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Mount Huangshan and Old Town Huangshan, China (March 2011)

Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is one of China’s 5 great mountains and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of China's major tourist destinations. Located in the south of Anhui province, it is probably China’s most famous and beautiful mountain. Originally known as Mt. Yishan, it was renamed Mt. Huangshan in 747 AD to honor Huang Di, who was the reputed ancestor of the Chinese people, and who is said to have made magic pills for immortality there. Yellow Mountain is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. It boasts 72 peaks, with 3 main peaks, which rise majestically more than 1,000 meters above sea level. Mount Huangshan is also known for its dangerous and steep cliffs, stone forests and stone pillars of granite. It is covered with mountain pines that have fascinating shapes, and some are as much as 1,500 years old. According to Chinese legend, it is said that you won't wish to see any other Chinese mountains after returning from Yellow Mountain.
Mount Huangshan and Old Town Huangshan, China cover page.
Mount Huangshan and Old Town Huangshan, China cover page.		 Map of China with star indicating Mount Huangshan.
Map of China with star indicating Mount Huangshan.		 Me getting in the cable car that goes to the summit of Mount Huang.
Me getting in the cable car that goes to the summit of Mount Huang.		 Cable cars going over some steep rocks.
Cable cars going over some steep rocks.
A passing cable car as we approached the summit.
A passing cable car as we approached the summit.		 On the summit of Yellow Mountain. It was cold up there!
On the summit of Yellow Mountain. It was cold up there!		 I was amused by the signs on the summit. Some of them suffered in the translation!
I was amused by the signs on the summit. Some of them suffered in the translation!		 Light snow covered the top of Mount Huangshan.
Light snow covered the top of Mount Huangshan.
Snow-dotted pine trees.
Snow-dotted pine trees.		 Acts of comity are important!
Acts of comity are important!		 Mt. Huangshan is known for its peculiarly-shaped granite peaks.
Mt. Huangshan is known for its peculiarly-shaped granite peaks.		 Yellow Mountain is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography.
Yellow Mountain is a frequent subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography.
The mountain is often painted and photographed covered in clouds.
The mountain is often painted and photographed covered in clouds.		 This spot, called Stone Bamboo Ridge, is considered to be one of the best places for photos on Mount Huangshan.
This spot, called "Stone Bamboo Ridge," is considered to be one of the best places for photos on Mount Huangshan.		 Another scenic vantage point.
Another scenic vantage point.		 A sign that suffered in the translation!
A sign that suffered in the translation!
Me posing under a mushroom.
Me posing under a mushroom.		 I am at the Beginning-to-believe-it Peak, which is known for its breathtaking views.
I am at the "Beginning-to-believe-it Peak," which is known for its breathtaking views.		 Another peak is called Now-I believe-it Peak.
Another peak is called "Now-I believe-it Peak."		 More dramatic views from the Now-I believe-it Peak.
More dramatic views from the "Now-I believe-it Peak."
View with snow-dusted pine trees below.
View with snow-dusted pine trees below.		 A fall from this peak would mean instant death!
A fall from this peak would mean instant death!		 People on a trail below.
People on a trail below.		 Interestingly-shaped fence.
Interestingly-shaped fence.
More mountain views through the trees.
More mountain views through the trees.		 I stopped for a photo before continuing on the trail by this big rock.
I stopped for a photo before continuing on the trail by this big rock.		 Another unusual sign on Yellow Mountain.
Another unusual sign on Yellow Mountain.		 Snow-dotted bush with peaks in the background.
Snow-dotted bush with peaks in the background.
Another tourist or hiker who was on the mountain that morning.
Another tourist or hiker who was on the mountain that morning.		 Some of the steps were very steep.
Some of the steps were very steep.		 I had no intention of doing so!
I had no intention of doing so!		 Lovers leave locks on the mountain to lock in their love.
Lovers leave locks on the mountain to lock in their love.
Another campy Chinese sign. Who writes these things?
Another campy Chinese sign. Who writes these things?		 Ancient pine tree that is said to have a stem like a dragon and leaves and crown like a tiger.
Ancient pine tree that is said to have a stem like a dragon and leaves and crown like a tiger.		 This 200 year old pine tree is called an umbrella pine.
This 200 year old pine tree is called an "umbrella pine."		 Tourists posing on circular viewing platform on Mount Huangshan.
