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Best Things to Do
Top 20 Best Things to Do in Huangshan [2025]
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Huangshan Scenic Area
4.8
/5
63443 reviews
9.0
From KRW 15724
Based on 3,139 reviews
The Peak Of Mount Huangshan | 50.2 km from downtown
Phone +8605592590999
Address: No. 1 Tangquan Road, Tangkou Town, Huangshan District, Huangshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2.5 days
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Highlights:
Xihai Grand Canyon Hiking Challenge
Pines, rocks, clouds & hot springs
Saved by 1505 users43213 positive reviews
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On the first day, enter from the South Gate, take the Yunggu Cableway up, and visit Shixin Peak, Monkey Watching the Sea, etc. In the afternoon, go to the West Sea Grand Canyon, take the small train up, and stay overnight on the mountaintop. On the second day, get up early to watch the sunrise at Bright Summit, then pass Aoyu Peak and Hundred-Step Cloud Ladder to Welcoming Pine, and then enter Tiandu Peak by swiping your ID card at Laodaokou. After visiting, take the Yuping Cableway down.
Huangshan is truly beautiful and magical; it was definitely worth the trip. I must bring my family back again in the future. The local snacks in Huangshan are delicious, and the beautiful scenery and delicious food made it an unforgettable experience.
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Hongcun Village
4.5
/5
43577 reviews
8.5
From KRW 107338
Based on 604 reviews
In Hongcun scenic area | 46.3 km from downtown
Phone +8605595541158
Address: No. 003, Qianjie Street, Hongcun Scenic Area, Hongcun Town, Yi County, Huangshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Featured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
Unique village layout & scenery
Unique village & exquisite carvings
Saved by 520 users27242 positive reviews
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Hongcun is incredibly beautiful. The white walls and black tiles of Nanhu Lake are stunning in the sunlight, and the reflections in the lake are beautiful. Moon Pond is even more photogenic. The night view is breathtaking.
Autumn may be late, but it's here! I decided to take a trip this weekend; I've especially loved autumn in southern Anhui these past two years. A recommendation from Xiaohongshu (a Chinese social media platform) is to stay in Hongcun to fully appreciate its charm, especially in the early mornings and evenings.
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Xidi
4.6
/5
10539 reviews
7.7
From KRW 107338
Xidi scenic area | 39 km from downtown
Phone +8605595154030
Address: Xidi Village, Xidi Town, Yixian County, Huangshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Featured in 2026 China 100 - Night Attractions
Highlights:
Exquisite carvings & intricate details
Reflections & architecture like paintings
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The staff at the entrance were very welcoming. The ancient village streets were clean and tidy, with a rustic and tranquil environment. Faded couplets, colorful lanterns, and a strong sense of community filled the air. Fields were right next to the village, and elderly people were basking in the sun and chatting on stone benches. There was a huge scarecrow in the fields… It's definitely worth a visit.
Xidi has fewer people than Hongcun, but the scenery is more abundant. Besides the Hui-style architecture, there's a large autumn drying field, where the golden leaves are especially beautiful. The ticket price is worthwhile, the food is delicious, and the parking lot is spacious. The scenic area is very well maintained. Highly recommended!
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Cheng Kan
4.3
/5
3960 reviews
7.6
Based on 72 reviews
Huizhou Chengkan Town | 23.2 km from downtown
Phone +8605593537777
Address: No.7, Baolun Road, Chengkan Town, Huizhou District, Huangshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Featured in 2026 China 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
Highlights:
Unique "Mantou" ceremony experience
Reflections & picturesque Hui architecture
Saved by 100 users2259 positive reviews
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A very beautiful place, I will come again. A very comfortable town with a Yin-Yang Bagua (Eight Trigrams) design, very beautiful. The autumn harvest is beautiful. Every night there are fish lanterns and fireworks displays, very impressive and magnificent.
Surrounded by eight mountains, with its white walls and black tiles reflected in the water, this is the "Number One Village in Jiangnan" described by Zhu Xi, an ancient village with a history of 1800 years. The fish lantern parade at night adds a unique charm to the cultural atmosphere here.
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Qiyunshan Mountain Ecological And Cultural Tourism Zone
4.7
/5
5205 reviews
7.4
From KRW 107338
Based on 25 reviews
30.7 km from downtown
Phone +8605592677777
Address: About 15 km west of Xiuning County, Huangshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 days
Highlights:
Cliff caves & fairy springs
Cable car: panoramic Danxia views
Saved by 109 users3371 positive reviews
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The touristy, man-made photo spots are all the same across the country. Also, while public transportation is cheaper than cable cars, all the road signs point to the islands, and there are no public transportation signs.
The cable car, Qiyun Mountain, and Qiyun Town are three separate systems. You need to choose carefully whether to stay on the mountain, at the foot of the mountain, or nearby. The scenery is breathtaking, needless to say. All three systems require an entrance fee; check for combined tickets.
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Huizhou Ancient Town
4.1
/5
2433 reviews
7.3
Based on 31 reviews
Huizhou Ancient City/Shexian County | 19.3 km from downtown
Phone +8605596526108
Address: About 100 meters northeast of the intersection of Huizhou Road and Xin'an Road, She County, Huangshan City (about 50 meters southeast of Chengguan Primary School, She County)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Unique nighttime views & experiences
Cobblestone streets & fishing village
Saved by 139 users1302 positive reviews
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Huizhou Ancient City, one of China's four ancient cities, is not large in area but has the characteristics of Huizhou-style architecture. The prices in the ancient city are not high. There is a government office and a museum. It is very interesting to stroll around the small streets and alleys!
