Huangshan Administrative Divisions

Huangshan City (黄山市), located in southern Anhui Province, governs 3 districts and 4 counties: Tunxi District (屯溪区), Huangshan District (黄山区), Huizhou District (徽州区), She County (歙县), Xiuning County (休宁县), Yi County (黟县), and Qimen County (祁门县). The city encompasses 4 subdistricts, 59 towns, and 42 townships. With its rich Huizhou Culture (徽州文化), mountainous ecosystems, and ancient villages, Huangshan serves as the core of the Southern Anhui International Cultural Tourism Demonstration Zone.

Districts and Counties Overview with Key Tourism Highlights

Tunxi District (屯溪区)

Positioning: Political, economic, cultural, and transportation center of Huangshan City, housing the municipal government.

Administrative Divisions: 4 subdistricts (Yudong, Yuzhong, Yuxi, Old Street) and 5 towns (Tunguang, Yanghu, Liyang, Xintan, Yiqi).

Key Tourism Highlights:

• Tunxi Old Street (屯溪老街): Often called a "living Qingming Riverside Scroll," it is the benchmark of Huizhou-style ancient streets.
• Liyang Alley (黎阳 in 巷): A blend of classical charm and modern trends, perfect for night strolls.
• Huashan Grottoes (花山谜窟, 4A): A vast group of ancient stone caves located along the mysterious 30° north latitude line.
• Cheng Family Residences (程氏三宅): Exemplars of Ming Dynasty Huizhou architecture with intricate wood and stone carvings.

Huangshan District (黄山区)

Positioning: Home to the main peaks of the Huangshan Scenic Area, representing the heart of ecological and mountain tourism.

Administrative Divisions: 9 towns (Gantang, Tangkou, Tanjiaqiao, Taiping Lake, etc.) and 5 townships (Xinming, Longmen, etc.)

Key Tourism Highlights:

• Huangshan Scenic Area (黄山风景区, 5A): A UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, famed for its peculiar pines, unique rock formations, sea of clouds, hot springs, and winter snows.
• Taiping Lake (太平湖, 4A): Known as the "Huangshan Lovers’ Lake," featuring thousands of islands and opportunities for water sports.
• Emerald Valley (翡翠谷, 4A): Also called "Lovers’ Valley," with colorful pools and canyon streams.
• East Huangshan Resort (东黄山度假区, 4A): A combination of European-style castles and Huizhou villages, ideal for vacations and group retreats.

Huizhou District (徽州区)

Positioning: The cultural core of ancient Huizhou, with the densest clusters of Ming and Qing architecture.

Administrative Divisions: 4 towns (Yansi, Xixinan, Qiankou, Chengkan) and 3 townships (Qiashe, Yangcun, Fuxi)

Key Tourism Highlights:

• Chengkan Village (呈坎, 5A): Known as the "First Village of Jiangnan," featuring a bagua water system, Baolun Pavilion, and Luodongshu Ancestral Hall.
• Tangmo Village (唐模, 5A): Exemplifies Huizhou pastoral gardens with waterways and streets lined by traditional architecture.
• Qiankou Residences (潜口民宅, 5A): Ming Dynasty residential museum, showcasing relocated and preserved ancient buildings.
• Xixinan Village (西溪南): A millennium-old village with maple-poplar wetlands, popular among cultural and artistic travelers.

She County (歙县)

Positioning: Former Huizhou prefectural seat, a national historical and cultural city, birthplace of Huizhou culture.

Administrative Divisions: 15 towns (Huicheng, Shendu, Xucun, Xitou, etc.) and 13 townships (Kengkou, Jinchuan, Changxi, etc.)

Key Tourism Highlights:

• Huizhou Ancient City (徽州古城, 5A): One of China’s four major ancient cities, home to the Huizhou Government Office and Xuguo Stone Archway.
• Tangyue Archway Cluster and Bao Family Garden (棠樾牌坊群・鲍家花园, 5A): Seven memorial archways representing loyalty, filial piety, and righteousness.
• Xin’an River Scenic Gallery (新安江山水画廊, 4A): Known as the "Eastern Danube," visitors can cruise past Huizhou villages and rapeseed fields.
• Yuliang Dam (渔梁坝): A Tang Dynasty hydraulic project, historically known as the "First Dam of Jiangnan."
• Yangchan Tulou / Shitan Village: Less-visited ancient villages ideal for photography and painting.

Yi County (黟县)

Positioning: Home to world heritage villages, a "picturesque countryside," and the benchmark of Huizhou-style residences.

Administrative Divisions: 5 towns (Biyang, Hongcun, Xidi, Yuting, Ke Village) and 3 townships (Hongxing, Meixi, Hongtan)

Key Tourism Highlights:

• Hongcun Village (宏村, 5A): Famous for its ox-shaped water system, Moon Pond, South Lake, and Chengzhi Hall; filming location for "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon."
• Xidi Village (西递, 5A): Known as the "Ming and Qing Residential Museum," featuring horse-head walls, stone carvings, and embroidered buildings.
• Nanping, Pingshan, Tachuan, Lucun Villages: Clusters of ancient villages renowned for autumn scenery and wooden carvings.

Xiuning County (休宁县)

Positioning: China’s first “Top Scholar County,” a Taoist holy land, and tea culture hub.

Administrative Divisions: 10 towns (Haiyang, Qiyun Mountain, Wan’an, Wucheng, etc.) and 11 townships (Xikou, Liukou, etc.)

Key Tourism Highlights:

• Qiyun Mountain (齐云山, 4A): One of the four sacred Taoist mountains in China, with Danxia landscapes, cliff inscriptions, and Taoist temples.
• Muli Village (木梨硔): A "cloud-hanging ancient village," surrounded on three sides by cliffs, ideal for viewing sea of clouds and starry skies.
• Wan’an Ancient Town: A millennium-old water transport hub, known for traditional compass craftsmanship.

Qimen County (祁门县)

Positioning: Birthplace of Qimen black tea (祁门红茶), an ecological secret spot, and center of imperial doctor culture.

Administrative Divisions: 10 towns (Qishan, Xiaolukou, Jinzipai, Likou, etc.) and 8 townships (Datan, Baixi, Qihong, etc.)

Key Tourism Highlights:

• Guniujiang (牯牛降, 4A): A "green natural museum," featuring pristine forests, waterfalls, streams, and rare flora and fauna.
• Qimen Black Tea Museum (祁红博物馆): Showcases one of the world’s three finest aromatic black teas with heritage production experience.
• Zhukou Ancient Village / Likou: Ming and Qing villages, historic tea towns retaining authentic Huizhou charm.

Full Administrative Table of Huangshan City