Scenic spot introduction:

Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area, formerly known as Baiyue, faces Huangshan from the north to the south. It was named after its highest peak, Langya, which "is a stone piercing the sky and is level with the clouds". The scenery is famous for its strange mountains, beautiful waters, weird rocks and secluded caves. It is known as "Huangshan and Baiyue are the best in the south of the Yangtze River". Emperor Qianlong called it "the unparalleled scenic spot in the world and the most famous mountain in the south of the Yangtze River".

Attractions distribution:

Qiyun Mountain Scenic Area, located about 15 kilometers west of Xiuning County, Anhui Province, was called Baiyue in ancient times. It faces Huangshan from north to south. It is named after the highest peak, Langya, which is "a stone piercing the sky and level with the clouds". It is a mountain scenic area featuring Taoist culture and Danxia landform. The scenic area covers an area of 110 square kilometers and is famous for its strange mountains, beautiful waters, strange rocks and secluded caves. It is known as "Huangshan Baiyue is the best in Jiangnan". Emperor Qianlong called it "the unparalleled scenery in the world and the first famous mountain in Jiangnan".

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A-level scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Taoist culture, rural scenery, famous Taoist temples, cliff carvings, famous mountains, and strange peaks and rocks
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

Travel Notes of Travellers:

  • Travel Guide: Huangshan Five-Day Travel Guide 2017

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China > Anhui Province > Huangshan City > Xiuning County

How to get there:

Self-driving: You can drive from Shanghai via Hangzhou, Lin'an, Changhua, and Yulingguan, or you can directly reach Qiyun Mountain.

By car: It takes 1 hour to reach the gate of the scenic area from Tunxi Bus Station; there are multiple buses to Qiyun Mountain from Huangshan Bus Station every day, and the ticket is 6 yuan; take a minibus from Huangshan City to Yi County or Qimen County, which runs every few minutes and costs a few yuan to get to the gate of Qiyun Mountain. It is a few minutes' walk to the cable car station.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Qiyun Mountain Ticket Price:

75 yuan/person

Scenic area opening hours:

8:00-17:30

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