Huangshan Lazy Person's Travel Guide: No Tired Legs

Day 1: Easy Mountain Climbing, Sea of Clouds and Unique Pines Morning: Huangshan North Station/Airport → Tangkou Town → Yungu Cableway Up the Mountain (Back Mountain) 🚇 Take the scenic area shuttle bus directly to Yungu Temple, and take the Yungu Cableway (CNY 80/one way) directly to Bai'eling to avoid the crowds. Afternoon: Beginning-to-Believe Peak → Black Tiger Pine → Dream Flower Brush → Bright Summit 🌄 Bright Summit is the second highest peak in Huangshan, with a panoramic view of the sea of clouds. The sunset is especially stunning! Accommodation: Bright Summit Villa or Baiyun Hotel on the summit (book 2 months in advance!) 🏠 Recommended: Bright Summit Villa: You can see the sea of clouds from the window, and the sunrise location is amazing! Day 2: Quick Access to Essential Attractions Morning: Danxia Peak Sunrise → West Sea Grand Canyon Internet-Famous Little Train (CNY 100/one way) 🚄 The little train travels through the canyon, saving effort and taking great photos! Afternoon: Greeting Pine → Yuping Cableway Down the Mountain (CNY 90/one way) 📸 Greeting Pine is a symbol of Huangshan, a must-see for photos! Accommodation: Tangkou Town Homestay (CNY 150–300 per person) 🏡 Recommended: "Yunli Mountain Lodge": Free shuttle to the scenic area, high cost performance! Day 3: Huizhou Culture Experience Morning: Hongcun (South Lake, Moon Pond) → Xidi (Ancient Building Complex) 🏡 Take photos of the unmanned reflection of Hongcun South Lake Painting Bridge before 7:00, 100% photo rate! Afternoon: Tunxi Old Street → Liyang in Lane 🍜 Taste Wang Yitiao Wonton and Huangshan Sesame Cake (look for "Hao Zai Lai" with preserved vegetable filling)! 🏡 Accommodation Avoidance Guide Summit Hotel: Bright Summit Villa (CNY 500/person for a bed), Bai'e Villa (CNY 1,300/night for a standard room, book 2 months in advance) Downhill Hotel: There are many choices in Tangkou Town, recommended "Huangshan Yujian Huiman" (5-minute walk to Liyang Lane). Hongcun Accommodation: Poetry Lily Qingmei Academy (infinity pool + butler service), Old Street Moye (high cost performance). 🍜 Must-Eat Food Stinky Mandarin Fish: Lao Jiefang Huizhou Restaurant (diving fish + bacon and bamboo shoot pot), Tiandeng Canteen (very authentic). Hairy Tofu: Be careful when choosing small stalls in the scenic area, "Huixianglou" at the foot of the mountain is more authentic (CNY 15/portion). Huangshan Sesame Cake: Tunxi Old Street "Hao Zai Lai" preserved vegetable filling, crispy and portable! ⚠️ Lazy Person Tips Ticket Reservation: Purchase Huangshan tickets + cable car tickets 1 day in advance on the "Huangshan Tourism Official Platform". Real-name reservation is required during the peak season (March-November)! Effort-Saving Artifact: Go up the back mountain and down the front mountain (Yungu Cableway up → Yuping Cableway down), which saves 4 hours compared to hiking the whole journey! The West Sea Grand Canyon Little Train is a must, hiking is too tiring! Luggage Storage: Tangkou Town Supermarket CNY 5/day, expensive in the scenic area! Weather Response: The temperature difference on the summit is large, bring a windproof jacket + folding raincoat; the cable car stops running at 4:30pm, pay attention to the time! 📸 Photo Spots Huangshan: Beginning-to-Believe Peak railing side view of the sea of clouds, Bright Summit sunrise. Hongcun: South Lake Painting Bridge (early morning), Xixinan Fengyang Forest (4pm).