Huangshan City boasts 3 districts, 4 counties and Mount Huangshan Scenery Area, with a total area of 9,807 square kilometers and a population of 1.47 million. The history of the city can date back to 2200 years ago. In Song Dynasty, the name of the place was changed to Hui Zhou, since then the successful traders and dealers had brought great glory to the region. Many wealthy businessmen began to build their lavish houses at hometown.
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Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) |
Known as "the loveliest mountain of China", Mt. Huangshan was acclaimed through art and literature during a good part of Chinese history. Today it holds the same fascination for visitors, poets, painters and photographers, who come in pilgrimage to this enchanting site. |
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Huashan Grottos |
12 km to Tunxi, Huashan Grottos were opened to tourists in 2000. In a small hilly area, 36 big or small artificial caves were discovered. A few of them have been developed into the tourist sites for excursions. Among all, Cave No. 35, No. 2 and No. 24 are the most impressive ones. |
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Tunxi Old Street |
Originated in Song Dynasty (960-1279), Tunxi Old Street is located at the center of Huangshan City. The 1273-meter street was paved with maroon flagstones at the width of 5-8 meter. The 2 or 3-story shops along the street still inherit the traditional design 800 years ago. |
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Hongcun and Xidi Village |
Situated in Yixian County of Anhui Province, Hongcun and Xidi became hot tourist attractions for well preserved architecture of Ming and Qing Dynasty after the Oscar winner Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon was filmed here. |
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Tangyue Archway |
Tangyue Archway group is 6.5 kilometers away from Shenxian County (26km to Tunxi). There are 7 memorial archways queuing on the way. 3 were built in Ming Dynasty, the other 4 in Qing, in a successive order of loyalty, filial piety, women's chastity and charity. |
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Huangshan Photo Gallery
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