Xihai Grand Canyon

We know that the Huangshan Scenic Area is divided according to the "sea". The five major cloud areas are: East Sea, South Sea, West Sea, North Sea and Sky Sea. Among them, the most mysterious and largest one is the "West Sea".

Compared with the "Front Mountain" and "Back Mountain" scenic spots that have been open to tourists for a long time, the Xihai Grand Canyon is the essence of Huangshan Mountain, also known as the "White Cloud Valley". It took 10 years to build and was officially opened to tourists in April 2005. It is the most beautiful and famous canyon in Huangshan Mountain, and is called the "Dream Scenic Spot" by tourists. It is about 15 kilometers long and takes about 5 hours to walk. Because there is no accommodation in the canyon, many climbers who come for a "Huangshan One-Day Tour" have to return home disappointed. Tour groups rarely set foot here, so there are few tourists here.

Every winter, for safety reasons, the Xihai Grand Canyon will be closed from December 1st to the end of March. This year, the winter closure will be ended early and it will open to the public on March 16th.

Unlike Tiandu Peak, Lianhua Peak and Guangmingding Peak, which require climbing up to enjoy the panoramic view, Xihai Grand Canyon is more about "exploration". The valley is full of rugged rocks, deep caves, and many trails are built along the cliffs. Mystery and danger are the outstanding features of the scenery in this valley. Sometimes, when we change our perspective, from looking down to looking up, you will find that the scenery in your eyes is very different.

There is a viewing platform at Paiyun Pavilion where you can see the "immortal drying his boots".

We set out from Paiyun Pavilion and toured the canyon via the "First Ring" and "Second Ring". Along the way, we passed through a narrow passage under the rock wall that could only accommodate one person, and walked on many plank roads carved out beside the cliffs. The entire route was almost all down stairs. If you find yourself going uphill, you must have taken the wrong path.

There are two roads in the first and second ring roads. If you like adventure, you must choose the left road, which is almost entirely on the cliffs. The right road is relatively flat. When walking on the first ring road, there were still many people walking on the left road. When we walked on the second ring road, there were only four of us. It was so quiet.

Although we didn't see any monkeys on the way down, the little stone monkeys on the handrails were still pretty cute~

It took us nearly two hours to reach the bottom of the valley. We took the cable car from Paiyunxi Station to Tianhai Station, which saved about two hours compared to walking.

The Xihai Grand Canyon cable car has three floors in one car, and all passengers are standing. A car is fully loaded with 60 people. The track of the cable car goes straight up, and the whole journey takes less than 5 minutes. This is a Douyin Internet celebrity place, and many people come for the cable car, so which position is the best? I asked the staff before getting on the cable car, and the answer given was that the upper part of the upper part goes up and the lower part goes down. Because there are 4 of us, we decided that two people would go up and two people would go down, so that we would not miss any side, so I began to struggle, should I stand in the upper position or the lower position? In order to stand in the front row, we deliberately missed a train. Originally, I planned to listen to the staff and stand in the upper position, but before getting on the train, I decisively decided to change the lower position with Dahong, and when I got on the train, I blasted the two dizzy people out of the lower carriage directly. As a result, Dahong and Liangzi honestly recorded the entire railway track, and after getting off the cable car, they chased me to report the cable car fee.

The Xihai Grand Canyon is full of lush vegetation, jagged rocks, deep caves, dense stone forests, clear streams, and steep cliffs. Some people have called it the "devil's world". Compared with the "front mountain" and "back mountain" scenic areas that have been open to tourists for a long time, the Xihai Grand Canyon Scenic Area was officially opened to tourists in 2005. It is the most beautiful and famous canyon in Huangshan, and is called the "dream scenic area" by tourists. The tour route of the Xihai Grand Canyon is very long. According to the staff, it takes at least 5-6 hours to tour a circle (taking the ground rail cable car can save about 2 hours), and there is no accommodation in the canyon. Therefore, if you don't plan to stay on Huangshan for a night, it's best not to visit the Xihai Grand Canyon (the ground rail cable car stops at 4 pm).

Xihai Grand Canyon - this is a paradise of sea of clouds, a crown among strange rocks, and waves of pine trees make people forget all their worries, just like enjoying the relaxation of pristine nature in a giant bonsai. You are in my scenery and I am in your image, and every shot is as beautiful as a painting, and everyone will become a master of photography.

These were all taken by our broken cell phones four years ago, and they are still very shocking to watch now. The Xihai Grand Canyon is really dreamy, and you must check it out when you go to Huangshan.

At that time, I carried a big backpack, walked from Paiyun Pavilion to the bottom of the second ring road and then returned the same way. It was so sad. But seeing the dreamy and wonderful scenery of the West Sea Grand Canyon, like a fairyland, also brought out such a sweet smile.

On a clear day, the scenery is rugged and strange.