Tourists posing on circular viewing platform on Mount Huangshan.
Mount Huangshan profundity!
Mount Huangshan profundity!		 Interesting structure that was on the summit.
Interesting structure that was on the summit.		 Another mountain peak in the distance.
Another mountain peak in the distance.		 Better that my heart flies than I try flying off the mountain!
Better that my heart flies than I try flying off the mountain!
An intersection on the mountain.
An intersection on the mountain.		 A small bridge and viewing spot where I posed for this photo.
A small bridge and viewing spot where I posed for this photo.		 More mountain vistas.
More mountain vistas.		 The air was very clean on the summit.
The air was very clean on the summit.
Never underestimate virtue!
Never underestimate virtue!		 Snowy trail down below.
Snowy trail down below.		 A granite cliff with pine trees.
A granite cliff with pine trees.		 More of the endless stairs on the summit of Yellow Mountain.
More of the endless stairs on the summit of Yellow Mountain.
A touching message to digest!
A touching message to digest!		 A snowy trail.
A snowy trail.		 Some of the steps were treacherous with the snow and ice on them.
Some of the steps were treacherous with the snow and ice on them.		 A vantage point not for those who are acrophobic!
A vantage point not for those who are acrophobic!
This is called the monkey rock, because it resembles a monkey sitting on top of the peak.
This is called the monkey rock, because it resembles a monkey sitting on top of the peak.		 A soulful sign for all of civilization!
A soulful sign for all of civilization!		 Man carrying a heavy load up Mount Huangshan. Everything must be carried up. The cable car is just for tourists.
Man carrying a heavy load up Mount Huangshan. Everything must be carried up. The cable car is just for tourists.		 One sign that I had no trouble heeding.
One sign that I had no trouble heeding.
I had no intention of swimming in this pond!
I had no intention of swimming in this pond!		 Misty mountain view.
Misty mountain view.		 If I leave my virtue behind, then I will no longer be virtuous!
If I leave my virtue behind, then I will no longer be virtuous!		 Spiky-looking rocks on the peak.
Spiky-looking rocks on the peak.
I hung on to the railing on this slippery trail down.
I hung on to the railing on this slippery trail down.		 Dramatic mountain path. It must have been difficult to build.
Dramatic mountain path. It must have been difficult to build.		 Walking along the mountainous path.
Walking along the mountainous path.		 Pine trees with a granite cliff in the background.
Pine trees with a granite cliff in the background.
Going down the mountain on the cable car, we passed this marbleized granite cliff.
Going down the mountain on the cable car, we passed this marbleized granite cliff.		 It is very steep heading down. Thankfully, the cable car seemed safe.
It is very steep heading down. Thankfully, the cable car seemed safe.		 These are called the Grandfather and Grandmother rocks. They are looking away from each other because they are estranged.
These are called the "Grandfather and Grandmother" rocks. They are looking away from each other because they are estranged.		 Almost at the base of Yellow Mountain, again.
Almost at the base of Yellow Mountain, again.
Bridge over the Huangshan River near Old Town.
Bridge over the Huangshan River near Old Town.		 Old Town Huangshan. This is the way the city used to look. The rest of the city is modern.
Old Town Huangshan. This is the way the city used to look. The rest of the city is modern.		 Paint brush store in Old Town.
Paint brush store in Old Town.		 As in most Chinese statues, the female lion (on the left) holds a baby, the male lion (on the right) holds a ball.
As in most Chinese statues, the female lion (on the left) holds a baby, the male lion (on the right) holds a ball.
Another ancient-looking lion sculpture. Note the baby lion.
Another ancient-looking lion sculpture. Note the baby lion.		 Very old-looking Chinese building in Huangshan's Old Town.
Very old-looking Chinese building in Huangshan's Old Town.		 I am not sure if this is a compliment or a put-down.
I am not sure if this is a compliment or a "put-down."		 Old Town street with Chinese lanterns.
Old Town street with Chinese lanterns.
Wooden pigs for sale.
Wooden pigs for sale.		 Impressive stone Chinese warrior statue.
Impressive stone Chinese warrior statue.		 Amusing pendants for sale.
Amusing pendants for sale.		 A magnificent jade dragon and baby.
A magnificent jade dragon and baby.
An interesting Chinese building on a corner in Old Town Huangshan.
An interesting Chinese building on a corner in Old Town Huangshan.

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