Travelogue of Huangshan

January 30, 2015, was the deadline for SIGCOMM 2015 paper submissions, but I went to Huangshan for a trip. IMG_20150130_083809IMG_20150130_083809

Preparations Before Departure {/examples/}

It was our first time going to Huangshan. As early as December 15, when our final exam schedule was confirmed, we started preparing.

Time {/examples/}

We set off the day after my final exams ended. After checking some travel guides, we found that Huangshan is suitable for a two-day trip, with one night spent on the mountain. Including the round trip to Hefei, it would take a total of four days.

Transportation {/examples/}

There are two routes from Hefei to Huangshan:

  1. Take a train to Huangshan Railway Station (located in Tunxi, Huangshan City), then take a one-hour bus to Tangkou Town at the foot of Huangshan.
  2. Take a direct bus from Hefei Long-Distance Bus Station to Tangkou Town at the foot of Huangshan.
    After arriving at Tangkou Town at the foot of Huangshan, to enter the Huangshan Scenic Area, you can only take the Xin Guoxian bus, which costs 19 yuan per person. The bus ride is a 20-minute winding mountain road, about 10 kilometers. The bus goes in two directions, one to Ciguang Pavilion at the front mountain and one to Yungu Temple at the back mountain. Both Ciguang Pavilion and Yungu Temple have cable cars to go up the mountain, or you can hike up (about 5 kilometers, taking 3 hours). Currently, the cable car at the front mountain is closed for maintenance, and hiking up is too tiring, so tourists usually go up from the back mountain, stay overnight on the mountain, and descend from the front mountain.

Since Jingning gets carsick and can’t sit on a bus for long periods, we chose the train-then-bus option. Currently, there are only K-series trains from Hefei to Huangshan, taking 6-7 hours (high-speed trains will be available this year). Although train tickets from Hefei to Huangshan are not in high demand during winter, we still booked our tickets a month in advance.

Buses within Huangshan City and the Huangshan Scenic Area run every half hour, and reservations are neither needed nor possible.

Accommodation {/examples/}

For the two nights at the foot of the mountain, you can choose to stay in Huangshan City or at the foot of the mountain. Accommodation on the mountain is relatively tight and needs to be booked in advance. You can do this on Ctrip.

Gear {/examples/}

  • Documents: ID card, student ID
  • Electronics: Mobile phone, iPad, power bank, flashlight (bought from Taobao, but didn’t use it)
  • Warm clothing: Scarf, gloves, hat, seat cushion (Huangshan is very cold in winter)
  • Climbing aids:
  • Clothing: Each person brings 2 pairs of socks, underwear, towel for bathing
  • Toiletries: Toothbrush, toothpaste, cup, lip balm, hand cream, skincare products…

January 28 {/examples/}

 

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