The Guest-Greeting Pine at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province is seen in this photo taken on May 3, 2025. /CGTN

The Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province attracts countless tourists with its five unique scenic features: peculiar pine trees, grotesque rocks, seas of clouds, hot springs, and winter snow, which all showcase the unique charm of this world cultural and natural heritage site.

The rugged landforms, composed of 88 peaks over 1,000 meters high, are a masterpiece of nature. The 10-meter-high Guest-Greeting Pine, whose roots sprang from rocks, has stood firm and resilient for over 800 years, and the undulating sea of clouds continues to create a fairyland that is constantly trending on social media. It is one of the top 10 most popular scenic spots on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok.

Tourists visit Tiandu Peak at the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, on May 3, 2025. /CGTN

In recent years, Huangshan has extensively promoted the integration of culture and tourism, based on its positioning as a world-class leisure and vacation destination in the greater Huangshan area. The cultural heritage of the 350 cliff inscriptions has been thoroughly explored, and it is also a place where artists from the Huangshan School of Painting often visit. The area also hosts music festivals and activities such as the Mountain Forest Vacation Season, which organizes a series of diverse experiences such as the High-Altitude Bazaar, effectively extending the stay of tourists.

A view of the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province is seen in this photo taken on May 3, 2025. /CGTN

A view of the Huangshan Mountain scenic area in east China's Anhui Province is seen in this photo taken on May 3, 2025. /CGTN

The cultural and tourism boom witnessed in Huangshan has also driven the development surrounding industries. The occupancy rate of homestays remains high, Huizhou-style cuisine restaurants are booming, and agricultural products such as Huangshan tea and dried bamboo shoots are selling well. Industries such as homestays, catering, and transportation have benefited comprehensively, effectively promoting the increase of the locals' income.