Huangshan – Yellow Mountains. They write in the guide books that for Chinese they are the most beautiful… I stayed in the little, dump family hotel close to the station. On the next day I found much better, new hostel half way between rail and bus stations. They charge 100 y per room and offer internet…
I spend whole day in the mountains. First you must g t the bottom of the mountains – there is minibus charging 13 y from Tunxi. They be prepared to pay hefty 200 yuan entry fee. Take yous student card with you for 50% discount! Weather was sunny so I enjoyed beautiful panoramic views. It is possible to see in one full day the most interesting places – if you are fit. I took cableway on eastern route to get up, then passed Bright Summit and came close to the Lotus Flower Peak. The access to the summit of Lotus is closed now, but you can climb nearest Capital Heaven Peak. Mountains are steep and rocky – there is a lot of interesting rock formations so I think that the opinion about Huangshan is not exagerated. I went down through the western route – all by stone steps – it was lovely, but very tiring day!
