go to the jade screen pavilion to view the south sea, the refreshing terrace for the north sea, the paiyun tower for the west sea, the white goose ridge for the east sea and the legendary turtle peak for the sky sea.
hot springs
to be able to refresh yourself in the hot springs on mt. huangshan must be one of the best ways of enjoyment and relaxation. running out of the purple peak of 850 meters (2, 789 feet), the hot spring in mt. huangshan is the first stop following the entrance. legend has it that huang di, the ancestor of the chinese nation, bathed here 49 days before he ascended to heaven and became immortal.
tips:
1. hot spring is not suitable for everyone. if you suffer from high blood pressure or heart diseases, it would be wise to consult your doctor first.
2. do not bathe in the hot spring if you do not feel very well or when you are hungry.
3. leave the hot spring whenever you feel uncomfortable.
in addition to the spectacles we have mentioned there are three large waterfalls that are well worth a visit. these are renzi (like the chinese character for human being) waterfall, the baizhang (100 zhang, over 1,093feet) spring and the nine-dragon waterfall.
four hundred kilometers (248.5miles) from the east china sea, mt. huanshan is absolutely the best place to watch the sunrise. it would be wise to choose the place according to where you live or are staying so as to attain the best vantage point without being exhausted. for example, the dawn pavilion (shuguang ting), the refreshing terrace and the lion peak are the optimum places if you live near the north sea; the red cloud peak for tourists near xihai hotel and paiyunlou hotel; the bright peak for qixiang hostel and tianhai hotel and jade screen peak for those near jade screen pavilion. you have to wake up earlier but the magnificent sight is certainly rewarding.
in contrast, red cloud peak and paiyun tower are the best places for watching the glow of the setting sun.
animals and plants
mt. huangshan is an ideal environment for wild animals and plants. the distribution of the animals and plants changes with elevation. flowers bloom as though in all the four seasons due to the change in climatic conditions as you proceed up the mountain. so if you are fond of animals and plants, be prepared to encounter some precious ones here.