We set off from Baiyun Hotel at 7:00 in the morning and it took 190 minutes to get down to the bottom of the canyon. After entering the canyon from Paiyun Pavilion, the first and second ring roads are mainly downhill, with narrow stairs and few platforms, which is more physically demanding and needs to be arranged reasonably. You need to wait for the ground rail, and if there are many people, the waiting time is estimated to be very long.

May is the azalea blooming season, and you can see many clusters of azaleas in the canyon.

The next scenic spot under Danxia Peak is the beautiful Xihai Grand Canyon.

The peaks are in strange shapes, as if they were built of huge rocks.

The steep cliffs look like they were chopped by an axe, and on the top, green pines stand proudly.

The steps on the plank road are steep, so be careful when climbing.

The cave is deep and cool with breeze blowing and spring water trickling down.

The canyon is fifteen kilometers long and is shrouded in clouds and mist, creating a dreamlike environment.

The scenery is majestic and spectacular, so please keep in mind your safety when traveling.

Huangshan Xihai Grand Canyon is also called "Baiyun Valley" because of the Baiyun River in the valley. It is about 15 kilometers long from Diaoqiao Temple to Paiyun Pavilion. It is a famous grand canyon in Huangshan. This valley is surrounded by strange peaks and rocks such as Shizhu Peak and Shichuang Peak nearby, Bodao Peak and Feilai Stone in the right front, Paiyun Pavilion, Danxia Peak, Songlin Peak opposite, and Jiulong Peak and Yunwai Peak in the left front. Looking around in the valley, you can see mountains on the side of mountains, mountains within mountains, with clear layers, clear contours, magnificent and peculiar, which is amazing. It is by no means comparable to the developed scenic spots in Huangshan. Some people say that this place is a collection of the splendor of Huangshan, so it is known as "Jinxiuwu".

The Xihai Grand Canyon is the most precipitous. In the entire Huangshan Mountain, there is a big gap. On both sides of the gap, the cliffs go straight up and down. Under the erosion of wind and rain over the years, the traces are like waterfalls, cascading endlessly. The Xihai Grand Canyon is divided into three rings. Generally, one or two rings are enough, and the third ring can go down to the bottom of the valley. The scenic spot is not on the road to the front and back mountains. It is more suitable for two-day tourists. One-day tourists may not have time to visit. I went to the Grand Canyon three times. Once it rained, the fog flowed over the top of the mountain and flowed into the bottom of the canyon like a waterfall. On cloudy days, the peaks are more spectacular, like a sword piercing the clouds.

There were quite a few tour groups on the road, and you had to queue up to walk. This was considered a small crowd, if there were more people, you would definitely not be able to move forward, and you would have to wait a long time for each step.

I found a monkey on the mountain. The monkey was not afraid of people at all and walked towards the crowd with a swagger. To be honest, if there weren't so many people, I would be a little scared.

Squirrels are even more common, but there are not many times when squirrels are not afraid if you feed them snacks.

When we reached the bottom of the canyon, the fog had dispersed somewhat. I decided to challenge my physical strength and walk around in a big circle to see the scenery of the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately, when we climbed up the mountain, the thick fog came again, so it became a pure training and I could hardly see the scenery. The motivation that supported me to continue walking was the tourists I met on the way.

2023.7.16 Coming down from Paiyun Pavilion is Xihai Grand Canyon. When it is sunny, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and look out over Feilai Rock and Guangmingding; but if the clouds are thick, you can't enjoy anything and can only head down the mountain.

The most important destination of this trip, Xihai Grand Canyon, is also called Huangshan Fantasy Scenic Area. You can imagine how amazing the scenery here is. The purpose of my trip is to walk across the Grand Canyon. After walking the entire Xihai Grand Canyon, I would like to talk about my own feelings - it really lives up to the reputation of Huangshan Fantasy Scenic Area!

It takes about 5-6 hours to walk the entire route. If you reach the entrance before 12 noon, you can walk the entire route. It is not recommended to walk the entire route after 13 noon. There are no street lights in the Grand Canyon, so it is impossible to walk at night. In addition, some sections of the road are narrow and steep, so you need to be extra cautious even when walking during the day, let alone at night when there are no street lights.



There are two entrances to Xihai Grand Canyon, the south entrance is from the bottom of Tianhai Baiyun Hotel, and the north entrance is from Xihai Paiyun Pavilion. In fact, you can enter the valley from both sides, depending on your tour route (those who go up the front mountain and down the back mountain can enter from the south, and those who go up the back mountain and down the front mountain can enter from the north), but this is for travelers who travel the entire way.



In my opinion, if you just want to walk to the bottom of the valley and then take the underground train, it is more efficient to take the northern route for three reasons.

First, the time required to get to the bottom of the valley is different on both sides: it takes two hours to get to the bottom of the valley from the north and three hours from the south.

