Ancient Street in Tunxi The 832 meter long Ancient Street in Tunxi was built in the Southern Sung Dynasty. The street is lined on both sides with building in the Ming and Qing styles, and has become a commercial center. The buildings here are mainly brick and wooden structures topped by gray tiles, and decorated with woodcarvings. At the back of most stores and shops are factories or residences. The towers are exquisite and elegant, with small doors, big halls, small yards, and narrow lanes.
Mt. Huangshan. Located in the city of Huangshan, Mt. Huangshan covers an area of 1,200 square kilometers. The major scenic area occupies 154 square kilometers in area. Also known as Mt. Yishan, it was where Emperor Xuanyuan prepares herbal medicine several thousand years ago. In 747, the sixth year of Emperor Tianbao of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the mountain was renamed Huangshan. Mt Huangshan is celebrated for having all the wonders of mountain scenery: spectacular rocky peaks, oddly-shaped pines, crystal-clear springs, and seas of cloud. Huangshan City has convenient transportation and perfect tourist facilities. It has many well-equipped hotels, and has established three cable ways in Mt. Huangshan. It is the best choice for holiday.