Top 20 Best Things to Do in Huangshan
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  • Huangshan Scenic Areatop_1
    󰺂9.0
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    Huangshan.The Peak Of Mount Huangshan50.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFree admission for Anhui residents to "Huangshan and Bodu" | Dec 1, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Xihai Grand Canyon Hiking Challenge
    󰀆Pines, rocks, clouds & hot springs
    󱨠Saved by 1491 users󱨠43079 positive reviews
    4.8/5
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    Huangshan Mountain was a wonderful experience. We took the cable car up, which made the start of the journey easy and enjoyable, and then spent hours walking along the scenic paths. The hike itself is beautiful and surprisingly accessible for all ages and fitness levels, so everyone can enjoy the amazing views. Although part of the mountain was closed for construction during our visit, it didn’t take away from the overall experience. The trip was absolutely worth it.

  • Hongcun Villagetop_2
    󰺂8.5
    663
    Yi County.In Hongcun scenic area46.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHongcun's ginkgo trees turn yellow, creating a picturesque late-fall scene | Dec 2025-Dec 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰋄Unique village layout & scenery
    󱓊Unique village & exquisite carvings
    󱨠Saved by 518 users󱨠27203 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    We stayed 1 night in Hongcun as my friend was eager to spend more time exploring the UNESCO World Heritage City instead of a rushed day trip. I went without much knowledge of the rural village, but left intrigued, thanks to its beautifully preserved historic architecture & amazing scenery set on the southwest slope of Huangshan. This is a must-visit if you enjoy slow travel in a picturesque village!

  • Xiditop_3
    󰺂7.7
    2262
    Yi County.Xidi scenic area39 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoVisit the Filming Locations of "Family Business" in Yi County and Discover the Ancient Huizhou Villages of Your Jiangnan Dreams
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰀆Exquisite carvings & intricate details
    Reflections & architecture like paintings
    󱨠Saved by 206 users󱨠7427 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    We live in Hongcun and come to Xidi today. I can't help but compare the two attractions: 1. The drone can scan the QR code at the Xidi ticket office to report (Hongcun is not allowed to fly). 2. We are foreign tourists, the staff is very enthusiastic, and thank us for coming to Xidi for sightseeing. 3. Xidi's buildings are very well preserved, commercialization is not as serious as Hongcun, and there are beautiful scenery at every corner. It has not been finished for a long time. 4. There is an observation deck at one end of Xidi's rice field, overlooking the entire Xidi. Very suitable for drone lifting. 5. Xidi is very quiet and leisurely, suitable for slowly strolling, unlike Hongcun, which is all travel photography. 6. We dine in millet coffee, the environment is beautiful, and the dishes are good. In Hongcun Village, I can't find a simple meal that I can eat / Western food.

  • Cheng Kan
    4
    󰺂7.6
    Huangshan.Huizhou Chengkan Town23.2 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSo these shows were all filmed in Anhui
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱨜Unique "Mantou" ceremony experience
    󰋄Reflections & picturesque Hui architecture
    󱨠Saved by 100 users󱨠2244 positive reviews
    4.3/5
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    The Baguamen Bagua Village in Chengkan is very interesting, the lake view is beautiful, the fish light show at night is very experience, the first Baguamen in Jiangnan is also very magnificent, but the management is a little confused: maybe because the Baguamen is some distance from the lake, there have been evading tickets before, so I have set up a lot of ID cards. The access control, and the registered homestay in the village after 7.1, there is no discount for booking tickets, but the validity period is still three days, two more days than the one-day ticket I bought online. In addition, some villagers feel too profit-making: there are grandmothers arguing with each other for the 20 yuan explanation fee, and the private hotel next to Yongxing Lake is too expensive after coming out. After saying good prices, the price will be increased. The experience is very bad. Chengkan itself is very good, the sense of view and experience are very strong, but the overall development of the villagers is not strong, I hope to have the opportunity to see a better Chengkan next time.

