The people who have visited Huangshan will tell you a fact, that is the best scenic of Huangshan Mountain in the peak zone, especially the days in mist. It is true. And next let me tell you some other facts about when to visit the mountain.
The Low Season (Dec 1 – Feb 28): The weather during the time is colder, less tourist. RMB150 for the entrance tickets, RMB65 for the cable car cost; at the same time, the hotel prices also falls. It is the perfect time to visit the magical snowscape of Huangshan with the lowest cost throughout the year.
The Shoulder Season (Mar 1 – Dec 30): You’d better to avoid the weekend during the time. A lot of people in China will choose weekend to make a short tour. And the hotel at Huangshan will be more expensive than usual.
The Peak Season (the first week of May and October; Chinese Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival): The period are the special time of the shoulder season, since it is long vacation in China. A lot more Chinese people will make travel plan during the time. So it is very hard to book hotels. Other costs all are very expensive.
Notice: Before starting your trip, you ‘d better to check the weather there. For it rains a lot during May and June. And weather on the mountain top always stay 5-8 degrees cooler than the foot of the mountain. Especially in the spring and autumn season, the temperature varies greatly between day and night. You need to take one more cloth with you.