A trip to Mount Huang is definitely worth the while

Mount Huang has a rich and profound cultural heritage. There are more than 100 ancient buildings such as pavilions, terraces, and bridges, nearly 300 cliff carvings from different dynasties, and over 20,000 historical relics including paintings, calligraphy, poetry, and travel notes, which contribute to its deep cultural accumulation, making it a mountain of culture. In December 1990, Mount Huang was listed in the World Cultural and Natural Heritage for its unique aesthetic value. 1. One-Line-Sky One-Line-Sky Located below the Wenshu Cave of Mount Huang, it is a narrow stone alley. The widest part is no more than 2 meters, and the narrowest part is only 0.5 meters. There are more than 80 steps in the middle of the path, which can only allow one person to pass through. Standing in it, one can only see a sliver of blue sky, and if it is not at midnight or noon, one will not be able to see the moon or the sun. It should be noted that the narrow part of One-Line-Sky has slow traffic, and when there are many people, the waiting time in line can be long. 2. Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder The Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder is located on the cliff at the northwest foot of the Lotus Peak. Not far from the 'Lotus Stalk', there are two huge rocks, one shaped like a turtle and the other like a snake, both parallel to each other. A perilous and steep path with more than a hundred steps is carved into the cliff between the two rocks, descending downwards. Viewed from the opposite Aoyu Cave, the path is next to a deep abyss, resembling a long ladder leaning against the cliff, often shrouded in mist, which is very dangerous. This is the 'Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder'. The turtle and snake rocks are just at the entrance of the ladder, as if guarding it, hence the name 'Turtle Snake Guarding the Cloud Ladder'. 3. Lotus Peak Lotus Peak Lotus Peak is the highest peak within the Mount Huang scenic area and the leader of the 36 major peaks, with an altitude of 1864.8 meters. The main peak stands out with smaller peaks clustered around it, resembling a newly bloomed lotus, proudly blooming towards the sky, hence the name 'Lotus Peak'. The Lotus Peak is steep and majestic, with extraordinary scenery along the way. There are two paths to climb Lotus Peak: one is the north route, which is taken by those who tour from the back mountain to the front mountain. After descending from Aoyu Peak, when one reaches Lotus Pavilion, the path to Lotus Peak is on the left side. The other is the south route, which goes directly to Lotus Peak from the Yuping cableway, following the Hero Slope. Compared to the south route, the north route is shorter, has a gentler slope, fewer visitors, and takes less time. After climbing the mountain via the north route, one can return to the Lotus Pavilion and then proceed to visit the Welcoming Guests Pine, or continue along the south route to experience the challenges of the south route in reverse.