China Travel Forum

[Herbert]

I'm planning to visit China in May 2005, and got couple of days left to spend around Shanghai area. I've been told about Huang Shan mountains. Any recommendations about how to get there and where to stay and what to do e.g Hike or Trek?

Thanks.

[Scott]

The train is around 270 yuan for a hard sleeper ticket. The walk up depends on your stamina and energy, but generally takes six hours (+-). On top there are two cheap places to stay; one at the North Sea, and one at the West Sea. Both are 100 yuan (or 80 if you book at travel agents at the foot of the mountain). They're basic, but fine. There's also some hotels in the several hundred yuan range. Stay at the North Sea if you want to see the sunrise.

It's true that water etc is expensive at the summit, but if you want to do some walking around the different paths you'll probably need more than just a few bottles, and then you might want to consider paying the extra cost instead of carrying it. Ditto goes for food. You can buy 10 RMB instant noodles. There are restaurants where they have fairly cheap, fairly decent food.