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Xihai Great Canyon

Inside the Mount Huang Scenic Area, Huangshan District, Huangshan 245700, China
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Ranked #3 of 47 attractions in Huangshan
Type: Canyons
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Manila, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

treacherous stairs, 4 hours up the scenice route was difficult but the vistas were beautiful sight to see. I suggest stay 2 Nite shere and just enjoy the muntaina top comfortable at Hotel Xhai or Pai Lan YOu hotel. Food was alright. Due to the heavy fog and rain, after our morning walk was coffee break all day at the... More

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Hong Kong, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

Best spot to enjoy the pure beauty of Huangshan. Nameless mountains which you can view from different angles. Climbing down on stairs of 70-80 degrees. will take you 1 hour min. to get down to the bottom of the canyon (end of Circle 2). There are spots on the way sticking out from the cliffs. Thrilling and awesome view!

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

In Chinese, there is the following saying - “五嶽歸來不看山,黃山歸來不看嶽' - that is, "if you see the five great mountains of China you don't have to bother seeing any other mountains. But if you see Huangshan, you don't have to see the other great mountains of China". I'm not so sure how much I agree with that saying, and really think... More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2012

Less touristy place in the Huangshan Mountain but offer a different amazing view. The path is hard to take with the steep stairs but it is worth it to visit

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Shanghai
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2012

1st ring and 2nd ring paths are not for faint hearted. My wife gave up after the 1st ring and it was the marriage or 2nd ring!! Note the path is actually not on the mountain itself and that's what make your heart beat faster.

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Hangzhou
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2012

i trembles when look down upon the valleys, but the scenery is a wow, the breathtaking beauty will cast a spell on every beholder...marvelous place , u can shoot one of the most gorgeous photoes here

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Shanghai, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Don´t waste your time in other scenic spots in Huangshan, this one is the best.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Problem is,that the middle part of the canyon is closed for renovation.We hiked down one part of canyon,came up walked across the mountains and hiked the other side.I wished we could hike it all the way

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Shanghai, China
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

closed at north gate. Other wise the most beautiful place and the place where must to walk if coming by Cablecar. Do not miss this!

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Pg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

wow, never done this before . steep and shallow steps up & now, thrill, yes thrill enough.

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