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Huangshan
Huangshan, known as 'the loveliest mountain of China', was acclaimed through art and literature during a good part of Chinese history (e.g. the Shanshui 'mountain and water' style of the mid-16th century). Today it holds the same fascination for visitors, poets, painters and photographers who come on pilgrimage to the site, which is renowned for its magnificent scenery made up of many granite peaks and rocks emerging out of a sea of clouds...
- Mt. Huangshan -- the representative of China’s mountainous scenery.
- Visiting China’s ancient dwellings, memorial archways and ancestral shrines built after the 14th century.
- To experience the unique charm of the two world heritage sites in China’s distinctive style.
- Touching the life style of the common people from centuries ago.
- Exploring the history of Hui (the simplified name of China Anhui province) merchants who dominated China commerce for over 400 years.
- Visit the Hui (the simplified name of China Anhui province) style dwellings, which is one of China’s typical residential dwellings.
- The Hongcun Village is the site of the movie Crouching Tiger & Hidden Dragon which won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film.
- Savouring the Hui Cuisine, one of the eight famous cuisines in China.
- Purchasing stationary used by scholars in ancient China known as Wen Fang Si Bao the 4 treasures of Chinese writing).
- To sample the fragrant teas of the Huang Shan region, known for their delicate flavours and health-enhancing properties.
