Thursday, 8 June 2017

Timeless Scenes Amidst Ethereal Beauty

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 

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