Tianzhu Mountain（天柱山） is located within the boundaries of Qianshan county, Anqing city of Anhui province. Its highest peak is called "Tianzhu Peak", because it's like a giant pillar reaching into the sky.

There are 45 peaks, 17 ridges, 18 cliffs, 22 caves, 86 grotesque rocks, 18 waterfalls and 17 springs in the Tianzhu Mountain scenic areas. With towering pines, grotesque rocks, running waterfalls and springs, canyons, secluded caves, gorges and ancient mountain strongholds, the mountain is both imposing and tranquil.

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Located in Yixian county at the foot of the southwestern slope of Huangshan Mountain, Hongcun village（宏村） was added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List in 2000. With morning mist, stone bridges, white walls, water lily ponds and hills, it has been described as a village in the Chinese painting.

Besides halls, pavilions and temples, Hongcun village consists of 160 ancient residences. This architectures, with fantastic stone carvings, are all from the Ming and Qing dynasties and widely regarded as the best historic sites throughout China.

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Covering an area of 100 square kilometers southwest of Qingyang county, Jiuhua Mountain（九华山） borders on the Yangtze River in the north and faces the Huangshan Mountain toward the south. It is considered as one of the greatest Buddhist mountains in China with other three mountains: Wutai Moutain (Shanxi province), Emei Mountain (Sichuan province) and Putuo Mountain (Zhejiang province).

With its marvelous landscape and pleasant climate, Jiuhua Mountain is considered one of the best summer resorts in China. It boasts 99 peaks, 18 scenic spots and more than 90 temples, most of which were restored from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

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Located in southern Anhui province, Huangshan Mountain（黄山） covers an area of 1,200 square kilometers, of which 154 square kilometers are scenic attractions. Its landscape features "four wonders" of imposing peaks, spectacular rocks, odd-shaped pines and a sea of clouds.

Huangshan Mountain boasts 72 peaks, and its three main peaks rise majestically more than 1,000 meters above sea level. It has more than 400 famous scenic attractions, 140 of which have been developed and opened to tourists. In 1990, Huangshan Mountain was included in both the world cultural and natural heritage lists.

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Huizhou ancient town（徽州古镇） is located in the south of eastern China's Anhui province. It has emerged as a center of Chinese cultural history. For centuries, the local customs and culture have remained relatively intact.

In Huizhou you can see many views of ancient towns and villages that have been preserved as they were in the past. The old streets are lined with uniquely-designed residential houses, which are thought to be the finest of the ancient Chinese homes.