Yellow Mountain

Address Tangkou Town, Huangshan District, Huangshan, Anhui

Hours 06:00 to 17:30 (Varies slightly by season; cable cars typically stop running by 17:00)

Phone +86 559 5561111

Announcement: UNESCO World Heritage

Entrance ¥190

Hours 06:00 to 17:30 (Va...

Best Season September to November (autumn foliage and clear skies) and December to February (snow scenes and winter seas of clouds)

Time needed 1 to 2 Days

Last visit: Jun 12, 2026

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Yellow Mountain Overview

A world-renowned UNESCO World Heritage site and Global Geopark famous for its spectacular scenery, peculiarly shaped granite peaks, ancient pine trees growing out of crevices, hot springs, and mythical seas of clouds.

Yellow Mountain Opening Hours & Tickets

06:00 to 17:30 (Varies slightly by season; cable cars typically stop running by 17:00)
Best season: September to November (autumn foliage and clear skies) and December to February (snow scenes and winter seas of clouds)
Ticket note: Foreign visitors must bring original passports for ticket purchase and entry. Pr...

Essential Yellow Mountain Visitor Information

Enquiries: +86 559 5561111
Cable cars
Summit hotels
Restrooms
Porters for luggage transport
Bilingual English signs

How to Get to Yellow Mountain

Take a high-speed train to Huangshan North Railway Station, then a direct tourist bus (approximately 50 minutes) to the New Guoxian Transfer Center in Tangkou to catch the scenic area shuttle.

Yellow Mountain Travel Safety & Advice

Dial 110 for police or 120 for medical emergencies in China. The mountain has basic medical posts near major hotels.

Practical Info

Tangkou Town, Huangshan District, Huangshan, Anhui
06:00 to 17:30 (Varies slightly by season; cable cars typically stop running by 17:00)
+86 559 5561111

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On-site notes & editorial review

Tickets

Foreign visitors must bring original passports for ticket purchase and entry. Pr...

Online booking may be required

Tips

Alipay and WeChat Pay linked to international credit cards work perfectly for buying water or food on the mountain. Drones are strictly bann...

Reality Check

Extremely crowded during Chinese national holidays. Weather changes rapidly; visibility can be zero on cloudy days. Significant physical exertion is required even if you use the cable cars.