  • Qiyunshan Mountain Ecological And Cultural Tourism Zone
    5
    󰺂7.4
    2262
    Xiuning30.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Huangshan
    Highlights:
    󰋄Cliff caves & fairy springs
    Cable car: panoramic Danxia views
    󱨠Saved by 106 users󱨠3361 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Qiyun Mountain in April is beautiful like a fairyland. The clouds and mist are lingering, and the mountains are full of greenery, as if they are in a picture scroll. There are many monuments, and every place is hidden with traces of history. The air is fresh and refreshing. Although climbing the mountain is tired, the scenery along the way is great value, I want to come next time! 📸 Suggestion for the first picture: A mountain view of Qiyun Mountain, which highlights the sense of a fairyland. Tags: #Qiyun Mountain#Anhui Tourism#April Landscape#Fairy Air#Travel Evaluation

  • Huizhou Ancient Town
    6
    󰺂7.3
    She County.Huizhou Ancient City/Shexian County19.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Huangshan
    Highlights:
    Unique nighttime views & experiences
    󱓊Cobblestone streets & fishing village
    󱨠Saved by 137 users󱨠1301 positive reviews
    4.1/5
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    The ancient city of Huizhou is located in Huicheng Town, Jixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province. Since the Tang Dynasty, it has been the seat of Huijun, Zhou and Fuzhi. The county and Fuzhi are in the same city, forming the city style. It is the birthplace of "Hui Xue" and is known as "the state of Southeast Bolu and Etiquette". The ancient city is divided into inner cities and outer contours, with 4 gates and many cultural relics. It was listed as a famous national historical and cultural city in 1986, and became part of the ancient Huizhou cultural tourism area of the national 5A-level scenic spot in 2014.

  • Landscape Gallery of Xin'An River
    7
    󰺂6.8
    3163
    She County27.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Huangshan
    Highlights:
    󱨜Boat tour: villages & hills
    󱓊Li Bai praised Xin'an River's beauty
    󱨠1292 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    Landscape Gallery of Xin’an River — A Moving Ink Painting Sailing along the Xin’an River feels like gliding through a Chinese scroll painting. Misty peaks, white-washed villages, and bamboo forests line the peaceful waters—every bend reveals another picture-perfect scene.

  • Huangshan Hui Show
    8
    󰺂6.3
    Huangshan.Huangshan urban district4.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoHuangshan Hui Show opens | Nov 16, 2025-Dec 31, 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Huangshan
    󱨠1476 positive reviews
    5.0/5
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    - With Hui culture as the core, the show tells the story of Huizhou from Emperor Huangdi to the present through six chapters, covering Huizhou merchants, Huizhou troupes, Huizhou women, etc., showing the spirit of Huizhou merchants, Huizhou camel spirit, and Huangshan pine spirit. ​ - Integrating various art forms such as Hui opera and Huangmei opera, the folk customs and historical humanities of ancient Huizhou are integrated into it, allowing the audience to deeply appreciate the profoundness of Hui culture

  • Zhuhai pit
    9
    󰺂6.3
    155
    Yi County.Outside Hongcun scenic area42.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSea of clouds, morning mist, and sunrise glow at Zhuhai pit in Yi County
    Highlights:
    󰀆Stay, dine & enjoy tranquility
    󱓊Overlook bamboo sea & village
    󱨠783 positive reviews
    4.2/5
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    Mukeng Zhuhai, located in Jixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, is only four kilometers away from Hongcun. At that time, when I went from Hongcun, I was sitting in a three-bumping car driven by locals. Mukeng is a small village surrounded by bamboo forests, all seasons are evergreen, the breeze is coming, and the bamboo shadows are like the sea of bamboo. This is still the filming place for movies (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). As northerners rarely see large bamboo forests, it is still a pleasant surprise to see the bamboo sea. It is so beautiful!