Second, the physical exertion required to get down to the valley bottom is different on both sides. The distance from Paiyun Pavilion on the north side to the valley bottom is shorter, and except for a section of the mountain road from the second ring road to the valley bottom with a steep slope, the rest of the road is relatively easy to walk. The distance from the south entrance to the valley bottom is longer, and there are more steep slopes, so it is relatively difficult to walk and requires more physical exertion.

Third, the scenery on both sides of the south line and the north line is also different. The south line has Buxian Bridge and Sanxikou, so the water resources are relatively abundant. The north side has many strange peaks and rocks. The mountaineering plank road built on the cliffs is winding and tortuous. The peaks around are like being cut by knives and axes. There is no doubt that the scenery on this route is more attractive to tourists than the south. If tourists with poor physical strength do not want to walk more, they can also walk from Paiyun Pavilion to the first ring and then return to the mountain. This section of the journey is also the most beautiful scenery in the entire Dream Scenic Area!

2. Huangshan is pretty good, highly recommended.

① It is not recommended to climb Huangshan in one day, as it will be very tiring and rushed.

② Friends who have money and time are advised to stay for 2-3 days. There are several hotels on the top of the mountain. You can stay for 2 nights, walk slowly and take your time to see the sights.

③It is recommended to go up from Yungu Temple on the back mountain, because the back mountain is close to several hotels. In this way, you don’t have to carry too much luggage. You can check in at the hotel first, put down your clothes, and travel easily.

④ Be sure to buy retractable trekking poles on Taobao in advance. I bought a Camel brand one, which cost about 60 yuan. Mount Huangshan is full of stairs, and climbing up and down hurts your knees. I have seen people with injured knees limping down the mountain in pain. Don’t try to be a hero for a while and end up with a chronic disease.

⑤ Huizhou cuisine is also very good, the stinky mandarin fish is a must!

⑥ The transportation in Huangshan is quite convenient. The city is only an hour away from various scenic spots. There are airports and high-speed railways, so the transportation is convenient.

The Xihai Grand Canyon is a newly developed scenic spot this year. The train has also become an Internet celebrity with the help of TikTok and has become a check-in attraction for visitors to Huangshan. The best view of the train is at the front and the end. If you go in the middle, you basically can't experience anything.

The Xihai Grand Canyon is the highlight of this trip to Huangshan. It takes three to four hours to visit. The whole journey is ups and downs, steep slopes and deep valleys. People with poor physical strength will feel desperate, but the scenery is really intoxicating, surrounded by clouds and mist, and there are many strange rocks and pines. You can also experience the wonders of the Huangshan Cable Car. It is highly recommended.

It is quite spectacular, but there are many steps. If you visit from top to bottom, you can take the cable car back to the mountain after reaching the bottom of the valley.

It takes a long time, so you can choose not to go. It is not necessary to go there specifically to take the train, as the surrounding area is full of canyon scenery.

One of the highlights of Huangshan, you must go!!!

One of the core scenic spots of Huangshan. The general route is to walk down and then take the subway car up. The winding paths in the valley are very nice!

Xihai Grand Canyon, also known as Baiyun Valley and Fantasy Scenic Area, is a newly developed scenic area in Huangshan Scenic Area. There are fewer group tourists, so it is suitable for tourists who like hiking to explore. The valley is full of rugged rocks and deep caves. Most of the trails are built close to the cliffs. Mystery and danger are the outstanding features of the scenery of this valley.

Xihai Grand Canyon is the best place for Huangshan scenery; of course, you need a familiar guide to introduce it, otherwise there are many strange rocks in Qishan that you can't understand.

One of the most beautiful scenic spots in Huangshan, although a little bit cruel. Worth going, worth going, worth going, important things to say three times. Go down the first and second ring roads of Xihai to Damei, and finally take the subway to Baiyun Hotel. For specific strategies, please refer to my travel notes.

The beauty of the West Sea Grand Canyon is incomparable. When you have seen the most beautiful West Sea Grand Canyon and Tiandu Peak, you will understand why Huangshan is the top of the Five Sacred Mountains and Three Mountains.

Xihai Grand Canyon is a must-visit place in Huangshan. It is very beautiful and is not open in winter.

I personally like the scenery near Paiyun Pavilion very much. It was my first time to feel the majesty of the West Sea Grand Canyon. But when I actually went down the Grand Canyon and hurried on, I couldn’t pay attention to the beautiful scenery.

I think this is the most beautiful place during my trip to Huangshan. Tiandu Peak looks much better without the sea of clouds. Xihai Grand Canyon is still beautiful even without the sea of clouds.

I arrived at Huangshan yesterday. It was raining, no snow, and no sun. I was a little disappointed. But since the Xihai Cable Car No. 6 was out of service, I still set out for the Xihai Grand Canyon. I walked down from Paiyun Pavilion and reached the bottom of the valley after almost two hours. I was not disappointed. The Xihai Grand Canyon is so spectacular.

Xihai Canyon is a real test of one's physical strength. Because it is dangerous and steep, and the stairs are always going down, one's calves and Achilles tendons will easily get tired.

