Tangkou village is one of the gateway towns to Huangshan Mountain in the south of Anhui Province. The view of the UNESCO World Heritage Yellow Mountain from the main street in Tangkou is sublime and you can even walk to it.
Tangkou is not the most convenient gateway to Yellow Mountain, but the village is nice to stay in for a day or two. In addition, Tangkou is the start point of the longer hike up the mountain, although there is nothing remarkable about the walk to the foot of the mountain.
Shuttles run every 20 minutes or so from Tangkou to the Yuping and Xin Yungu cable cars for the ascent of Yellow Mountain. Taxis also run to the nearby hot springs, along with the other scenic areas at the foot of Yellow Mountain.
Getting There & Away
Nearby Tunxi Airport is the easiest way to get to Yellow Mountain from afar and is an hour’s bus ride from Tangkou. Flights are fairly limited to Tunxi, so flying to Shanghai Pudong is a better option. Huangshan train station in Tunxi receives an overnight service from Shanghai (13 hours), as well direct buses.
Things to Do
Tangkou Attractions
- Yellow Mountain
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The foot of huangshan mountain is a 20-minute taxi ride away from where the cable cars are for the ascent. it is one of china’s most beautiful sights.
- Downtown Tangkou
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The most interesting part of tangkou is a tight street of shop houses and cafés and has nice views of yellow mountain.
Side trips from Tangkou
- Tunxi
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The main gateway town to yellow mountain is a short drive from tangkou and comes with better facilities and its own attractions.
Events
- Huangshan Mountain International Festival
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A fun event for those visiting in the fall (october) sees various cultural and art exhibitions at the foot of the mountain.