Natural Wonder · Huangshan, China
Yellow Mountains (Huangshan)
Huangshan (simplified Chinese: 黄山; traditional Chinese: 黃山), literally meaning the Yellow Mountain(s), is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China.
Photo: Chi King via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Huangshan, China |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 1864 m |
| Coordinates | 30.1250° N, 118.1667° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Yellow Mountains (Huangshan) is known for
Huangshan (simplified Chinese: 黄山; traditional Chinese: 黃山), literally meaning the Yellow Mountain(s), is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China.
About Yellow Mountains (Huangshan)
Huangshan (simplified Chinese: 黄山; traditional Chinese: 黃山), literally meaning the Yellow Mountain(s), is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. It was originally called "Yishan", and it was renamed because of a legend that the Yellow Emperor once made alchemy here. Vegetation on the range is thickest below 1,100 meters (3,600 ft), with trees growing up to the treeline at 1,800 meters (5,900 ft).
History
Huangshan was formed approximately 100 million years ago and gained its unique rock formations in the Quaternary Glaciation. During the Qin dynasty, Huangshan was known as Yishan (Mount Yi). In 747 AD, its name was changed to Huangshan (Mount Huang) by imperial decree; the name is commonly thought to have been coined in honor of Huang Di (the Yellow Emperor), a legendary Chinese emperor and the mythological ancestor of the Han Chinese.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Huangshan |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Tunxi International Airport (TXN) |
| Distance from the airport | 27.8 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Huangshan Tunxi International Airport (TXN) · Huangshan, China · 27.6 miles away
- Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) · Nanjing, China · 118.7 miles away
- Yiwu Airport (YIW) · Yiwu/Jinhua, China · 124.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yellow Mountains (Huangshan)?
Huangshan (simplified Chinese: 黄山; traditional Chinese: 黃山), literally meaning the Yellow Mountain(s), is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China.
Where is Yellow Mountains (Huangshan) located?
Yellow Mountains (Huangshan) is in Huangshan, China. Its coordinates are 30.1250° N, 118.1667° E.
How do I get to Yellow Mountains (Huangshan)?
The nearest town is Huangshan, and the nearest airport is Tunxi International Airport (TXN), about 27.8 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Yellow Mountains (Huangshan)?
Huangshan was formed approximately 100 million years ago and gained its unique rock formations in the Quaternary Glaciation. During the Qin dynasty, Huangshan was known as Yishan (Mount Yi).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huangshan — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q36034 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.