Xihai Grand Canyon is one of the famous canyons in the Huangshan Scenic Area, a famous tourist attraction. It is popular among tourists and outdoor adventure enthusiasts because of its deep canyon, towering cliffs and spreading gullies.

Because there is a Baiyun River in the valley, it is also called "Baiyun Valley". This valley is surrounded by strange peaks and rocks, such as Shizhu Peak and Shichuang Peak nearby, Bodao Peak and Feilai Stone in the front right, Paiyun Pavilion, Danxia Peak, Songlin Peak opposite, and Jiulong Peak and Yunwai Peak in the front left. From Diaoqiao Temple to the foot of Paiyun Pavilion, the total length is about 15 kilometers.

Xihai Grand Canyon is one of the famous canyons in the Huangshan Scenic Area, a famous tourist attraction. It is popular among tourists and outdoor adventure enthusiasts because of its deep canyon, towering cliffs and spreading gullies.

Although it is tiring to go down the valley, it is fun. Don't take the train down the valley and then climb up again, it will really tire you to death.

The Xihai Canyon is beautiful, with peaks and ridges! The cliffs are thousands of feet high. The surprise makes you unable to move your legs! The surprise makes you unable to close your mouth. Immersive!

Overlooking the valley: From time to time, sightseeing cable cars run on the light rail. Some of the guests were moved by the scene, and their hearts were filled with lofty sentiments. A lion's roar came from their dantian, which was extremely heroic and penetrated the valley. Others immediately echoed it, and the crowds of people were bustling and noisy, and it was very lively.

Only after I went to Huangshan and walked through the entire Xihai Grand Canyon did I feel that my life was complete, haha! But to be honest, it was really tiring!!!!!!!!!!!!

When there are clouds, it really is the sea, magnificent.

Huangshan

There is no doubt that in terms of scenery, Huangshan is the most beautiful mountain in China. It is not only more beautiful than the Five Great Mountains, but also more beautiful than the Five Great Mountains combined. As for fame, the only one that can compete with Huangshan seems to be Xiaoyue.

Sometimes I always wonder, the world is so big, why can't other countries find the same scenery as Huangshan? North America has its own grandeur, Japan has its own exquisiteness, take out our deserts and Gobi, snow-capped mountains and grasslands, you can find the same template in other countries, even if you use nuclear weapons first Jiuzhaigou, there is still Croatia smiling mysteriously there, but only the ink and wash beauty of Huangshan, foreigners can't clone it. To explore the truth, I think that mountains and rivers also carry the imprint of a country. As the saying goes, appearance is determined by the heart. What kind of literati and poets there are, there will be what kind of beautiful mountains. Huangshan is the mountain of the descendants of Yan and Huang.

Therefore, you must climb Huangshan, but whether you choose the cable car or walking, climbing Huangshan is not that easy, not only tiring, but also expensive. The mineral water that costs 2 yuan a bottle at the foot of the mountain costs 10 yuan to bring to the mountain. It only takes half a day, and the return on investment of 500% is better than any XX investment or YY wealth. My companion Xiao Q and I thought about life for half a day, and finally decided to carry 4 bottles of 1.5L Nongfu Spring up the mountain. Although it is tiring, the investment that is kept by your side is always the safest.

But I didn't expect that when Little Q, who went to watch the sunset, came back, he brought back a Russian girl he had just met. So, the two Shanghai boys treated the girl to a big meal on the top of the mountain according to Shanghai customs. The water that had just appreciated in value was wasted. Huangshan is beautiful and the friendship between China and Russia will last forever.

The scenery is beautiful, the road is steep, and the queue for the underground rail is long!

I heard that the scenery of Xihai is very good, but when I went there I felt it was just so-so.

Huangshan's dreamy scenic spots are a must-see when you come to Huangshan. However, the journey is too long. It takes 5-6 hours to hike the whole way. If you don't have enough time or want to experience something new, you can take the cable car at the bottom of the valley. It looks quite fun. The scenery of the Grand Canyon is incredibly beautiful. In some places, the feeling of overlooking the abyss is also very shocking.

Xihai Grand Canyon is a must-see when you go to Huangshan. It has beautiful scenery. If you go to Huangshan but don't go to Xihai, it's like you haven't been to Huangshan. It's a test of your physical strength.

A great viewpoint for appreciating the peaks of Huangshan Mountain is at Xihai. Along the direction of Xihai Grand Canyon, we came to Paiyun Pavilion on the cliff. It was sunset, and the distant mountains were covered with a layer of brilliant gold powder. At the far end of the mountain, there were drifting clouds, just like the vast West Sea; in the ravines, the lingering mist added to the mystery of Huangshan Mountain. The ancient pine in front of us seemed to grow from the bottom of the valley, and its outstretched branches leaned towards the beautiful valley, like a guide to the visitors. We can follow its direction and cast our eyes to the vast West Sea.

