Huangshan Bai Yun Hotel

In April, I stayed at Baiyun with my mom for a night. The room is small and not soundproof (neighbors may be loud, but the hotel can provide earplugs), but it’s very comfortable, cozy, and clean. We got a room with a slanted roof, and a small sitting space near the window. The shower pressure is very good, and the water gets hot quickly. There’s even a bucket to soak your feet after hiking, and thick jackets and a flashlight for usage outside. The service is very attentive and courteous. When we arrived, staff 叶鹤菲 (Ye Hefei) showed us around the room, and later even gave us some gifts (some fruit, tea leaves, and local snacks). Via wechat, she sent us info on the hotel, weather and sunrise conditions. The buffet dinner was 160rmb, while breakfast buffet was included - pretty tasty with many options. It’s expensive, but understandable knowing that all the food has to be carried up through the hard work of manual labor. It takes a while to reach Baiyun Hotel from Yungu cable car, but it was worth it! You can see the sunrise from the nearby Aoyu Peak (~10-15min hike up) or Guangming Peak (~20-30min hike up, more tiring). At Aoyu Peak (which they recommended), I was able to see 云海 (sea of clouds), which was very beautiful. Hopefully the weather is good (the days before it was very foggy and cloudy, low visibility). Thank you for the great experience!

Irreplaceable Location: Right near Guangming Peak, it’s the prime spot for sunrise, sunset, and sea of clouds! Watching the sunrise requires no long trek in the morning, saving significant energy. Just a short walk (about 15-20 minutes) from the hotel door gets you to the best viewing point – friendly for families with seniors/children or anyone wanting to avoid exhaustion! Clean & Cozy Rooms: Mountain-top conditions are limited, but the room was exceptionally clean and tidy. The bedding was dry and comfortable (crucial in the humid high altitude!), and being able to take a hot shower and sleep soundly after a day of hiking was pure bliss. Window to a Fairyland: Our room window faced the valley. When mist swirled, it was like a fairyland, on clear days, we could admire the majestic, overlapping mountain peaks. Lying in bed enjoying the mountain views – it's totally worth it! Breakfast: The variety at the mountaintop buffet breakfast was impressive for such a high altitude. Getting a hot, filling breakfast like this at 1,800+ meters to fuel up for the day's adventures was absolutely essential and deeply satisfying! Special praise for Steward Huang(黄星华)! Her service was super warm and attentive, providing loads of practical information from check-in guidance to itinerary suggestions. Upon checkout, she thoughtfully gave us a small gift. While not expensive, this gesture felt incredibly warm and heartfelt.

We stayed at Huangshan Baiyun Hotel for one night, hoping to catch the famous sunrise. Although it ended up raining (we later learned the area gets over 200 days of rain a year!), the experience was still absolutely worth it. We took the Yungu cable car from the back of the mountain and hiked about 4.5 hours to reach the hotel. While we originally planned to visit the Xihai Grand Canyon, we chose a shorter route due to the rain—passing Flying-over-the-Rock and Bright Summit. When we arrived, we were soaked, but the hospitality was immediate. Staff gave us bags for our wet gear and greeted us in the lobby with hot ginger tea—such a thoughtful and comforting gesture! The hotel itself was spotless and well-equipped. After checking in, Xiao Ye (小叶) led us to our room and introduced all the amenities: umbrellas, warm jackets for chilly mornings, a foot bath bucket, tea and coffee with a kettle, and my favorite—a clothes-drying heater. She also added us on WeChat, which made everything super convenient. Through WeChat, she updated us on weather conditions and available hotel services, including a complimentary 20-minute massage chair session. The buffet dinner and breakfast were both tasty with a good variety, and we enjoyed a lovely staff performance in the lobby that evening. Later in the evening, Xiao Ye surprised us with local Huangshan snacks and fruit—a small act of kindness that made us feel genuinely cared for and welcomed. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate, the hotel made our stay feel warm and memorable. I’d definitely stay here again—hopefully next time under clear skies to finally catch that beautiful sunrise!