Huangshan — Travel Guide for Foreign Visitors
Airport transfers, signature food and top things to do — everything a visitor needs in Huangshan.
Legendary granite peaks, pines and seas of cloud — the mountain that inspired Chinese painting, plus Hongcun village.
🍜 Signature dishes in Huangshan
- 臭鳜鱼Stinky Mandarin Fish
- 毛豆腐Hairy Tofu
- 徽州一品锅Huizhou One-Pot
- 黄山烧饼Huangshan Flatbread
- 笋干烧肉Dried Bamboo Pork
- 刀板香Knife-Board Pork
- 石耳炖鸡Chicken with Rock Fungus
- 徽墨酥Ink-Cake Sweet
- 太平猴魁茶Taiping Houkui Tea
- 挞粿Ta Guo Snack
🎟️ Top things to do
- Huangshan Scenic Area
Granite peaks & sea of clouds
- Hongcun Village
UNESCO water village, 1h drive
- Tunxi Old Street
Old merchant street
- Xidi Village
UNESCO Huizhou village
- Jiuhua Mountain
Buddhist mountain, 1.5h
- Huizhou cuisine dinner
Stinky mandarin fish
- Chengkan Village
Bagua-layout village, 30 min
- Emerald Valley
Pool-filled gorge, 40 min
👥 Visitor tips
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from the airport to downtown Huangshan?
Take the metro or a taxi from TXN (Tunxi) airport. The metro is the cheapest option; taxis are convenient for luggage and groups.
Do I need a visa to visit Huangshan on a layover?
Many nationalities can use China's 240-hour visa-free transit policy in Huangshan. Check your eligibility in the visa checker tool before travelling.
Is a layover in Huangshan visa free, and how long can I stay?
Inside the airport's international transit area you can wait up to 24 hours without a visa. To leave the airport, nationals of 57 countries can use the 240-hour visa-free transit (up to 10 days, counted from 00:00 the day after entry) and many others have 30-day visa-free entry. Full answers: see the visa & layover FAQ. Visa Q&A →
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