Anhui Sheng Travel Forum

Hi,

Please advise whether the following itinerary is possible/recommendable:

Day 1: Take train from Shanghai to Hangzhou (2hrs); take express bus to Huangshan (4hrs). Climb mountain via Eastern Steps. Sleep on top.
Day 2: Wake up to sunrise on Huangshan summit. Enjoy mountain a bit, then descend via Western Steps. Take minibus to Tnuxi (70min). Take an evening flight from Huangshan airport at 22:40 (10:40pm) back to Shanghai.
Day 3: Fly out of Shanghai around noon.

Any comments on the above? Also, if you know details regarding train/bus schedules, please let me know. Thanks a lot.

I know there a bus station next to the train station, and I can take the bus to the my hotel in Huangshan scenic area. Any suggestions on other better alternatives? And scam to avoid?

Thanks

Jim

This was my plan until I read similar posts: -

Tuesday 6th May: Beijing-Shanghai over night train
Wednesday and Thursday: Shanghai
Friday: Water towns and sleep in Suzhou
Saturday: Head to Mt Huangshan, sleep at the bottom
Sunday: Climb and sleep at the top
Monday: More walking and then head down
Tuesday: Bus? to Hangzhou
Wednesday: Flight out of Hangzhou in the early evening

I noticed that posts said that overnight trains are best from Suzhou or Shanghai to Tunxi. And that weekends are busy and often beds are booked up.

Is going on the weekend a bad idea?
What might be a better plan?
What would good bus/train times be?

Thanks

what are the similarities between the two (except for the view, of course). I've only been to emeishan before, and I'm planing to go to huangshan. in emeishan, we just carried one backpack, looked for an accomodation on the spot (and luckily we were able to find one). i just wondered if it's the same in huangshan? and for climbing down the mountain, are their also stairs or not? lastly, does huangshan have any accomodation that is worth 200RMB and below for one night? what about food?

Is there any buses going from tangkou to hangzhou after i came down from mt. hunagshan. I prefer express bus directly to hangzhou not the slow bus. How frequent is the bus going hangzhou and how long will it takes to arrive in hangzhou.

I'll be visiting Huangshan the last week of march, arriving from Shanghai. I've been reading your posts and I know there is an overnight train from Shanghai. This is my plan:

1. First night, overnight train Shanghai to Tunxi.

2. Day 1: Arriving by 9am, take mini-bus to Tangkou and climb up/down Huangshou that day. Sleep like a log in Tangkou due to extreme exhaustion.

3. Day 2: AM minibus Tangkou to Tunxi and train (or bus???) to Suzhou. Arrive in Suzhou PM and have a quick peak at the gardens. Overnight in Suzhou

4. Day 3: Explore Suzhou

5. Day 4: Daytrip to a watervillage (not chosen yet), come back to Suzhou and take train to Shanghai (same day)

Now my questions:

1.Is there a train or bus from Tunxi to Suzhou? How long does it take/cost???
2.Is Huangshan do-able in one day as I have planned it???
3.Would it be better to visit Xidi or Hongcun instead of the watervillage???
4.Any recommendations for affordable hotels in Tangkou??? (not hostels)

I really, really would appreciate any advice you could give me. Thank you all!!

Does anyone know when the last bus leaves from Tangkou to Tunxi?

which is prettier, west trail or east trail?
Do you enjoy the trails more going up or coming down?
I was thinking I would take east up and west down just to say I saw both, but if east is so so, I will skip it altogether. What you think?

I have read all the posts and am still a little confused.
Once I step foot off of my 9am overnight train in Tunxi, what EXACTLY must I do from there to get to Mt. Huangshan? I need step by step instructions because I'm a little slow. I don't care which peak I'm on just as long as there is a place for me to crash at the top. Do I take a bus?? If so which one and how much? And from there then what?
I plan on hiking or cable car, no guide. And I don't want to stay at the base because I want the best view in the morning. I am on a budget so recommend the most cost efficient and time efficient methods. I only can stay one night on the mountain then have to go back down. Is that enough time?? can i do it in two days max?? And what is the cheapest place to stay? Do the Chinese hostels have towels?? Thanks for your help.

I am strapped for time. Is it possible to visit Huangshan/ Yellow Mountain in a day?? if so, how??

i saw some suggestion of staying at tangkou instead of tunxi but is there any recommendations for a decent place to stay in tangkou? and is it possible to leave my luggage at the hotel/hostel at tangkou while i spend 2 days on huangshan? thanks!!!

Hi, I'm traveling to huangshan the beginning of June with my family--it's a special family trip for us. We will be flying into Shanghai, and then hopefully flying into huangshan and climbing the mountain. I have a few questions to make this trip the best it can be for our family.

1. What airport would we fly into from Shanghai? (We would prefer to fly as opposed to taking a train)
2. Can we climb up mt. huangshan in one day?
3. Where would we stay on the top of the mountain? Price is not an consideration--we just want the best place...
4. Do we need to stay at the base of the mountain? What city would we stay in? What hotels are nice there?

THANK YOU for any help you can provide!!!

george

What is a good way to get to Huangshan from Hangzhou?
Can anyone recoment where to stay in Huangshan?
But nonthing fancy. A hostel in a good location would be great.
Thanks

Hi, I have several questions about HuangShan:

1. I will be flying from Shanghai to Huangshan. What city should I fly into that would be closest to the Huangshan park?

2. What is the nearest city to the Huangshan main entrance? What are the best hotels to stay at there? I will be traveling with my father, and want to stay at the best hotel possible--price is no obstacle.