  • Xixinan Ancient Village
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    Huangshan.North High Speed Railway Station/ Xi Xi Nan Ancient Villages14.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoXixinan Ancient Village reopens | Jul 13, 2024
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Huangshan
    Highlights:
    󱨜Ginkgo & osmanthus surrounded by wetlands
    󰋄Historic Ming & Qing architecture
    󱨠32% positive reviews
    4.3/5
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    Xixinan Ancient Village: The secret of Huizhou, hidden by Hongcun, hides undominated wild fun** Millennium ecological code, live fireworks, poetic experiments of new and old coexistence**###**1, the ecological code of the Wizard of Oz from Shuikou Forest to Fengyang Forest Millennium wisdom** Xixinan Fengyang Forest wet The land is a living specimen of the ancient village of Huizhou "Water Estuary Garden". The Fengle River at the entrance of the village draws water into the village with the force of nature, forming a trinity of "mountain-water-forest" ecological pattern. The ancient ginkgo, moss slate and stream together weave the wisdom of Tang and Song Dynasty water conservancy projects - there is no deliberately carved garden, only the wild beauty of nature and humanities. In the early morning mist, the sun penetrated the maple and poplar branches and sprinkled into the stream, as if entering the green picture of "Thousands of miles of rivers and mountains". **Deep insight**: Shuikou Forest is not only a scenery, but also the awe of the ancestors of Huizhou for Fengshui. They regulate the climate with natural force and conserve water, and this ecological view of "heaven and man in one" is just a revelation of the revitalization of contemporary rural areas. ---###**Second, the undominated fireworks - the living Ming and Qing ancient villages** Unlike the regulation of Hongcun and Xidi, the wildness of Xixinan is hidden in the details: dried plums on the bluestone road, old people sitting around playing cards in front of the old house, and children chasing play by the stream. More than 100 Ming and Qing buildings are reserved in the village, but there are no tickets and excessive commercialization. Tourists often pass by with villagers carrying flat slabs, and the eggs and dried plum and vegetable sesame cakes are sold at random at the village entrance market, at a simple price as 20 years ago. **Critical thinking**: When most ancient villages are reduced to "open-air museums", Xixinan's preciousness lies in "life is exhibition". Its beauty is not in carved beams and paintings, but in fireworks and rice oil and salt. ---### **3. The experimental field of new and old symbiosis When the ancient village meets the township of the young people ** Xixinan's uniqueness lies in the tolerance of "new and old symbiosis": the old house in the Ming and Qing Dynasties was transformed into a design homestay, but insisted on the texture of "repairing the old as old"; The artist's studio is hidden in a century-old temple, where modern paintings live in one room with Huizhou wood carvings. What's more, it attracts nearly 100 "township creators" - not tourists who stay for a short time, but hand-crafters, curators and ecological researchers who have roots in the village. They take the ancient village as a laboratory, exploring plant dyeing, innovation of local ingredients, and micro-art exhibitions, so that traditional skills and modern aesthetics can be quietly dialogued. Case revelation: A designer transformed the abandoned courtyard into a public library, with Huizhou culture as the main collection, and regularly held villager reading clubs - this "moderate intervention" may be more sustainable than commercial development. ---###**Fourth, hidden in the green shade of red gene - the dual narrative of the New Fourth Army station** The maple poplar forest in Xixinnan is not only an ecological barrier, but also a witness to history. In 1938, the third detachment of the New Fourth Army was stationed here, and the ancient forest became a natural training ground, and the Shuikou residential area became a temporary command. Today, the village still retains the red site and passes the theme party

Best things to do in Huangshan (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Huangshan? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Huangshan offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Huangshan

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Huangshan experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Huangshan Scenic Area

• Huangshan.The Peak Of Mount Huangshan | 50.2 km from downtown

• : Xihai Grand Canyon Hiking Challenge,Pines, rocks, clouds & hot springs

Hongcun Village

• Yi County.In Hongcun scenic area | 46.3 km from downtown

• : Unique village layout & scenery,Unique village & exquisite carvings

Xidi

• Yi County.Xidi scenic area | 39 km from downtown

• : Exquisite carvings & intricate details,Reflections & architecture like paintings

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Huangshan

If you want to explore attractions just outside Huangshan, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Huangshan, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Huangshan special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Huangshan

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions to avoid long queues.
2. Book early for guided tours or seasonal events.
3. Compare prices and packages on Trip.com for exclusive deals and bundled experiences.
4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

Experience the best things to do in Huangshan

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What Best Things to Do are there in Huangshan?
These are all Best Things to Do in Huangshan:Huangshan Scenic Area, Hongcun Village, Xidi, Cheng Kan, Qiyunshan Mountain Ecological And Cultural Tourism Zone
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Huangshan?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Huangshan include:Huangshan Scenic Area:4.8, Hongcun Village:4.5, Xidi:4.6, Cheng Kan:4.3, Qiyunshan Mountain Ecological And Cultural Tourism Zone:4.7
At what locations in Huangshan can Best Things to Do in Huangshan be found?
The Best Things to Do in Huangshan are mainly located in:Huangshan Scenic Area:Huangshan, Hongcun Village:Yi County, Xidi:Yi County, Cheng Kan:Huangshan, Qiyunshan Mountain Ecological And Cultural Tourism Zone:Xiuning
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