Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Tourism Area
黄山市黄山风景区
About Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) Tourism Area
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.
How to Buy Tickets
Passport booking guide for Mount Huangshan · verified 2026-08-16
💡 Tip: Check the 'Sea of Clouds' weather forecast. Stay overnight on the mountain for sunrise.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)
🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.
⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.
Location
View on interactive map →Buying tickets as a foreign visitor
• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.
• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.
• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.
HSR Huangshan North Station then tourist shuttle (~1 h) to Tangkou; ~60 km from Huangshan Tunxi Airport; no metro.
Mandatory real-name timed reservation via 'Huangshan Tourism' official platform (WeChat mini-program / www.huangshan.com.cn); no on-site tickets.
CNY 190 (≈ $26); CNY 95 (≈ $13); CNY 190 (≈ $26)
Huangshan City Huangshan District Tangkou Town Tangquan Road No. 1
黄山市黄山区汤口镇汤泉路1号
Huangshan City Huangshan District Tangkou Town Tangquan Road No. 1
30.1375, 118.1694
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
