Spring
Mt. Huangshan in spring is like a maiden - all is new, fresh
and
tender. Spring comes in April but its onset is delayed by
three days for
every 100 meters as you climb the mountain. Therefore, when
wild flowers
are brilliant and seedlings are shooting up at its foot, the
plants half
way up the mountain will be just awakening from their winter
sleep and
will not exhibit their beauty until a week later. The sound
of birdsong
is most pleasant in this quietness while you will be enchanted
by the
color changes as you climb your way up. Spring is probably
the most
propitious season for visiting Mt. Huangshan and is certainly
the best
time to view the many waterfalls due to the abundant precipitation.
Summer It is hard to resist the
charm of the cool green mountain sides
in summer when an exuberance of plant life covers the valleys
and peaks
with a green blanket. The green trees and ivy mingle to
form natural
pavilions where you can sit and refresh yourself while enjoying
the
beautiful scenery with a cooling breeze to sooth you. Dawn
in summer is
most splendid as the rising sun lights the sky and the peaks
and the
plants and the whole world takes on a brilliant glow. After
a storm, Mt.
Huangshan becomes a world of water. Numerous streams and
waterfalls
compose an exciting and vigorous symphony. The Sea of Clouds
during this
season is not as vast as during autumn or winter but it
revels in its
brightness. If you are really lucky you will see a vivid
rainbow flying
over two peaks. Sunset is no less enchanting than sunrise.
Mt. Huangshan
in summer is the best resort in which to escape high temperatures
of
southern China.
Tips: 1. July and August are among the
peak seasons therefore
reservation is a must.
2. It is wise to bring a rainproof jacket with you as the
strong wind on
the mountain renders an umbrella all but useless and even
dangerous.
3. Do not climb the mountain during thunderstorm.
Autumn Autumn on the mountain is
colorful due to the blue sky, white
clouds, red maples and yellow fruits. At this time of the
year the
scenery can be compared with that of spring but with a mature
beauty. If
spring is like a bud ready to bloom, autumn is a flower
showing its last
significance before withering. Such is the beauty of the
autumn scenery
of Mt. Huangshan that it can be seen in many famous Chinese
paintings.
Tips: 1.Besides the Golden Week of the National
Day (Oct 1st to 5th),
September and October are also peak seasons of Mt. Huangshan.
2. Bring with you warm clothes so as not to catch a chill
as the
temperature variation is significant.
Winter Snowy Mt. Huangshan is like
a crystal palace. Though winter
lasts a long time in Huangshan, it is not as cold as you
might expect. A
poem has it that Mt. Huangshan is beautiful all year round
but with the
winter scenery being the best. The Sea of Clouds, one of
the four
wonders of Mt. Huangshan, appears more often in winter than
in any other
season. The spectacle of rimed trees sparkling in the sun
is the
privilege of winter alone for it is then that you may find
yourself in a
silver world with icy peaks, clusters of frosty corals suffused
with a
plentiful supply of the freshest of oxygen rich fresh air.
Travel tips: 1. Winter is the most economical
time for visiting Mt
Huangshan as the prices for hotels and the entry fee are
lowered by 15%
to 40% compared to those of the peak season. However, Spring
Festival is
an exception, during which the price is the same as normal
seasons.
2. The hotels are centrally heated so you don't have to
worry about the
cold.
3. Anti-skid shoes are provided as well as heavy coats in
most hotels.
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