Anhui, China. Patrimonio del Mundo. Anhui, China. World Heritage. Lu Xuncheng Digital Press Photos/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: dpphotos067578
If you want to get away, escape, or just have a moment of zen – there is no better place than the Huangshan region of China’s Anhui province. More than 100 million years old, and extremely well known for sunrises and incredible mountains of grandeur, Huangshan is a meditation mecca. As the leading inspiration for traditional Chinese art and literature, it would be a mistake to miss this mesmerizing landscape.
Huangshan was named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1990, and in 2002 it was named the sister mountain of Jungfrau, in the Swiss Alps. There are said to be more than 60,000 stone steps carved into the mountains throughout the area, and over 30 miles of footpaths – some directly anchored into the cliff walls.
I’m pretty sure with cliffs reaching more than 3000 feet into the air, I wouldn’t want to be just walking on planks, while holding onto chains up the mountain. But, would I take the trams? Absolutely. Until I make my way to China, however, these pictures are enough to put me in a quiet mood, while soaking in all the beauty.
So take your own moment, and check out the Huangshan pictures we have below, and many more gorgeous pictures of this historical Chinese region back at Newscom!
Lingshan County situates in Chengkan Town, Huizhou District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province, China. The population of the county is only about 2,000. Lingshan County enjoys a rich history history and offers beautiful natural scenery. Li Bin/ZUMA Press/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: zumaamericaseight156022
Photo taken on May 19, 2013 shows the sea of clouds at the Huangshan Mountain scenic spot in Huangshan City, east China’s Anhui Province. Shi Guangde Xinhua News Agency/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: xnaphotos245480
Footpath along rock face, Xihai (West Sea) Valley, Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Anhui Province, China, Asia. Jochen Schlenker/Robert Harding/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rhphotos138466
hoto taken on Oct. 20, 2013 shows the red autumnal leaves at the Huangshan Mountain scenic spot in Huangshan City, east China’s Anhui Province. Xinhua/Photoshot/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: ptsphotoshottwo314179
Trees in fog, Huangshan mountains, Anhui, China / yellow mountains. Irlmeier, K./picture alliance / Arco Images G/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: dpacreative272500
Photo taken on July 9, 2013 shows the scenery of Hongcun Village, known as “a village in the Chinese painting”, in Yixian County of Huangshan City, east China’s Anhui Province. Xinhua/Sipa USA/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: sipaphotosfour203823
A fishman catches fish on the Hengjiang River in Huangshan City, east China’s Anhui Province, Aug. 23, 2013.Shi Guangde Xinhua News Agency/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: xnaphotos285428
Eighteen Arhats, Huangshan mountains, Anhui, China / yellow mountains. Irlmeier, K./picture alliance / Arco Images G/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: dpacreative272482
Walking Fairy Land Bridge, White Cloud Scenic Area, Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Anhui Province, China, Asia. Jochen Schlenker/Robert Harding/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: rhphotos039055
Chain-link railings with locks, Grand Canyon Of The West Sea, Huangshan mountains, Deep Valley, Anhui, China / yellow mountains. Irlmeier, K./picture alliance / Arco Images G/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: dpacreative272496
Water lily flowers blossom in Huangshan City, east China’s Anhui Province, June 22, 2013. Xinhua/Sipa USA/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: sipaphotosfour168918