Huangshan
Sign in to saveHuangshan (), literally meaning the Yellow Mountain(s), is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. It was originally called "Yishan", and it was renamed because of a legend that the Yellow Emperor once made alchemy here. Vegetation on the range is thickest below , with trees growing up to the treeline at .
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Huangshan, or "Yellow Mountain," is a mountain range located in southern Anhui province in eastern China that was renamed from its original name "Yishan" due to a legend about the Yellow Emperor performing alchemy there. The range is notable for its dense vegetation in lower elevations, with trees extending up to a natural treeline at higher altitudes.
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- Physical description
- History
- Artistic and scientific inspirations
- Tourism
- Climate
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Huangshan (), literally meaning the Yellow Mountain(s), is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. It was originally called "Yishan", and it was renamed because of a legend that the Yellow Emperor once made alchemy here. Vegetation on the range is thickest below , with trees growing up to the treeline at .
The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, Huangshan pine trees, hot springs, winter snow, and views of the clouds from above. Huangshan is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China's major tourist destinations.