"Four
seasons are all nice at Yellow Mountain (Mount Huangshan), but the scene
in winter is more attractive." In winter, numerous ravines and
peaks are covered with ice or snow. Yellow Mountain is a world of frost
and ice with silver boughs and rocks everywhere.The glittering and translucent
spectacle in the sunshine resembles ice sculptures and brings you refreshing
enjoyment. You really seem to step into a silver fairyland. The scene
is so attracting and make one feel to be in a crystal palace. Most tourists
are so intoxicated and fascinated in such a picturesque landscape that
they will forget to return to hotel.
At an elevation of 6115 feet above sea level, Mt.Huangshan lies in subtropical
zones, so it's not quiet cold in winter, at least, not as cold as some
people expected. The temperature ranges from 25°F to 40°F in
winter, but it's enough to result in a fantastic winter scenery and
a silver world with pines and precipitous peaks covered with snow and
decorated with icicles.
In
Fact, weather here in winter is often fine and clear. There are 88 sunny
days on the average in winter, much more than other seasons, So you
have more chance to see sunrise, and you are more likely to be greeted
by fine days intead of terrible foggy days. The same is true of sea
of clouds. Of whole year sea of clouds, roughly 80 percent emerges in
winter. So chances are good that you will enjoy spectacle sea of clouds.
It is not crowded anymore, you can enjoy its tranqulity better than
any other period of year. Moreover winter trip surely cost you less.
Winter is really a ideal season to visit Huangshan. What are you waiting
for? Come on, contact me, join us to explore the tranquil natural beauty
of the snow mountain clad in snow.
Answers to the doubts about Yellow Mountain winter
tour
Question: Will the access to Mt. Huangshan be closed during winter?
Answer: On the contrary, in recent years, winter season has become a
tour rush for quite a number of tourists. Especially for the spring
festival, the hotels on the top have been over-reserved A month in advance.
Question: What about the climate in winter?
Answer: The local climate is characterized to be sub-tropical. The average
temperature on the top during January is around 6 degrees Centigrade.
The annual snow fall duration lasts about 60 days.
Besides, the hotels on the top are all equipped with electric heater.
Question: What about the path conditions on the top during snow season?
Answer: Mt. Huangshan enjoy a great reputation nationwide of being a
safe mountain. After years of update, the step paths have become a pride
of Mt. Huangshan. Whenever it snows, the snow fall will be promptly
swept off the path to ensure the safety of the tourists.