Tangkou Town Travel Guide

City Town serving as gateway to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)

At the foot of Huangshan, Tangkou Town functions as the mountain’s gateway: cable cars, guesthouses, hot-spring baths and trailheads; hikers come early for granite peaks, twisted pines and Anhui-style mountain cuisine.

Costs

Moderate: $30-$80/day

Tourist services near Huangshan push prices up.

Safety

Generally safe and tourist-focused

Low crime; busy during peak season.

Best Time

April-June, September-November

Spring and autumn bring clear mountain views.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

9:41 PM

GMT+8

Weather

51°F

Clear

Population

4,000

Infrastructure & Convenience

Direct buses to Huangshan scenic area; many guesthouses.

Popularity

Bustling base for domestic and international hikers.

Known For

Gateway to Huangshan, cable cars, hot springs, hiking trails, sunrise views, pine forests, guesthouse rows, local tea

Tangkou is the main staging town for visitors to Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain).

Why Visit Tangkou Town? #

Tangkou Town is best known as the gateway to Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), so many visitors stay here to access dramatic granite peaks and hot springs. Guesthouses, cable-car departures and local eateries catering to hikers create a practical base, while regional Hui-style architecture and nearby villages like Hongcun or Xidi showcase old-world Anhui crafts and cuisine. It’s a convenient spot for nature-focused travel with cultural touches.

Best Things to Do in Tangkou Town

All Attractions ›

Huangshan

Mountain range famed for granite peaks and sea-of-clouds

Mountains

Ancient Villages in Southern Anhui – Xidi and Hongcun

Historic Hui-style villages with preserved traditional architecture

Historical Site

Tangkou Town Bucket List

Don't Miss

Huangshan Scenic Area - Huangshan Scenic Area - Tangkou gateway to Yellow Mountain with dramatic peaks, ancient pines, and trails.
Yungu Cableway - Yungu Cableway - cable car from Tangkou directly up to Huangshan's higher ridges and summits.
Huangshan Hot Springs - Huangshan Hot Springs - thermal baths near Tangkou, ideal for soothing muscles after long hikes.

Hidden Gems

Tunxi Ancient Street - Tunxi Ancient Street - nearby historic lane lined with Huizhou shops, inkstone vendors, and teahouses.
Local Huizhou Workshops - Local Huizhou Workshops - small artisan shops selling woodcarving, ink stones, and traditional paper-cut art.
Tangkou Night Market - Tangkou Night Market - evening stalls offering Anhui snacks, hiking supplies, and local souvenirs.

Day Trips

Hongcun Village - Hongcun Village - UNESCO-listed water village with preserved Hui architecture and reflective canals.
Xidi Village - Xidi Village - UNESCO village featuring ornate clan houses, stone lanes, and detailed woodwork.

Best Time to Visit Tangkou Town #

Tangkou Town is nicest in winter and early spring when conditions are cool and dry. Summers are hot, humid and rainy, with heavy afternoon storms during the monsoon influence.

Summer

June - August · 25-35°C (77-95°F)

Hot, humid and rainy with frequent afternoon storms - lush scenery but sticky conditions and disrupted travel on heavy-rain days.

Spring

March - May · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Warm, increasingly humid days with blossoming greenery; pleasant for sightseeing early in the season before monsoon onset.

Winter

December - February · 0-10°C (32-50°F)

Cool and relatively dry - clear skies, comfortable daytime temperatures, and crisp mornings make it the most pleasant period for travel.

Best Time to Visit Tangkou Town #

Climate

Tangkou Town's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1662 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 70 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

AugustSeptemberOctober

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

-19°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 6°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 8°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

98 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

4° – 12°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

152 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

196 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Heavy rain (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

19°

Feels Like Mild

19°C

Temperature

15° – 23°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

223 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

13.6h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (288 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

19° – 26°

85%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

288 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

13.9h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

22° – 29°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

183 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (143 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

22° – 29°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

143 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

21°

Feels Like Mild

21°C

Temperature

18° – 25°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

131 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

12.2h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 20°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

91 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

69 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 9°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

How to Get to Tangkou Town

By Air

(No reliable airport/air service data available):

By Train & Bus

(No reliable rail or scheduled bus information available):

Where to Stay in Tangkou Town #

Budget

Tangkou / Huangshan entrance - ¥120-500/night

Gateway village for Huangshan (Yellow Mountain); many hotels and guesthouses aimed at hikers. Expect basic inns near the mountain entrance and seasonal crowds.

Mid-Range

Tangkou / Huangshan entrance - ¥120-500/night

Gateway village for Huangshan (Yellow Mountain); many hotels and guesthouses aimed at hikers. Expect basic inns near the mountain entrance and seasonal crowds.

Luxury

Tangkou / Huangshan entrance - ¥120-500/night

Gateway village for Huangshan (Yellow Mountain); many hotels and guesthouses aimed at hikers. Expect basic inns near the mountain entrance and seasonal crowds.