Huangshan
黄山 · 안후이성
mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Huangshan2:04
Welcome to Huangshan, the Yellow Mountain, a place of such profound beauty that the ancient traveler Xu Xiake once famously remarked: 'After returning from Huangshan, one has no desire to see any other mountain.' This UNESCO…
Listen in the app2Yungu Cableway — Ascent to the Rear Mountain1:39
We begin our ascent via the Yungu, or Cloud Valley, Cableway. This route takes us to the 'Rear Mountain,' an area known for its more subtle, poetic scenery and gnarled pines. …
Listen in the app3The Guest-Greeting Pine — Symbol of Hospitality1:37
Standing proudly on a cliff near the Jade Screen Pavilion is the Yingke Pine, or Guest-Greeting Pine. This legendary tree is estimated to be over 1,000 years old and has become a national symbol of hospitality in China. …
Listen in the app4Bright Summit — The High Panoramic Altar1:42
We now reach Bright Summit, or Guangming Ding, situated at an altitude of 1,860 meters. This is the second highest peak in Huangshan and the most important panoramic viewpoint. …
Listen in the app5Flying Rock — The Celestial Intruder1:38
A short walk from Bright Summit brings us to the Flying Rock, or Feilai Shi. This is one of the most famous grotesque rock formations in Huangshan. …
Listen in the app6Sea of Clouds — The Ethereal Wonder1:39
The Sea of Clouds, or Yunhai, is arguably the most famous of the Four Wonders. It is not a fixed location but a phenomenon that transforms the entire mountain into a mythical realm. …
Listen in the app7Tunxi and the High-Speed Rail — The Modern Gateway1:34
While our focus is the mountain, our journey is made possible by the modern gateways of Tunxi and the Huangshan North High-Speed Railway station. Tunxi, the urban center of Huangshan City, was once a quiet town that has urbanized…
Listen in the app8Closing1:34
As we descend from the heights of Huangshan, the mountain remains a majestic presence behind us. It is not just a geological formation; it is a cultural monument that has shaped the Chinese aesthetic for over a thousand years. …
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What is Huangshan?
Huangshan is a place in 안후이성 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 안후이성 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 27 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 30.1250, 118.1667 |
| Last updated |
