Huangshan Lazy Person's Travel Guide: No Tired Legs

Day 1: Easy Mountain Climbing, Sea of Clouds and Unique Pines
Morning: Huangshan North Station/Airport → Tangkou Town → Yungu Cableway Up the Mountain (Back Mountain)
🚇 Take the scenic area shuttle bus directly to Yungu Temple, and take the Yungu Cableway (CNY 80/one way) directly to Bai'eling to avoid the crowds.
Afternoon: Beginning-to-Believe Peak → Black Tiger Pine → Dream Flower Brush → Bright Summit
🌄 Bright Summit is the second highest peak in Huangshan, with a panoramic view of the sea of clouds. The sunset is especially stunning!
Accommodation: Bright Summit Villa or Baiyun Hotel on the summit (book 2 months in advance!)
🏠 Recommended: Bright Summit Villa: You can see the sea of clouds from the window, and the sunrise location is amazing!
Day 2: Quick Access to Essential Attractions
Morning: Danxia Peak Sunrise → West Sea Grand Canyon Internet-Famous Little Train (CNY 100/one way)
🚄 The little train travels through the canyon, saving effort and taking great photos!
Afternoon: Greeting Pine → Yuping Cableway Down the Mountain (CNY 90/one way)
📸 Greeting Pine is a symbol of Huangshan, a must-see for photos!
Accommodation: Tangkou Town Homestay (CNY 150–300 per person)
🏡 Recommended: "Yunli Mountain Lodge": Free shuttle to the scenic area, high cost performance!
Day 3: Huizhou Culture Experience
Morning: Hongcun (South Lake, Moon Pond) → Xidi (Ancient Building Complex)
🏡 Take photos of the unmanned reflection of Hongcun South Lake Painting Bridge before 7:00, 100% photo rate!
Afternoon: Tunxi Old Street → Liyang in Lane
🍜 Taste Wang Yitiao Wonton and Huangshan Sesame Cake (look for "Hao Zai Lai" with preserved vegetable filling)!
🏡 Accommodation Avoidance Guide
Summit Hotel: Bright Summit Villa (CNY 500/person for a bed), Bai'e Villa (CNY 1,300/night for a standard room, book 2 months in advance)
Downhill Hotel: There are many choices in Tangkou Town, recommended "Huangshan Yujian Huiman" (5-minute walk to Liyang Lane).
Hongcun Accommodation: Poetry Lily Qingmei Academy (infinity pool + butler service), Old Street Moye (high cost performance).
🍜 Must-Eat Food
Stinky Mandarin Fish: Lao Jiefang Huizhou Restaurant (diving fish + bacon and bamboo shoot pot), Tiandeng Canteen (very authentic).
Hairy Tofu: Be careful when choosing small stalls in the scenic area, "Huixianglou" at the foot of the mountain is more authentic (CNY 15/portion).
Huangshan Sesame Cake: Tunxi Old Street "Hao Zai Lai" preserved vegetable filling, crispy and portable!
⚠️ Lazy Person Tips
Ticket Reservation: Purchase Huangshan tickets + cable car tickets 1 day in advance on the "Huangshan Tourism Official Platform". Real-name reservation is required during the peak season (March-November)!
Effort-Saving Artifact:
Go up the back mountain and down the front mountain (Yungu Cableway up → Yuping Cableway down), which saves 4 hours compared to hiking the whole journey!
The West Sea Grand Canyon Little Train is a must, hiking is too tiring!
Luggage Storage: Tangkou Town Supermarket CNY 5/day, expensive in the scenic area!
Weather Response: The temperature difference on the summit is large, bring a windproof jacket + folding raincoat; the cable car stops running at 4:30pm, pay attention to the time!
📸 Photo Spots
Huangshan: Beginning-to-Believe Peak railing side view of the sea of clouds, Bright Summit sunrise.
Hongcun: South Lake Painting Bridge (early morning), Xixinan Fengyang Forest (4pm).