The Grand Canyon is dangerous, so you must pay attention to safety and do the following: walk without sightseeing, sightseeing without walking. Pay special attention to the safety of your knees when walking. The peaks of the canyon are connected, the steps are difficult to climb, the strange pines are intertwined, or the mountains are steep, or there are strange rocks. It is difficult to raise your legs and step up the mountain, panting, and going down the steps is weak, the knees are sore, and sweating. Mountaineering is really a physical work! The road is steep, with a thousand-foot mountain on the right and a thousand-foot cliff on the left. It is thrilling to walk, not to mention raising the camera to take pictures, but the scenery is really beautiful, there is unspeakable beauty in silence, there are many strange peaks and rocks, every step is a scene, and there are surprises everywhere. The deep canyon and the ever-changing cloud and sky landscape, if the opportunity is good, you can see the sea of clouds in Huangshan, imagine the spectacular scenery of the sea of clouds floating, then the name of "beautiful back mountain" is indeed well-deserved.

A must-visit place in Huangshan Scenic Area. The terrain of the canyon is very rare.

It's absolutely beautiful, worth climbing, not many people, it feels great, I walked the whole way

Few tour groups visit the Xihai Grand Canyon, but only by visiting the Xihai Grand Canyon can you experience the real Huangshan Mountain.

It was raining and there was fog everywhere, so I couldn’t see anything most of the time. But the fleeting scenery in just a few minutes was amazing!

I have to say that the Grand Canyon is really steep, but the scenic spot is very considerate to install ropes on one side of the hiking trail (it is best to wear gloves here, because when the rope is shaking, your hands can easily rub against the rocks). On the way, you will encounter several man-made caves, and springs will seep out of the caves. It took about an hour and a half to reach the bottom of the valley. I wanted to continue walking forward, but a tourist said that the road ahead was blocked and I couldn't get through, so I gave up. At that time, because of the continuous downhill, my legs were a little bit tired. When going up, clouds and mist began to rise in the valley, and they would disappear in an instant.

It is a very distinctive scenic spot in Huangshan. Passing Feilai Stone and Danxia Peak, we arrived at the north entrance of Xihai Grand Canyon. You can see the depth and steepness of the canyon. We only walked the single line of the first and second rings of Xihai Grand Canyon. If you have time, you can try the loop route (some places are steep and consume a lot of physical strength)

It was almost 11 o'clock when we arrived at Xihai Grand Canyon. Because it rained yesterday, we could see the sea of clouds. The weather was cool and the hiking was comfortable. There were many squirrels on the mountain. They were not afraid of people and would interact with people. When they were fed, they ate very fast with their little mouths. They were very cute. I wanted to take more pictures of them, but they kept running and the pictures were always blurry. The wind on the mountain was super strong.

After two or three thousand meters of hiking, as the altitude continued to decrease, the outlines of the surrounding mountains gradually emerged from the thick fog, and I finally appreciated a corner of the wonder of Huangshan. On the road where no one visited, Huangshan was solemn and quiet, and there was only beautiful scenery and nature in sight. Even the most greedy travelers would often stop with gratitude. Entering the central sightseeing area of the Xihai Grand Canyon, groups of tourists slowly went down the mountain while supporting each other, while there were very few people going up the mountain in the opposite direction. The winding ladder road was one section after another, and every time you turned a corner, you could see a different scenery. Every rock here has carried too many years, but the deeper the years, the more charming Huangshan is. The first and second rings of the Xihai Grand Canyon are not as dazzling as those in Beijing. Here, every step up is a challenge to the edge of the cliff. When hiking in the Xihai Grand Canyon area (including the two sections from Tianhai to the bottom of the valley and from the bottom of the valley to Paiyun Pavilion), you must bring at least two bottles of mineral water!

On the way to Xihai, you can see Feilai Stone, Paiyun Tower, and Danfengxia. There are relatively few people in Xihai around 7 o'clock in the morning. Take a breath of fairy air first~~~ Go down and you will see the first and second ring roads. The mountains in Xihai Grand Canyon are relatively steep, as if they were cut by knives and axes, forming broken peaks. Along the way, you can see lush plants, rugged rocks, and dense stone forests. It is magnificent!

The mountains are around, at your feet, or in the clouds. For a moment, I am grateful for the magic pen of nature, which is full of flowers... At this time, I feel so small! But along the way, I saw the porters accompanying you, carrying heavy loads on their shoulders up and down the mountain. On the mountain, whether it is mineral water or various beverages, 550 ml is all priced at 15 yuan, corn is 6 yuan, and roasted ham is 10 yuan for three... On the mountain, after you have seen the porters, you will feel that this is not expensive, and the price is reasonable... The plank road of Xihai Grand Canyon is indeed thrilling, especially many cliff plank roads, suspended above the cliffs, climbing from the bottom of the valley to Paiyun Pavilion in reverse, which is equivalent to climbing a Tiandu Peak, so people who are afraid of heights and have poor physical strength should think twice before going. But how can you see the rainbow without experiencing wind and rain? Xihai Grand Canyon is the most beautiful and dreamy scenery in Huangshan.

