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Yellow Mountain

Probably the most famous of all of China's mountains is the mystical magic of the peaks of the Yellow Mountain (Huang shan). Immortalized in ancient and modern Chinese art, this area of hanging mists, sharply rising ledges and gnarled pines is of outstanding beauty, and is considered by most Chinese as an essential tourist destination.

The mountain is situated in the south of Anhui Province and is easily accessible from most of China's major nearby cities. The paths themselves are also, with a bit of effort, easily navigable, being few and with well-constructed steps.

A trip to the Yellow Mountain will make a perfect long weekend, taking in as many of the 72 peaks, the highest at a mere 1864m, and scattered sights as you feel up to. There are two main paths that are followed: a shorter, but less scenic, eastern route and a longer, more taxing, western route.