Huangshan Mountain in Spring: Weather, Scenery & Packing Tips in March, April & May 2024

West Sea Grand Canyon (西海大峡谷) will be closed during winter and reopen in late March or early April. By next spring, tourists can hike thrilling stairs, and enjoy the stunning geological formations, amazing landscape of cliffs, lush green small pine trees as well as impressive overlooks in Xihai Grand Canyon. The 1st Ring Road and 2nd Ring Road, and the up/down hill trails are dramatic hiking with breathtaking views and scenery. Meanwhile, the Xihai Monorail Car will resume operation accordingly.

As the highest peak on Huangshan Mountain, Lotus Peak (莲花峰) has been closed nearly 5 year since 2014, for maintenance and regeneration. Excitingly, from April 2019, travelers can visit this mysterious peak to discovery magnificent sightseeing and featured dragon-like pines. The peak is located between Turtle Peak and Yupinglou (Jade Screen Pavilion). It’s highly suggested to go up Lotus Peak from Yupinglou and down from the back mountain, because the former pathway is extremely steep and the latter stairs are relatively gentle, otherwise, it would be very strenuous and risky.

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※Pine Trees, Rocks & Sea of Clouds: Whenever you visit Yellow Mountain, the wide variety of peculiar pine trees and grotesque rocks are always visual feast everywhere. If it rains during spring, you may get awesome scenery of the famous phenomenon, “ Sea of Clouds” floating among mountains after it stops and sky clears. It is one of four dramatic natural wonders of the Yellow Mountain, a surreal and spectacular sight！If the weather remains rainy and bad, you might meet situation that can see nothing but pine tree close to path, and thick smog around. >> Top 8 Huangshan Pine Trees

※Huangshan Hot Spring: Another natural wonder, Hot Spring offers a great way to relax your body and mind after a long hiking. Apart from the healing experience, you can also view beautiful landscape and nature nearby the characteristic architectures. Massage service and private room are available as needed. The hot spring is located very close to Mercy Light Temple (慈光阁), where can be reached by bus from cable car station. There are more than ten pools, some will be empty during low season like May (Peak Season of Hot Spring is December, January, February, early March). >> Huangshan Hot Spring & Resorts

※Spring Blossom of Colors: With increasing temperature, the colorful spring blossom of Rhododendron and Magnolia flowers becomes a lovely decoration of Huangshan Mountain. During mid-March and April, tourists can view flaxen and white Magnolia flowers along trails from Heavenly Sea to Lotus Pavilion, Sanhua Dock in North Sea, and in Hot Spring, Yungu Temple and other sites on sunny slopes between elevations of 600m ~1700m. Period of mid-April and early May are also the best time to enjoy roseate azalea bush near Beihai Hotel, hiking path from Heavenly Sea to Turtle Peak. It’s also expected to watch more beautiful flora and fauna on Huangshan Mountain during spring days.

Watching sunrise and sunset over the peaks is an exciting and unique experience on Huangshan Mountain after the hiking. During spring, the sunrise time is around 05:30am to 06:00am and the time of sunset is between about 18:30pm to 19:00pm. As time goes on, sun rises earlier and sets later, and days get longer gradually. The best points to see the sunrise includes Bright Summit, Lion Peak, Beginning to Believe Peak, Refreshing Terrace, Dawn Pavilion and Lion Peak. Besides, if you would like to catch the sunset, Bright Summit, Turtle Peak, Cloud Dispelling Pavilion in Xihai, Danxia Peak, Flying-over Rock and Fairy Walking Bridge, and etc. It’s certainly that you can access to different places to view sunrise/sun set from your hotel.

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Some sites maybe windy with sharp stairs, so better wear gloves, comfortable trekking shoes, rain gear (disposable raincoat can be easily bought at base of Huangshan Mountain), hiking stick and etc.

Bring your camera, especially when you are lucky enough to get the “Sea of Clouds” phenomenon (most frequently occurring in the spring) and other fantastic views.

Prepare sunblock to protect yourself from the strong ultraviolet light and a few bottled water, or you will for a higher price on the mountain areas.

Travel light with a backpack and leave your large baggage in hotel at the base of the mountain.

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No matter you are hiking lovers or just want to enjoy the scene and take some really amazing pictures, interested in the nature or the culture, travel alone or with your family, a Huangshan tour will never let you down. Here we have selected 3 most recommended Huangshan tours for your reference. If you just want try hiking on the mountain but in an easier way, 3 Days Huangshan Highlights Tour will meet your requirements. This tour covers most of the best highlights in Back Mountain and West Sea Grand Canyon, and you can take your time to enjoy them. 3 Days Huangshan Classic Hiking Tour is a little more physical demanding than the previous one, but you will be rewarded with the stunning scenery of both back and front mountain. If you are also interested in the local lives and cultures, then you can check this 4 Days Huangshan Mountain and Local Village Walking Tour. Hongcun and Xidi Ancient Village are together listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Tunxi has a history of nearly 1000 years. Taking a walk in these places will be another wonderful experience different from hiking on Huangshan Mountain.

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