Huang Shan was initially known as Yi Shan but was later renamed Huang Shan in year 747 A.D. after the Emperor has gone there for his Taoist practices. According to Chinese legend, after Emperor Xuan Yuan has taken a bath in the hot spring (Ling Quan) he became enlightened to the true meaning of Tao and was said to have risen to the heaven from there.

Pine trees that grow on the rocky terrain of Huang Shan are resilient to the
climatic changes of the four seasons and frosty wind. On the mountains there are about 10 types of famous pine trees, which consist of both the Ying Ke Song (welcoming pine) and Song Ke Song (farewell pine) being most popularly used in feng shui placement to enhance the welcoming atmosphere of the house.

Grotesque rocks in Huang Shan were formed during the Glacial Period over millions of years ago. During the course of its formation these rocks, which have been exposed to the forces of nature over a long period of time, have absorbed the cosmic energy from the universe. Gradually, these rocks were mould to become a wondrous showcase of stone sculptures among the sea of clouds in Huang Shan.


Huang Shan

For centuries, Chinese have been using rock placements to beautify their landscapes and gardens as seen in the ancient homes of the wealthy individuals and Imperial officials. In the eye of feng shui , rocks were often arranged in symbolic patterns to repel negative energy and to protect the wealth of the house.

There is a popular Chinese saying: "To read 10,000 scrolls of books is incomparable to walking one Li of road." Climbing Huang Shan is both physically and spiritually enriching where one could personally experience the true essence of qi, which manifest in the form of grosteque rocks, sea of clouds, the undulating contours of the mountains and sunrise.