Admire the sea of clouds on Huangshan Mountain and stroll along Tunxi Old Street—feel as if you’re stepping into the “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” painting

▲ Tunxi Old Street preserves architecture from the Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties and is known as a “living Along the River During the Qingming Festival.” (Photo/CFP)

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Huangshan is located in southern Anhui and is hailed as one of the three great symbols of the Chinese nation, alongside the Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Great Wall. In ancient times, literati who visited Huangshan left behind many timeless verses, adding to its mysterious and ever-changing allure. At the North Sea Scenic Area of Huangshan, you can enjoy the most stunning sea of clouds and sunrises. Many visitors choose to stay overnight here, soaking in the area’s unique Red Sand Springs while awaiting the spectacular sunrise the next morning.

Unlike other scenic areas characterized by towering peaks, the landscapes of the Dreamland Scenic Area are uniquely formed as if stacked layers of building blocks carved by knives and axes, complemented by the splendor of clouds and rosy clouds, offering a distinctive charm. Autumn and early winter evenings are the best times to admire the clouds and rosy hues, which bloom like colorful flowers and are as exquisite as intricately woven brocades—no wonder scholars and poets who made pilgrimages to Huangshan have all praised, “Once you’ve climbed Huangshan, no other mountains compare; it’s truly the pinnacle.” These enchanting scenes have also earned Huangshan lasting fame through the ages.

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Huangshan offers different charms both atop the mountain and at its base. Located at the foot of Huangshan, Tunxi Old Street is acclaimed as a “living Along the River During the Qingming Festival.” The old street situated at the confluence of three rivers still retains architectural styles from the Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, and features distinct Huizhou characteristics. Lined with shops that sit shoulder to shoulder, the street’s crimson flagstone pavement and white walls with black-tiled roofs add an antique elegance to the scenery.Tunxi was once a famous market town known for its tea trade and had already achieved a notable economic scale by the late Qing and early Republican periods—it was even dubbed “Little Shanghai”! Visiting Huangshan isn’t complete without a trip to Tunxi Old Street, where you can experience the vibrant atmosphere reminiscent of a historical Chinese masterpiece along this 1.5-kilometer-long street.

The beauty of Huangshan is universally acknowledged.Eastern TV TravelWe have specially planned a comprehensive Huangshan scenic tour, where you’ll witness the Four Wonders and Five Uniques nestled among the mountain valleys, explore the villages along Tunxi Ancient Street and admire the charm of the old street’s scenery. Then head to Hangzhou to enjoy West Lake and savor tea, indulge in Anhui’s authentic Eight Great Flavors cuisine, and stay at a five-star Huangshan hot spring hotel to fully experience an in-depth journey through Anhui.