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Asia » China » Anhui » Huangshan June 7th 2007

What can you say about a mountain when along with your bus ticket from the entrance to the foot of the mountain you are also handed a receipt for the life insurance included in the fare? Being somewhat afraid of heights, this was not the first thing I wanted to see. Yellow Mountain, China’s most famous mountain, is a paradise of unusually shaped peaks and trees as well as seas of clouds that you can look down upon from the heights. Truly stunning and literally breathtaking, it is a place for the sure-footed and active not the stagnant vertigo-impaired like me. All kidding aside, Yellow Mountain is one of the most beautiful places in China. However, if you do have the least bit fear of heights, it might not be for you. I did have ... read more

Huang Shan - In The Footsteps of Emperors

Asia » China » Anhui » Huangshan April 12th 2007

Classic View

piggywigs

Once you have climbed Yellow Mountain, under heaven there is no other mountain. So the saying goes, but it's a lot more eloquent in Chinese as it only takes 8 syllables to convey the meaning. Emperors have graced its lofty peaks and marvelled at the unusual scenery, composing poems to express their appreciation. It's pretty high up on the Chinese 'do before you die' list. Not that Huang Shan (Huang means 'yellow' and Shan means 'mountain') is the only worthy mountain in the world, but it's probably one of the most accessible to everyone - well-maintained paths, stairs and, for the less mobile or more lazy, cable cars. The Chinese don't do nature unless the way is paved. Huang Shan takes 2 days, 1 to go up and the next to come back down. I ... read more

Mountain trekking

Asia » China » Anhui » Huangshan March 31st 2007

cozy train

Shanghai Sheri

Matt’s in Brazil, Ty and Jessie have vacation. So what’s a mom to do with 2 teenagers who have a week of time on their hands in China? Hmmm, something active. I know, lets climb a mountain! So climb we did. Not anything like what the local porters did, but enough to make all of our little American legs fatigued and ready for rest. Huangshan, also known as Yellow Mountain, is reputed to be the most lovely mountain in all of China. Rocky, breathtaking, dotted with tenacious odd shaped pines - a play land for those who love to breathe in fresh air while challenging their bodies and stimulating their visual senses. We started our adventure with an 11-hour train ride in a comfy sleeper car, waking to mountain scenery. Passing by peaceful looking simple ... read more

Huang Shan

Asia » China » Anhui » Huangshan October 19th 2006

Eh... Which Way???

bigtrip06

After getting on board the bus to Huang Shan we noticed something was different with this bus. Called a sleeper bus it was made up of three rows of bunk beds. Designed for chinese poeple we did our best to squeeze our size twelve feet into the gap at the end of the beds. We made do and got some sleep. The driver woke us up at 4am in a place called Tangkou. We are assuming a relative of his owned the motel he dropped us at. Bleary eyed we were handed a phone with an english speaker at the end and rented a room to get some sleep. We were woken by the same Chinese speaker with a bizarre english accent (Another relation) who offered to help us get some food and a room on ... read more

Huangshan, China

Asia » China » Anhui » Huangshan April 2nd 2005

Yuping and Tiandu Peak

Raymond

I had a trip with my family to Huangshan in Anhui in April. Due to time constraints, we went with a tour. So, basically I didn't have to do any research before leaving home--just show up in the right place at the right time (and pay), and you will be taken to the destination and shown around. This has not been my favourite mode to travel because i) it is not challenging ; and ii) sometimes you have to do something, such as going to shops, which you don't like. Anyway, given the circumstances, I was not complaining too much this time. We were flying direct from Hong Kong to Tunxi, which is the service centre for Huangshan. It is a small town in southern Anhui, and on our arrival, I found this place to ... read more

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