Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)
Anhui Province
April/May 2017
A UNESCO World Heritage sight - Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is stunning. Quintessentially chinese scenes - mist, lone pines, craggy peaks, cloud encrusted valleys, tranquil waters. If that is not enough, the surrounding ancient villages provide a fascinating insight into the Ming and Qing dynasties.
One of the traditional bridges over the Xinan River. Huangshan City (Tunxi) |
Hanneke earning a few Yuan to pay for our holiday. |
Traditional streets in Tunxi |
Water wheel at Tachuan. A traditional village in the foothills of Mount Huangshan. |
Drying meat where are the flies?? |
Hongcun Setting for the movie - "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" |
Scenic stone bridge over 'Jiyin stream' |
'Moon Pond' - the heart of the village. |
More drying dinner still no flies! |
Making our delicious lunch |
Typical narrow streets |
Rush hour in Hongcun's central square |
Village commuters |
A lovely addition to nearby Lucun village. |
Courtyard of one of the many Huizhou style buildings. |
Backstreets of Lucun village |
Start of the epic climb up Mount Huangshan. |
Kodak moment. any excuse for a rest! |
Must send a photo of this home :-) |
Huangshan's Pines and Peaks. |
Worth the climb |
Pinus Hwangshanensis |
Mushroom Hannekesitensmileonit |
And the clouds rolled in |
Fairy Bridge |
View from the mens room |
Everything that is used on top of the mountain is carried up |
Our final view |