Huangshan Scenic Area

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Huangshan mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. The range composed of material that was uplifted from an ancient sea during the Mesozoic era, 100 million years ago. The mountains themselves were carved by glaciers during the Quaternary. Vegetation on the range is thickest below 1,100 meters (3,600 ft), with trees growing up to the treeline at 1,800 meters (5,900 ft).

The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly shaped granite peaks, Huangshan Pine trees, and views of the clouds from above. Huangshan is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of China's major tourist destinations.

Activities near Huangshan Scenic Area

Yingjiang Temple is a well-known temple located on the banks of the Yangtze River.

Yingjiang Temple is 112.62 km from Huangshan Scenic Area

Qiandao Lake is a man-made lake located in Chun'an County, Zhejiang, China, formed since the comp

Qiandao Lake is 120.67 km from Huangshan Scenic Area

Address of Huangshan Scenic Area

Huangshan
China
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Anhui

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