It's a very lively scenic area. The outside is free, but it's become quite commercialized. You need to buy a ticket to enter the government office (州衙). Inside, you can climb the city walls and see the gardens. The government office itself is quite nice, and there are even court trial performances, so it's worth watching.
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Landscape Gallery of Xin'An River
4.5
/5
1975 reviews
6.8
From KRW 150105
Based on 13 reviews
27.8 km from downtown
Phone +8605596812333
Address: Shendu Deep Ferry Terminal, Ji County
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Boat tour: villages & hills
Li Bai praised Xin'an River's beauty
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The scenery along the Xin'an River is breathtakingly beautiful, making it an excellent place to heal the soul. The boat ticket and attraction package for 138 yuan purchased online is great value for money, and the scenery is comparable to the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River. Thumbs up and highly recommended.
The scenery was indeed beautiful. I paid 50 yuan to go up to the third floor, where the view was excellent. It's worth mentioning that the scenic area was very considerate; they allowed me to bring my little teddy bear, which was in my backpack, onto the boat. Of course, I was very considerate, carrying it the entire time on the boat and holding it while walking around the attractions after disembarking.
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Huangshan Hui Show
5.0
/5
1484 reviews
6.3
Huangshan urban district | 4.8 km from downtown
Phone +8605592558888
Address: 安徽省黄山市屯溪区黎阳镇西海路31号徽商中心大剧院(香茗大剧院)
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Huangshan Huixiu is a performing arts city jointly invested and built by Zhejiang Show Performing Arts Group and Huangshan Tourism Development Co., Ltd. It integrates theme performances, sightseeing and leisure, parent-child entertainment, catering, tourism and shopping. It showcases the natural beauty and cultural charm of Huizhou with three theme spaces: the large-scale tourist performance "Huixiu", the "Twelve Hours of Huizhou" on Shijing Street, and Neon Street.
Good reviews, good reviews, this venue is great! The space is bright, the facilities are brand new and complete, and the hygiene is spotless. The staff is enthusiastic and professional, and the response is timely. The experience is full, highly recommended!
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Zhuhai pit
4.2
/5
1518 reviews
6.3
From KRW 7338
Based on 14 reviews
Outside Hongcun scenic area | 42.6 km from downtown
Phone +8605595548833
Address: Hong Village,Yi county,Huangshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Stay, dine & enjoy tranquility
Overlook bamboo sea & village
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Luckily, I checked the travel guide a day in advance and decided to take a taxi to the West Gate to enter. This way, you only need to climb a bit at the beginning, and then it's all downhill. Perhaps because it's autumn, it wasn't as green as I had imagined. The food in Mukeng Village was quite good; everything was grown and raised by the locals, and it tasted like something from my childhood.
The ancient village is quite good. The rice fields at the entrance of the village are like a small maze. Children are reluctant to leave when they are walking around in it. The commercialization level is average. The fish lantern parade allows tourists to participate, which is very interesting.
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Xixinan Ancient Village
4.3
/5
83 reviews
6.1
North High Speed Railway Station/ Xi Xi Nan Ancient Villages | 14.5 km from downtown
Phone +8605592772020
Address: Songmingshan Highway, Huizhou District, Huangshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Ginkgo & osmanthus surrounded by wetlands
Historic Ming & Qing architecture
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I was truly amazed by Xixinan!!
More pristine than Hongcun, more tranquil than Xidi, and best of all, it's free! Discovering this verdant wonderland at the foot of Huangshan Mountain feels like stepping into a poetic painting of ancient Huizhou.
Xixinan Village in Huangshan City is located in Xixinan Town, Tunxi District, Huangshan City. The Hangzhou-Huangshan High-Speed Railway and the Hefei-Fuzhou High-Speed Railway cross the border through the village, making it the closest ancient village to a high-speed rail station in Huangshan City and even in the entire province of Anhui. Although Huangshan North High-Speed Railway Station has been open for ten years, the village still retains its pristine environment, permeated with a quaint atmosphere and a secluded charm. Xixinan Ancient Village is a great first or last stop on a trip to Huangshan, offering a truly authentic and pristine Huizhou experience. Shanyejun shares some simple travel tips for Xixinan Ancient Village for your reference!
1. Tickets: Xixinan still has many villagers living there, and commercial development is relatively underdeveloped, so there's currently no entrance fee. 2. Visiting Season: Late spring, summer, and autumn are the most beautiful seasons in Xixinan. In late spring, in late March, you can admire fields of rapeseed blossoms. In summer, you can enjoy a Wizard of Oz-like atmosphere and sea of clouds. Autumn is truly a dazzling spectacle.
3. Accommodation: Xixinan is currently not very commercially open, so there are only a few B&Bs and farmhouse inns to choose from. However, nearby Changlin Village offers dozens of inns.
4. Dining: The village offers numerous farmhouse restaurants and farmhouse inns, all serving authentic Anhui cuisine at very reasonable prices. Many restaurants offer prices under 50 yuan per person, so dining in Xixinan Village is a good option.
5. Transportation: The Huangshan Tourist Bus runs through Xixinan from Huangshan North Station, Shexian North Station, and Shexian City. Fares are based on distance, for example, a ticket from Huangshan North Station to Xixinan costs 4 yuan. Huangshan North Station is about 5 kilometers away from Xixinan. If you like hiking or have good physical strength, you can try hiking from Huangshan North Station to Xixinan Ancient Village and back. Along the way, you can see the high-speed rail passing by. The interesting scene of the high-speed rail entering the ancient village is very interesting.
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