SCENES & SIGHT

Mount Huangshan Scenic Zone

Lauded as "No.1 Mountain under Heaven", Mount Huangshan is one of 10 major scenic resorts of China. In 1990 the UNESCO put Mount Huangshan on its list of world natural and cultural heritages. The beauty of Mount Huangshan lies in its "four wonders": pine tees with shapely foliage, rocks in a hundred and one images, an ocean of clouds, and hot springs. Eight tourist zones with 400 scenic spots have been established in the mountain, and a number of star-rated hotels and other facilities (including three cableways) built for sightseers and holidaymakers. Huangshan Airport operates flights to many cities. The annual Huangshan International Tourist Festival takes place in October.

Old Street in Tunxi

The 1.5-km-long Old Street in Tunxi, the seat of Huangshan City Hall, emerged in the Southern Song and took its present form during the Ming and Qing. Paved with bluestone, the street is lined on both sides with building in an unmistakable Anhui style of architecture. Housed in those buildings are traditional stores selling souvenirs and local specialties such as Shexian County's ink slabs, Mount Huangshan's maojian tea, and the Hukaiwen-brand Anhui ink sticks.