Huangshan is a prefecture-level city centered around the Huangshan Mountains in southern Anhui province, China. Its urban area was originally the city of Tunxi; this now constitutes Tunxi District.
Huangshan is the southernmost prefecture-level city in the province and borders Chizhou to the northwest, Xuancheng to the northeast, and the provinces of Jiangxi and Zhejiang to the southwest and southeast, respectively. Huangshan, one of the most famous mountain peak in China, is a frequent place for tourist visits. In 1990, Huangshan was listed as a World Heritage Site.
Huangshan city corresponds largely to the historical region of Huizhou; indeed Huangshan city was known as Huizhou Prefecture before 1987. The name change was made to reflect the cultural and touristic preeminence of the Huangshan Mountains.
Huangshan City, got its name owing to the world-famous Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain). In large areas or Mount Huangshan and nearby counties, there are beautiful natural sceneries, humanity sceneries, rare and advantageous natural resources.
China tours inclusive of visiting Huangshan - Yellow Mountain
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