1: For safety reasons, the Xihai Grand Canyon will be closed from December to March of the following year. Due to the low temperature on the top of Huangshan Mountain, many places will freeze, and the canyon road is relatively steep. 2: It takes about 4 hours to play in the Xihai Grand Canyon. You must maintain sufficient physical strength and prepare enough food and drinking water to play in the Grand Canyon. Food cannot be replenished on the way. 3: Older tourists who want to visit the Xihai Grand Canyon can consider entering the Grand Canyon from the right, which is not as steep as the left. After reaching the bottom of the valley, friends with poor physical strength can consider taking a small train to go up.

Some people say that the essence of Huangshan is the Xihai Grand Canyon, which is a real canyon. Visitors can walk down to the bottom of the canyon. The scenery along the way is picturesque, and the distant mountains appear and disappear in the clouds, as if you are in a fairyland. After reaching the bottom of the canyon, you can take the ground rail directly to the other side of the canyon.

The Grand Canyon is a newly developed scenic spot in Huangshan Tourist Area in recent years. In particular, the Internet celebrity train has attracted everyone's attention on Douyin. You must go and experience it. Although the train is not big, it can carry a lot of people and runs very smoothly. It took us directly to the Tianhai core scenic spot (100 yuan per person, the price is a bit expensive, the time is very short, but it is really worth it)

It was a long way from Guangmingding to the Grand Canyon. We passed Feilai Stone on the way. We walked and took photos and met a little squirrel. We finally reached the Grand Canyon. Suddenly we looked up and saw that the dark clouds were gone and the blue sky appeared. The three of us were very excited. We finally saw the beautiful scenery of Huangshan. The blue sky and white clouds, the majestic mountains, the green pine trees standing in the cracks between the mountains, and the looming white mist dotted the mountains were beautiful. Although the scenery is beautiful, the canyon is quite dangerous. You should not walk to see the scenery, and you should not see the scenery by walking. Safety comes first.

It is said that the most beautiful scenery of Huangshan is here, and it is true! There are all kinds of strange peaks and rocks along the way. It is true that the most beautiful scenery is on the dangerous peaks. Along the way, we passed the [First Ring] and [Second Ring] (the ring here is actually similar to the surrounding of the mountain) and walked towards the bottom of the valley. The mountain roads here are really steep. Many plank roads can only accommodate one person and are very steep; I didn’t dare to take out my mobile phone to take pictures. It took about an hour to walk to the bottom of the valley; after a short rest, we started to take the sightseeing train from the bottom of the valley to [Tianhai] (usually people would choose to go up the mountain from here to another peak, otherwise they would have to return from here).

The Grand Canyon is a must-see landscape in Huangshan, open every year in late March and early April. It is 2,500 meters long from the north entrance to the bottom of the valley. The guide says that of the two continuous circular roads, the first one is on the right (with many strange rocks) and the second one is on the left (more spectacular). It is all downhill, but the plank road and stone steps are narrow and steep. The further you go down, the more you feel from looking down to looking up. The peaks and forests in the canyon grow wantonly, like piles of rubble falling from the sky, or stalagmites rising from the ground, or walls cut by knives and axes, with strange shapes and magnificent waves, seemingly shaky, but as stable as Mount Tai. Looking down from the Lanhai Pavilion, the stone peaks are like sharp blades standing upside down, which is visually shocking. If the weather is suitable, it is even more like a dream to watch the misty Xihai Grand Canyon here. The main attraction of the Grand Canyon is the peaks of various shapes. The most famous ones are the Buddha's Hand Stone, the Hui Camel and the Jade Seal Stone. They are indeed very vivid. The rest depends on your imagination. April is the season when all flowers bloom. The magnolias beside the stone wall are in full bloom, adding a touch of beauty to the canyon.

You must go to the Grand Canyon. The journey down to the bottom of the canyon is thrilling. An older sister behind me kept screaming. Fortunately, there was heavy fog and I couldn't see the abyss next to me, otherwise I would be shaking. After going down to the bottom of the canyon, we took the popular train back up. The cableway of this train is full of strange pines on Huangshan Mountain, but the most famous one is the national treasure Welcoming Pine. I am symmetrical with the Welcoming Pine. You can feel how heavy the fog is when you feel the Guangmingding on that day.

The Internet-famous train~I didn't choose a good seat on the train, so I didn't take as beautiful photos as everyone else! I was squeezed in the middle and couldn't see anything.

