Huangshi City Travel

Huangshi, Hubei Province — the birthplace of Chinese bronze culture, boasts unique landscapes such as Huangshi National Mine Park and Xiandao Lake. It is a tourist city integrating industrial heritage, lake scenery and historical culture.

3000+
Years of Mining and Metallurgical History
1
World Cultural Heritage Tentative List
100+
Number of Islands in Xiandao Lake
2.4 Million+
Permanent Population

3-Day 2-Night Industrial and Natural Tour of Huangshi City

Explore mining and metallurgical civilization, cruise the Thousand Island Lake, visit the Buddhist mountain, and taste the delicacies of rivers and lakes

Trip Duration
3 Days 2 Nights
Main Destinations
Huangshi National Mine Park, Xiandao Lake, Ci Lake, Dongfang Mountain
Suitable For
Industrial tourism enthusiasts, natural scenery seekers, historical and cultural explorers
Per Capita Budget
¥1200-¥2500
01
Soul of Mining and Metallurgy
Industrial Heritage Exploration Tour
Itinerary Highlights

Visit Huangshi National Mine Park in the morning, overlook Asia's largest open-pit mining pit, learn about 3,000 years of mining and metallurgical history. In the afternoon, explore Tonglüshan Ancient Copper Mine Site to trace the source of bronze culture. In the evening, experience a miner culture-themed dinner.

Attraction Arrangement
Huangshi National Mine Park
National 4A-level tourist attraction, transformed from Asia's largest open-pit iron mine pit, integrating industrial heritage, geological wonders and ecological restoration.
Tonglüshan Ancient Copper Mine Site
On the World Cultural Heritage Tentative List, it is the oldest, longest-operating and largest ancient copper mine site discovered in China so far.
Practical Information
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Hotels around Ci Lake
  • Tuanchengshan Hotel
  • Mining and Metallurgical Culture Themed Homestay
Food Recommendations
  • Daye Paste Noodles
  • Huangshigang Cake
  • Jinniu Dried Tofu Sheet
  • Bao'an Lake Crab
Travel Tips
  • Need to buy sightseeing bus tickets for Mine Park
  • Dim indoor lighting at ancient mine site
  • It is recommended to wear non-slip sports shoes
02
Charm of Lake and Islands
Thousand Island Lake Leisure Tour
Itinerary Highlights

Spend the whole day cruising Xiandao Lake. In the morning, take a boat to visit Guanyin Cave and Wangxian Cliff, and admire the lake scenery of "thousands of islands competing for beauty, clear water stretching to the sky". In the afternoon, experience the Sky City glass viewing platform and feel the thrilling excitement of "walking in the air, with scenery flowing under your feet".

Attraction Arrangement
Xiandao Lake
National 4A-level tourist attraction, with 1002 islands, known as one of the "Three Great Thousand Island Lakes in the World", featuring clear water and scattered islands.
Sky City
Iconic scenic spot of Xiandao Lake, home to the world's largest glass viewing platform, suspended 520 meters high, offering a panoramic view of the entire Xiandao Lake.
Practical Information
Transportation Guide
  • About 1.5 hours from Huangshi urban area to the scenic spot
  • Need to take a cruise ship within the scenic area
  • Self-driving or group tour is recommended
Ticket Information
  • Xiandao Lake ticket: ¥108
  • Cruise ship ticket: ¥50
  • Sky City combo ticket: ¥189
Photography Tips
  • Best time to shoot the lake surface with favorable light is in the morning
  • Tripods are prohibited on the Sky City viewing platform
  • The scenery is most beautiful at sunset
03
City, Lake and Mountain
Urban Scenery and Culture Tour
Itinerary Highlights

Stroll around Ci Lake Scenic Area in the morning, visit Tuanchengshan Park and Nianyu Dun, and experience the urban beauty of "half city of mountains, half city of lakes". In the afternoon, climb Dongfang Mountain, visit Honghua Temple to learn about Buddhist culture. In the evening, taste Huangshi's special snacks before returning.

Attraction Arrangement
Ci Lake
The largest lake in Huangshi urban area, named for "many magnets by the lake". It has many scenic spots around the lake and is an important place for citizens' leisure and entertainment.
Dongfang Mountain
A famous Buddhist mountain in Hubei Province, known as "the first mountain in the three Chu regions". There are Buddhist buildings such as Honghua Temple on the mountain, with a strong incense atmosphere.
Practical Information
Return Suggestions
  • About 30 minutes from Dongfang Mountain to urban area
  • About 40 minutes from Huangshi North Railway Station
  • It is recommended to depart for return before 4 pm
Souvenir Recommendations
  • Huangshigang Cake
  • Yangxin Dolphin
  • Daye Embroidery
  • Xiandao Lake Whitebait
Cultural Experience
  • Learn to make Huangshigang Cake
  • Visit Huangshi Museum
  • Experience Buddhist vegetarian meal

Must-Try Foods in Huangshi City

Huangshigang Cake

A traditional famous snack in Huangshi, made with sesame, sugar and flour as main raw materials, crispy in taste, sweet but not greasy, known as the "Millennium Mining and Metallurgical Cake".

Daye Paste Noodles

A characteristic pasta of Daye, the noodles are cooked until pasty, served with shredded pork, shiitake mushrooms and other ingredients, with a smooth taste and rich nutrition.

Bao'an Lake Crab

A specialty of Bao'an Lake in Huangshi, with plump crab roe and tender meat, the fattest in autumn, it is a delicacy for entertaining guests locally.

Jinniu Dried Tofu Sheet

A traditional bean product in Jinniu Town, Daye, thin as paper, flexible and elastic, can be eaten cold, stir-fried or in soup.

Huangshi City Travel Tips
Best Travel Time
  • April-May: Pleasant spring climate with blooming flowers
  • September-November: Clear autumn sky with fat lake crabs
  • June-August: Suitable for water activities in summer, pay attention to sun protection
  • Avoid the hot and rainy period in July-August
Must-Experience Activities
  • Sightseeing train at Huangshi National Mine Park
  • Cruise ship tour of Xiandao Lake
  • Sky City glass viewing platform
  • Cycling around Ci Lake
  • Buddhist culture experience at Dongfang Mountain
Budget Reference
  • Tickets: About ¥400-600
  • Accommodation: ¥300-600 per night
  • Catering: ¥150-300 per day
  • Transportation: About ¥200
  • Total: ¥1200-2500
Frequently Asked Questions
  • How long does the Xiandao Lake cruise take? → About 3-4 hours for the whole journey
  • Is Huangshi National Mine Park suitable for children? → Yes, there is a special education experience area
  • Can people with acrophobia visit Sky City? → There are non-glass areas for viewing
  • Is transportation convenient between Huangshi's scenic spots? → Self-driving or chartered car is recommended for touring