Huangshan 2 Days｜No Leg Strain Going North or South

Taiping Up + Yuping Down, gentle slopes with little climbing throughout, suitable for elderly and children, check off rime, sunrise, and Welcoming Pine, and if you have the energy, rush to West Sea Grand Canyon and Tiandu Peak! 🗓️Day 1 Enter from North Gate · Enjoy the Essence of the Back Mountain ▫️08:30 Huangshan North Gate → Taiping Cableway Up (altitude 1683m, direct to the core scenic area, saves 2 hours of steep climbing) ▫️09:00-10:30 From cableway upper station to Paiyun Pavilion, dense rime along the way, jade trees and snowy branches perfect for photos, every shot is a winter wonderland❄️ ▫️10:30-11:30 Paiyun Pavilion → Monkey Watching the Sea, view the stone monkey sitting, enhanced by the sea of clouds (visibility varies greatly between clear and foggy days, luck needed for surprises) ▫️11:30-12:30 Monkey Watching the Sea → Dream Pen Blossoms + Shixin Peak, classic landmarks to check in, Shixin Peak is crowded with strange pines and rocks, great for photos ▫️12:30-13:30 Shixin Peak → White Goose Ridge, gentle along the way, check in and rest at White Goose Mountain Villa ▫️[Optional for those with energy] Right out of Taiping Cableway is West Sea Grand Canyon, walk the cliffside plank road to admire the magnificent canyon, you can visit West Sea first, then other back mountain spots, check in at White Goose Mountain Villa around 16:00—17:00, then go to White Goose Ridge viewing platform for sunset, wide and unobstructed view🌅 🗓️Day 2 Watch Sunrise · Check in Core Landmarks ▫️Leave White Goose Mountain Villa to the viewing platform for sunrise (winter sunrise around 6:30, check time in advance, wear thick coat to keep warm) ▫️07:30-08:30 White Goose Mountain Villa → Bright Summit Peak, gentle slope all the way, no pressure, climb to the top to overlook the whole mountain scenery, high chance of sea of clouds☁️ ▫️08:30-11:30 Bright Summit Peak → Welcoming Pine, passing Ao Fish Peak and Lotus Peak along the way, check in the symbol of Huangshan, Welcoming Pine ▫️11:30-14:00 [Optional for those with energy] Tiandu Peak, climbing to the top to overlook the canyon is super stunning ▫️15:00 Take Yuping Cableway down, end of the trip 💡Tips & Pitfalls to Avoid 1. Transportation: Taxi from Huangshan North Station to North Gate takes about 1.5 hours (around 150 RMB), carpooling is more cost-effective; after descending from South Gate, there is a shuttle bus to North Station (about 1 hour, 20 RMB) 2. Clothing: In winter, wear down jacket + fleece pants + anti-slip hiking shoes, wear hat/gloves/scarf, roads are slippery on rime days, crampons are safer 3. Gear: Travel light, bring a thermos (hot water available at mountain villas), power bank, small amount of high-calorie snacks, no need for heavy luggage 4. Timing: Winter sunrise is late and sunset early, itinerary can be slightly delayed; West Sea Grand Canyon cable car stops selling tickets at 16:30, Tiandu Peak is closed after 16:00, don’t miss the time 5. Key to saving energy: The whole route is mainly flat or gentle slopes, no long steep climbs, White Goose Mountain Villa is perfectly located to save backtracking, truly no leg strain This route has a comfortable pace, covers all classic spots, flexible for different energy levels, no rushing or tough steep climbs, easily enjoy the essence of Huangshan～