The direction of Buxian Bridge in Xihai Grand Canyon is temporarily closed. If you want to go down to the bottom of the valley, you can only take the ground rail cable car or go through Paiyun Pavilion and take the first or second ring to the bottom of the valley. My original plan was to take the ground rail cable car down and take the first and second rings up. But while I bought the ticket and was waiting, I was told that the ground rail had a malfunction and was out of service due to rain, and the specific opening time was unknown. In order not to affect the subsequent itinerary, I decided to give up taking the ground rail and take the first and second rings to the bottom of the valley. After passing Paiyun Pavilion is the road to the Xihai Grand Canyon. The first and second rings of the Xihai Grand Canyon are both circular lines, and you can go around left or right, so it is easy to go the wrong way. Pay attention to the road signs. After about an hour's journey, you will reach the bottom of the Xihai Grand Canyon. The lower station of the ground rail cable car is located here

The altitude difference of Xihai Grand Canyon is very large. Climbing up from the bottom of the valley definitely requires great physical strength and more time.

The scenery is beautiful, and the way we climbed up the mountain from the back and down the mountain from the front can save me energy and reduce unnecessary detours. I give myself a thumbs up! However, there are too many stairs, and many of them are built in the air. It's so scary to go down the mountain in circles and then go up the mountain in circles.

When we reached the first ring, the tour guide did not recommend going any further, because by this point, we had already seen 70% of the scenery and there was no need to go any further. If we walked any further, we would miss the sunset. Some people who came here to travel by themselves did not understand and ended up taking a lot of detours.

The roads of the first and second ring roads are narrow and steep, nothing special. On the ring road, you can see the canyon, which is very layered and spectacular. On the way from Guangmingding to Feilaishi to Xihai, the scenery of Xihai is actually seen on the left.

Xihai Grand Canyon is one of the highlights of Huangshan’s many scenic spots. The strange pines and sea of clouds here are a feast for the eyes and it is worth the trip!

We went down to the bottom of the valley. Looking up, the second and first loops looked like a ladder to heaven. But since we had paid 100 yuan, we had to bite the bullet and go up. So we started the long upward road. I remember that we arrived at the bottom of the valley at 10:30 and climbed to Paiyun Pavilion at 13:00. It took about 2 and a half hours. But to be honest, it was tiring to climb with a heavy load, but the scenery was really beautiful. The photos of many scenes were much worse than what we saw in person! We walked against the flow of people all the way, which was a bit inconvenient. Climbing up, the loop on the right was difficult to walk. Many places could only be passed by one person, and the bag carrying the heavy load was large, which was very difficult! Using crutches was very helpful for climbing with a heavy load.

Generally, this is a place that tour groups don't come to, because after going down, you have to take the ground rail car, otherwise you have to walk 3 kilometers up the mountain. For people who have walked for half a day, the physical exertion is particularly large. It is recommended to go down to the bottom of the valley and take the cable car, otherwise you can return the same way after going down a section.

The cliff plank road in the Xihai Grand Canyon. After watching the documentary about Huangshan, I have a better understanding of the difficulty of opening the mountain. It is like climbing to heaven. If you visit Huangshan without visiting the Xihai Grand Canyon, it is equivalent to missing out on most of the scenery. You must come, you must come!

Xihai Grand Canyon is a very, very beautiful scenic spot, known as the Dream Canyon. The scenery is amazing. You can look down into the abyss and look up at the strange mountains. In addition, this time, I was very lucky and accompanied by the blue sky and sea of clouds. It was beautiful. At first, the sky was cloudless and blue, and soon there were many clouds, like cloud waves, very beautiful. This is the first time I have seen such creative clouds. I can't help but sigh that Huangshan is really full of surprises. It's really worth the trip. Xihai Grand Canyon is so beautiful, like a dream world, giving people a lot of surprises. From 7 o'clock in the morning to entering the Grand Canyon, to 9:30 out of the canyon, I didn't meet many people on the way there, and a large number of tourists had entered the Grand Canyon on the way back, because I was walking in the opposite direction with others, and the speed slowed down. Fortunately, I set off early, there were not many people on the road, and the scenery was also shocking. When I returned, fog began to surge, filling the entire canyon, and I couldn't see anything clearly, but the climate in the canyon changes rapidly, and there may be another beautiful scene behind. There’s an old saying that goes, get out early. The same applies to going out for fun. If you want to see the beautiful scenery and avoid the crowds, getting up early is crucial!

The Xihai Grand Canyon is a scenic spot that was developed later. Many of the strange peaks and rocks have not been named, but the scenery is still beautiful, and the road to the tour is also very steep.

It takes half a day to play in the Xihai Grand Canyon. You must manage your time well. If you want to play all of it, it is recommended to start from Guangmingding and play the first and second rings counterclockwise in this order, and finally take the cable car up the mountain to Baiyun Hotel.

After the rain in the evening of the first day, a lot of clouds and fog drifted into the Grand Canyon. I think I will definitely see the sea of clouds on the second day. Maybe the temperature is relatively high now. This is the scene when I walked into the Grand Canyon early in the morning. I didn’t see the sea of clouds. I was a little disappointed, but this did not affect my trip to the Grand Canyon. I decided to walk in an 8-shaped pattern on the first and second rings, and not miss any of the classics that should be seen. I came to the Paiyun Pavilion and was about to enter the Grand Canyon. I was a little excited. Although the steps were steep, they could not stop me from moving forward. Going down all the way, there are many sightseeing platforms. I came to the Tanhai Pavilion located at the boundary of the first and second rings of the Grand Canyon. This is also a three-way intersection. Everyone should be careful not to go wrong. There are signs next to it.