3. We plan on hiking to the top, but I heard that the trail is not that scenic. Would you recommend taking the cable car instead and hiking down?

4. What are the best hotels to stay at at the top of the mountain?

5. I've heard about hot springs on or near the mountain. how do I get to them and can I stay at a hotel near them?

I really appreciate any help--this trip is a special one for my father and I, a sort of a father-son bonding trip.

thanks!!

I will be flying from Shanghai to Huangshan on 4th - 7th May.Can someone tell me whether its advisable to join a package tour or to do things on my own.I definitely will not hike up the mountain,I prefer the cable car.Any good and reliable travel agents?

Hi there! Can anybody help me find some budget hotel/hostels (<100 rmb)in Wanjiang, anqing, Tongling and Wuhu? There are all in the Anhiu provence. Thanks to who ever will respond

I am now on the way to Huangsan. Please advice where I can change my Brunei Currency to China Money. Is the local Money changes accept or I have to go to the local bank. Wich bank i should go. Is the airport have any money changes and do they except Brunei Currency? Thanks

I would like to visit Guangzhou, Huangshan & Juizaigou. Anyone can help advice the train or bus connections between these places pls pls pls ? Thanks very much

Does anyone know how to best get to one of the mountain top hotels without signing up for an entire tour? if i just book one of the mountain top hotels online, can i do a combination of bus or minivan to the bottom of the mountain and then take the cable car? or can i hire a taxi directly to the mountain top hotel? thanks!

Does anyone know how to best get to one of the mountain top hotels without signing up for an entire tour? if i just book one of the mountain top hotels online, can i do a combination of bus or minivan to the bottom of the mountain and then take the cable car? or can i hire a taxi directly to the mountain top hotel? thanks!

Does anyone know how to best get to one of the mountain top hotels without signing up for an entire tour? if i just book one of the mountain top hotels online, can i do a combination of bus or minivan to the bottom of the mountain and then take the cable car? or can i hire a taxi directly to the mountain top hotel? thanks!

Is there any Indian restairant where I can find some vegetarian food? If not, are there Pizza Hut?

Can anyone tell me where can I find a good trail map of Huangshan?

Yes I have searched the internet, and the best I could find shows a few major trails, and I could not locate one showing the "new" White Cloud Scenic Area going through the Xihai Grand Canyon. I heard that it is a circular path starting around the "Cloud Dispelling Pavillion", through the "Immortal Walking Bridge", through the valley, Heavenly Sea Area and back to the "Cloud Dispelling Pavillion".

I can also be reached at "John928@telusplanet.net". Thanks

We will be flying from Shanghai to Tunxi in May and will be staying 2 nights at Shiling Hotel on top of the mountain. What is the best way to go to the hotel from the airport? If we take a taxi to Huangshan, do we then go by foot and climb or cable car, how long does that take to go up and find our hotel? Does anyone know how to reach Shiling Hotel?

Can someone get me a map of Anhui Sheng? I trying to collect a map of all the provinces in China for my collection. Also can anyone get me a map of Hefei? I would so appreciate it and let me know how much this will cost me or if there is something I can get for you guys!!

THANKS A BUNCH!
Arielkisses

Hi everyone

need info about how to get to Huanghsan (Tangkou) from Hangzhou (bus schedule, time, price), info about the Taoyuan hotel at the foot of the mountain,
how to get back to Shanghai from Tangkou.
Any detailed info would be much appreciated.
We'll be there in October.
Thanks to all

Hi,I intend to have a 2 day trip to Huangshan around the end of May before its price increases from RMB130 to RMB200 since June 1 2005.Does any one recommend a good hotel with a rate of 100rmb per bed for my over night stay at Huangshan?
And if any one happens to travel at Huangshan within the same days,maybe we could join together to have a more comfortable and economical trip at Huangshan.
Write to me at tony@hzcnc.com for the details.

thanks.

Tony

Thinking about going to Huangshan this July by train from Nanjing with wife and 9 y/o child.

Can we store our unneeded suitcases at Tunxi train station?

How far in advance should I book a summit hotel? Should I go through CITS?

Has anyone used an online reservation services for summitt hotels?

Is it worthwhile to spend 2 nights at the summit for extra hiking, etc.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of having a guide or joining a tour group.

How is the overnight sleeper train to Shangahai?


Thanks for any info you can provide. I'm hoping to post some spectacular photos upon return.

Houche Hockey

We will be visiting Huangshan in Aug. IMy tour will take us from Cloud valley temple to White goose peak by cable car. Stay overnight at the Beihai Hotel. The next morning, we will take the cable car from Jade screen to Mercy Pavillion.

Could anyone tell me if this involve some sorts of walking on narrow paths by sheer cliffs? I am OK with height on a cable car (enclosed), but I can't see myself walking next to a big drop and I saw some scary pictures of Huangshan.

I am willing to skip the west side of Huangshan if necessary - please advise.

Hi Guys

I want to know abou t the diatence of Anhui to Huangshan and Anhui to Nantong.

Another question, what's the transpotation to go from Anhui to Huangshan & Nantong andhow long time to take to reach Anhui to Huangshan & Nantong.

Thank you