probably the most famous in China. Read More...

Hongcun

Hongcun is located in the southwestern foot of Mt. Huangshan and about 11 kilometers off the southwest of Yixian County. Read More...

Tangyue Memorial Archway

The Tangyue Memorial Archway Group is composed of 7 arches. It's located on the road at the entrance of Tangyu village, west of Shexian County. It arrays in the successive order of loyalty, filial piety, women's chastity and charity. Read More...

Tunxi Ancient Street

Tunxi Ancient Street is situated in the center of Tunxi District, Huangshan City. The street with centuries-old history dates back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). Read More...

Xidi Village

Located at Yixian County Anhui Province, Xidi have about 400-500 years of history. The original residential style and features of the Ming and Qing Dynasties were preserved perfectly. Read More...

Mt. JiuHua

Bordered on the Yangtze River in the north and overlooked the Mt. Huangshan in the south, Mt. Jiuhua covers an area of 100 square kilometers southwest of Qingyang County, Anhui Province , not far from the picturesque Mt.Huangshan. Mt. Jiuhua boasts 99 peaks and 18 scenic spots in its area. With its marvelous landscape and pleasant climate, Mt. Jiuhua is considered one of the best summer resorts in China. Read More...

Huangshan Travel Guide

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. Read More...