It is not recommended to come here to suffer when there are many people. It feels like a well-planned trap. First, no one comes to the Xihai Grand Canyon, and then find an internet celebrity to live broadcast and lead the rhythm. After going up the mountain, all kinds of tricks are made to say that Xihai is the essence. In fact, it is dangerous, and the scenery is far inferior to Tiandu Guangmingding and Shizi Shixin Peak. Because the canyon is cramped, there are some scenery, but because of the danger, the road is very narrow, at most two people can walk side by side, and when there are people going against the flow, it is even more congested. You have no mood and no place to take pictures. When you get to the Second Ring Road, you will start queuing for the cable car. If you start queuing there, you have to prepare to queue for an hour and a half. You are angry waiting, and it is troublesome to go up, you will feel the feeling of riding a tiger and being unable to get off, and you have to spend 100 to take the cable car up. Anyway, I have always hated Xihai. You can do whatever you want.

Going around the back of Baiyun Hotel is the Grand Canyon. On one side is the downward trail and on the other side is the underground railway station. My messy thoughts gradually became an idea, that is, to go down by underground railway, then climb over the canyon to the back mountain. In this way, after playing in the canyon, I don't have to go back. Follow the map. My route of taking the car down and walking up is equivalent to sinking from the top of the front mountain to the bottom of the valley in the middle, and then slowly climbing up to the back mountain. This is really a mountain man. The underground railway went down to the bottom of the valley in 10 minutes. There was no water in the canyon. It might be because it was surrounded by mountains. There was not much wind inside. The sun was out and it was a bit hot. I decided to go to the bathroom first, otherwise it might be difficult to find it in the mountain. Outside the bathroom next to the station, I saw a big fat black monkey, but Chou Fei didn't see it. She regretfully gathered her strength to go up the mountain, hoping to see small animals. The road up the mountain was almost crowded with people queuing up to take the underground railway. Everyone was surprised that we went against the trend and walked up the mountain. The usual practice is to walk down the mountain and then go up the mountain by underground railway. I didn't know that I had to climb over the mountain to get to the hotel. I felt that I had reached my physical limit at the bottom of the valley. The platform service staff said that we should be able to climb out in two hours, but when we climbed halfway and had not yet entered the second ring, the people coming down the mountain said, "It's too difficult for you to do this! This is less than 1/10! And it took us two hours to go down the mountain!" After listening to them, the bag on my shoulder became heavier, although we had drunk several bottles of water. But we had no other choice. We walked very slowly, three steps up and two breaks. I said to Fei, although it was hard today, in fact, if we don't walk this road today, we will walk it tomorrow. If we complete all the difficult parts today, it will be easy tomorrow. Our strong Fei didn't complain much after hearing this, and she took a few breaks and walked by herself. After a while, the mountain may be moved by the tenacity of the smelly Fei, and really released a monkey to expose its chest and belly in the bushes next to it. Fei was very happy to watch for a long time. There are indeed no clouds in the canyon, the mountains are clear and strange, and the strange trees block the road. There is a different world and the scenery is unique. There were also some steep cliff roads. A kid smiled when he saw me taking pictures. What a shame! The 500-meter second ring was really hard to climb; the 600-meter first ring was not easy either. But after the first ring, it felt like we had reached the end of the mountain. The road became flatter as the winding path turned, and we were getting closer and closer to the north exit of the canyon. It took more than 3 hours. The whole day was full of ups and downs in the mountains. It felt like we had climbed 4 Tiandu Peaks. God knows how we got here.

My legs hurt so much that I had to rely on crutches to go down the stairs. The left side of the first and second ring roads was dangerous, while the right side was easier to walk on. I had to take the dangerous road. The first ring was okay, but there was a section of stairs in the second ring that was too steep. I basically had to sit down to go down. There was a cliff below, which was really cool.

The scenery here is really nice, but it's foggy, so the scenery is not very clear, but it also has a more mysterious feeling. Sometimes it's sunny and the scenery is pleasant; sometimes it's foggy and the mountains are hazy, which is also quite interesting. Just follow the signs and experience the scenery yourself. There's nothing much to say.

Without fog, it was really beautiful. I started taking photos like crazy, one ring, two rings, and before I knew it, I reached the bottom of the valley. It was just past eleven o'clock, and I met a couple of friends who wanted to hike from the bottom of the valley to Tianhai. I also gave up the cable car route and prepared to hike up. The scenery at the bottom of the valley was beautiful, and there were streams. I took photos again, and when I reached the bottom, I had to start climbing up. There were signs indicating that I had to climb alone, but I went, it was too tiring.