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Huangshan: rock, mist and mountain landscape
Anhui and Zhejiang

Huangshan, Xidi and Qiandao Lake

Mountains, old villages and Qiandao Lake. This route shows China in a slower, more regional and more scenic way.

Huangshan, Xidi and Qiandao Lake

This route shows China in a more scenic and slower way: Huangshan as a mountain landscape, Xidi as an old village with grown architecture and Qiandao Lake as a water landscape.

The first block is Huangshan: entrance gate, cableway, mist, stone steps, pine trees, pavilions and Tunxi Old Street. The photos show this mix of mountain scenery and regional everyday life.

Pavilion, forest and rock landscape at Huangshan
Pavilion, forest and rocks at Huangshan

Huangshan in photos

Huangshan is not just a single viewpoint. The experience starts at the entrance and continues through waiting areas, cableways, steps, mist, rock formations and pine trees into the old town of Huangshan / Tunxi.

Huangshan entrance gate in front of the green mountains
Huangshan entrance gate in front of the green mountains
Queue area for the Yuping cableway with misty peaks behind it
Queue area for the Yuping cableway with misty peaks behind it
Stone steps, pine trees and mist on Huangshan
Stone steps, pine trees and mist on Huangshan
Pavilion, forest and rock landscape at Huangshan
Pavilion, forest and rock landscape at Huangshan
Cableway at Huangshan between rock face and valley
Cableway at Huangshan between rock face and valley
Tunxi Old Street: lanes with tea shops and local specialities
Tunxi Old Street: lanes with tea shops and local specialities
Old stone archway in Huangshan in the evening
Old stone archway in Huangshan in the evening
Illuminated pavilion at night in Huangshan
Illuminated pavilion at night in Huangshan
Old town lane with archway, shops and red lanterns
Old town lane with archway, shops and red lanterns
Colourful lanterns in Huangshan old town
Colourful lanterns in Huangshan old town
Misty mountains and rock faces at Huangshan
Misty mountains and rock faces at Huangshan
Local Huangshan food: chilli, spices and pickled ingredients
Local Huangshan food: chilli, spices and pickled ingredients

Xidi in photos

Xidi is the quieter counterpart to the mountains: old lanes, grey walls, water channels, red lanterns, tea, small shops and views over the village and fields.

Xidi at night: light show with water projection
Xidi at night: light show with water projection
Pavilion in Xidi with colourful night lighting
Pavilion in Xidi with colourful night lighting
Old roofs and houses in Xidi
Old roofs and houses in Xidi
Tea tasting in Xidi with small pots and tea leaves
Tea tasting in Xidi with small pots and tea leaves
Old lane in Xidi with water channel and grey walls
Old lane in Xidi with water channel and grey walls
Small courtyard shop in Xidi with wooden tub and floral decor
Small courtyard shop in Xidi with wooden tub and floral decor
Narrow lane in Xidi with lanterns and old houses
Narrow lane in Xidi with lanterns and old houses
Vegetable field and village path in Xidi
Vegetable field and village path in Xidi
Courtyard in Xidi with archway, corn and stone floor
Courtyard in Xidi with archway, corn and stone floor
View over Xidi, fields and the hills of Anhui
View over Xidi, fields and the hills of Anhui
Old roofs and narrow lane in Xidi
Old roofs and narrow lane in Xidi
Xidi village entrance with mountains in the background
Xidi village entrance with mountains in the background
Everyday life by the water in Xidi with baskets
Everyday life by the water in Xidi with baskets

Qiandao Lake in photos

Qiandao Lake, also known as Thousand Island Lake, is the calm water section of this route: islands, excursion boats, lakeside paths, forest, small bridges and wide views over the water.

Qiandao Lake / Thousand Island Lake: red suspension bridge by the water
Qiandao Lake / Thousand Island Lake: red suspension bridge by the water
Evening light over the islands of Qiandao Lake
Evening light over the islands of Qiandao Lake
Excursion boats at the Qiandao Lake pier
Excursion boats at the Qiandao Lake pier
Lakeside path with red ribbons and lake view
Lakeside path with red ribbons and lake view
Key sculpture at Qiandao Lake
Key sculpture at Qiandao Lake
White sphere in the water in front of the hills
White sphere in the water in front of the hills
House by the water with lotus leaves and wall decoration
House by the water with lotus leaves and wall decoration
Stone steps with statues and gate at Qiandao Lake
Stone steps with statues and gate at Qiandao Lake
Green bay with a small stone bridge
Green bay with a small stone bridge
Forest path and old stone steps by the lake
Forest path and old stone steps by the lake
Wood carving and craftwork at Qiandao Lake
Wood carving and craftwork at Qiandao Lake
Panorama over Qiandao Lake and its islands
Panorama over Qiandao Lake and its islands
Clouds and evening light over Qiandao Lake
Clouds and evening light over Qiandao Lake
Forest, water and a quiet bay at Qiandao Lake
Forest, water and a quiet bay at Qiandao Lake
Glowing fish lanterns at Qiandao Lake at night
Glowing fish lanterns at Qiandao Lake at night
Huangshanmountains

Paths, views, weather and landscape give the route weight. Mist and clouds are part of the atmosphere here.

Xidivillage structure

Old architecture, lanes, water channels and regional character. The second photo group shows Xidi as a village, not just as a sight.

Qiandao Lakewater landscape

A strong contrast to mountains and villages: water, islands, excursion boats, lakeside paths and quiet bays.